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Stark700 · 2016-07-06, 09:05

Original anime 'Idol Memories' to premiere for this Fall 2016

Some staff announced:
Director: Katsuya Kikuchi
Script: Hiroshi Onogi
Character Designs: Rena Okuyama
Animation: Seven Arcs

Source:
http://otakomu.jp/archives/396671.html

MisaoFan · 2016-07-06, 09:28

Gotta still plan to watch Asura Cryin' (starting Sunday I think, when I'm done marathoning AssClass's second season) from the same studio with high expectations, I will watch this one even though I'm only slightly keen on idol stuff, it's like it is everywhere lately.

darkchibi07 · 2016-07-06, 16:18

It seems like the front-center girl is wearing a bodysuit. So is this more of a sci-fi space idol bent?

Nachtwandler · 2016-07-06, 16:50

Wow. Just when I thought I won't see anything from Seven Arcs in the nearest future. Count me interested

MisaoFan · 2016-07-07, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Nachtwandler

Wow. Just when I thought I won't see anything from Seven Arcs in the nearest future. Count me interested

Well, they tend to animate at least one or two (which happened in 2009 and in this year) anime per year similar to KyoAni and Ufotable, the only difference is that their production style is similar to many typical studios (think of something like J.C Staff and Madhouse).

They were usually known for battle harems and mahou shoujo bonafides, but since 2013 they are proven to be capable at exploring other types of stories.

Nachtwandler · 2016-07-07, 05:15

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Originally Posted by MisaoFan

Well, they tend to animate at least one or two (which happened in 2009 and in this year) anime per year similar to KyoAni and Ufotable, the only difference is that their production style is similar to many typical studios (think of something like J.C Staff and Madhouse).

They were usually known for battle harems and mahou shoujo bonafides, but since 2013 they are proven to be capable at exploring other types of stories.

No need to explain this to me. I watched all their shows sans Mushibugyou (although I dropped Inukami and Trinity Seven is still on-hold in my list). Just that after they gave Nanoha Vivid to A-1, put the third Nanoha movie to indefinite hiatus and started making shorts, I thought that the studio has some financial problems and I won't see a full series from them in the nearest year or two.

tsunade666 · 2016-07-07, 06:19

another idol theme... well the initial visual is good. I will try it out.

MisaoFan · 2016-07-08, 08:20

New details about the series announced:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...mories/.104081

The premise sounds exactly like a VR version of Venus Project. The anime will most probably run 1-cour with the first 15 minutes of each episode being animated and the remainder being live-action program.

felix · 2016-07-17, 06:32

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The anime takes place 2035 where virtual reality technology has evolved enough that people can experience world travel and other live event experiences from the comfort of their own home. In this space, idols perform live events for a worldwide audience. As worldwide popularity of idols performing in "VR Rooms" increased, the Kanon Private Academy was established on Beginning Island to train new idols. These idols compete and strive to reach the top of the "World Idol League." The anime will focus on the six idols who make up two units "StarRing" and "Shadow."

Hm. Was kind of expected Love Live! formula and it's... sort of that.

The hybrid idea, 15 minutes anime, rest live action, sounds interesting. Probably won't work on me but I'll give it a try.

Stark700 · 2016-08-08, 08:48

Another promo

felix · 2016-08-08, 11:12

Those... eyes.

Hm. Might need tacking used to.

AntonKutovoi · 2016-08-08, 13:13

Lol. Ryotaro Okiayu, Nana Mizuki and Ayahi Takagaki in supporting cast. Support characters are better singers than the idols themselves

Nachtwandler · 2016-08-08, 13:17

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Originally Posted by AntonKutovoi

Lol. Ryotaro Okiayu, Nana Mizuki and Ayahi Takagaki in supporting cast. Support characters are better singers than the idols themselves

You know, Sunrise asked Nana Mizuki to play the mother of one of the heroines in Live Live Sunshine. It is even more ironic.

Triple_R · 2016-08-30, 19:02

Promotions look somewhat promising. It makes me think of Aikatsu! in an art-style more aimed at adults.

Newbie Director, but scriptwriter has a very solid and encouraging resume.

The six main girls feature relative newcomers (or total newcomers) to the anime business, going by MAL. So that's a little concerning. At least Moe Toyota has some experience with significant roles (Hibike's Sapphire). So Moe Toyota as Vivi Lin. Well, let's hope she succeeds in moving moe forward. Let's go places!

Idol anime shows/movies tend to be winners for me lately, but I'm a little cautious about this show given some of the inexperience on the staff. Still, there is one man that helps this all tremendously.

Ryotaru Okiayu as a masked man overseeing idols. That is a very amusing and potentially glorious idea.

The man who voiced my favorite anime villain of all time, and numerous other very good anime characters. Well then, I'm at least going to give this show a try. I'm cautiously optimistic.

EroKing · 2016-10-01, 03:30

Flower · 2016-10-05, 12:45

This series looks like it was not picked up for simulcasting, but am moving it to current as a just in case - some watch it at the source after all. ^^

Triple_R · 2016-10-30, 22:09

I recently watched the first two episodes of this.

The show is very straightforward, but if someone is desperate for more idol anime that's similar to Love Live or iM@S, well... beggars can't be choosers, as the old saying goes.

It's not like there's a lot of idol anime airing in this particular Fall season.

If you like Love Live and/or iM@S, you'll probably find something of value in this show, anyway. The six main characters are pretty likable, and the show has the odd amusing moment here and there. I also like the setup of having two different main groups that work side-by-side and kinda support each other, but they're nonetheless two separate groups.

Opening scene of Episode 1 is pretty cool, with some nice Symphogear-style action!

chaos_animagic · 2016-11-01, 17:00

decide to take a look at this...

and turns out it's another promo anime for live singer/actors...

basically around 7~8 mins of anime and 15 mins of live talk...

I dropped that other anime because of this, getting tired of all these promo animes

Probably why it isn't picked up by official-sources and only have Fansubs, lol. o well.

alt_account · 2016-11-22, 04:45

Watched the first episode of this today. The subs from the only available group for this show are pretty crap, but I decided hey, at least it might be another chance to practice my Japanese. The biggest surprise came during the seiyuu/idol talk segment at the end of the show, where they apparently plan to have a (otaku/idol vocabulary-related) Chinese Learning corner (it was mentioned that two of the seiyuus are presently learning Chinese themselves, so they were the ones who lead the corner (not sure if just for this episode, or for all of them)). As I have some heritage-based basic Chinese ability as well, it was a truly bizarre experience, attempting to brush up on Chinese via my imperfect Japanese while watching an anime-idol TV show.

The production values on this series are not impressive (I'm kinda astonished at the shitty image quality of the raws) but I guess I might continue to pick up an episode of this here or there, particularly on Mondays or Tuesdays which are pretty barren this season.

2016-07-06, 09:05	Link #1
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Idol Memories Original anime 'Idol Memories' to premiere for this Fall 2016 Some staff announced: Director: Katsuya Kikuchi Script: Hiroshi Onogi Character Designs: Rena Okuyama Animation: Seven Arcs Source: http://otakomu.jp/archives/396671.html __________________

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darkchibi07 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 39	It seems like the front-center girl is wearing a bodysuit. So is this more of a sci-fi space idol bent? __________________

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Nachtwandler Yurifag Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine / Barcelona, Spain Age: 35	Wow. Just when I thought I won't see anything from Seven Arcs in the nearest future. Count me interested __________________ F/GO: 828 004 124 My Anime list My VN list

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tsunade666 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In my room	another idol theme... well the initial visual is good. I will try it out. __________________ To A certain Lonely Hero

2016-08-08, 08:48	Link #10
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Another promo <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/vwK3T_rIx0A">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

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felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	Those... eyes. Hm. Might need tacking used to. __________________

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AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	Lol. Ryotaro Okiayu, Nana Mizuki and Ayahi Takagaki in supporting cast. Support characters are better singers than the idols themselves

2016-08-30, 19:02	Link #14
Triple_R Senior Member Author Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Age: 42	Promotions look somewhat promising. It makes me think of Aikatsu! in an art-style more aimed at adults. Newbie Director, but scriptwriter has a very solid and encouraging resume. The six main girls feature relative newcomers (or total newcomers) to the anime business, going by MAL. So that's a little concerning. At least Moe Toyota has some experience with significant roles (Hibike's Sapphire). So Moe Toyota as Vivi Lin. Well, let's hope she succeeds in moving moe forward. Let's go places! Idol anime shows/movies tend to be winners for me lately, but I'm a little cautious about this show given some of the inexperience on the staff. Still, there is one man that helps this all tremendously. Ryotaru Okiayu as a masked man overseeing idols. That is a very amusing and potentially glorious idea. The man who voiced my favorite anime villain of all time, and numerous other very good anime characters. Well then, I'm at least going to give this show a try. I'm cautiously optimistic. __________________

2016-10-01, 03:30	Link #15
EroKing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Age: 38	__________________ Last edited by EroKing; 2023-11-23 at 16:19.

2016-10-05, 12:45	Link #16
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	This series looks like it was not picked up for simulcasting, but am moving it to current as a just in case - some watch it at the source after all. ^^ __________________

2016-10-30, 22:09	Link #17
Triple_R Senior Member Author Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Age: 42	I recently watched the first two episodes of this. The show is very straightforward, but if someone is desperate for more idol anime that's similar to Love Live or iM@S, well... beggars can't be choosers, as the old saying goes. It's not like there's a lot of idol anime airing in this particular Fall season. If you like Love Live and/or iM@S, you'll probably find something of value in this show, anyway. The six main characters are pretty likable, and the show has the odd amusing moment here and there. I also like the setup of having two different main groups that work side-by-side and kinda support each other, but they're nonetheless two separate groups. Opening scene of Episode 1 is pretty cool, with some nice Symphogear-style action! __________________

2016-11-01, 17:00	Link #18
chaos_animagic Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	decide to take a look at this... and turns out it's another promo anime for live singer/actors... basically around 7~8 mins of anime and 15 mins of live talk... I dropped that other anime because of this, getting tired of all these promo animes Probably why it isn't picked up by official-sources and only have Fansubs, lol. o well.

2016-11-22, 04:45	Link #19
alt_account ... Join Date: Jul 2016	Watched the first episode of this today. The subs from the only available group for this show are pretty crap, but I decided hey, at least it might be another chance to practice my Japanese. The biggest surprise came during the seiyuu/idol talk segment at the end of the show, where they apparently plan to have a (otaku/idol vocabulary-related) Chinese Learning corner (it was mentioned that two of the seiyuus are presently learning Chinese themselves, so they were the ones who lead the corner (not sure if just for this episode, or for all of them)). As I have some heritage-based basic Chinese ability as well, it was a truly bizarre experience, attempting to brush up on Chinese via my imperfect Japanese while watching an anime-idol TV show. The production values on this series are not impressive (I'm kinda astonished at the shitty image quality of the raws) but I guess I might continue to pick up an episode of this here or there, particularly on Mondays or Tuesdays which are pretty barren this season.