(L) Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls

[MeisterBabylon]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

You only realized?

Me, I had to use up a Phoenix Down to bring me back from the dead after seeing that image just to post this message.

Normally, Cool idols just bounce off my upper front plate. But Rin loaded gold.

[Enternal]

Originally Posted by MeisterBabylon

I just realized Rin in Ponytail is a lethal weapon.

Originally Posted by LoweGear

You only realized?

Me, I had to use up a Phoenix Down to bring me back from the dead after seeing that image just to post this message.

Meh.

*found a picture of Rin in a ponytail*
*grabs heart*
H..E...L....P!!
*clutches heart*
R.I.NN~
*dies*

[Requiem-x]

Weird. Thought I'd like Rin as well, but so far I like Shimamu more. Maybe its because of that manga. Or that I like her default outfit more (While on that, I like her blazer more than Haruka's old school seifuku).

Also, I had no idea she's older than Rin and Mio. Some fan

[LoweGear]

Still strange having the ability to watch an episode of anime officially dubbed immediately after it airs in Japan.

Not much actually happens conflict-wise this episode, apart from Miku trying to beat our NG trio through games. For the Mika fans though, the performance at the end will be most pleasing in a lot of ways.

The standout for me this episode though was Anya, who actually sounds awkward enough speaking Japanese to be adorably convincing as the Russian trying to fit in. Hope we see a lot of her in the future too

And of course, Ranko-sama

[l.kostas]

1st BD and DVD on April 23, it will include the first two episodes, “Who is in the pumpkin carriage?” and “I never seen such a beautiful castle”

The limited edition will include the pre-airing special “It’s the New Year Cinderella Girls” uncut, and a vocal CD, 346Pro IDOL selection vol.1. This CD will contain the following
1. A new song by Takagaki Kaede and Kawashima Mizuki
2. S(mile)ING! ~For Rin rearranged MIX~
3. Romantic Now ~For Uzuki rearrange MIX~

[Master Assassin]

Producer finally cracked more facial expressions this episode.

I'm waiting for the moment the Japanese fanartists take note of it and run away with it.

[Vaans]

Spoiler for Episode 3:

For their first concert, they did a really good job. I'm happy for them.

At first, I was a bit worried they'll make mistakes and ruin the performance, good thing that didn't happen.

Lol at Miku competing at Mio but always loses, and Ranko's laugh. Anya's adorable with her russian accent trying to speak Japanese. She starts to open to the trio.

Thought, I can't help but notice some flaws like the trio's faces especially Rin, who got a longer face.

I have to say, I enjoyed this episode. I'm gonna watch this again when subs come out.

[Kopi]

The quality faces in this episode was an all time high. Can't stop laughing Then the mood changes and I could feel the nervousness too. Fear that the trio will screw up like those dancers in the Idolmaster movie but luckily it went well. Also, what's with the sound during Tokimeki? It sounded like it was ripped in low quality Go Rin for the leading and that Rin focus at the end where she probably realizes this is her path. Overall, a good episode besides some quality issues and catgirl.

[Klashikari]

I guess it is too much to expect more episodes like the first one, but yeah, the design consistency took a major hit this week, especially in the first half. That said, the animation was good so no complaint there.

This episode felt like a retake of imas movie, with rookies as backstage dancers.
Pacing was quite good, with balanced screentime for the rest of the cast. That said, I really wish they will tone down Miku's antics or send her away for most of the time. While Iori's "rivalry" was sort of okay, Miku was just dumb and obnoxious.

I was kind of surprised that Mio was the one who got pressured the most there. Although Rin leading the trio was to be expected, and it is nice to see that she is getting even more motivation now.

[blakstealth]

FRIED CHICKEN LMAO. FRIED CHICKEN MOE

The QUALITY faces were so cringe-worthy that I almost had to look away in embarassment, seeing as how good overall the first 2 episodes looked. The performance made up for it, though. I really liked the song.

What's funny was that my brother suggested that when the 3 get lifted up by the platform, they should all jump to get even higher. I was like, "lolz no. that would be wack. plus, that's dangerous!" Surely enough, they jumped and it was fuckin AWESOME as shit!

Originally Posted by Kopi

Also, what's with the sound during Tokimeki? It sounded like it was ripped in low quality

I like what they did with trying to make it sound like we're hearing the song live and not hear the studio version. It really makes me feel like I'm there. I hope they do it with all the performances in the future.

[MartianMage]

I was kinda expecting some stage fright drama(not that I think it would be bad if they went and go for it) but I'm glad they didn't. Really nice episode.

[James Rye]

GJ, Rin, getting your girls to move. xD
Also damn, Rin's pose when she jumped onto the stage was so cute I had to rewind and check if that was really the cool Rin I have seen the past three episodes. o.o

Anya's sooooooooooooooooo adorable~~~
Can't wait to see her in costume and hear her sing. <3

Our girls did a great step forward onto their future to become idols! And Producer-san will have an easier time now accepting new roles for the girls.

[Stark700]

The song was great imo although the animation was a bit sluggish for the latest episode. Rin has potential to be a leader and has a hidden singing talent. I wouldn't be surprised if they chose her as a backup singer during this season.

Lol, fried chicken.

[AntonKutovoi]

Amount of QUALITY was enough to start bothering me and I usually don't really notice such things. But overall, a good episode, I guess.

[Nork22]

It was a good episode. The amusing moments with Miku, Anya with her awkwardness, and Ranko with her laugh. Also we got introduced to a few more CG girls, and man seeing Mayu there was kinda scary if you know anything about her.

With the animation though, I see that they had to focus on the dances, so the rest of the episodes were funny looking, although not enough for me to noticed.

[Kreceir]

[FlareKnight]

That was a good episode. Rin taking charge of that group and having that hidden singing ability was not a surprise, but still nice. Someone had to at least feign confidence so all three could move towards the stage . The little singing moment was nice and now gives the Producer something else to consider when it comes to her future.

The Anya moments were nice. Seems like a nice girl who is taking on a heavier role than most since it appears Russian is her first language. So she's handling the language barrier and working on everything else it takes to be an idol. Still quite a nice person on top of it all.

I'm glad the only hiccups were with the practice run. Kind of a given the first time you are being launched onto a stage like that you'd stumble a bit. Really glad the actual performance went so well. The music for the performance was nice as well, had the kind of feel you'd expect from a live performance.

[Kunagisa]

This episode had over 30 key animators, a ton of secondary key animators (including many other studios as well), 8 animation director assistants, and 2 key frame animation assistant; the last of which I've never seen before this episode (at least I can't recall any from top of my head). Given A-1's background, there isn't really an "identity" for the studio so to speak, but IM@S is pretty much their defining series.

Yeah the faces got weird at points, but this is still a wonderful episode and certainly not lack of effort. Full body movements are extremely difficult to draw, and the result was definitely praiseworthy.

Idols are just not my thing (having tried both original IM@S and LL), but DereMas definitely has the best intro episode this season for me. The whole concept of Cinderella is done pretty well with the constant reference to "before 12" on the various clock scene. There are a ton of small details (like Rin's flower when she was lying in bed in episode 1), and the color contrast with the flowers blooming scene in the park. As such, frankly, episode 2 was a huge let down, and I personally thought the magic died as soon as the storyboard isn't done by Takao Noriko. Thankfully episode 3 proven again this is amazing. The tension is done really well and makes your stomach uneasy for a good portion of the episode, but in the end the live was successful and just makes you feel good watching it, even managing to be a bit touching at the end. i like small things, and these lineless scenes from the Producer just make everything come together really well. The story certainly draws in non-target demographic like me, which at the end is what I consider a successful adaptation.

[Miraluka]

I just noticed Mayu had her eyes like empty, wonder what was going on her mind...

[Tenzen12]

Good to see Rin show some hints of leadership (I have great expectation for her), Jougaski being both sexy and cute takes second place and Amy's is as cute as I expected.

Haruka mk.2 still keep me unimpressed, I can't see where Ranko popularity comes from and I can't help wonder how did that cookie girl managed became idol either (on second thought she does have quite nice smile so...)

Overaly this shows proves itself to be keeper more and more with every episode.