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NewtypeEXE · 2011-09-11, 21:21

This anime and the latest episode have been quite enjoyable. Makoto is just awesome, from fighting off the Yakuza and to winning the Olympics for 765 Pro, she is fun to watch.

Tempester · 2011-09-11, 21:44

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Originally Posted by papermario13689

Here's my attempt at a fair answer, friend. I've had a run in or two with the games but nothing serious before. To begin with, it's definitely worth getting into. When entering, I'd leave the idea of one "main character" to begin with. Each episode will somewhat revolve around a certain character, who then ends up singing the ending song, generally. There's a LOT of characters yes, but each of them is unique enough that you'll learn the names. I didn't think I could at first either.

Characters do have some traits in which you could call "stereotypical", but that's unavoidable in anime, after all. The focus of the show is surprisingly interesting- overall it focuses as a slice-of-life style with the idols of 765 and their team stepping into the big business, and portraying their troubles along the way. In between, there are insert songs and OP/EDs that IDOLM@STER is well known for. The animation style is bright, and it's a little mix of comedy, music and slice-of-life that works quite well.

It's still airing so I don't know about the drama and the romance, but that really shouldn't fully turn you away to begin with. But just for an answer's sake, there hasn't been anything that would trouble you until this point. As an early warning, don't drop it after the first episode. In order to follow the tradition of how the games work, the first episode runs in the style of the games, as an introduction. Give it a fair chance until the newest episode 10; if you still don't like it then it's probably not for you.

Just as a simple conclusion, this show is very enjoyable. With many famous seiyuus and a HUGE collection of nice music to accompany them, IM@S is something to look forward to each week- you don't know anything about what's going to happen. Give it a shot, hmm? It's surprisingly deep for a series that's about an idol group trying to make it big.

Wow. This is a real 5-star reply. Thanks for the heads-up. I actually like drama and romance if it's incorporated well enough. And I don't drop anime that quickly, in fact I barely drop them at all.

In conclusion, I'll watch this anime, because it sounds like fun. Thanks for everything! And have a cookie.

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

In regards to drama, there has been almost nothing at this point beyond episodic, character development-related drama.

I've seen this type of drama done well before so I might like this.

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Also, I kinda want to mention that you shouldn't expect the series or the girls to be focused on music. It's more focused on things like public showings, so it incorporates things like TV debuts and live shows.

Thanks for telling me.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-12, 00:47

Don't worry about it, anything to get more people watching good shows, you know?

If you watch it and like it, I suggest looking into all the music from the games/anime(s). Xenoglossia was laughingly bad (well, in my opinion) but it had some great music. Even after filtering out songs I'd only listen to over and over, I ended up with 82. O.O

Flower · 2011-09-12, 09:58

Enjoyed ep 10 ... 7/10 vote from me. Back to the normal everyday life of the 765 idols.

As another poster has mentioned though, I also became indignant when Yayoi got verbally sniped, and the later scene with her crying was painful to watch.

She's my favorite, so no surprises there, but I was a little surprised to see how physically small she was. She really is a tiny girl - it was hard to tell previously (or maybe I never noticed?) with her wearing her "baggy" clothing.

Such a tiny girl and she shoulders so much responsibility at home.... *sigh* I think she's a great character.

MrTerrorist · 2011-09-12, 10:31

Interview with Haruka and Chihaya's VAs.

blakstealth · 2011-09-12, 14:09

I always imagine the characters' faces when they're talking rofl.

I wish I knew wtf they were saying though.

Flower · 2011-09-12, 16:28

You know ... I have been thinking (yes, yes - I know, heaven forefend), and I was wondering about the possibility of iM@S having its own subforum.

There are plenty of characters in the show that could each deserve their own thread, plenty of eps, and plenty of side threads - like video related threads, image related threads, comparison to the game threads, etc.

It may be way too late in the game to do something like this, but it was just a thought.... I often find myself backpedaling and having difficulty finding things in the thread.

OceanBlue · 2011-09-12, 17:35

It's never too late, but I don't think it'll happen. iM@S doesn't have near the same amount of discussion as shows like Penguindrum. Honestly, if we get a subforum, I'm afraid it'd be really empty. A lot of shows are like that.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-12, 17:36

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

It's never too late, but I don't think it'll happen. iM@S doesn't have near the same amount of discussion as shows like Penguindrum. Honestly, if we get a subforum, I'm afraid it'd be really empty. A lot of shows are like that.

I blame ScamcoBandai.

Midonin · 2011-09-12, 17:40

Subforum, thread, whatever. The content is more important than the presentation.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-12, 17:41

Just kinda hard to talk about anything other than the anime in here without getting in trouble, y'know?

Midonin · 2011-09-12, 17:42

Not too difficult to start up a relevant thread to another aspect of the franchise in the appropriate forum.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-12, 17:56

Well, that be true.

More on topic, looks like Makoto will probably get the spotlight in Episode 11. Wonder what the story and insert/ED songs will be like.

Flower · 2011-09-12, 17:59

Makoto seems to have gotten a lot of attention in the past few eps ... first Iori, now Makoto.

blakstealth · 2011-09-12, 18:04

And I'm lovin it.

jcdietz03 · 2011-09-12, 18:12

I was thinking about an external survey of "who is your favorite character" around the halfway mark. With so many characters, I think it's one of the most interesting questions you could ask about the show.

An external survey could be done even in thread mode like this.

Master Chibi · 2011-09-13, 00:02

Christ seeing Yayoi sad in this episode just pained me. Damn.

It all worked out, but shit did I ever feel sorry for the gal, you know? Poor thing.

Echoes · 2011-09-13, 01:57

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Originally Posted by Master Chibi

Christ seeing Yayoi sad in this episode just pained me. Damn.

It all worked out, but shit did I ever feel sorry for the gal, you know? Poor thing.

No question about that. It helps that she's just about the nicest and most hard-working, down to earth girl you'll ever see. Not a pleasant thing to see her get bullied, but at least it made the pay-off in the end all the more sweet.

Though there are a lot of great contenders, Yayoi is without a doubt my favorite. Her motivation and personality just makes me melt.

Hiroi Sekai · 2011-09-13, 02:05

Those Futami twins or Iori would probably win my vote, but it's agreed that Yayoi is just too sweet to be bullied. Despite being an idol she has to be the caretaker at home and eats as cheaply as possible to help the parents out. I want you to find a decent amount of celebrities who care that much alongside their career.

frivolity · 2011-09-13, 08:25

My favourite is Mami. I don't really like Ami for some reason.

2011-09-11, 21:21	Link #781
NewtypeEXE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Age: 33	This anime and the latest episode have been quite enjoyable. Makoto is just awesome, from fighting off the Yakuza and to winning the Olympics for 765 Pro, she is fun to watch. __________________

2011-09-12, 09:58	Link #784
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Enjoyed ep 10 ... 7/10 vote from me. Back to the normal everyday life of the 765 idols. As another poster has mentioned though, I also became indignant when Yayoi got verbally sniped, and the later scene with her crying was painful to watch. She's my favorite, so no surprises there, but I was a little surprised to see how physically small she was. She really is a tiny girl - it was hard to tell previously (or maybe I never noticed?) with her wearing her "baggy" clothing. Such a tiny girl and she shoulders so much responsibility at home.... sigh I think she's a great character. __________________

2011-09-12, 10:31	Link #785
MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Interview with Haruka and Chihaya's VAs. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/CT7EHrdiMS0">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> __________________

2011-09-12, 16:28	Link #787
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	You know ... I have been thinking (yes, yes - I know, heaven forefend), and I was wondering about the possibility of iM@S having its own subforum. There are plenty of characters in the show that could each deserve their own thread, plenty of eps, and plenty of side threads - like video related threads, image related threads, comparison to the game threads, etc. It may be way too late in the game to do something like this, but it was just a thought.... I often find myself backpedaling and having difficulty finding things in the thread. __________________

2011-09-12, 17:59	Link #794
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Makoto seems to have gotten a lot of attention in the past few eps ... first Iori, now Makoto. __________________

2011-09-12, 14:09	Link #786
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	I always imagine the characters' faces when they're talking rofl. I wish I knew wtf they were saying though.

2011-09-12, 17:35	Link #788
OceanBlue Not an expert on things Join Date: Jun 2007	It's never too late, but I don't think it'll happen. iM@S doesn't have near the same amount of discussion as shows like Penguindrum. Honestly, if we get a subforum, I'm afraid it'd be really empty. A lot of shows are like that.

2011-09-12, 17:40	Link #790
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Subforum, thread, whatever. The content is more important than the presentation.

2011-09-12, 17:42	Link #792
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Not too difficult to start up a relevant thread to another aspect of the franchise in the appropriate forum.

2011-09-12, 18:04	Link #795
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	And I'm lovin it.

2011-09-12, 18:12	Link #796
jcdietz03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010	I was thinking about an external survey of "who is your favorite character" around the halfway mark. With so many characters, I think it's one of the most interesting questions you could ask about the show. An external survey could be done even in thread mode like this.

2011-09-13, 00:02	Link #797
Master Chibi .: A bad doggy :. Join Date: Jun 2007	Christ seeing Yayoi sad in this episode just pained me. Damn. It all worked out, but shit did I ever feel sorry for the gal, you know? Poor thing. __________________ ~*Hai! Back to Japan! Updated once a week - http://pishi.wordpress.com/ Last updated - 5/30/10 - Random Manga Roulette!

2011-09-13, 08:25	Link #800
frivolity My posts are frivolous Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 35	My favourite is Mami. I don't really like Ami for some reason.