Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 1000% - A thorough review of the charming music and deep bond between the characters

Nanami Haruka, who admires the super popular idol HAYATO and dreams of becoming a composer, finally gets her wish and enrolls in the composer course at Saotome Academy, an entertainment school with a 200-to-1 competition rate. There, Haruka pairs up with one of the students in the idol course and aims to pass the Shining Agency New Talent Discovery Audition, which is held at the time of graduation. However, six dazzling princes who dream of becoming idols appear before Haruka. In addition, the school is always full of mishaps, with the instructors who are active idols and the unconventional school principal also mixed in. Who will Haruka end up paired with...?! A thrilling youth love comedy with music better than a kiss♪

Released as a PSP game in June 2010, "Uta no Prince-sama" has quickly become a popular game thanks to its catchy character songs, clear storyline, and charming characters overflowing with individuality. Now, the long-awaited TV animation version of the game has been released. Based on the theme of "animation for music," the series features dynamic characters, an imaginative worldview, and a lyrical, sparkling script... all of which work together in harmony. Also, be sure to check out the character songs that are inserted in each episode!

・Haruka Nanami/Miyuki Sawashiro/Otoya Ittoki/Takuma Terashima/Masato Hijirigawa/Kenichi Suzumura/Natsuki Shinomiya/Kisho Taniyama/Tokiya Ichinose/Mamoru Miyano/Ren Jinguji/Junichi Suwabe/Sho Kurusu/Hiro Shimono/Ringo Tsukimiya/Yuichi Nakamura/Tatsuya Hinata/Koji Yusa/Tomochika Shibuya/Yuka Imai/Cecil Aijima, Couple/Kosuke Toriumi/Shining Saotome/Norio Wakamoto

・Original story by Kanon Kurenai and Broccoli ・Director by Yu Kurenai ・Series composition by Tomoko Konparu ・Character design by Chinatsu Kurahana ・Character design by Mitsue Mori ・Music by Elements Garden
・Production: A-1 Pictures
・Production: Uta☆Pri Production Committee

・Nanami Haruka, Class A, Composer Course, 15 years old. Since she was a child, she was physically weak, so she lived in a nice countryside with her music-loving grandmother, but her life changed when she met the idol HAYATO. She enrolls in Saotome Academy to make her dream of becoming a composer come true. She is a modest but cheerful girl with a strong core and a single-minded dedication.
・Ittoki Otoya, Class A, Idol Course, 15 years old, a cheerful, energetic, positive, and passionate boy. He is true to his heart and acts on what he thinks. Although his technique is rough, he is characterized by his straightforward vocal style that is full of emotion.
・Hijirikawa Masato, Class A, Idol Course, 16 years old. He is the eldest son of the Hijirikawa conglomerate. He is childhood friends with Jinguji Ren, who is his roommate in the dormitory. He is earnest and sensitive. He doesn't say much, but he is caring. He also has an old-fashioned side and loves Japanese culture. He is good at singing while playing the piano.
・Natsuki Shinomiya, Class A, Idol Course, 17 years old. She is gentle and affectionate, especially loving small and cute things. She has a sense that is different from that of ordinary people, so she often becomes a troublemaker. She was once a genius viola player, but her personality has a secret...
・Ichinose Tokiya, S class, idol course, 16 years old, cool and logical. He has a wealth of knowledge about music and has excellent grades. He doesn't show his emotions very much, but he tends to be bossed around by his roommate Ittoki Otoya. He already has high skills as a vocalist and is highly regarded by students and teachers alike.
Jinguji Ren, S class, idol course, 17 years old, third son of the Jinguji conglomerate. A feminist with a flamboyant presence, he is very popular with women. His words and actions are hard to judge whether they are serious or not, but he has a sharp observational eye. His favorite instrument is the saxophone. He considers his childhood friend, Hijirikawa Masato, to be his rival.
・Kurusu Sho, S class, Idol course, 15 years old He has a stylish and cute appearance, but inside he is strong-willed, manly and hardworking. He is a reliable person who can bring together the unique members of the school, and he is loyal and kind. He is good at acrobatic dancing, making use of his high physical ability.
Tsukimiya Ringo, teacher of Class A, 23 years old. He is a man, but is also an active cross-dressing idol. He is always cheerful and treats his students like friends, but he also never forgets to teach them the harshness of the entertainment industry.
Hinata Tatsuya, teacher in charge of S class, 26 years old. An active idol who has appeared in many action movies and dramas. He always has a strict attitude, is blunt and has a bad mouth, but he is actually very caring and enthusiastic about education.
・Shibuya Tomochika, A-class idol course, 15-year-old Haruka's roommate. She has a refreshing and straightforward personality. She has a strong sense of justice and is a good friend of Haruka's. She is skillful, can get things done well, and doesn't sweat the small stuff.
Cecil Aijima is the prince of Agnapalace, a country protected by the Muse, the goddess of music. He loves and watches over Haruka's musical talent, and sometimes appears to give her guidance.
A black cat that began appearing in Haruka's room on the night of the Couple's entrance ceremony. He has become very attached to Haruka.
Shining Saotome, Principal of Saotome Academy With the goal of discovering and nurturing the next generation of talent in the entertainment industry, he invested his own money to establish Saotome Academy. He is a person who surpasses common sense in all of his actions and words, and much of his true identity remains a mystery, and there are countless anecdotes about him. A former super idol.

・Op.1／Seven-Colored Compass ・Op.2／Brand New Melody
・Op.3／Knocking on the mind
・Op.4/Believe Heart to the Ends of the World
・Op.5／Go! Fight!!
・Op.6／SHOUT OUT at Orion
・Op.7／Feeling heart
・Op.8／Eternity Love
・Op.9 / Weaving Dreams ・Op.10 / Come on, let's sing!!
・Op.11 / Future Map ・Op.12 / Lost Heart ・Op.13 / Serious Love 1000%