The appeal and evaluation of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" 1st Season

The appeal and reviews of the first season of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls"

"The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" is a TV anime series based on the popular game series produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The first season, which aired from January 10 to April 11, 2015, is made up of 13 30-minute episodes. It is directed by Takao Tomoko, produced by A-1 Pictures, and produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Aniplex, Nippon Columbia, and Anime Consortium Japan. Copyright ©BNEI/PROJECT CINDERELLA.

Story and Characters

"The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" is based on a game in which you play as a producer and train idols. In the anime version, idols with various personalities appear, centering around the main character, Minami Nitta. Each girl has her own dreams and goals, and they are depicted aiming to take to the stage together with their producer.

Minami Nitta has a bright and cheerful personality, and is a leader who leads the other idols. Along with her growth, the other idols also grow while making the most of their individual personalities, which is a highlight of the show. Also, by focusing on a different idol in each episode, viewers can empathize deeply with their backgrounds and feelings.

Animation and Music

The animation by A-1 Pictures shows meticulous attention to detail in the characters' expressions and movements. The live performance scenes in particular combine realistic movements with beautiful backgrounds to create a visually appealing show. Musically, the songs sung by the idols are an important element in adding excitement to the story. The opening theme "Star!!" and the ending theme "GOIN'!!!" are widely loved by fans as songs that symbolize the worldview of the anime.

Evaluation and acceptance

The first season of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" was highly praised not only by fans of the original game, but also by anime fans. In particular, the careful portrayal of the characters' personalities and growth was highly praised, and it resonated with viewers. In addition, the high quality of the live performance scenes and the appeal of the music also attracted a lot of attention.

However, some viewers felt that it was difficult to focus on all the idols in a short 13 episode series. Perhaps a longer series was needed to give the spotlight to all the idols. Still, it can be said that the first season was able to fully convey the appeal of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls".

Recommendations and related works

For those who enjoyed the first season of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls", we also recommend the sequel second season and other "The Idolmaster" series anime. In particular, "The Idolmaster", the origin of the "The Idolmaster" series, and "The Idolmaster Million Live!" are also full of the charm of idol growth and live performance scenes. Also, be sure to try playing the game version of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls", as you can get more involved with the characters.

Other recommended idol-themed anime works include "Love Live!" and "22/7." These works also depict the growth of idols and the appeal of live performance scenes, and fans of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" will enjoy them.

summary

The first season of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" is a work filled with the charm of the characters' personalities and growth, as well as beautiful animation and music. It was widely accepted not only by fans of the original game but also by anime fans, and moved many viewers. Enjoy the sequels and related works and experience the world of "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls" even more deeply.