B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious Season 1: A moving story depicting the passion and challenges of idols

B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious 1st Season - B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

character

■ Broadcast period

July 3, 2016 - September 25, 2016

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TOKYO MX, BS11

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

・Original work: MAGES., Chiyomaru Shikura ^{B-PROJECT・MAGES.}

■ Director

・Director: Eiji Suganuma

■ Production

・Animation Production: A-1 Pictures
・Production: Team B-PRO

■Works

©MAGES.／Team B-PRO
© B-PROJECT

Overview

"B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" is a TV anime series that aired in 2016, based on the original character by MAGES. and Shikura Chiyomaru. The story follows the members of the young idol group "B-PROJECT" as they grow and pursue their dreams. Directed by Eiji Suganuma and animated by A-1 Pictures, it aired on TOKYO MX and BS11.

story

The story of "B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" begins with the protagonist, Ayaka Tachibana, facing a new challenge as the manager of B-PROJECT. B-PROJECT is an idol group consisting of three units, "KiLLER KiNG," "MooNs," and "THRIVE," each of which is made up of unique members. Ayaka strives to bring out their talents and make their dreams come true. The story depicts the growth and bonds of the members while realistically portraying the rigors and joys of the music industry.

character

Ayaka Tachibana

She is the main character and manager of B-PROJECT. She has a bright and positive personality, and does her best to support the members. The story progresses from her perspective, so viewers can feel the growth of B-PROJECT along with her.

KiLLER KiNG

• Kanzaki Souma: A cool member with leadership skills. He has excellent singing and dancing skills.
• Juouin Kuri: A member with an aristocratic atmosphere. She is also talented at the piano and shows her many talents.
• Ko Kurokawa: A passionate guy who is the mood maker of the team. He pours his passion into performance.
• Kitakado Rinbisha: A cool and intelligent member. She has strong analytical skills and is responsible for coming up with the team's strategy.

MooNs

• Amagase Touma: A gentle and kind leader who provides emotional support to the members.
• Amagase Natsutsuki: Touma's younger brother, a bright and energetic member with outstanding dancing talent.
• Yoizaki Kanade: A cool and mysterious member with outstanding singing ability who captivates fans.
• Ogami Ichiro: We are serious and hardworking members. We put all our effort into our performances.

THRIVE

• Arima Hayato: The leader and facilitator of the team. He has a bright and positive personality and leads the team members.
• Mido Torao: A cool and confident member with excellent dancing skills who dominates the stage.
• Izumi Shuu: A kind and gentle member. She has great singing voice and soothes fans.
• Kiraya Oribe: A bright and energetic member who pours passion into his performances.

music

The music of "B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" is an important element that brings out the individuality of each unit. The opening theme "Kodou*Ambitious" captures the hearts of viewers with its energy and passion of B-PROJECT. The ending theme "Yume no Tsuzuki" is a beautiful ballad that expresses the growth and bond between the members. The songs performed in each episode also change as the story progresses, deeply moving viewers.

animation

The animation by A-1 Pictures depicts the characters' expressions and movements in detail, creating realistic performance scenes. The lighting and camera work in particular in the live scenes make you feel as if you are watching an actual concert. The background and costume designs are also beautiful, making it visually appealing.

Evaluation and Impressions

"B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" has been highly praised as an idol anime. The story, which depicts the growth and bonds between the characters, warms the hearts of viewers. The fusion of music and animation also provides visual and auditory satisfaction. In particular, the performance scenes, which highlight the individuality of each unit, are so appealing that you will want to watch them again and again.

However, some viewers have commented that the story is a bit predictable and that the characters are not developed enough, but overall, it is a work that fully captures the charm of B-Project and is a must-watch for idol anime fans.

Recommended points

• A story depicting unique characters and their growth
• Fascinating music and performances from each unit
• Beautiful animation and immersive live performance scenes
• I was moved by the bond between idol groups and their determination to pursue their dreams.

Related Titles

Following the success of the first season, the second season of "B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" was broadcast in 2019. The members of B-PROJECT are also active in CDs and live events, deepening their interactions with fans. Furthermore, it has been developed into various media such as games and comics, allowing you to enjoy the world of B-PROJECT even more deeply.

summary

"B-PROJECT Kodou Ambitious" is a moving story about the growth of a young idol group and their pursuit of dreams. This work combines unique characters with beautiful music and animation, and is recommended not only for idol anime fans, but for anyone who loves music and youth stories. Please enjoy the charm of B-PROJECT.