The appeal and reviews of "Re:Stage! Dream Days": A moving story about chasing the dreams of idols

"Re:Stage! Dream Days" - A story of dreams and youth

"Re:Stage! Dream Days" is a TV anime series that aired from July 7 to September 29, 2019. It is based on the original work by Pony Canyon and Comptiq and directed by Katakai Makoto. It airs on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji, and consists of 12 episodes, 30 minutes each week. It is produced by Yumeta Company and Graphinica, and the copyright belongs to the Re:Stage! Dream Days♪ Production Committee.

Summary of the story

Set in the junior high school of Kisei Gakuen Takao Campus, the story begins with a girl transferring to the school just as the late-blooming mountain cherry blossoms begin to fall. The girl's name is Shikimiya Maina. Although she has an outstanding talent for singing and dancing, for some reason she has forgotten her dream of becoming an idol and is trying to live an ordinary life in a new place. However, when she encounters the Noh and Dance Club, which is on the verge of being disbanded, her old dream begins to awaken again. Together with her friends, Maina begins to walk again towards the dream she once gave up on.

Main Characters

Maina Shikimiya (CV: Amane Makino)
A first year junior high school student who transferred from the main campus of Kiboshi Gakuen to Takao campus. Although she is shy and doesn't like to be in front of people, she has an outstanding talent for singing and dancing, and when she is on stage, she shows off her talents to the fullest. She currently lives with her aunt.

Sayu Tsukisaka (CV: Akari Kito)
A first year junior high school student who has won many competitions since elementary school. She wanted to go to the main school of Kiboshi Gakuen, which is a school with a strong idol program, but her parents were against her pursuing a career in show business, so she went to Takao School instead. She is currently aiming to become a top idol from Takao School.

Mizuha Ichikishima (CV: Masumi Tazawa)
A third-year junior high school student who serves as the captain of the Noh and Dance Club at Kiboshi Gakuen Takao Campus. She is the daughter of a prestigious shrine and an expert in Kagura dance. Although she is usually calm, she started working as an idol to help keep the Noh and Dance Club alive, which was on the verge of being disbanded, and she has a mysterious network of connections.

Hiiragi Kae (CV: Tachibana Memu)
A first year junior high school student in the same class as Maina and Sayu. She is physically weak and not good at socializing, so she spends most of her time at school in the nurse's office. She is an avid idol otaku, has a strong admiration for idols, and is always gathering information about them. She is also good with machines, and uses the many items she invents to help with idol research.

Kasumi Honjo (CV: Yuka Iwahashi)
A second-year junior high school student with a cool appearance and outstanding proportions. Previously, she had aimed to be an idol, but after entering junior high school, she stopped doing that and joined the survival game club, where she is active as an ace.

Hasegawa Mii (CV: Sorami Yuki)
She is an aspiring solo idol who appears at various events and drives some idol fans crazy with her cute looks and singing voice. She is known for adding "Mii" to the end of her sentences, which is her stage name and her real name is "Hasegawa Minoru".

Main Staff

Director: Shin Katagai Character design: Motohiro Taniguchi Original character concept: Tsubasu Izumi Series composition: team yoree.
Art director: Ken Naito Art setting: Tsukasa Ohira Color design: Yoriko Matsumori Prop design: Michiko Otani
3D Director: Takuto Kayano Director of Photography: Akio Hayashi Editor: Hitomi Sudo

episode

Episode 1: Stick them together, Song and Dance ClubEpisode 2: Completely water fleaEpisode 3: I told you I'm not interestedEpisode 4: It's over alreadyEpisode 5: Umekobu tea drinking squadEpisode 6: Murasaki is my auntEpisode 7: Even though she's a senior, should I shut her up for a bitEpisode 8: I can't do this without payEpisode 9: I'll contact the other side's parentsEpisode 10: My fighting power is rising rapidlyEpisode 11: A bad poem is a bad poemEpisode 12: This is our

Theme songs and music

Opening Theme
Don't think, smile!!
Lyrics: Takase Aiko Composition and Arrangement: Ito Tsubasa Singer: Shikimiya Maina (CV: Makino Amane), Tsukisaka Sayu (CV: Kito Akari), Ichikishima Mizuha (CV: Tazawa Masumi), Hiiragi Kae (CV: Tachibana Memu), Honjo Kasumi (CV: Iwahashi Yuka), Hasegawa Mii (CV: Sorami Yuki)

Ending theme : Akogare Future Sign
Lyrics: Yashikin Composition and Arrangement: Tsubasa Ito Singers: Shikimiya Maina (CV: Amane Makino), Tsukisaka Sayu (CV: Akari Kito), Ichikishima Mizuha (CV: Masumi Tazawa), Hiiragi Kae (CV: Memu Tachibana), Honjo Kasumi (CV: Yuka Iwahashi), Hasegawa Mii (CV: Yuki Sorami)

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Re:Stage! Dream Days" was loved by many viewers as a story about youth and girls chasing their dreams. In particular, the main character, Shikimiya Maina, chasing her dreams again with her friends struck a chord with viewers. In addition, each character has a rich personality, and their growth and deepening friendships are carefully depicted.

The quality of the animation is high, and the character designs and background art are beautiful, making it visually appealing. In particular, the dancing and singing scenes on stage had the power to draw viewers in. The theme songs and inserted songs were also memorable, and the show received high praise for its music.

The story development is also ingenious, and each episode brings out new charms. In particular, the flow from episode 1 to episode 12 is structured in such a way that viewers will not get bored and will want to watch it all the way to the final episode. The subtitles are also humorous, and there were many scenes that made viewers laugh.

Recommended points

"Re:Stage! Dream Days" is not only an idol anime, but can also be enjoyed as a youth drama. It is especially recommended for those who want to empathize with girls chasing their dreams and those who like stories of friendship and growth. It is also full of elements that people who like music and dance can enjoy.

Another appeal of the show is that each character has a rich personality, so viewers can find their favorite character. Each character's backstory and growth are carefully depicted, drawing viewers in.

The animation quality is also high, and the beautiful visuals and music add excitement to the story. In particular, the dancing and singing scenes on stage are enjoyable both visually and aurally.

Overall, "Re:Stage! Dream Days" is a touching story about youth and dreams, and is sure to provide viewers with plenty of excitement and laughter. It's definitely worth a watch.