The appeal and reviews of Idols! -IDOL Survival-: The real world of survival auditions

The appeal and reviews of IDOLS! -IDOL Survival-

The TV anime series "Idols! -IDOL Survival-", which aired in 2021, attracted attention as an original anime work by Shinei Animation. The series aired on BS Asahi from January 8 to March 12, 2021, with a total of 10 episodes, each of which was a short 10-minute episode, with a dense storyline. Directed by Shota Nakano and produced by Shinei Animation, the series provided viewers with a new idol anime experience.

Story and Characters

"Idols! -IDOL Survival-" is a survival story about the main characters, girls who aim to become successful idols. They face various difficulties, but they grow together with their friends and achieve their dreams. Each story is self-contained, but the story is structured in a way that allows you to feel a consistent theme and character growth throughout.

The main characters are the protagonist Misaki Sakurai, her best friend Akari Takahashi, and her rival but also her ally Sayaka Yamamoto. Each of these characters has a different background and personality, and viewers can empathize with them deeply. Misaki's purity and hardworking attitude in particular touched many viewers.

Animation and Music

The animation produced by Shinei Animation is colorful and smooth, and even in the short time it takes to watch, it expresses the emotions of the characters. In particular, the lighting and camerawork in the live performance scenes are so realistic that viewers feel as if they are actually at the concert.

In terms of music, the theme song and insert songs play an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the work. The theme song "Shine Bright" is a bright and powerful song that symbolizes the dreams and hopes of the main characters, inspiring the hearts of viewers. In addition, many of the insert songs used in each episode also reflect the feelings of the characters, adding depth to the story.

Ratings and audience reaction

"Idols! -IDOL Survival-" has been highly praised as an idol anime. It has been particularly praised for its well-developed storyline in a short time and for depicting the growth of the characters. Additionally, viewers have commented that the show is uplifting and that they can empathize with the characters, and it has gained a large fan base.

However, there were also opinions that "there were too few episodes, so I wish they had explored it in more depth." There were also opinions that the series was short, with only 10 episodes, and that the character backstories and subplots were not fully explored.

Recommendations and related works

For viewers who enjoyed "Idols! -IDOL Survival-", we recommend other idol-themed anime works. For example, the "Love Live!" series is a fascinating anime that depicts the growth and friendship of characters, fusing music with story. The "Idolmaster" series is also popular for depicting the dreams and efforts of idols. Just like "Idols! -IDOL Survival-", these works are sure to inspire and energize viewers.

summary

"Idols! -IDOL Survival-" is a work that develops a dense story in a short time, and gives viewers inspiration and energy. Shinei Animation's beautiful animation, powerful music, and a story that depicts the growth of the characters were loved by many viewers. I highly recommend it to those who like idol anime and those who are looking for a touching story.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 8, 2021 - March 12, 2021
From 23:00

■Broadcasting station

BS Asahi

■Frequencies

10 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 10

■Original Story

Shinei Animation

■ Director

Shota Nakano

■ Production

・Animation Production: Shinei Animation

■Works

©Idolls! Project