The appeal and reviews of "Kamikuzu☆Idol": The addictive world of idol anime

God's Trash Idol - The Miracle Story of a Trash Idol and a God's Idol

"Kami Kuzu ☆ Idol" aired on TV Tokyo and BS11 in the summer of 2022. It is an anime adaptation of the original manga, with a 10-episode broadcast period from July 2 to September 3, 2022. The original manga is serialized in Monthly Comic ZERO-SUM by Isofurabon Hijiki, and the animation was produced by Studio Go-gumi. The director is Fukuoka Daisei, the series composition and scriptwriting are by Aoki Yasuko, and the character design and general animation director is Hosoda Saori.

story

"Kami Kuzu Idol" is a story about a pretty but unmotivated idol, Yuya Niyodo, who doesn't sing, dance, or do any fan service, and the ghost of Asahi Mogami, a legendary national idol, who meet and team up to aim for the top of the idol world. Yuya became an idol for the money, but was fired for his lack of enthusiasm. However, he meets the ghost of Asahi Mogami, and the story depicts the two polar opposites joining forces and growing together.

character

The main character, Niyodo Yuya, was born on September 12th and his image color is Niyodo Blue (light blue). He became an idol to make easy money, but he lacked motivation and is now a member of ZINGS. Mogami Asahi was born on July 16th and his image color is pink. He died in a traffic accident a year ago, but he still has attachment to being an idol, so he appears as a ghost and teams up with Yuya. Yoshino Kazuki was born on March 7th and his image color is light purple. He is a member of ZINGS, and while he has a kind and gentle personality and is always there to support Yuya, he also lacks confidence and has a passive side.

Other characters with unique personalities include Shinano Hitomi (president of the talent agency Shinano Geino), Kawashiki (a ZINGS otaku fan of Niyodo), Shigutaro (a ZINGS otaku fan of Niyodo), Tsugiko (a ZINGS otaku fan of Niyodo), Setouchi Hikaru (leader of Cgrass), Misaki Chihiro (a member of Cgrass), Uchihama Akira (a member of Cgrass), Nada Yukinari (a member of Cgrass), and Hakata Homare (a member of Cgrass).

cast

The cast is filled with talented voice actors, including Imai Fumiya as Niyodo Yuya, Toyama Nao as Mogami Asahi, Horie Shun as Yoshino Kazuki, Terashima Takuma as Setouchi Hikaru, Sato Takuya as Misaki Chihiro, Kobayashi Tatsuyuki as Uchihama Akira, Ishiya Haruki as Nada Yukinari, Azakami Yohei as Hakata Homare, Kitamura Eri as Shinano Hitomi, Ueda Hitomi as Kawashiki, Daichi Yoh as Tsugiko, and Iwami Manaka as Shigutaro.

Broadcast information

"Kami Kuzu Idol" was broadcast on TV Tokyo, BS11, AT-X, TV Ehime, TV Wakayama, Biwako Broadcasting, etc. Broadcast times vary depending on the region and broadcasting station, with TV Tokyo broadcasting every Saturday from 1:53 to 2:23, BS11 broadcasting every Saturday from 22:00 to 22:30, and AT-X broadcasting every Saturday from 21:00 to 21:30. It was also streamed online on dTV, Anime Times, ABEMA Video, ABEMA, Hikari TV, Rakuten TV, Niconico Channel, Crank-in! Video, Bandai Channel, Google Play, U-NEXT, Animehodai, FOD, TVer, Netmo TV Tokyo, Hulu, AnimeFesta, Niconico Live Broadcast, Animax On Demand, etc., meeting the wide range of needs of viewers.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Let's ZING!" and is sung by ZINGS (Imai Fumiya, who plays Niyodo Yuya, and Horie Shun, who plays Yoshino Kazuki). Different ending themes are used for each episode, such as "Kimikira," "Harerarura," "Ura-Omote no Duet," "Koi Seyo Paramedic," "INNOCENT STORY," "Respect," and "Finale ~Sono Saki e~," which build up emotions as the story progresses. Many insert songs are also used, enriching the worldview of the work.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Kami Kuzu☆Idol" has been well received by many viewers as a humorous and moving story about a duo of trash idol and god idol. In particular, the growth of Niyodo Yuya and Mogami Asahi's presence as a ghost are exquisitely portrayed, and the story development that draws viewers in has been praised. In addition, the dialogue between the unique characters and the singing and dancing scenes are full of highlights, and the charm of the idol anime was fully felt.

The voice actors' performances were also excellent, with Imai Fumiya's performance as Yuya and Toyama Nao's performance as Asahi receiving particularly high praise. The music also matched the atmosphere of the work, with the theme song and insert songs touching the hearts of viewers. The quality of the animation by Studio Go-gumi was also high, with beautiful character designs and background art providing a visual treat.

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"Kami Kuzu Idol" also has an audio commentary version of episode 10, where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and staff. The original manga is also still being serialized, so you can enjoy a deeper worldview by reading the original after watching the anime.

Recommendation

"Kami Kuzu☆Idol" is recommended not only for those who like idol anime, but also for those who like coming-of-age stories and comedies. In particular, the protagonist Yuya's growth from a lazy trash idol and Asahi Mogami's presence as a ghost are fascinating. There are many music and dance scenes, so it is visually enjoyable, so please give it a watch. Also, by reading the original manga, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding and be moved by it.

Conclusion

"Kami Kuzu Idol" was loved by many viewers as a miraculous story of a scum idol and a god idol. All elements, including the story, characters, music, and animation, are of a high standard, making it a work worth watching. It is a work that can be recommended not only to those who like idol anime and growth stories, but also to fans of anime in a wide range of genres. Be sure to watch "Kami Kuzu Idol" as a memory of this summer.