A thorough analysis of the appeal and emotion of the movie "Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Starlish Tours"!

"Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE Starlish Tours" review and recommendation

■Overview of the work

"Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE Starish Tours" is a theatrical animation released on September 2, 2022. It is based on the popular game "Uta no Prince-sama" by Noriyasu Agematsu and Broccoli Co., Ltd., produced by A-1 Pictures and distributed by Shochiku. Directed by Chika Nagaoka, the film features live animation and a completely original story. The film is 65 minutes long and is a one-episode story that depicts the new journey of the seven members of ST☆RISH.

■ Story

Our dreams always start with these seven people, and it all starts with you. Let's go on a journey (stage) with ST☆RISH to deliver love to the world! This movie is the story of the members of ST☆RISH as they embark on a new stage. Through their singing and performance, the audience can experience a journey of hope and emotion.

■Explanation

The Uta no Prince-sama Maji LOVE series has aired four TV anime series since 2011, with the first movie version released in 2019. The series celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021, and the idols who have nurtured dreams and hopes together with their many fans will return to the theater stage once again in 2022. Following on from the previous work, this work is a long-awaited new chapter for fans, with full live animation and a completely original story.

■Cast

The members of ST☆RISH are idols with their own unique characters and singing voices. The cast is introduced below.

• Otoya Ittoki - Takuma Terashima
• Masato Hijirikawa - Kenichi Suzumura
• Natsuki Shinomiya - Kisho Taniyama
• Tokiya Ichinose - Mamoru Miyano
• Ren Jinguji - Junichi Suwabe
• Sho Kurusu - Hiro Shimono
• Cecil Aijima - Kosuke Toriumi

■ Main staff

The following staff members are involved in the production of this work:

• Original author: Noriyasu Agematsu, Broccoli
• Director: Chika Nagaoka
• Original character design - Chinatsu Kurahana
• Character design - Maki Fujioka
• CG Director: Hiroshi Nakajima
• Sub CG Director - Takeshi Okawa
• Character Modeling Director: Katsuyoshi Miyajima
• Music - Elements Garden
• Production: A-1 Pictures
• Distribution - Shochiku
• Production - Uta☆Pri Movie ST Production Committee

■ Main Characters

Each member of ST☆RISH is an idol with their own unique charm. Let's take a closer look at them below.

OTOYA ITTOKI

Birthday: April 11th Blood type: O Hometown: TOKYO
The Smile Pilot of ST☆RISH captivates fans with her emotional singing voice. Her performance breaks new ground and will take you on a journey of hope!

Masato Hijirikawa

Date of birth: December 29th Blood type: A Hometown: KYOTO
ST☆RISH's cool pilot captivates fans with her smooth singing voice. Her refined performance will take you on an emotional journey!

Natsuki Shinomiya

Birthday: June 9th Blood type: AB Birthplace: HOKKAIDO
ST☆RISH's Happy Pilot captivates fans with her powerful singing voice. Her emotional performance will take you on a thrilling journey!

Tokiya Ichinose

Birthday: August 6th Blood type: A Hometown: Fukuoka
ST☆RISH's gentle pilot captivates fans with his expressive singing voice. He will take you on an amazing journey with his showmanship-driven performance!

Ren Jinguji

Birthday: February 14th Blood type: B Birthplace: KANAGAWA
A romantic pilot from ST☆RISH who captivates fans with her beautiful singing voice. With her splendid performance, she will take you on a journey of passion!

SYO KURUSU

Birthday: June 9th Blood type: O Birthplace: AICHI
ST☆RISH's super pilot captivates fans with her lively singing voice. She will take you on an adventure with her virtuoso performance!

CECIL AIJIMA

Birthday: October 31st Blood type: Unknown Birthplace: AGNAPOLIS
ST☆RISH's magical pilot captivates fans with her singing voice filled with self-love. Her ever-changing performance will take you on an unknown journey!

■ Main robot items

ST☆RISH is a group of seven members: Otoya Ittoki, Masato Hijirikawa, Natsuki Shinomiya, Tokiya Ichinose, Ren Jinguji, Sho Kurusu, and Cecil Aijima. The group is affiliated with Shining Agency, and Otoya, Masato, Natsuki, Tokiya, Ren, and Sho formed the group while attending a performing arts vocational school, with Cecil joining later. Their popularity skyrocketed when they won the legendary newcomer award "Uta☆Pri Award," and they performed as the opening act at the international sports festival "SSS (Super Star Sports)." Their live performance "Maji LOVELIVE Kingdom," which they performed with QUARTET NIGHT and HE★VENS, was a huge hit, and their outstanding idol qualities and high live performance skills became widely known.

■ Related works

The "Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE" series includes the following related works:

• Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 1000%
• Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE 2000%
• Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Revolutions
• Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Legend Star
• Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji LOVE Kingdom
• Uta no Prince-sama the Movie: Maji LOVE Starlish Tours ~The Beginning of the Journey~

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for this work are as follows:

TM1 - Maji LOVE Starlish Tours

Lyrics: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Arrangement: Junpei Fujita (Elements Garden)
Sung by: ST☆RISH (Otoya Ittoki, Masato Hijirikawa, Natsuki Shinomiya, Tokiya Ichinose, Ren Jinguji, Sho Kurusu, Cecil Aijima (Takuma Terashima, Kenichi Suzumura, Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Junichi Suwabe, Hiro Shimono, Kosuke Toriumi))

IN1 - ST☆RT OURS

Lyrics: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
Arrangement: Daisuke Kikuta (Elements Garden)
Sung by: ST☆RISH (Otoya Ittoki, Masato Hijirikawa, Natsuki Shinomiya, Tokiya Ichinose, Ren Jinguji, Sho Kurusu, Cecil Aijima (Takuma Terashima, Kenichi Suzumura, Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Junichi Suwabe, Hiro Shimono, Kosuke Toriumi))

■Review

"Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE Starish Tours" is a work depicting ST☆RISH's new journey, and it is a long-awaited new chapter for fans. The full-length live animation format makes ST☆RISH's performance feel more real and has the power to draw the audience in. In particular, don't miss the solo performances that highlight each member's individuality and the beautiful harmony of the group.

The story is simple yet moving, with ST☆RISH going on a journey to spread love around the world. The members' growth and bonds are depicted, allowing the audience to empathize with their journey and feel the joy of growing together. The visuals and music are also of high quality, with the songs by Elements Garden especially touching.

The acting of the cast is also superb, with voice actors Takuma Terashima, Kenichi Suzumura, Kisho Taniyama, Mamoru Miyano, Junichi Suwabe, Hiro Shimono, and Kosuke Toriumi bringing each character to life. Their singing voices and acting work together to bring out the best in ST☆RISH.

The attention to detail of the production staff is apparent, with the character designs and CG being of extremely high quality. The visuals carefully crafted by A-1 Pictures under the direction of Director Chika Nagaoka will be an emotional experience for fans.

■Recommendation

"Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE Starish Tours" is highly recommended not only for ST☆RISH fans, but also for people who like idol anime and music anime. The full-length live animation format is fresh and a great opportunity to enjoy ST☆RISH's performance. The story is also moving and has the power to draw the audience in. Be sure to experience the excitement at the theater.

Furthermore, this is a must-have for fans of the series. This film depicts the new journey of ST☆RISH, and you can feel their growth and bond, reaffirming the charm of the series. There are many related works, so you can gain a deeper understanding and be moved by enjoying the entire series.

Lastly, I would also recommend this to music fans. The songs by Elements Garden are all very moving, and the combination of ST☆RISH's vocals and performances provides the ultimate musical experience. Be sure to experience the excitement at the theater.