THE IDOLM@STER: AFA 2014 – I LOVE ANISONG

Posted on Sep 6, 2014 by Johnny in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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THE IDOLM@STER started as an idol producing game in 2005, meant for arcade game machines in amusement centres. Users were placed in the role of the producer and given the opportunity to produce their chosen idol to stardom. With a large, varied cast and a plethora of accompanying music, the game garnered great support, and in 2015, THE IDOLM@STER will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Since then, the franchise has expanded from a console game into various other media such as comics, radio, a televised anime series and live events.

◆THE IDOLM@STER Game

The starting point of THE IDOLM@STER is the “idol producing game”.

At its core, THE IDOLM@STER is an idol producing game. The player, in the role of the producer, experiences both the highs and lows of the job together with the idol under his charge. One of the defining points of the game is the sense of accomplishment the producer feels when his idol, after much effort, finally achieves her dream of becoming a top idol.

Although simply known as “production”, this encompasses a wide umbrella of different gameplay activities that attract different types of players, such as rhythm games and live contest battles. Besides this, there are also many different idols, each with a different personality. While the 13 idols from 765 Production continue to be the main axis, the universe has also been expanded with the addition of “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS” and “THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!” and the respective idols from these series based on these mobile social games. In May this year, the new console game “THE IDOLM@STER ONE FOR ALL” was released.

765 Production, together with the new series that shares the same universe, “THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE!”, welcomes its 10th anniversary, and continues to expand the world of THE IDOLM@STER even further.

◆THE IDOLM@STER Anime

In 2011, a 25-episode TV anime reproduced the game’s universe, which was further complemented with a continuation in the form of the movie “THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPARKLE” in January 2014.

Coming in January 2015, a new anime based on “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS” will begin airing. The anime focuses on the characters of the idols, fleshing out their personalities and bringing them closer to the viewer, making the anime a must-watch.

◆THE IDOLM@STER Live

The idols and their songs are brought to life by their respective voice actresses, who become the idols themselves when they perform at live events, allowing them to meet not just producers across Japan, but all over the world at the same time.

The live events have been held annually since its first live in 2006. In recent years, together with the separate CINDERELLA GIRLS and MILLION LIVE! universes, multiple events have been held annually. In 2013, the 8th anniversary live at Saitama Super Arena attracted it’s largest ever crowd of 35000, bringing excitement to its highest.

For the first time ever in Singapore, relive the work of a producer in this live event.

With a constantly evolving game, several pioneers as well as newer faces have been included. From THE IDOLM@STER, 765 Productions’ Chihaya Kisaragi (voiced by Asami Imai), Takane Shijou (voiced by Yumi Hara) and Hibiki Ganaha (voiced by Manami Numakura). From CINDERELLA GIRLS, Uzuki Shimamura (voiced by Ayaka Ohashi) and from MILLION LIVE!, Shizuka Mogami (voiced by Azusa Tadokoro).

Please look forward to the idols’ glorious stage!

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Official website: http://idolmaster.jp/