THE iDOLM@STER

Overview

THE IDOLM@STER follows 13 girls from the 765 Production Studio, whose sole goals is to become the top idols in the Japanese entertainment industry. Along with the laughs, struggles and tears that are inherently part of this journey, you will cheer for the girls of iDOLM@STER as they climb their way to the top!

Episodes

The Girls Start Here

S01E01 The Girls Start Here

July 8, 2011 6.5 25 min
Shown from a perspective of a cameraman shooting a documentary, this films and introduces the girls of 765 Production studios and their everyday activities as idols. Along with interviews with the staff of 765 Production,...
The Girls Prepare Themselves

S01E02 The Girls Prepare Themselves

July 15, 2011 6.5 25 min
After seeing the girls' current profile pictures, the Producer thinks that they need new ones and orders a re-shoot so the girls can make better impressions in their auditions.
Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First Step

S01E03 Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First Step

July 22, 2011 6.5 25 min
The Producer and the girls head to the town of Furusato to perform a small concert at the local Summer Festival, but it doesn't turn out as they all expected. Yukiho and the Producer both...
Changing Oneself

S01E04 Changing Oneself

July 29, 2011 7.0 25 min
Haruka, paired with Chihaya, and Takane, paired with Hibiki, appear on a cable-TV cooking show battle hosted by a frog hand puppet.
Vacation with Everyone

S01E05 Vacation with Everyone

August 5, 2011 6.5 25 min
It's summer, but the studio's air conditioner is broken. So the Producer agrees to bring the girls to the beach for a vacation while the air conditioner is repaired. Ritsuko gets a go on the...
The Decision to Move Forward

S01E06 The Decision to Move Forward

August 12, 2011 6.0 25 min
Ritsuko's idol unit, Ryuuguu Komachi, with Azusa, Iori and Ami as its members, becomes popular after their debut and gets booked in many gigs, including singing on a music television program. Worried over the other...
Things I Love, Things That Are Important to Me

S01E07 Things I Love, Things That Are Important to Me

August 19, 2011 6.0 25 min
Iori humiliates herself on live television when she forces an interviewer at the Minase estate to focus on her rather than ask about her father and older brothers. The Producer reprimands her actions, but Iori...
The Indirect Route to Happiness

S01E08 The Indirect Route to Happiness

August 26, 2011 7.5 25 min
Azusa, Makoto and Miki go modeling as a bride, groom and bridesmaid, respectively, for a wedding magazine at a chapel.
Things We Can Do Because We're Together

S01E09 Things We Can Do Because We're Together

September 2, 2011 6.5 25 min
After finishing filming a TV mystery mini-drama, Ryuuguu Komachi and Ritsuko return to 765 Production studios for a break with Mami and the Producer returning as well. Iori decides to treat everyone to some special...
Inching Forward with Everyone

S01E10 Inching Forward with Everyone

September 9, 2011 7.5 25 min
The girls attend 'The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition' where idols groups from various agencies compete in games.
Hope, Anxiety, and Omen

S01E11 Hope, Anxiety, and Omen

September 16, 2011 7.0 25 min
The Producer informs the girls that their big break has come as they will be performing live at a 765 Production thank-you concert. Despite its main event being Ryuuguu Komachi, the girls are excited since...
Last Stop on a One-Way Road

S01E12 Last Stop on a One-Way Road

September 23, 2011 6.5 25 min
As the day of the concert gets closer, the Producer and the idols are worrying about Miki, who hasn't come for practice sessions for the past few days, which Ritsuko explains as being caused by...
And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage

S01E13 And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage

September 30, 2011 8.5 25 min
It's the day of the 765 Production thank-you concert, but complications arise for Ritsuko and Ryuuguu Komachi when a typhoon hits the city. All transit trains are stopped, forcing Ritsuko and the others to drive...
Their World Begins to Change!

S01E14 Their World Begins to Change!

October 7, 2011 7.0 25 min
Ever since the concert and an article by Yoshizawa, a famous reporter who is a friend of President Takagi, the idols have become very popular to the point of having to wear disguises in public.
We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!

S01E15 We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!

October 14, 2011 8.5 25 min
The 765 Production idols star in a comedy/variety show called Are We Live? Sunday, hosted by Haruka, Chihaya and Miki.
The Feeling of Being Alone

S01E16 The Feeling of Being Alone

October 21, 2011 6.0 25 min
As Chihaya has nightmares about her past, Hibiki has an argument with her dog, Inumi, as both of them are hosting an animal documentary show. Meanwhile, Kuroi plots to sabotage Hibiki's role as the presenter...
Makoto, A True Prince

S01E17 Makoto, A True Prince

October 28, 2011 8.0 25 min
Makoto is a hit with female fans due to her handsome and Prince-like looks. Although Makoto appreciates the fame, she wishes fans admire her as a girl and not a boy.
Lots of Everything

S01E18 Lots of Everything

November 4, 2011 6.5 25 min
Ritsuko forces a hard dancing routine on Ryuuguu Komachi to prepare them for an upcoming secret concert, much to the group's displeasure. When Azusa is unable to perform, help comes from an unexpected source.
Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind Clouds

S01E19 Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind Clouds

November 11, 2011 6.5 25 min
Kuroi hires paparazzi to follow and take pictures of Takane to find secrets about her since her background is a complete mystery, even to everyone at 765 Production studios.
Promise

S01E20 Promise

November 18, 2011 7.0 25 min
Chihaya's tragic past is revealed in a magazine thanks to Kuroi. The magazine slanders her, suggesting Chihaya is heartless and Chihaya decides to leave 765 Production studios.
Like the Flowers Bloom

S01E21 Like the Flowers Bloom

November 25, 2011 6.5 25 min
Thanks to a magazine interview by Yoshizawa with Chihaya over her past, the rumors about her have ended as she and the other idols prepare for the Idol Jam concert with Jupiter performing as well.
On the Holy Night

S01E22 On the Holy Night

December 2, 2011 6.5 25 min
It is the Christmas season and Haruka wants to celebrate a Christmas Eve party with everyone at 765 Production, just like last year. But with the idols' new fame, all of the girls are busy...
Me

S01E23 Me

December 9, 2011 6.5 25 min
Haruka is looking forward to a dance rehearsal with everyone for their New Year's concert. However, the girls of 765 Production are too busy due to their schedules to do the rehearsal, slowly making Haruka...
Dream

S01E24 Dream

December 16, 2011 6.5 25 min
The Producer manages to survive his accident but remains hospitalized for a while. As a result, Haruka returns to musical rehearsals to channel her grief into her role and wins the lead from Miki. Desperate...
Everyone, Together!

S01E25 Everyone, Together!

December 23, 2011 6.5 25 min
Kotori visits the Producer at the hospital. The Producer expresses his wish to see the idols at the New Year's concert.

Cast

Kenji Akabane
Kenji Akabane
Producer (voice)
Eriko Nakamura
Eriko Nakamura
Haruka Amami (voice)
Asami Imai
Asami Imai
Chihaya Kisaragi (voice)
Manami Numakura
Manami Numakura
Hibiki Ganaha (voice)
Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya
Iori Minase (voice)
Azumi Asakura
Azumi Asakura
Yukiho Hagiwara (voice)
Mayako Nigo
Mayako Nigo
Yayoi Takatsuki (voice)
Naomi Wakabayashi
Naomi Wakabayashi
Ritsuko Akizuki (voice)
Chiaki Takahashi
Chiaki Takahashi
Azusa Miura (voice)
Hiromi Hirata
Hiromi Hirata
Makoto Kikuchi (voice)
Asami Shimoda
Asami Shimoda
Mami Futami (voice)
Akiko Hasegawa
Akiko Hasegawa
Miki Hoshii (voice)

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