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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 2011 – December 23, 2011
- Season
- Summer 2011
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Director
- Atsushi Nishigori
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol99%Primarily Female Cast93%Ensemble Cast92%Work78%Found Family73%Dancing70%Tsundere70%Female Protagonist66%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things63%Twins52%
TVFINISHED2011 SUMMER7.5 / 10 AniList score
The Idol Master
アイドルマスター• THE IDOLM@STER
Synopsis
765 Production Studio manages the unique talents of 13 professional idols as they slowly make their way to the top and become country-wide celebrities. But the girls' journey is far from just fun and games: hard work, sweat, and tears are some of the prerequisites needed to flourish in this industry—and for 765 Pro in particular, a watchful eye out for their rival, the infamous 961 Production. As the girls' fame grows, however, their time together as a family diminishes, and now the very popularity they sought is threatening to tear them apart. A difficult balance of work and bonding must be achieved, or they risk everyone going their separate ways. The personal and professional ordeals of these idols can't be conquered alone, but with each other's loving support, any obstacle or hardship can be overcome!
Should you watch The Idol Master?
The Idol Master has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 56% of 14,504 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #24 highest-rated anime of 2011, and #43 most popular anime of 2011, and #5 highest-rated anime of Summer 2011 on AniList.
Of the 25.7K AniList users who started it, 8.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 18.8K have finished it.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Music — especially idol, primarily female cast, ensemble cast, work.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Atsushi Nishigori
- Series composition
- Atsushi Nishigori
- Series composition
- Touko Machida
- Character design
- Atsushi Nishigori
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Idol Master is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Idolm@ster: 765 Pro to Iu Monogatari (2012)
- Optional extras: The Idolm@ster: Live for You!, IDOLM@STER: XENOGLOSSIA, THE IDOLM@STER Side M, THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“READY!!” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 2-12
- OP2“CHANGE!!!!” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 14-19, 21-23, 25
Endings (25)
- ED1“The world is all one!!” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 1
- ED2“Positive!” by Rie Kugimiya · eps 2
- ED3“First Stage” · eps 3
- ED4“Aoi Tori” by Asami Imai · eps 4
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- ED5“MOONY” by Manami Numakura & Asami Imai · eps 5
- ED6“THE IDOLM@STER” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 6
- ED7“Ohayou!! Asagohan” · eps 7
- ED8“Hanikami! First Bite” by Rie Kugimiya · eps 8
- ED9“Reimei Starline” · eps 9
- ED10“GO MY WAY!!” by 765 Pro Allstars & 876 Pro Allstars · eps 10
- ED11“START!!” · eps 11
- ED12“Shocking na Kare!” · eps 12
- ED13“i” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 13
- ED14“Colorful Days” by Manami Numakura & Yumi Hara & Asami Imai · eps 14
- ED15“MEGARE!” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 15
- ED16“Brand New Day!” by Manami Numakura · eps 16
- ED17“Cheering Letter” · eps 17
- ED18“Mahou wo Kakete!” · eps 18
- ED19“Kazahana” by Yumi Hara · eps 19
- ED20“Yakusoku” by Manami Numakura & Rie Kugimiya & Asami Imai · eps 20
- ED21“Sora” · eps 21
- ED22“Happy Christmas” by Manami Numakura & Yumi Hara & Asami Imai · eps 22
- ED23“Mitsumete” · eps 23
- ED24“Massugu” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 24
- ED25“Watashi-tachi wa Zutto...Deshou?” by 765 Pro Allstars · eps 25
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The Idol Master FAQ
How many episodes does The Idol Master have?
The Idol Master has 25 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch The Idol Master?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is The Idol Master finished?
Yes. The Idol Master has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of The Idol Master?
Yes — the story continues in The Idolm@ster: 765 Pro to Iu Monogatari (2012).
Where do I start The Idol Master?
Start here: The Idol Master is the first entry, followed by The Idolm@ster: 765 Pro to Iu Monogatari.
Is The Idol Master based on a video game?
Yes. The Idol Master adapts the video game.
Who animated The Idol Master?
The Idol Master was animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Atsushi Nishigori.
Who sings the opening of The Idol Master?
The opening, "READY!!", is performed by 765 Pro Allstars.