Riku Nanase
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Estimated watch time
6h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol94%Ensemble Cast86%Primarily Adult Cast85%Female Protagonist79%Work79%Urban79%Primarily Male Cast76%Male Protagonist73%Dancing72%Twins68%
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IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!
アイドリッシュセブン Second BEAT!• IDOLiSH7: Second BEAT!
Synopsis & Story
Following their performance at the Black or White event, the idol group IDOLiSH7 is at the height of its popularity, with offers for various concerts and work coming in every day, much to the joy of the seven boys and their manager. However, as their fame continues to rise, Riku Nanase's health begins worsening due to the heavy workload. With the gigantic idol duo Re:vale showing interest in the group and the reopening event of the Zero Arena coming up, IDOLiSH7: Second Beat follows IDOLiSH7 as they not only struggle to adapt to the challenges of the idol life but also to face their personal troubles, all while continuously meeting the expectations of their treasured fans. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: The first episode received a special screening at "Idolish 7 Fan Thanksgiving Day vol.5" on December 14, 2019 and it was distributed on various streaming websites on January 7, 2020. The regular TV broadcast started on April 5, 2020.
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IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!: should you watch it?
At a glance
IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 75% of 3,804 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 highest-rated anime of 2020, and #4 highest-rated anime of Spring 2020, and #26 most popular anime of Spring 2020 on AniList.
Of the 7.6K AniList users who started it, 4.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 5.9K have finished it.
At about 6 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Music — especially idol, ensemble cast, primarily adult cast, female protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: IDOLiSH7 (2018)
- Watch next: IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! (2021)
Episodes
15 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Bunta Tsushimi
- Director
- Makoto Bessho
- Series composition
- Ayumi Sekine
- Character design
- Kasumi Fukagawa
IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! FAQ
- How many episodes does IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! have?
- IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! has 15 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 6 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!?
- About 6 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 8 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- Is IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! finished?
- Yes. IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! has finished airing — the final episode aired December 27, 2020.
- Is there a season 2 of IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!?
- Yes — the story continues in IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT! (2021).
- What should I watch before IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!?
- Watch IDOLiSH7 first — IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! is a direct sequel.
- Is IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! based on a video game?
- Yes. IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! adapts the video game by Bunta Tsushimi.
- Who animated IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!?
- IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! was animated by TROYCA and directed by Makoto Bessho.
- Where can I watch IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!?
- IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.