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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2023 – June 29, 2023
- Season
- Spring 2023
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- CygamesPictures
- Director
- Manabu Okamoto
- Original creator
- Bandai-Namco Entertainment
- Music
- Makoto Miyazaki, Ruka Kawada, Shuuhei Mutsuki
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol96%Primarily Child Cast96%Ensemble Cast94%Primarily Female Cast90%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things82%Work82%Female Protagonist79%Acting70%Dancing66%
TVFINISHED2023 SPRING7.6 / 10 AniList score
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149
アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ U149• THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149
Synopsis
The U149 in the title refers to the aspiring idols at the center of it all: These small girls are ready to make it big! All under 149 centimeters tall, this group of aspiring pop idols dream of performing for thousands of people. But with zero experience, they’ve got a lot of work to do. Not to mention there’s a distractingly cute prince in town! With the help of their rookie producer, who’s just as short, can they stay focused and make it to the top? (Source: Crunchyroll, edited) Note: Announced during DAY 2 of "THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 10th ANNIVERSARY M@GICAL WONDERLAND!!!" final tour concert, a TV anime adaptation of the spin-off manga THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149.
Should you watch THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 62% of 3,563 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #44 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #15 highest-rated anime of Spring 2023 on AniList.
Of the 6.5K AniList users who started it, 6.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 4.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Music — especially idol, primarily child cast, ensemble cast, primarily female cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Bandai-Namco Entertainment
- Director
- Manabu Okamoto
- Series composition
- Oki Murayama
- Character design
- Norie Igawa
- Music
- Makoto Miyazaki
- Music
- Ruka Kawada
- Music
- Shuuhei Mutsuki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Shine In The Sky☆” by U149 · eps 2-10
Endings (11)
- ED1“Yorimichi Little Star” by U149 · eps 1
- ED2“Minna no Kimochi” by Misaki Kuno · eps 2
- ED3“Romantic Now” by Tomoyo Kurosawa · eps 3
- ED4“Ai no Sanka” by Haruka Terui · eps 4
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- ED5“GEMSTONE” by Hana Tamegai · eps 5
- ED6“ACE” by Makoto Koichi · eps 6
- ED7“Onegai! Cinderella Koharu Koga Solo Remix” by Yuri Komori · eps 7
- ED8“Akogare Stitch” by Asaka Imai · eps 8
- ED9“Himawari Mark wo Sagase!” by Natsumi Haruse · eps 9
- ED10“Good Day・Good Night” by U149 · eps 10
- ED11“to you for me” by Amina Satou · eps 11
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THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 FAQ
How many episodes does THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 have?
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 finished?
Yes. THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
No sequel is listed for THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 based on a manga?
Yes. THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 adapts the manga by Bandai-Namco Entertainment.
Who animated THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 was animated by CygamesPictures and directed by Manabu Okamoto.
Who sings the opening of THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
The opening, "Shine In The Sky☆", is performed by U149.
Where can I watch THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149?
THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.