Subaru Akehoshi
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 7, 2019 – December 23, 2019
- Season
- Summer 2019
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- david production
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast97%Primarily Male Cast95%Idol91%Primarily Teen Cast79%Urban79%Kuudere79%Tsundere79%Female Protagonist79%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things76%School72%
overview details
Synopsis
An anime adaptation of the idol raising game Ensemble Stars! The "idol-training game" takes place at a private boys' idol-training school with a history of turning out many great talents in show business. The protagonist is the school's lone female student who transfers to the school because of a special situation, and enters the school's producer department. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Ensemble Stars!?
Probably, if you enjoy music and slice of life, especially stories with ensemble cast, primarily male cast, idol.
Reception is positive but mixed: 65/100 on AniList, with 37% of 4.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #76 highest-rated anime of 2019.
16.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Yasufumi Soejima
- Director
- Masakazu Hishida
- Series composition
- Akira
- Character design
- Tomoyuki Shitaya
- Character design
- Eri Osada
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Ensemble Stars! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Ensemble Stars!!: Road to Show!! (2022)
- Optional extras: Ensemble Stars!! Reminiscences Selection ELEMENT, Ensemble Stars!!: Tsuioku Selection - Crossroad, Ensemble Stars!!: Tsuioku Selection - Checkmate
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (4)
- OP1“Stars' Ensemble!” by Yumenosaki Dream Stars · eps 1-11, 24
- OP2“Kiseki” · eps 13-15, 18, 21-22
- OP3“Kiseki” · eps 16-17, 19-20
- OP4“Kiseki” · eps 23
Endings (12)
- ED1“1st SING-ALONG☆” · eps 1-2
- ED2“IMMORAL WORLD” by UNDEAD · eps 3-4
- ED3“Made in Tokimeki♪” · eps 5-6
- ED4“Gekka Musou, Beni no Mai” · eps 7-8
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- ED5“Mischievous Party Time!!” · eps 9-10
- ED6“Hajimari no Fantasia” · eps 11-12
- ED7“Meteor Scramble☆Ryuusei-tai!” by RYUSEITAI · eps 13-14
- ED8“Magic for your 'Switch'” · eps 15-16
- ED9“Yukai Tsuukai That's Alright!” · eps 17-18
- ED10“Kaisenka” · eps 19-20
- ED11“Promise Swords” · eps 21-22
- ED12“Awakening Myth” · eps 23
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Ensemble Stars! FAQ
How many episodes does Ensemble Stars! have?
Ensemble Stars! has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ensemble Stars!?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Ensemble Stars! finished?
Yes. Ensemble Stars! has finished airing — the final episode aired December 23, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of Ensemble Stars!?
Yes — the story continues in Ensemble Stars!!: Road to Show!! (2022).
Where do I start Ensemble Stars!?
Start here: Ensemble Stars! is the first entry, followed by Ensemble Stars!!: Road to Show!!.
Is Ensemble Stars! based on a video game?
Yes. Ensemble Stars! adapts the video game.
Who animated Ensemble Stars!?
Ensemble Stars! was animated by david production and directed by Yasufumi Soejima and Masakazu Hishida.
Who sings the opening of Ensemble Stars!?
The opening, "Stars' Ensemble!", is performed by Yumenosaki Dream Stars.
Where can I watch Ensemble Stars!?
Ensemble Stars! is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.