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Format:TV_SHORT
Episodes:12
Episode Length:13 mins
Season:FALL 2016
Studio:Seven Arcs Pictures
Source:original
Estimated watch time
2h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol96%Female Protagonist79%Primarily Female Cast79%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things79%School79%Dancing79%
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Synopsis & Story
The anime takes place 2035 where virtual reality technology has evolved enough that people can experience world travel and other live event experiences from the comfort of their own home. In this space, idols perform live events for a worldwide audience. As worldwide popularity of idols performing in "VR Rooms" increased, the Kanon Private Academy was established on Beginning Island to train new idols. These idols compete and strive to reach the top of the "World Idol League." The anime will focus on the six idols who make up two units "StarRing" and "Shadow." (Source: Anime News Network)
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Aniphoria guide
Idol Memories: should you watch it?
At a glance
Idol Memories has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 52/100 — 20% of 732 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #11 highest-rated anime of Fall 2016, and #13 most popular anime of Fall 2016 on AniList.
Of the 1.5K AniList users who started it, 22.4% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 865 have finished it.
At about 2 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Music — especially idol, female protagonist, primarily female cast, cute girls doing cute things.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Katsuya Kikuchi
- Character design
- Rena Okuyama
- Music
- Kazuya Takase
- Music
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- Music
- Tomoyuki Nakazawa
Idol Memories FAQ
- How many episodes does Idol Memories have?
- Idol Memories has 12 episodes of about 13 minutes each, roughly 2 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Idol Memories?
- About 2 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
- Is Idol Memories finished?
- Yes. Idol Memories has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 2016.
- Is there a season 2 of Idol Memories?
- No sequel is listed for Idol Memories as of October 2026.
- Is Idol Memories based on a manga?
- No. Idol Memories is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Idol Memories?
- Idol Memories was animated by Seven Arcs Pictures and directed by Katsuya Kikuchi.