THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors (anime) (2024)

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THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors

Anime Details
Title:アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ
Romanized Title:Aidorumasutaa Shainii Karaazu
Translated Title:THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors
Air Date:April 5th 2024 (First Season)
October 4th 2024 (Second Season)
Production and Original Work:Bandai Namco Entertainment
Planning:Bandai Namco Entertainment
Studio:Polygon Pictures

THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors is an animated adaptation of THE iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors. It was announced during THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 5thLIVE If I_wings. live concert on March 19th, 2023.

The storyline follows Mano Sakuragi, who, following a chance encounter with the Producer of 283 Production, joins the agency, where she meets fellow idols, Hiori Kazano and Meguru Hachimiya, forming the unit illumination STARS.

The series began airing on April 5th, 2024 on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and BS11, followed by a second season that aired on October 4th, 2024. Prior to its airing, the first season received advance screenings in select theaters in three acts, from October 27th, 2023 to January 24th, 2024, with the second season screening from July 5th to October 10th, 2024.

Contents

  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 First Season
    • 1.2 Second Season
  • 2 Episode List
    • 2.1 First Season
    • 2.2 Second Season
  • 3 List of Characters
    • 3.1 Idols
  • 4 Staff
  • 5 Trivia
  • 6 Gallery
  • 7 Official Links

Introduction

First Season

We knew that if we could reach out our hands,
we could soar high into the skies──.

Four newly created units.
Their individual quirks go hand-in-hand with one another.
These new idols, united by their bonds,
take their first steps toward the "light".

The miracle of encounters interweave with one another, shining with a variety of brilliant colors.
Under the endlessly connected sky, new wings begin to spread.

Second Season

These "wings" have taken their first step toward the light──.

Aspirations towards idoldom. Wishes to seek for. Dreams to reach for.
With various thoughts in mind, new units join 283 Production.
Straylight, striving for a perfect performance.
noctchill, bonds between four childhood friends.

The ripples created by these two units turn to radiances that shine each other's path.
What spreads out there is a future of possibilities.

These "wings" take a new step forward. They decide where they will spread their wings――

Episode List

First Season

Starting from Episode 2 to 11, Tsubasa Gravity plays as the opening theme.
No.TitleOriginal Air DateSongs
01A Single Feather in a Sky For One
(一人分の空、一枚の羽
Hitoribun no Sora, Ichimai no Hane
)
April 5th, 2024
  • Souzou no Tsubasa (Mano's Humming Ver.) (insert) by Mano Sakuragi
  • Spread the Wings!! (BGM)
  • Babel City Grace (cameo) by L'Antica
  • Tsubasa Gravity (ending) by SHINY COLORS
Why don't you become an idol, and see a new world?
Pushed by her chance encounter, Mano Sakuragi will take her first step into the world of idols.
Upon joining 283 Production, Mano meets two friends, Hiori Kazano and Meguru Hachimiya, who are also aiming to become idols.
02The Flames Called Song
(ウタという炎
Uta Toiu Honoo)
April 12th, 2024
  • Babel City Grace (insert & ending) by L'Antica
Mano works hard with Hiori and Meguru in lessons.
Around the same time, L'Antica, who are working at the same agency, decide to film a music video, developing ideas through exchanging opinions about what they want to do from one member to the other.
Then, filming finally begins. L'Antica takes on the challenge of creating a story.
However, rain clouds fill the photoshoot...
03Hopes for the Future
(未来への憧れ
Mirai e no Akogare)
April 19th, 2024
  • Alstroemeria (insert & ending) by ALSTROEMERIA
The three ALSTROEMERIA members contemplate what kind of unit they want to become.
They each try to envision about their own future, but they can't find the answer.
Then one day, a sister and her brother get into a fight at an event where the three members are performing.
They want the siblings to enjoy the event as well, so they think of something…
04Real Heroes!
(本当のヒーロー!
Hontou no Hiiro!)
April 26th, 2024
  • Yumesaki After school (insert & ending) by Houkago Climax Girls
Houkago Climax Girls are working hard in local jobs. Thanks to their efforts, they got a job at a shopping mall.
What's more, it's a collaboration event between a hero show and a live performance.
With Kaho in the midst of the excitement, the rest of the members train hard for the hero show.
The day of the live performance has finally arrived. However, they received a call about an unexpected problem…!
05Our Very Own Formation (3人だけのフォーメーション
Sannin Dake no Foumeeshon)
May 3rd, 2024
  • Hikari no destination (insert & ending) by illumination STARS
The three members of illumination STARS have continued to take one lesson after the other. A date for their debut concert has finally been decided.
The three of them are working hard to prepare for the live performance, but that in itself makes it hard for them to come together as one.
As the Producer watches on...
Their debut song finally reaches their audience.
06Everything We Have Now (今のすべてを
Ima no Subete o)
May 10th, 2024
  • Hikari no destination (cameo) by illumination STARS
  • Alstroemeria (cameo) by ALSTROEMERIA
During their daily activities, the 283 PRO idols begin to realize their own colors.
The girls are chosen to participate in "W.I.N.G.," a gateway to success for new idol units.
The Producer takes this opportunity to offer a new trial to the idols.
It's to document the days up to W.I.N.G. with their own hands.
07Road to W.I.N.G. (W.I.N.G.への軌跡
W.I.N.G. e no Kiseki)
May 17th, 2024
  • Hikari no destination (cameo) by illumination STARS
  • Alstroemeria (cameo) by ALSTROEMERIA
  • Yumesaki After school (cameo) by Houkago Climax Girls
  • Babel City Grace (cameo) by L'Antica
"W.I.N.G." has ended.
illumination STARS, L'Antica, Houkago Climax Girls, and ALSTROEMERIA look back on their efforts and results of W.I.N.G. while watching a close-up documentary of 283 PRO.
"What we were able to do", "what we were unable to do", and "what we should do from now on" will be engraved on each of their hearts.
08Shining Upon Each Other (照らしあう景色
Terashiau Keshiki)
May 24th, 2024
  • Tsubasa Gravity (insert) Off Vocal
283 PRO's first live concert will be held featuring all units.
As their attention grew and they became busier, the 283 PRO idols began working together to prepare for the live concert.
Houkago Climax Girls and ALSTROEMERIA, who partook in dance lessons and radio sessions together, have learned some key things they didn't spot on their own by observing each other's methods up close.
09The First Source of Courage (最初の勇気
Saisho no Yuuki)
May 31st, 2024
  • Spread the Wings!! (ending) Off Vocal
The Producer requested Mano to be the center for all 16 members.
Hiori and Meguru encourage Mano, saying they will support her no matter what she chooses.
Later, illumination STARS finalized the recording with L'Antica.
What comes to Mano's mind as she reflects upon the lyrics of the new song "Tsubasa Gravity" is…
10Like a Rainbow of Colors
(色とりどりのイメージ
Irotoridori no IMEEJI
)
June 7th, 2024
  • Spread the Wings!! (insert) by SHINY COLORS
A two-day training camp began for the first live concert.
The goal is to perfect "Spread the Wings!".
The lesson begins with a greeting from the center, Mano, but they struggle with being in sync during joint dance lessons.
The members nodded in agreement when Kogane pointed out that not everyone was having fun.
Looking up at the night sky, Mano thinks to herself, "What should I do to work better with everyone?"
11Passing the Baton
(バトンをつないで
BATON o Tsunaide
)
June 14th, 2024
  • Hikari no destination (insert) by illumination STARS
  • Niji ni Nare (insert) by illumination STARS
  • Alstroemeria (insert) by ALSTROEMERIA
  • Happy Lily (insert) by ALSTROEMERIA
  • Yumesaki After school (insert) by Houkago Climax Girls
  • Taiyou Kiss (insert) by Houkago Climax Girls
  • Babel City Grace (insert) by L'Antica
  • Genwaku SILHOUETTE (insert) by L'Antica
The day of the first live concert has finally arrived.
The 283 PRO idols headed to the venue with their own thoughts.
The Producer said to the 16 members: "I'm sure you've had difficult and painful experiences, ――but, you made it here together."
Then, their respective feelings become brighter and begin to illuminate the venue――!
12Spread the Wings!!June 21st, 2024
  • Tsubasa Gravity (insert) by SHINY COLORS
  • Spread the Wings!! (insert) by SHINY COLORS
  • Multicolored Sky (ending) by SHINY COLORS
"We are Shiny Colors!" echoes on stage.
16 people who were looking up at the sky without knowing anything are now about to take flight.
Reaching for each brilliance――
The miracle continues to unfold.

Second Season

Starting from Episode 2, Prism Flare plays as the opening theme. From Episode 7, a new song version appears, with noctchill's addition.
No.TitleOriginal Air DateSongs
01The One Who Decides Where to Fly
(飛んでく先を決めるのは
Tondeku Saki o Kimeru no wa
)
October 4th, 2024
  • Spread the Wings!! (insert) by Shiny Colors
  • Wandering Dream Chaser (insert) by Straylight
  • Prism Flare (ending) by SHINY COLORS
After their first concert, the 283 PRO idols busy themselves with daily work.
Then the Producer made a new announcement: a Halloween event that everyone, including the fans can join in the fun together.
He also announced that a new unit "Straylight" will join the production. On her way home, Mano met Asahi, one of the Straylight members.
Asahi then asked her, "What exactly is an idol, anyway?"
02Straylight.run() // playbackOctober 11th, 2024
  • Wandering Dream Chaser (insert & ending) by Straylight
Fuyuko strives for perfection, saying "An idol is something you craft with careful planning". She joined Asahi and Mei to form the unit Straylight.
Asahi and Mei don't care how they are seen while Fuyuko believes that idols are only successful when they're liked.
As Fuyuko continues to take lessons with them in preparation for their debut, their contrasting personalities make it difficult to get along.
――This is the story of Straylight, up to their debut.
03A New Light Through Unity
(混ざりあえば新しい光
Mazariaeba Atarashii Hikari
)
October 18th, 2024

N/A

The idols are surprised when they're told that the Halloween event will be held with shuffled teams just for this time.
They immediately split into four teams and began the meeting.
Each team has its own style of discussing various aspects of the event with members who normally have little contact with each other.
Preparations for the Halloween event proceed as members with different personalities influence each other.
04Happy Surprise Trick!October 25th, 2024
  • OPEN the New world (insert) by Hiori Kazano, Kogane Tsukioka, Natsuha Arisugawa, and Asahi Serizawa
  • Midnight parade! (insert) by Mamimi Tanaka, Sakuya Shirase, Rinze Morino, Tenka Osaki, and Mei Izumi
  • Nee, Nee, Nee (insert) by Mano Sakuragi, Kiriko Yukoku, Chiyoko Sonoda, Chiyuki Kuwayama, and Fuyuko Mayuzumi
  • CANDY UNIVERSE (insert) by Meguru Hachimiya, Yuika Mitsumine, Kaho Komiya, Juri Saijo, and Amana Osaki
  • Poison Berry Daughters (ending) by SHINY COLORS
Today's the day of the Halloween concert. The decorated venue was filled with a bright yet wonderful atmosphere.
Mano looked earnestly at the venue from the monitor. The 283 PRO idols formed a circle before the show began.
Unaware of what might show up, the special Halloween event was about to begin――
And from the audience, gazes were watching the group's performance.
05Saying "Let's Go!" Means It Was Already Decided
(行こうって言ったら、それはもう
Ikou tte Ittara, Sore wa Mou
)
November 1st, 2024
  • Itsudatte Bokura wa (insert & ending) by noctchill
Toru, Madoka, Koito, and Hinana are childhood friends. Their childhood promise is firmly etched in all their memories as proof of their bond.
Now, they're preparing to debut as the idol unit "noctchill". Koito is working hard at practicing her dance. Madoka is watching over her. Hinana jumps into the room with gusto. Toru is looking sleepily at the sky.
Where are they headed? After days of lessons, the day of noctchill's debut finally arrived.
06Beyond The True Feelings
(ほんとの気持ちのその先に
Honto no Kimochi no Sono Saki ni
)
November 8th, 2024
  • Wandering Dream Chaser (cameo)
After the Halloween concert, the 283 PRO idols start to move toward the national tour and the production of their first album.
They also decide on the image of their songs for the album. Mano and the other idols try to confront themselves once again.
Meanwhile, Toru and the other noctchill members, who caused trouble at the show, are told something by the Producer.
In the evening, Mano is invited by Toru to the rooftop of the office.
07The Most Important Thing
(一番大事なもの
Ichiban Daiji na Mono
)
November 15th, 2024
  • Daidai Yori Mirai (ending) by L'Antica
Each L'Antica members is busy with their own work. All of them can't get together for meetings.
Yuika sees Sakuya looking sad and starts to ask, "What do you think of L'Antica being disconnected lately?"
If everyone can shine in their own way, it doesn't have to be with L'Antica… Sakuya suddenly reveals her own thoughts to the Producer――.
08ALSTROEMERIA is...
(アルストロメリア、なんて
Arusutoromeria, Nante
)
November 22nd, 2024
  • With you (ending) by ALSTROEMERIA
An audition is held to select a cover girl for a magazine. Amana, who has been chosen to take on the challenge, conducts a mock interview with Chiyuki and Tenka.
Chiyuki supports Amana in the endeavor, but her heart is shaken when she learns that the audition is for her favorite magazine, "Apricot".
Furthermore, Tenka also found out about the incident by chance, and the three of them become entangled because of their mutual concern for each other――
09TBANovember 29th, 2024

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10TBADecember 6th, 2024

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List of Characters

Idols


illumination STARS
Hiori KazanoMano SakuragiMeguru Hachimiya

L'Antica
Kiriko YukokuMamimi TanakaKogane TsukiokaSakuya ShiraseYuika Mitsumine

Houkago Climax Girls
Rinze MorinoChiyoko SonodaKaho KomiyaJuri SaijoNatsuha Arisugawa

ALSTROEMERIA
Tenka OsakiChiyuki KuwayamaAmana Osaki

Straylight
Fuyuko MayuzumiAsahi SerizawaMei Izumi

noctchill
Hinana IchikawaToru AsakuraMadoka HiguchiKoito Fukumaru
Staff/Other
ProducerHazuki NanakusaTsutomu Amai

Staff

  • Planning/Production/Original Work: Bandai Namco Entertainment (バンダイナムコエンタータインメント)
  • Director: Mankyuu (まんきゅう)
  • Assistant Director/CG Director: Takeshi Iwata (岩田 健志)
  • CG Director: Susumu Sugai (菅井 進)
  • Series Composition/Script: Youichi Katou (加藤 陽一)
  • Animation Character Design: Ryouhei Fukushi (福士 亮平)
  • Color Design: Hironori Nochi (野地 弘納)
  • Art Director: Manami Azuta (吾田 愛美) (KUSANAGI)
  • Music: Yasuhiro Misawa (三澤 康広)
  • Music Production: Lantis (ランティス)
  • Sound Director: Masazumi Yagihashi (八木橋 正純)
  • Distributor: Shochiku ODS Division (松竹ODS事業室)
  • Animation Production: Polygon Pictures (ポリゴン・ピクチュアズ)

Trivia

  • In the first episode of the second season, there is a parody of KADOKAWA called KAKIKAWADO.

Gallery

  • 1st season key visual.

  • 1st season key visual.

  • 1st season key visual.

  • 2nd season key visual.

  • CGWORLD April 2024 Issue cover.

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