THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS
Synopsis
Uzuki Shimamura is an aspiring student who dreams of being an idol. After failing her first audition, a producer from 346 Productions tells Uzuki that she has been chosen for the "Cinderella Project," a new idol group. The project, however, still lacks two other members, so the producer needs to scout suitable candidates. The producer's eyes fall upon Rin Shibuya, who is in the midst of an incident with an upset crowd. As the imposing producer defends her, the two of them are taken in for interrogation by the police, and released after some explanation. Taking this opportunity, he scouts Rin for the Cinderella Project, only to be rejected. Will the producer be able to find two more members for his idol group? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some viewers appreciating the character-driven stories and accurate portrayal of the idol world, while others criticize the large cast, generic music, and shallow narrative. The series is often compared unfavorably to the original iDOLM@STER, lacking its unique charm and realistic storytelling. Overall, it's considered a decent entry in the idol genre but falls short of being exceptional.
Strengths
- Well-animated performances and costumes.
- Accurate depiction of the performance atmosphere and performer emotions.
- Exploration of a wide variety of characters and their issues.
Weaknesses
- Too many characters with uneven development.
- Unmemorable and one-dimensional characters.
- Generic idol music.
- Lack of a resonant or realistic story compared to the original iDOLM@STER.