Legendary Idol Eriko
Synopsis
Eriko Tamura is Kousuke Tamura, the chairman of Tamura Productions (reknown music company) and Minako Tamura's (former famous idol singer) only daughter. Having talent for singing since birth, she has always loved her parent's media world. Then one day tragedy strikes when her parents get into a horrible car accident, which kills her father and leaves her mother in coma. She is left in her father's best friend, Mr. Uchida's care. Now Eriko must take the path of singing, a path her parents did not want her to pursue. Then her uncle is out to destroy her career. But in spite of all the hardship, she becomes an idol and wins hearts all over Japan. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Idol Densetsu Eriko is a charming show that follows a young girl's journey to becoming an idol after a family tragedy. While some find it repetitive and with minor animation flaws, its strong plot, well-developed characters, and memorable music are generally appreciated. The anime evokes a sense of nostalgia and is recommended for those who enjoy slice-of-life dramas with a musical focus.
Strengths
- Strong and consistent plot compared to modern anime.
- Well-written characters with believable personalities, even minor ones.
- Memorable music and good soundtrack.
- Pleasing designs, avoiding copypasted plastic mannequins.
Weaknesses
- Repetitive songs and scenes.
- Pacing issues with some scenes being prolonged unnecessarily.
- Sometimes derpy faces on secondary characters and simple backgrounds.