IDOLiSH7 Third Beat!

Nearing their first debut anniversary and with their popularity still on the rise, IDOLiSH7 set a date for a live tour to express their gratitude toward their fans. Meanwhile, the Black or White event draws closer—and as the previous year's winners—the group must prepare to take on the challengers. Looking to solidify their reputation in the world of idols, IDOLiSH7 are determined to come out victorious and settle the score once and for all with their rival, TRIGGER.

While working around their packed schedules, IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale meet powerful figures in the entertainment industry. In the midst of the hectic period, some members catch wind of a scandalous rumor regarding IDOLiSH7. As the members of IDOLiSH7 begin to worry about their image, their bonds are put to the test, all while a spiteful figure begins to carry out a certain plan behind the scenes.

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Nanase, Riku Main

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Ousaka, Sougo Main

Abe, Atsushi Japanese

Izumi, Iori Main

Masuda, Toshiki Japanese

Izumi, Mitsuki Main

Yonaga, Tsubasa Japanese

Yotsuba, Tamaki Main

KENN Japanese

Rokuya, Nagi Main

Eguchi, Takuya Japanese

Nikaidou, Yamato Main

Shirai, Yuusuke Japanese

Kujou, Tenn Supporting

Saitou, Souma Japanese

Yaotome, Gaku Supporting

Hatano, Wataru Japanese

Sunohara, Momose Supporting

Hoshi, Souichirou Japanese

Bessho, Makoto Director

Hamano, Takatoshi Sound Director

Kuraya, Ryouichi Episode Director, Storyboard

Shiga, Shouko Episode Director, Assistant Director

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Jan 7, 2023

CurryxSake

Recommended

IDOLISH7 just keeps getting better.

Although this is only the first half of season three, Third Beat does an excellent job in not only introducing ZOOL and the new antagonist, but also increasing the stakes--the drama by tearing down the status quo that was established since season one. I won't spoil the details, but let's just say that the first half of Third Beat is the beginning of the end for certain characters.

This season's strength seems to be in the way it builds up to certain events and how it fleshes out IDOLISH's worldbuilding by elaborating on the social climate of its entertainment industry which in ... turn influences the events in the story. Each episodes builds on the other and the pacing is just chef's kiss! It's hilarious one minute, but chilling the next! It just makes the lead up to the second half so exciting. The recurring cast is just as likeable and endearing as ever, and the newcomers are just as compelling as they shake things up.

The OST is consistently solid. I love the OP and ED, not just because they're catchy but because of the way they may have foreshadowed certain events. The overall production is high quality, and I look forward to how this entire season will end.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 28, 2022

tenntenn

Recommended

Excellent! What I love about it:
1) Excellent suspense/plot development - not even ONE episode is a waste - every episode develops on the overall plot (we're not talking about random events like some other anime) but serious events where there is a cause-effect relations.

2) Good-looking characters with character charm. Not even ONE character is mundane (or u find as a duplicate of the others).

3) Awesome music/sound-track. I even replayed the music as background.

4) Jokes/cute stuff all long. Without being too serious, there are lots of cute jokes and character interaction - seriously, it is so cute that Trigger, I7 and Revale hang ... out tgt.

What else could u ask for?! PS - anyone knowing equally good idol (in fact other anime), please message me!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Dec 20, 2021

cocolita22

Recommended

This is definitely the best music/drama/singing/boy band anime out there, the best idol anime I have ever seen! I have yet to find one that can really surpass this with character development, production design, dialogue, friendship drama, and the music! Months later, and I still listen to the music from the show; it's that pretty!
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I genuinely love every single character with my whole heart, and never felt bored for a single plot point. That is SO rare, because naturally, there's always that one "filler" episode or that one lame character we just zone out for in shows, but here, that is not the case! ... I never wanted to look away. Time FLIES for each episode, too: the fastest 23 minutes of my life. I used to seriously doubt it was a true 23 minutes too because it went by way too fast.
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The MUSIC. I mean, I said this before, but I still listen to some of them. The competing boy bands in the show also give out fire songs and I enjoy them just as much. The lyrics are beautiful and their voices are just as great.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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