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Apr 5, 2023 8:36 AM
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I was too excited to watch this I ended up watching it live ahahah
I think a lot of lines and scenes were already to be expected by the teasers but it's nice that we get to see Arisu's parents too as well as some classmates.

Did anyone get a good look at the credits? I saw it but couldn't find Koharu's name in time so I couldn't see if the predictions that Sally Amaki is her VA is confirmed or not πŸ™ˆ
(Edit: According to some sources on the web, seems like the VA for Koharu isn't who was predicted and is instead a pretty new VA by the name of Yuri Komori who according to animenewsnetwork had one anime role so far for two minor characters, over in episode 9 of RPG Fudousan so that may be worth taking a look back on to compare voices ahahah)

It was amusing hearing a snippet of Producer's drunk version of "Onegai! Cinderella" (we need a full version of it now!) and the song they showed at the end with the first and default Starlight Stage costume was really nice to watch too.
Was excited since last year for this but am looking forward to seeing more of this as well as new songs and cameos of other idols in the series!

For anyone who couldn't get enough of it, here's the ED song featured in the first episode in a non-credit upload from iM@S:


and next week's preview:
BonBonToroApr 6, 2023 8:48 AM
Apr 5, 2023 8:48 AM
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lol that opening hits hard
Apr 5, 2023 9:15 AM
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Loved ep. 1. also couldn't wait until having subs so I watched it live hahaha

The extra scenes of Arisu were a good addition. Small changes here and there but really looking forward to the next episodes!!

NEED Producer-san drunk full ver. of Onegai Cinderella hahahaha
Apr 5, 2023 9:59 AM
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Nina is really going to steal the show eventually like does in quite few of the 4koma shorts.  More people need to watch this, it's quite funny.


Apr 5, 2023 11:32 AM
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Waiting, waiting for it to available and subbed in any form...
Apr 5, 2023 11:55 AM
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I hope this dark ages of the raw having ads is just a this week thing.

Is impossible to say no, to Nina and Kaoru conviction to become idols.

Onegai! Cinderella, was extremely important to kick off.

Apr 5, 2023 11:58 AM
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA SO CUTE!!! IT WAS ONE OF THE CUTEST SHIT I'VE WATCHED IN A LONG TIME!!!!!!!  😭 😭 😭

Momoka and Arisu were cute as always but I didn't Arisu could sing like that. I loved her singing around the middle of the episode. SHE ALSO SANG A LITTLE PART OF THE ONEGAI CINDERELLA AT THE END!!
I didn't know of Risa before watching this but I quite liked her. 

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Apr 5, 2023 12:03 PM
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This ED song Arisu cut

and this more Arisu cut...


...is how I'd like to describe how excited I am.
I even watched it on low quality TV Tokyo live streaming without subtitle.
Hopefully I could secure a copy of the BD later, if not sold out by nihonjin first.
SeangelApr 5, 2023 12:07 PM
Apr 5, 2023 1:13 PM
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This first episodes leave me with high expectations. The director clearly knows what they're doing as the shot composition in this episode is absolutely beautiful. The use of color is fantastic. The seiyuu bring out strong performances and I can tell the producer is brimming with personality and he may be my favorite character of the show by the end, I already love him so much. The fanservice for fans of the series is such a worthwhile addition too, like the ED using the Starlight Stage costumes. The plot was understandable from the expressions alone and the dynamics between the producer and the girls is excellently presented, especially with Arisu, and I barely know Japanese outside of a handful of words that I knew they were saying. It really feels like this was made with a lot of love and I expect great things, even if the story won't be anything too ambitious.
Apr 5, 2023 2:02 PM
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Is there any place where I can watch this with subs?
I thought it would be in Crunchyroll, Funimation or any type of these shits, but it is not.
Apr 5, 2023 3:13 PM
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It got everything and it is masterpiece.
-Chie😭😭😭
-Cnuy😭😭😭
-More Cnuy😭😭😭
-Tomboy Cnuy😭😭😭
-Cetified Cnuypilled show😭😭😭
-The bg themes are so great. Probably the best one I have heard in recent years. I don't understand kanji so I don't know who did it. But it is just so great. Reminds me of like from Akebi where the music just make me smile along with the scene, even tho it's just Akebi running. Or even Do it Yourself's very fitting music to the theme. But definitely U149's is the most that gives me the feel.
-The background arts are just jawdropping. I like the choice of making it subtly blurry. It's just so good
-And of course animation is pretty good. I like the details given. Like when Arisu was walking down the street and disappeared in the camera but she can be seen at mirror. o7 to whoever did that.
It's CygamesPictures we might see alot of highprofile freelancer,also considering the value of Im@s.
Apr 5, 2023 3:16 PM
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Avgs said:
Is there any place where I can watch this with subs?
I thought it would be in Crunchyroll, Funimation or any type of these shits, but it is not.
and crunchyroll today uploaded on youtube the trailer of this, idk what is happening
Apr 5, 2023 4:04 PM

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i remember Nina lives in the dorm. poor kid was abandoned by her parents in her early age.
Apr 5, 2023 6:22 PM
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crunchyroll please work on this quick, i NEED to see momoka 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Apr 5, 2023 7:55 PM
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AugustoMamilo said:
Avgs said:
Is there any place where I can watch this with subs?
I thought it would be in Crunchyroll, Funimation or any type of these shits, but it is not.
and crunchyroll today uploaded on youtube the trailer of this, idk what is happening


I searched for informations and apparently we are getting a Delaycast, so just in April 10 we will see it. Only God knows how much I hate streaming services, Holy.
I will watch the RAW version without understanding a shit, but appreciating the fact that it is Idolmaster. Only God knows too how much I love Idolmaster.
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Apr 5, 2023 9:15 PM

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I love the look and feel of the show. Lots of cool shots and the quiet vibe kind of brings me back to the first episode of the 2011 Idolmaster, and the girls are all so cute. I feel so blessed to be watching a new Idolmaster anime in 2023
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Apr 6, 2023 12:34 AM
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Avgs said:
AugustoMamilo said:
and crunchyroll today uploaded on youtube the trailer of this, idk what is happening


I searched for informations and apparently we are getting a Delaycast, so just in April 10 we will see it. Only God knows how much I hate streaming services, Holy.
I will watch the RAW version without understanding a shit, but appreciating the fact that it is Idolmaster. Only God knows too how much I love Idolmaster.
ahahah I feel you too, but delaycast is dumb and makes no sense at all Ω©(ΰ° η›Šΰ° )ΫΆ at least we are having the anime though, thank you for your reply.
Apr 6, 2023 1:39 AM

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Absolutely beautiful. This is going to be an amazing series. I could not stop freaking out the entire episode. Seeing characters like Arisu, Miria, and Nina again is so refreshing.
Apr 6, 2023 4:46 AM

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They didn't really expect the hype will even made #U149 reached top trending topic on JP twitter last night.
Apr 6, 2023 5:01 AM
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Seangel said:
They didn't really expect the hype will even made #U149 reached top trending topic on JP twitter last night.


Im@s and Love Live have huge fanbase on Twitter. So trending because of anime and live event is normal.
Apr 6, 2023 5:11 AM
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Finally it has come. Let's this Imas party begin.
Apr 6, 2023 8:00 AM

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The production-quality is INSANE. I watched it raw because I couldn't wait. Not just the visuals the sound-design is also very good. I can only praise the visuals for now. I will rewatch it when the sub gets released. OMG the ED looks also looks amazing. I enjoyed this episode a lot despite not understanding much of it without subs. I'm very excited to watch the rest of the show!
Apr 6, 2023 1:58 PM
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9 yo? HOLY JAPAN IM ON IT
Apr 6, 2023 2:53 PM

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where is the cunny
Apr 6, 2023 4:26 PM
gokigenyou~

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Better than anything I could have expected, absolutely diabetes cute and some familiar faces come back on screen too! Really liking the Producer this time around as well, really looking forward to the next episode

Apr 6, 2023 4:59 PM

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I really, really have no words for how good it was! I love Idolmaster animes and despite the bar was really high this first episode passed in flying colors! It doesn't have the level of vision of the OG Cinderella Girls anime nor 2011 Animas, but it goes for a more restrained opening about Arisu's hangups.

The writing is so good, the subtext is so good, the presentation is so good... I'm completely in love. Best anime episode I've seen this year yet
Apr 6, 2023 7:42 PM

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Watched 15 Spring 2023 animes so far, this is my first 9!
This is really beautiful! They focus on Arisu, and this eps 1 is really good at introducing what's the ideal she wished but not fulfilled yet.
Having parents not really understanding your hardworks and achievements is painful as a child. They're treating it like she did her homeworks, like, how the hell did they even let their daughter sets off as an idol when they barely cares about it!? (that's the only mystery I had, how the hell the parents didn't care much)
Apr 6, 2023 9:02 PM
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amazing first episode. i'm so happy we get a new idolmaster with a production quality that is THIS GOOD.
Apr 6, 2023 10:49 PM
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Onegai Cinderella Arisu soft ver amazing
Apr 6, 2023 11:10 PM
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Bless the Mushoku Tensei director that is doing this show.
Apr 7, 2023 1:49 AM

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Damn!! this anime!! so good!!!! πŸ˜­
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Apr 7, 2023 5:49 AM

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this is so interesting show !!

because they are a lo*i or the plot story i dunno LUL

risa and arisuuu so far my favs heroine
Apr 7, 2023 2:19 PM

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Tachibana is my favorite so her being the main character means I've won
Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice skate uphill.
Apr 7, 2023 3:20 PM
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Uniju said:
I love the look and feel of the show. Lots of cool shots and the quiet vibe kind of brings me back to the first episode of the 2011 Idolmaster, and the girls are all so cute. I feel so blessed to be watching a new Idolmaster anime in 2023

goddamn i wat it subbed now. from what i heard yet its really cute.
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Apr 7, 2023 3:24 PM
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Avgs said:
AugustoMamilo said:
and crunchyroll today uploaded on youtube the trailer of this, idk what is happening


I searched for informations and apparently we are getting a Delaycast, so just in April 10 we will see it. Only God knows how much I hate streaming services, Holy.
I will watch the RAW version without understanding a shit, but appreciating the fact that it is Idolmaster. Only God knows too how much I love Idolmaster.

if know atleast a bit of japanese you can understand whats going on. or atleast it works for theater days
Apr 7, 2023 4:30 PM
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vojtak_kun said:
Avgs said:


I searched for informations and apparently we are getting a Delaycast, so just in April 10 we will see it. Only God knows how much I hate streaming services, Holy.
I will watch the RAW version without understanding a shit, but appreciating the fact that it is Idolmaster. Only God knows too how much I love Idolmaster.

if know atleast a bit of japanese you can understand whats going on. or atleast it works for theater days
I actually made my own subtitles for the raw version and managed to understand, like, 80% of what is going on. So, yeah. Years of anime can help in it.
Apr 7, 2023 5:46 PM

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First time watching anything Idolmaster, and I really enjoyed this episode a lot. The girls are cute and the animation is great.
Apr 8, 2023 1:15 PM
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Tachibana Arisu acts like a carcinogen and made everyone uncomfortable like 3 4 times ( "Don't call me by my name" hits different for asian people lol) but everything was forgivable thanks to our Haru-chan, her japanese voice actor really suits her style and I love her character design! Lowkey very funny when Risa threatened the producer by attempt to call the police haha
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Apr 8, 2023 8:40 PM
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U149 episode 1 was the most fun Idolmaster episode in a while was waiting and hyped the most for this anime especially when I read the manga 2 years ago and knew from the start that it should get an anime adaptation but I hope the anime continues with this same quality throughout the series really fun and really a series I enjoyed so far cant wait for the rest. also ARISU LOOKED SO CUTE SO HAPPY SHE GETS THE SPOT LIGHT!!!!
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This is actually the first time I'm watching an Idolmaster, perhaps the first time I'm watching anything of the genre actually, it was nice, the girls are cute, I like Arisu and overall visuals are good. 


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Apr 9, 2023 4:44 AM

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U're bunch of pedo's actually.

I think this IM@ is gonna be the best.
Apr 9, 2023 6:42 AM

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UOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­

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Apr 9, 2023 8:17 AM

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It's been so long since I watched an idolmaster anime and this looks good but kids huh !!? I'm a little uncomfortable
Apr 9, 2023 9:45 AM

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i love how they used Onegai! Cinderella for the insert song. I believe it was the among the first songs available in the mobile game way back when it was first released!

original game version (GRAND):


and this is Arisu's solo version (unofficial):
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Apr 9, 2023 2:56 PM

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Totally bliss so far!
Apr 10, 2023 4:08 AM
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uuuooohhh 😭😭😭 
very cute and funny first episode 
Apr 10, 2023 9:12 AM
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I don’t know how to describe it in words but, I’m just so happy, and emotional that Idolm@ster is back! I remember after Cinderella Project was over, the only Idolm@ster stuff I kept up with was the mobile gaccha game Deresute (rhythm music tap game). But to think we have the future generation starring Miria chan, nostalgia man. Also nice throwback to Cinderella with them singing “Onegai!” that was a great touch they did to entice the older fan base that grew up watching the original Idolm@ster series. Seriously, the new girl (Tachibana Arisu) is great, she reminds me of the black haired girl from Cinderella a bit with her maturity and way of words, lol. Also the producer being a nice, friendly guy brings back good ol’ memories of original producer-san, in Idolm@ster 765 Productions! I can’t wait to see where they’re gonna go with this, and hope they accomplish great things from here on out! Oh and here’s to praying that Miria or Arisu will get the nendo treatment!
Apr 10, 2023 12:43 PM

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I gotta say, manlet producer is a huge turn off. Not sure why they went this route.
Apr 10, 2023 6:01 PM

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I already love Cinderella Girls, now fuse it with the cutest and funniest members and you have a gold mine 😭😭😭

It’s weird that this specific anime isn’t getting much fansubbers, is this a lolicon thing, or this anime is just very unlucky???
Apr 10, 2023 6:32 PM

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