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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Looks like Suzune's not the only one to be influenced from the legendary idol Akari, Rena is too somehow (she's like Mana's younger sister Kotono). A round of introductions as idol shows tend to start being safe with, in this case, the idol audition reality show where Sumipanda gives a grueling down right from the get-go, starting off with a 3-group round performance theme between singing (Suzune and Rena), instrumentals (Uta, Mako, Shiori) and dancing (Ao, Nagisa, Nodoka, Hiromi) based on past seasons' songs. Pretty brutal to hit 100k Yells, but it's doable while hospitality is all covered under helper Sunny. At the same time, let the comparisons between this and Idoly Pride begin! Because this show could NOT be more original enough. The short dispute between Suzune and Rena really gives me equal vibes to between Sakura and Kotono. Making things even more blatantly equal is the fact that both Rena and Akari are in the same family of all things, and Akari's traffic accident robbed Rena of a close older sister (the EXACT same way that Kotono would succeed the deceased Mana). But thankfully this show's drama is not quite overblown as compared to the former, and is a clear rival's battle between the both of them, even if they have to work together for group efforts going forward. When it comes to the actual reality show, it kinda makes you feel like you're watching Vtubers dancing that are ripped directly from mobile games, especially for Suzune and Rena's dance segment (even their outfits are a clear inspiration from Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest). So at least the format is what sets Selection Project apart from Idoly Pride, but to be honest IMVHO, the latter's VENUS Program is NO different, because both feel like reality shows at best. Everybody's gonna know that both Suzune and Rena will *supposedly* make it all the way through to the Final 2, so if they do (and earning 100k Yells is easy peasy), I'm not surprised at all. Now it depends on the other girls to match their "statuses", and see who will be eliminated next episode. |
KANLen09Oct 15, 2021 7:29 AM
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9 finalists have finally gathered from all over the country with the goal of making their professional idol debut... Ofc, They didn't get along right away, it was just that they had a little problem but that was natural because they had just met. Training is hard so one mistake doesn't matter, they are a team but it should be clear that they are rivals.Their performance was pretty good, I like those two members.... Suzu x Rena :") It looks good but looks like it will be tense in the last scene. |
| The group of 9 idols which is divided into units of 4, 3, and 2 sounds so familiar. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) And how about the unit name? QU4RTZ, A・ZU・NA, and Diver Diva could be great names. lol I've got some feeling that the one who is in the panda costume is somewhat an uncle. 😂 Suzune and Rena's performance was amazing, even they haven't practiced together at all. This will be the first time for the Selection Project that everyone will be able to pass the first round. Butterfly Bright Only one yell |
AkeZZZOct 15, 2021 7:37 AM
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| Easily the best episode so far. What a beautiful performance from Rena and Suzune. :) Those visuals were amazing.  |
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| I'm definitely still gonna like the show just because I'm a huge fan of idol anime, but this is now far too similar to Idoly Pride. We already has the light Blonde/Brown haired lead with the weak heart and the dark haired, serious rival, but the fact that Rena is also the sister of Akari who tragically died in an accident... Like you'd think this anime and Idoly Pride would have had to be part of the same multimedia project, but theyre not.... |
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| Episode 3 takes an interesting place where the Idols who have won the previous round went to some place to train themselves and have a bit of relax. Then this round, it was a team-based audition and I love the duo between Suzu and Rena although Rena is still her cold-self and considers Suzu as her rival since this idol anime is generally about being the best idol and there can be only one in the end so pretty much idols involved are considered as rivals to each other and other than that, hopefully Suzu and Rena get along better in later episodes. Animation wise, the use of 3D CGI were shown when Suzu and Rena were performing Butterfly Bright? Not sure what it's called but the animation wise is actually pretty good and their performance was pretty amazing too. Now the song in particular, what I'm mostly hyped about is that I actually ENJOYED THE ED "Only one Yell" especially the chorus part where all the idols were singing, they synced so perfectly and this near-end chorus lyric (english translated) "Till I reach the end of my dream" is something that I thought implies to Suzu's character since she wants to becomes an idol like Akari and she strives her best to do it even there were barriers during the "Only one yell" round in Episode 1 but in Episode 2, her one friend who won the round in Episode 1, was kind enough to give Suzu the opportunity to enter the next stage with the other Idols who won the previous round and as a result, Suzu didn't give up and continue to strive her goal becoming an idol. This also implies to myself to cherish what I want to be in life even if there are some barriers, but striving to accomplish your dreams is what keeps us living and have the courage to make ourselves being on track to becoming a successful person one day. Overall, looking forward to the next episode because I see some tension going on when the panda costume guy appears out of the blue :0 |
CQLLISTOct 15, 2021 8:08 AM
| Sumipanda somehow got to creepy to creepier with the in flesh appearance. Hope that flashback doesn't mean Akari committed suicide. Was impressive to see how invested the production is on the performances. |
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| Suzune is the prettiest girl i have ever seen <3 And her voice is an angel, love her so much ^^ |
| Amazing performance. The two aren't doing well at the start but they already got a huge number of points compared to others. Don't like how too unfriendly Rena is. I feel like they might end up as a whole idol group instead of selecting only one. |
| The group forming depending on what they prefer between dancing, instrumentals or singing is a pretty interesting but now they need to acquire a certain amount of points to be selected for the next round, Rena's past with her sister being the legendary idol and died is the exact same as Idoly Pride to be honest but why not, they did a great performance with Suzune sure that they'll get all the points they need but not sure for the other ones |
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| Rena is the type of person I wouldn't be able to get along with at all xD But nice to see that Nodoka and Ao ended up in the same group. They're my favorites so far. |
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| I really was not liking Rena at the start of this episode, I get she only really sees them all as rivals and wants to do this all on her own, but she was so unnecessarily rude- especially for someone who's trying to be an idol, and even after that bear thing told them that there's cameras everywhere. If she wasn't Akari's sister and footage of her acting like that got out she definitely wouldn't of made it past round one. And given how smart she's supposed to be you really would not expect that from her. And according to the post ending scene, if one of the units is 100% not getting through I hate to say it but I hope its the dancers, I like Mako and Shiori way too much for them to go next episode. However I kinda feel like the chances of all 3 units making it through are pretty high lmao, it wouldn't be shocking |
| Fun episode, starting off with Rena making sure everyone knew she wasn't there to make friends No surprise she was revealed to be Akari's little sister (nice execution, not as much drama as IDOLY PRIDE, but there was less weight to the issue) The song Suzu Rena sang was so beautiful TvT Highly doubt all 3 sub-groups won't go through (9 member idol unit, I can see you from the very first episode) |
| Suzu x Rena already set the bar high. Lethal combination. They manage to pull it off in a single take. Not good for those two other groups. This is tense?! |
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| Crying again and again and again |
| Great episode! Definitely is very similar to idoly pride though. So Rena is Amasawa Akari’s little sister then. Kinda surprising. The CGI used in Suzune and Rena’s performance was honestly pretty good too. Seems they will break the 100,000 votes barrier! Looking forward to the next episode! |
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| Ahh the cringe, the cringe that pierces my soul, please stop. Forgive me folks but I still haven't passed that point of not cringing while watching an idol anime, and Selection Project ain't helping matters for me. Well Rena...stop being a bitch for once. I can't take the relationship between her and Suzune, it's just so painful to watch. Even at the end of a good performance, there's no ounce of respect, just stop please. Also reveal reveal, Rena is Akari's sister, I mean they look similar so it didn't surprise me much. And yo that heart be... Now that Suzune and Rena moves on to the next stage, the dancing quartet and K-On (trio version) is now going to compete to eliminate each other, I'm rooting for the latter but who knows. And it was an easy win for our two who's not really a team, pretty much a vote brigade from those old Akari fans. If I can compare this to what's happening on MAL now, it feels like those F↑↓↑@b fan- |
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| So Rena turns out of be the younger sister of the legendary idol who died young in a car accident. THIS IS FUCKING IDOLY PRIDE. Are they even trying to be remotely original? Other than that, the story was mediocre at best. Seems like they were trying to build tension and drama between Suzune and Rena, but the whole plot seem to have just went to a resolution without much explanation. I was kind of hoping Doga Koba would not do a CG dance performance, but I guess even Doga Kobo has to use CG for that. It's understandable, but a little disappointing. Also, the idea of Suzune/Rena doing that performance without any join practice is just unrealistic. Remember that Suzune was the klutz that fell while singing by herself, but now she can just do joint choreographic dance in one shot like that? I hate to drop this show, because I love Doga Kobo and Hiramaki, but I think this will be the last episode of Selection Pride for me. |
| I feel like I am one of the "lucky" ones that didn't see Idoly Pride earlier in the year, cause all I am seeing for the past three episodes is that the two are really similar. So I didn't expect that Rena would be the little sister of the late Akari and it seems that the community is already voting for them cause of the fact that she's Akari's sister... A bit unfair. Can also safely say that Rena is definitely not my favorite character from the show, far from it. Take a shot every time she says "We're rivals". That aside, the performance was actually good and I didn't think that CG was gonna look this damn great. Somehow I had lower expectations for that. They smashed and Suzune managed to stay on both her feet. First team to reach the 100k mark... still seems a bit unfair towards the other two teams with Akari bias. |
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| Another good episode, I totally forgot that idol performances would indeed come with cgi, it looked pretty nice honestly, the style was very charming. The similarities this show has with Idoly Pride are getting kinda ridiculous tho lmao, having a good time anyways, but it's funny as fuck to see plot/character elements being this similar. |
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| The CGI in the end was pretty good. Well, mainly liked it because of their outfits. The song was pretty chill too. A good episode. We got some backstory on Rena. Which is my favorite girl out of them even though she has cocky personality. |
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| "Someone's definitely gonna lose!?" >Sees everyone listed as main cast X Doubt but hey at least we now know who the main focus is gonna be on (even though the alternative cover art kinda gave it away). Have to say big F for Rival-chan, one of those "only famous because of famous relative" situations lel. And whadya know, heart-problem-chan put a perfect performance, looks like blondie-chan's sacrifice wasn't in vain after all also ngl that CGI was pretty good. Kinda reminds me of No Doubt In Us, it actually worked quite well so gg CeddyyBearr said: I feel like I am one of the "lucky" ones that didn't see Idoly Pride earlier in the year, cause all I am seeing for the past three episodes is that the two are really similar. comparison to Idoly Pride is the new "manga was better" :P |
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| The CGI was 10/10 at the end Suzune was so pretty <3 she is my weakness totally *_* |
| Ah shit there it is, that wonderful cgi. It is a little less jarring that what other idol anime have produced, but dang I guess there's no escaping cgi when it comes to idol anime. Was crossing my fingers that this would be a miraculous first exception. Will slap a 10/10 on this if it randomly because a horror anime. It's a group of young girls living together on a huge compound with seemingly little staff and what looks like no security. Plus we have a psycho-looking panda creep just freely roaming about. There's some real potential here boys. Just wondering what the rest of the episodes will be consisting of, because the next episode, the 4th one, is probably going to be the showdown between the other two groups, and since one entire group gets eliminated, there's only going to be 4 or 5 girls left. We'll probably know the winner halfway through the season lol. I find this anime annoying but it's strangely entertaingly-annoying so gonna keep this on the watching list! |
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| still enjoying this a lot music is so good and the visuals are great but god damn is this just straight up Idoly Pride 2 lol only difference is it's a reality tv show , i was like no way are they gonna make the cool type be the younger sister of the late Akari at least her cold arc seemed to have gotten better by the end ,hopefully the gears start changing so i can't stop thinking everything this does is just like Iodly Pride D: whose gonna be the first to go also the GCI was actually good? it caught me off guard because i don't normally see Doga use CG for dancing but i think it's up there with lovelive feel like all the other girls are put at a very unfair disadvantage for this first round compared to the duo but at least Rena wants to earn her efforts |
katsu044Oct 15, 2021 6:35 PM
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| It gives me even more Idoly pride with the whole sibling plot point lmao. Interesting performance at the end |
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| The CGI is so smooth! Suzu and Rena are really awesome, I really like them when they sing together, 114K yells?! it's amazing. |
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| Goodness, the similarities! Got me chuckling, but compared to Idoly Pride's first few performances, this one was miles smoother. The 4K performances on the Idoly Pride YT though... well, they were remade after the airing though, but anyways. Liking the song, looking forward for more. |
CeddyyBearr said: I feel like I am one of the "lucky" ones that didn't see Idoly Pride earlier in the year, cause all I am seeing for the past three episodes is that the two are really similar. I’m in the same exact boat lol This episode was great, the reality TV show has begun and the girls got put into different groups based on different themes, and I kinda figured that Rena was Akari’s sister, but I love her pairing with Suzu despite the cold start they had, and their performance was AMAZING, song was good, the CG was good, loved the dancing and the outfits, they just blew it out of the water. The other girls are up against behemoths lol, I hope they can pull through, I’m willing to bet both groups make it to the next round. I also like that the ED is a different version of “Only One Yell” because I do really like that song and it fits as an ED. Also, Sumipanda really giving me Monokuma vibes now with how he’s being kinda creepy lol, why do I feel like this will turn into a killing game. |
| this episode indeed so GOOD. Thats butterfly bright also amazing! I found something similarity plot story with Idoly Pride, but yea i don't mind it. |
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| Sumipanda out here instigating lmao. Really good episode! I haven't watched Idoly Pride, so similarities be damned, but if they're similar then I am sure I'll enjoy Idoly Pride as well, I'll watch it eventually. Didn't think Rena would be the little sister of Akari, but it makes sense, they kind of look alike. But damn, I loved Suzune and Rena's performance, that's some sexy ass cg. We don't have to worry about Suzune and Rena not moving on to the next round anymore, but it's war now for the remaining groups lmao. Though I doubt any of them will lose. Looking forward to the next episode. |
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| I'm kinda curious what her sister was crying about. Was it a moving fan letter? From Suzune? I was amazed at the CG. They handled it pretty well. Wonder how the other groups are going to do. Singing while playing instruments is going to be tough. Hopefully no one leaves too soon. The moment she realizes that she's starting to make a friend XD.  |
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| always been against underaged idols so having the main cast not even being in highschool is kinda ..eugghdhh But maybe the idol system is a bit different in japan? since the one i followed was in korea love how suzune's stage fright disappeared instantly lmao even tho they've never even practiced together. but hey the performance Was boss, song was really catchy oh also !!! the op, i love it. really feels like an idol show. cant wait to have them perform it together |
| Suzune and Rena killed it with their performance of Butterfly Bright even without practising together. I like this duo, they look beautiful especially when they were performing together with that outfit. So we learned here that Rena is the little sister of Akari, I'm hoping this is not like Idolly Pride where it will be revealed later on that Suzune was a recipient of Akari's heart. Too early to tell but I have a feeling that all nine of them will be forming an idol unit at the end of the series. |
OrangeRafiOct 17, 2021 4:16 AM
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| this is how it's for me.. first episode = trash second episode = watchable third episode = enjoyed it the performance by Rena and Suzune is amazing. Hopefully, this is just a taste of good things to come. looking forward to next week. :) |
| actually the songs here are much catchier compared to superstar...lolz 4/5. |
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| Ayy the supposed-to-be a reality show began competing with a group round? Nice first challenge, right? The duo singer actually already seal their victory. I already predict it since the beginning. The other actually come as a surprise for me, especially with the little one, but 'a Master'. Really? A band? Guitar? How? Well, next episode for that, right? But, as expected, there's someone that need to pushed them over the edge to be able to sell their reality into the tv show. However, with that 'twist', that almost make me fall from the chair with the obvious 'dejavu', while watching this and laugh as hard as possible, they were reaching the peak quickly. No need rehearsal bs like other, no need another shot take, they just needed a one freakin performance in such an instant way to seal the deal. Lmao, bruh, what? ngl, the plot really make me laugh hard. But, the performance actually pretty nice visually, as expected from Doga, never let me down. Still, with how the plot progress, i feel like its just too much with the similarities. If the other girls bring the same vibe as you-know-what, dude, idk what shall i say in the next thread. Also, i do really hope there's a real group that being eliminated for real. But, i should've realise, this show still have a damn long way to finish. So, alright then, maybe not this round, sigh. Lets see next.... |
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| It's been a while since I've been invested in an idol anime (with Vivy being an exception) and I'm glad the promise of this show is keeping up. |
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| i actually was looking at the opening song in this episode and saw 2 girls together, and i was like, don't tell me akari and sora (or whatever their names are) ... and ofc it was lol opening songs really have spoilers huh :v like everyone else says, this is really similar to idoly pride... that being said, people are spoilering too much for others who didn't watch IP yet i still don't like the anime that much, and probably will like it even less if they start kicking girls out (which is what this anime is supposedly all about...) but the songs are nice to listen to, so i'll probably keep watching |
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