What is Idol anime?

In Japanese culture, idols (アイドル) are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly cute and cuddly and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g. as singers for J-pop groups, bit-part actors, TV personalities, models in photo spreads published in magazines, advertisements, etc.Source: wiki

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Tsukipro The Animation

6.5

Description:

SOARA, Growth, SolidS, and QUELL are four groups belonging to Tsukino Entertainment Production (AKA TSUKIPRO). The slice of life music anime "PRO ANI" depicting their music overflowing with uniqueness and the drama surrounding their lives begins now! Will you open this glittering treasure box of music? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2017-10-04

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Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami

(Magical Angel Creamy Mami)

7.18

Description:

Creamy Mami is about a young girl, Yuu, who after seeing a spaceship is given the power to use magic for one year. She is also given 2 cats, Poji and Nega, to watch over and guide her. Using her magic powers to transform into the idol Creamy Mami, Yuu must work hard at acting, singing, helping her parents at their crepe shop, fighting aliens and bad guys, going to school, plus try to get the affections of her childhood friend Toshio. (Source: ANN)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

1983-07-01

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Music S.T.A.R.T!!

7.03

Description:

Music video bundled with the sixth single of the anime-idol group μ's.

Type

music

Episodes

Ep.Length

5 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2013-11-27

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Macross Flash Back 2012

7.01

Description:

Flash Back 2012 is Minmei's farewell concert. Featuring some of her best songs, the music is performed over various scenes and events taken from Macross TV as well as Macross "Do You Remember Love". Also included is a newly animated closing sequence showing the launch of Misa's colony vessel, the Megaroad-01, into space. (Source: ANN)

Type

OVA

Episodes

Ep.Length

30 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1987-06-21

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Aikatsu! Movie

7.72

Description:

The story of the anime revolves around Ichigo, who was just a normal middle school student until she suddenly got involved in the world of idols. The film will center on Aikatsu!'s greatest "Super Live" concert yet, the Dai Star Miya Ichigo Matsuri. Ichigo prepares for the concert with press conferences, last-minute lessons, and more. (Source: ANN)

Type

movie

Episodes

Ep.Length

88 Min

Rating

Children

Status

finished

Aired

2014-12-13

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Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Natsu-iro Surprise

6.59

Description:

Music video included with KamiNomi OVA's theme single, Natsuiro Surprise.

Type

music

Episodes

Ep.Length

2 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2011-09-14

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The iDOLM@STER Live For You!

6.27

Description:

On the day before the 765 Productions Fan Appreciation Event, each of the idols prepare to head home. However, Chihaya Kisaragi, uneasy about tomorrow's events, decides to have a last minute personal rehearsal. One thing leads to another as Chihaya, Miki and Haruka are dragged from one exciting situation to the next. What is the truck driver's true destination? What is the secret behind the old house? Will the girls make it in time for the event? Watch as Miki, Haruka, Chihaya and the other idols join together for their biggest adventure yet! (Source: e-n-m.net)

Type

OVA

Episodes

Ep.Length

17 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2008-02-28

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Wake Up, Girls! Shin Shou

(Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter)

6.63

Description:

"Wake Up, Girls!" is the story of growth and friendship of seven girls living in Sendai, Miyagi who form the idol group "Wake Up, Girls! (WUG)" and work together to become top idols. Operating under a small production company in Sendai known as "Green Leaves Entertainment," WUG overcame countless obstacles to beat national idol group "I-1 club" at the Idol Festival and win the event. They had suddenly become top idols... but with an idol recession going on, things weren't so easy. The days of steady and honest idol work continued for the girls. Meanwhile, Sendai-based middle school trio Hayashi Ayumi, Morishima Otome, and Atsugi Itsuka have developed an increasing desire to become idols... (Source: Wake Up Girls Wikia)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2017-10-10

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Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho

7.79

Description:

Na-i-sho is a 13 episode OAV series detailing the summer between the ~motto~ and the Dokkaan season. It is a bit more mature than the TV seasons, and looks to develop each of the five witches romantically. Hana is back to a baby, and the mahou shop is a bakery. (Source: ANN)

Type

OVA

Episodes

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2004-06-26

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Amazing Nuts!

6.42

Description:

Amazing Nuts! is an anthology of four animated shorts with each featuring its own distinct animation style and music by Studio 4°C. 1. Global Astroliner Gou 2. Glass Eye 3. Kung-Fu Love 4. Joe and Marilyn

Type

music

Episodes

Ep.Length

10 Min

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2006-12-20

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Wake Up, Girls! Seishun no Kage

7.25

Description:

Movie sequel of Wake Up, Girls!, announced at Wake Up, Girls! Festa.2014 Winter.

Type

movie

Episodes

Ep.Length

54 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2015-09-25

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Francesca

(Hungry Zombie Francesca)

5.33

Description:

Hokkaido is being targeted by Hijikata Toshizou and the rest of the Shinsengumi who have awakened from their eternal slumber. The little girl Exorcist fights to stop them and protect Hokkaido from a hurricane of ambition. In the midst of this, undead idol Francesca awakens to help protect the area of Japan as well. (Source: ANN)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

11 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2014-07-07

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Seishun Buta Yarou wa Santa Claus no Yume wo Minai

(Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus)

8.07

Description:

Sequel to the film Seishun Buta Yarou wa Randoseru Girl no Yume wo Minai. After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa's high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student. He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa. Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, poltergeists buzzing on social media... A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomena surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again. Puberty continues... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2025-07-05

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Puraore! Pride of Orange

6.27

Description:

The story takes place in Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, where girls aim for the top of the world through ice hockey. Local junior high school student Manaka and her younger sister Ayaka, whom she forcibly invited, hit the gate of first-hand experience with ice hockey, held by the Nikko-based team Dream Monkeys. The two are joined by their childhood friends Kaoruko and Mami. As the girls practice, they become fascinated with ice hockey and eventually join the team. (Source: MAL News)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2021-10-06

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Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai 2

(Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2)

7.69

Description:

The second season of Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai.

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2022-04-02

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Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

(Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution)

6.36

Description:

Five supernatural factions have been fighting against each other for who knows how many centuries, with the beginning of Aquarian Age always in mind. Kyouta, soon begins to see visions of mystical girls fighting, except they do exist. Soon he and his girlfriend Yoriko become involved and the battle for Earth and Aquarian Age lies in their hands. (Source: ANN)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2002-01-11

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Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Summer Special

7.08

Description:

A special program of Tantei Opera Milky Holmes produced by the staff of the TV series. After some pushing by Irene and her father and a lack of support otherwise, Kokoro stubbornly quits her job as a police detective to become an idol. She soon finds the idol life draining and starts to miss her old detective life. When Henriette notices Sherlock's loneliness without her, she stages a statue theft in order to convince Kokoro to return to the force. (Source: AniDB)

Type

special

Episodes

Ep.Length

25 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2011-08-25

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Venus Project: Climax

5.43

Description:

In the near future, Japan has developed sophisticated digital and image technology. People are enthusiastic for a new type of entertainment called "FORMULA VENUS." Abbreviated as "F-V," it is a sorted live battle of the top idol performances based on the idols' power, techniques, and developed experience. The story is about the drama that happens among the girls in VENUS PROJECT as they aim for the top by concentrating on difficult battles, passion, and friendship. (Source: MAL News)

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2015-07-12

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Zombieland Saga: Yume Ginga Paradise

(Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise)

8.1

Description:

It’s an alien vs. zombie showdown! Zombie idol group Franchouchou is ready to rock the upcoming Saga Expo—until an alien spaceship appears and rains destruction. As if things couldn’t get any worse, the legendary Tae Yamada regains consciousness and announces her intention to go solo to stop the invasion. With Franchouchou scattered and Earth in peril, can the group reunite in time to save Saga? (Source: Crunchyroll)

Type

movie

Episodes

Ep.Length

120 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2025-10-24

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Lovedol: Lovely Idol

(Lovely Idol)

6.34

Description:

Lovedol, or Lovely Idol, is a girl group consisting of two generations of idols. The 3rd Generation is about to make its debut, but to their surprise, they have been delayed! The vague reason is only that "they lack something." The manager, and the 3rd Gen. girls too, must find the answer.

Type

Episodes

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2006-10-03

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