iDOLiSH7

Synopsis

The small agency Takanashi Productions has signed a new idol unit named IDOLiSH7, which consists of seven male singers, and it’s up to Tsumugi Takanashi to whip them into shape! Determined to be the best manager she can be at her father’s agency, Tsumugi must train and mold them into world-class idols loved around the world!

Background

The series was first introduced to the world as a rhythm game that was released for iOS and Android by Bandai Namco Entertainment in Aug. 2015. After finding immense popularity, it has since expanded into a large multimedia project that consists of singles, albums, manga adaptations, novel adaptations, and other games! A livestream event held by Niconico in Aug. 2016 first broke the news that the series would be receiving its own anime adaptation.

Characters

Iori Izumi (CV: Toshiki Masuda)
A cool 17 year old with a focused mind. Not only does he have a calm demeanor and polite disposition, but he handles any task given to him flawlessly. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Yamato Nikaido (CV: Yusuke Shirai)
At 22 years old, he is the oldest in the group and very much takes the role of older brother. While passionate, he also comes across as aloof. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Mitsuki Izumi (CV: Tsubasa Yonaga)
An energetic 21 year old who always manages to brighten everyone’s mood. Despite his cute appearance, he actually has quite the chivalrous personality and is very helpful and considerate. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Tamaki Yotsuba (CV: Kenn)
An incredibly intelligent 17 year old with professional-grade dancing skills. He does things at his own pace. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Sogo Osaka (CV: Atsushi Abe)
A friendly 20 year old who is hard-working and attentive. He has no problems performing any dance or song flawlessly. While he is usually kind, even towards strangers, his anger is something to be feared. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Nagi Rokuya (CV: Takuya Eguchi)
A half-European, half-Japanese 19 year old. He is incredibly handsome with natural charisma. He loves anime and has a habit of chatting up any woman he sees. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Riku Nanase (CV: Kensho Ono)
An 18 year old with impeccable singing skills. He has a diligent and obedient personality. Somewhat naive, he is also the type of person who cannot refuse anything asked of him. He is a member of IDOLiSH7.

Gaku Yaotome (CV: Wataru Hatano)
A handsome 22 year old who is so overwhelmingly popular, he was voted as the number one idol fans would want to embrace. He is quite the sore loser and, while his words can hurt, cares deeply for his fellow members. He is a member of TRIGGER.

Tenn Kujo (CV: Soma Saito)
An 18 year old who, despite being known as a bad boy, is all about finding one's balance. He takes being an idol very seriously and tries to do everything with perfection. He is a member of TRIGGER.

Ryunosuke Tsunashi (CV: Takuya Sato)
A mature 23 year old who steals the hearts of his fans by charming them with his sexy and wild personality. Secretly, however, he is an incredibly shy and gentle person. Those who find out about this are always deeply disturbed. He is a member of TRIGGER.

Otoharu Takanashi (CV: Susumu Chiba)
He is the kind and honest company president of Takanashi Productions, the agency that manages IDOLiSH7. He watches over them with patience and attention.

Banri Ogami (CV: Kazuyuki Okitsu)
He is a staff member who supports Takanashi Productions.

Tsumugi Takanashi (CV: Satomi Satou)
She is the only daughter of Otoharu and a manager at Takanashi Productions.

Sosuke Yaotome (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
He is the president of the agency that manages TRIGGER and also the father of TRIGGER member Gaku. He is prepared to do anything to meet his goals.

Kaoru Anesagi (CV: Yoshihisa Kawahara)
He is the manager of TRIGGER. Despite his appearance, he is strong-willed and terrifying when angered.

Cast

Toshiki Masuda: Iori Izumi
Notable Roles: Kotarou Hayama (Kuroko’s Basketball), Eijirou Kirishima (My Hero Academia)
Yusuke Shirai: Yamato Nikaido
Notable Roles: Haruna Wakazato (Idolm@ster: SideM), Io Naruko (Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!)
Tsubasa Yonaga: Mitsuki Izumi
Notable Roles: Kinjou (Log Horizon), Remus (Guin Saga)
Kenn: Tamaki Yotsuba
Notable Roles: Phinks (Hunter x Hunter), Yamato (Twin Star Exorcists)
Atsushi Abe: Sogo Osaka
Notable Roles: Moritaka Mashiro (Bakuman.), Mapo (My Little Monster)
Takuya Eguchi: Nagi Rokuya
Notable Roles: Hachiman Hikigaya (My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU), Satoshi Osugi (Eden of the East)
Kensho Ono: Riku Nanase
Notable Roles: Slaine Troyard (Aldnoah.Zero), Masafumi Akagi (Tsuredure Children)
Wataru Hatano: Gaku Yaotome
Notable Roles: Motojirou Kajii (Bungo Stray Dogs), Shinnosuke Toudou (Junjou Romantica 3)
Soma Saito: Tenn Kujo
Notable Roles: Tatsume (Akame ga Kill!), Tadashi Yamaguchi (Haikyu!!)
Takuya Sato: Ryusnouke Tsunashi
Notable Roles: Natsuo Shiba (Super Lovers 2), Shokudaikiri Mitsutada (Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru)
Susumu Chiba: Otoharu Takanashi
Notable Roles: Kondou Isao (Gintama), Hiead Gner (Pilot Candidate)
Kazuyuki Okitsu: Banri Ogami
Notable Roles: Serpico (Berserk), Frank (Little Witch Academia)
Satomi Satou: Tsumugi Takanashi
Notable Roles: Wendy (Fairy Tail), Ritsu Tainaka (K-On!)
Katsuyuki Konishi: Sosuke Yaotome
Notable Roles: Braht (Akame ga KILL!), Luxus Dreher (Fairy Tail)
Yoshihisa Kawahara: Kaoru Anesagi
Notable Roles: Pierce Aogami (A Certain Magical Index), Yasu (Nana)

Staff

Director: Makoto Bessho (Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody, El-Hazard: The Wanderers)
Series Composition: Ayumi Sekine (Aldnoah.Zero, Uta no Prince-sama Revolutions)
Original Character Design: Arina Tanemura (Full Moon o Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko)
Character Design: Kazumi Fukagawa (Bunny Drop, Strike Witches 2)
Studio: Troyca (Love Live! Sunshine!!, My Hero Academia)

Theme Songs

Opening Theme: “Wish Voyage” by IDOLiSH7
Ending Theme: “Wish Voyage” by IDOLiSH7
Ending Theme: “Heavenly Visitor” by TRIGGER
Ending Theme: “Today Is” by IDOLiSH7
Ending Theme: “Ame” by MEZZO

Broadcast Information

IDOLiSH7 premiered on TOKYO MX, BS11, KBS, Sun TV, TVA, TVh, and TVQ on Jan. 7, 2018.

Products on TOM

-IDOLiSH 7 Donut Plushies
-Palmate Extra IDOLiSH 7 Trigger
-IDOLiSH 7 Original Work Ver. Masking Tape