History VideoGame / TheIdolMaster

[[Anime/TheIdolmaster And there's a very faithful]] [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime TV series]] that aired in Japan during Summer and Fall Seasons of 2011. Let's just say [[AndTheFandomRejoiced fans were very "excited"]].

[[Anime/TheIdolmaster And now, there's a very faithful]] [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime TV series]] currently airing in Japan. Let's just say [[AndTheFandomRejoiced fans were very "excited"]].

-->'''T'''o be (Finale Cd 10)
-->'''H'''appy and (Finale Cd 10)
-->'''E'''xciting! (Finale Cd 10)
-->'''I''' Love you (Iori Cd 8)
-->'''D'''ododo (Makoto Cd 4)
-->'''O'''ui! (Chihaya Cd 5)
-->'''L'''ucky! (Haruka Cd 1)
-->'''M'''usic! (Azusa Cd 7)
-->'''@'''! (Ritsuko Cd 10)
-->'''S'''urprise (Miki Cd 3)
-->'''T'''win! (Ami/Mami Cd 6)
-->'''E'''at! (Yayoi Cd 2)
-->'''R'''eally!? (Yukiho Cd 9)

** However, one of the Futami twins have full route and they're voiced by [[AsamiShimoda the same person]]. Though, with the PS3 version, they managed to remedy this a little by giving the RK girls an extra post-game route.

* AscendedMeme - The [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrVE5OC-Flg&t=55s "Pai Touch"]] is back!

* {{Pettanko}} - 72! 72!　Also, if you [[http://www.google.com/search?hl=ja&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&num=50&q=%E8%83%B8%E5%9B%B2 Google]] for Japanese pages using the search term "" (bustline)...

These games are on arcades, the {{Xbox 360}}, {{DS}}, {{PSP}}, and soon, {{PS3}}.

As of 7/20, Idolm@ster 2 has been [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFauvfeYpXw announced]] for a port to the PS3. Cue AndTheFandomRejoiced for many Western and non-Xbox owning Japanese fans.

And dont forget its '''[[color:yellow:I]][[color:green:D]][[color:blue:O]][[color:purple:L]][[color:red:FA]][[color:orange:B]][[color:yellow:U]][[color:green:L]][[color:blue:O]][[color:purple:US]]'''!

And dont forget its IDOLF@BULOUS!

And now, there's a very faithful [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime TV series]] in the works. Let's just say [[AndTheFandomRejoiced fans were very "excited"]].

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!!The anime provides examples of:
* AscendedMeme - In the seventh episode, a Nonowa doll can be seen on the floor next to Yayoi's little sister's leg.
** As of episode 15, [[SuperRobotGenre Robo-Chihaya]] (guest starring [[EvilTwin Black Haruka]]) is now a reality. Or at least [[ShowWithinAShow a movie]].
* AnAesop - The second episode teaches Ami, Mami, Yayoi, and Iori about individuality.
** The seventh deals with running away, although it's not any of the idols who runs away[[hottip:*:And even then, the one who did run away was just hiding.]]
* AnimationBump - The majority of the dance numbers flow quite nicely. Especially in Episode 13.
* ArtShift - Whenever Kotori gets into an ImagineSpot, this happens. Thus far, the art sometimes shifted into Shojo style, or JoJosBizarreAdventure style.
* BeachEpisode
* TheCameo - Touma makes a brief appearance in episode 2.
** 876Pro's Ai, Eri, and Ryou show up for The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition in episode 10. Jupiter makes an appearance as well.
* CharacterFocus - With episodes around the [[FanNickname Loli Trio]] (Ami/Mami, Yayoi, Iori), Yukiho, Chihaya, Hibiki, and Makoto.
* CookingDuel: An ''IronChef''-esque version in episode four.
* CryCute - Yayoi
* EndingTheme - Subverted. Each episode has a different song, one already from the series.
* EpicFail - Episode 15, Makoto tried to wear a cute MagicalGirl-style dress and 'cutefy' herself (call herself 'Mako-rin' and make up cute sounds). The audience is not amused. (At least until Yukiho fixes her to a more boyish outfit and the audience instead {{Squee}}s like crazy)
* EvenTheGirlsWantHer: Makoto is not only popular with teenage girls but housewives as well!
* {{FoeYay}}/{{LesYay}} - In episode 10, one of the idols of a rival team gains an instant crush on Makoto. And she wants to go out with her. And she doesn't care Makoto is a girl.
* GirlsAreReallyScaredOfHorrorMovies - Yukiho naturally, and, unusually, Makoto, get freaked out by Iori's scary stories.
* GullibleLemmings: Touma believes in Kuroi's lies that 765Pro are cheats and cowards but is unaware that Kuroi regular use these tactics.
* InTheNameOfTheMoon: Parodied by Ami and Mami in episode 9.
* MaleGaze: The cameraman on ''Ribbit Ribbit Kitchen'' certainly knows where he's aiming.
* MemeticMutation: "Are you ready? I'm [[GratuitousEnglish LADY!"]]
* {{Mockumentary}} - The premise of episode 1 [[spoiler: and the Producer's introduction.]]
* OncePerEpisode: The frontal shot of the 765 Pro office building.
** Except for the 13th episode, when they're[[spoiler: doing their first large-scale concert]] and were nowhere near their office.
* ShoutOut: There's probably some staff from ''SoraNoWoto'' working on the series, given Sister Yumina's appearance as a minor background character (the photographer's assistant) in Episode two.
** In episode 6, Miki is wearing a Mr. Driller T-shirt in one scene.
** The Oil Baron's henchmen who fought in the epic kung-fu fight with Makoto atop the ladder in episode 8 looks very much like one of the Bakusa brothers from TengenToppaGurrenLagann.
** In episode 10, a possible reference to {{Music/Perfume}} is made with the "three member technopop unit Barium." One of the members is even named Necchi.
** There is a Taiko no Tatsujin arcade booth in episode 12, and also a logo of Mr. Driller is been seen.
*** And [[HouseOfTheDead House of the Dead 4]] game, curiously in a Time Crisis 4 cabinet.
*** The Xbox360 makes at least two appearances. Curiously enough, a PS3 makes an appearance too, with a BlandNameProduct label.
** Episode 15 had an incident where Haruka was hit by a box with Chihaya beside her. Funny on its own, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVOi5eE7xxY hilarious when you find out that]] Haruka's seiyuu ''and'' AsamiImai were in that same position back in 2007.
* ShowWithinAShow - "Ribbit Ribbit Kitchen" from episode 4 is a frog-themed cooking show on Frog TV. Episode 15's "Are We Live?" is a variety show hosted by all of 765's idols.
* StealthPun: In episode 5, there's a scene where Azusa and The Producer are drinking, while Ritsuko is there too but doesn't drink. As The Producer and Ritsuko converse, one can hear the tipsy Azusa going "Neko neko nyan nyan~ Neko nyan nyan~" in the background.[[spoiler: Doesn't that make her [[KOn Azu]][[DontExplainTheJoke nyan?]]]]
* TenMinuteRetirement: Miki stops showing up when she finds out she's not going to get into Ryuuguu Komachi. The Producer does make sure to get her back, though.
* WhamEpisode: Episode 19; [[spoiler: marks the point at which the show stops subtly flirting with drama and decides to go for the kill.]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NcLVxfkOodc The preview for episode 20]] makes it very clear that the tone of the story has changed completely.

** [[ACupAngst Chihaya]], the flattest girl in the series, also bounces around now. Fans are a [[YourMilageMayVary bit torn]] about this.

* WhamEpisode: Episode 19; [[spoiler: marks the point at which the show stops subtly flirting with drama and decides to go for the kills.]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NcLVxfkOodc The preview for episode 20]] makes it very clear that the tone of the story has changed completely.

* BreakingTheFourthWall - [[LoadingScreen Loaaad]][[GratuitousEnglish ingu]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSQr_K-xrYg&feature=feedlik Loadingu!]]

* {{Hypocrite}} - Touma has balls accusing 765Pro of being cheats and cowards considering what his own office gets up to.

* {{Hypocrite}} - Touma has balls accusing 765Pro of being cheats and cowards considering what his own office gets up to. To be fair, Touma doesn't know 961Pro dirty work and he is the most gullible in believing Kuroi's lies.

* {{Hypocrite}} - Touma has balls accusing 765Pro of being cheats and cowards considering what his own office gets up to.

** 876Pro's Ai, Eri, and Ryou show up for The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition in episode 10. Jupiter makes an appereance as well.

* CharacterFocus - With episodes around the [[FanNickname Loli Trio]] (Ami/Mami, Yayoi, Iori), Yukiho, and Chihaya.