History Videogame / TheIdolmaster

* An UpdatedRerelease for the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, which included one new idol.

* ''SP'', a trilogy of UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable ports, each of which contained three of the nine original idols.
* ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterDearlyStars Dearly Stars]]'', a UsefulNotes/NintendoDS spin-off focusing on solely three new idols.

* ''MUST SONGS'', a rhythm game for UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with ''VideoGame/TaikoNoTatsujin''-style gameplay.
* ''Platinum Stars'', a sequel on [=PS4=] set in a training camp with more rhythm focused gameplay than previous main titles.

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* TheCameo: Dearly Stars, Jupiter, and Dramatic Stars make appearances during the songs. When the girls perform their special moves during a song from ''Dearly Stars'' or ''[=SideM=]'', portraits from their respective games will show up. Jupiter and Dramatic Stars, along with Dearly Stars, also show up as a rival group the playable ones can face.
* ChromosomeCasting: While having an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]] [[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterDearlyStars and the co-ed 876 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' and ''Dearly Stars'' do get representation in the game, but to a very minor extent.

* TheCameo: Dearly Stars, Jupiter, and Dramatic Stars make appearances during the songs. When the girls perform their special moves during a song from ''Dearly Stars'' or ''[=SideM=]'', portraits from their respective games will show up.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: In the original game and ''Live For You'' you could customize which idol sings which lyrics in the song, but in all later games this feature was removed.

%% * LuminescentBlush: Played for laughs. Chihaya blushes when Miki enters the bath with her and Haruka on the ''Live For You'' OVA, though it isn't as much an embarrassed blush and [[GreenEyedMonster more an]] [[ACupAngst envious]] [[BuxomIsBetter one.]]
%% ** Miki in the bath scene on the ''Live For You'' OVA.

* OffModel: In the ''Live For You!'' {{O|riginalVideoAnimation}}VA, near the beginning when all the idols walk away, there are two Mamis instead of an Ami and a Mami.

There are also some manga telling their own stories, one of them being ''[[Manga/PetitIdolmaster Puchim@s]]'', which got its own internet anime adaptation in the [[Winter2013Anime Winter Season of 2013]] and the [[Spring2014Anime Spring Season of 2014]], simulcast by Creator/FUNimation; it can be found on their [[https://www.youtube.com/user/FUNimation?feature=watch official youtube page]].

* ChromosomeCasting: While having an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' does get representation in the game, but to a very minor extent.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: In the original arcade version, some idols had different hair and eye colors that were changed for the Xbox 360 version and have been kept in all subsequent games. For instance, Haruka and Yayoi originally had brown eyes, and Azusa and Chihaya originally had black hair.

* HongKongDubbing: Not actually a dub, but the game doesn't have a system for proper lipsyncing, so characters will just randomly open and close their mouth while singing, which ends up looking like this.

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!! Tropes common throughout all games:

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This page talks about the 765 Pro games. For the rest of the franchise, see [Franchise/TheIdolmaster the Franchise page].

* A proper sequel, ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmaster2 THE iDOLM@STER 2]]'', which introduces a brand new storyline and three-girl groups to the gameplay.

An anime, ''Anime/IdolmasterXenoglossia'' -- from the [[Creator/{{Sunrise}} makers]] of ''Anime/MyOtome'' -- was released in 2007 and later licensed by Creator/SentaiFilmworks. Rather than being a straight [[TheAnimeOfTheGame Anime Of The Game]], it was instead an {{Elseworld}} RealRobot show that cast the main characters as pilots (or "Masters") of {{Giant Robot}}s called [=IDOLs=] (making them [[IncrediblyLamePun IDOL-Masters]]). A more straightforward [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]] (called ''Anime/TheIdolmaster'') aired in Japan during the Summer and Fall Seasons of 2011.

This page talks about the 765 Pro games. For the rest of the franchise, see [[Franchise/TheIdolmaster the Franchise page]].

* FirstPersonSnapshooter: The sole premise of ''The iDOLM@STER Gravure for You''.

-->'''T'''o be (CD Finale)
-->'''H'''appy and (CD Finale)
-->'''E'''xciting! (CD Finale)
-->'''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)

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* DyeHard: Miki is an InUniverse example.[[spoiler: Her hair color is actually brown, and it's only revealed in her alternate route. Also see ImportantHaircut below.]]

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* BlondeBrunetteRedhead: While very possible to do by yourself, it's also probably one of the reasons why 961 has the three idols it has - in fact, it's an odd case where the "redhead" of the trio is actually blonde, considering Takane's silver locks. [[spoiler: Unless, of course, you count Miki's hairstyle from after she stops dying it, which is probably closer to being red....]]

* DisproportionateRetribution: [[spoiler: Why did Miki switch from 765 Pro to 961 Pro? Because President Takagi ate her onigiri.]]

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* AscendedExtra: Most of the opponents that you run into during rank-up festivals are cameo characters, some with models (Ai, Eri and Ryo from ''Dearly Stars'' and Touma, Hokuto and Shouta from ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster2''), others {{in name only}} (Cineria, Yumeko[[note]]She's actually named something different, "Dreamy Girl", which is close to the meaning of Yumeko in English, "dream child"[[/note]] and [[spoiler:riola]] also from ''Dearly Stars'', and Hikari, Tsubomi and Nozomi from [[MythologyGag episode 10]] of [[{{Anime/TheIdolmaster}} the anime]]).

* SliceOfLife: When compared to [[{{VideoGame/TheIdolmaster2}} its direct predecessor,]] the game has a higher emphasis on the girls' day-to-day life and how they interact with each other.

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[[folder:'''The iDOLM@STER Stella Stage''']]

* ChromosomeCasting: While having an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolMasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' does get representation in the game, but to a very minor extent.

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* BigDamnHeroes: On the ''Live For You'' OVA. [[spoiler: Iori sends a helicopter to pick up the girls that are stranded somewhere in the middle of Japan, so they can make it in time for their concert.]]

* ChromaticArrangement: From the ''Live For You'' OVA. Haruka - Red, Miki - Green, Chihaya - Blue.

* OffModel: In the ''Live For You!'' [[OriginalVideoAnimation OVA]], near the beginning when all the idols walk away, there are two Mamis instead of an Ami and a Mami.

-->[[spoiler: '''Miki:''' At a time like this it would be nice if a giant robot or a spaceship suddenly appeared to take us... [[BigDamnHeroes *cue a helicopter sent by Iori to pick them up*]]]]

-->'''TAKANE''': My name is Takane Shijou. [Beat] [Beat] [Beat] I'm afraid everything else is a secret.

--> '''YUKIHO''': I'm Hagiwara Yukiho, 17 years old. [[CharacterDevelopment I'm REALLY fond of boys.]] Ah, wait, I meant to say tea!

--> '''AMI''': I'm a little sister character! So my popularity with [[LoliconAndShotacon lo]][[VideoGame/PacMan *wakawaka*]] [[LampshadeHanging is]] [[TokenMiniMoe guaranteed]]!

* PantyShot: Having low dancing skill may cause your idol to trip herself during the show. Combine it with costumes with skirts to get this trope.

* ChromosomeCasting: While having an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolMasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' supposedly does get representation in the game, but not to the extent that the other branches will.

* ''Starlit Season'', a MilestoneCelebration game for [=PS4=] and PC, featuring idols from ''Cinderella Girls'', ''Million Live!'', and ''Shiny Colors''.

* ''Starlit Season'', an upcoming game for [=PS4=] and PC to be released in 2020.

* ChromosomeCasting: While have an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolMasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' supposedly does get representation in the game, but not to the extent that the other branches will.

[[folder:Starlit Season]]
* ChromosomeCasting: While have an all-female cast isn't unusual for this franchise, ''this'' installment in particular is the anniversary game, so it includes representative idols from every main branch...except [[VideoGame/TheIdolMasterSideM the all-male 315 Productions]]. ''[=SideM=]'' supposedly does get representation in the game, but not to the extent that the other branches will.
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* PowerTrio: A major selling point of the games is the ability to mix and match any combination of three idols and decide who sings what lines, customizing the track to your liking.
** [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead Haruka, Miki, and Chihaya]] are frequently put together in non-canonical works, such as drama [=CDs=] and the OVA.
** Miki, Takane, and Hibiki, each specializing in a certain stat. Interestingly, in the PSP games, they form rival company 961Pro's unit "Project Fairy".
** Speaking of 961, their most successful unit starting from ''2ND VISION'', Jupiter, is a trio.

An anime, ''Anime/IdolmasterXenoglossia'' -- from the [[Creator/{{Sunrise}} makers]] of ''Anime/MaiOtome'' -- was released in 2007 and later licensed by Creator/SentaiFilmworks. Rather than being a straight [[TheAnimeOfTheGame Anime Of The Game]], it was instead an {{Elseworld}} RealRobot show that cast the main characters as pilots (or "Masters") of {{Giant Robot}}s called [=IDOLs=] (making them [[IncrediblyLamePun IDOL-Masters]]). A more straightforward [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]] (called ''Anime/TheIdolmaster'') aired in Japan during the Summer and Fall Seasons of 2011.

An anime, ''Anime/IdolmasterXenoglossia'' -- from the [[Creator/{{Sunrise}} makers]] of ''Anime/MyOtome'' -- was released in 2007 and later licensed by Creator/SentaiFilmworks. Rather than being a straight [[TheAnimeOfTheGame Anime Of The Game]], it was instead an {{Elseworld}} RealRobot show that cast the main characters as pilots (or "Masters") of {{Giant Robot}}s called [=IDOLs=] (making them [[IncrediblyLamePun IDOL-Masters]]). A more straightforward [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]] (called ''Anime/TheIdolMaster'') aired in Japan during the Summer and Fall Seasons of 2011.

This page talks about the 765 Pro games. For the rest of the franchise, see [[Franchise/TheIdolMaster the Franchise page]].

An anime, ''Anime/IdolmasterXenoglossia'' -- from the [[Creator/{{Sunrise}} makers]] of ''Anime/MaiOtome'' -- was released in 2007 and later licensed by Creator/SentaiFilmworks. Rather than being a straight [[TheAnimeOfTheGame Anime Of The Game]], it was instead an {{Elseworld}} RealRobot show that cast the main characters as pilots (or "Masters") of {{Giant Robot}}s called [=IDOLs=] (making them [[IncrediblyLamePun IDOL-Masters]]). A more straightforward [[TheAnimeOfTheGame anime adaptation]] (called ''Anime/TheIdolmaster'') aired in Japan during the Summer and Fall Seasons of 2011.

This page talks about the 765 Pro games. For the rest of the franchise, see [[Franchise/TheIdolmaster the Franchise page]].