History Videogame / TheIdolmaster2

* CatSmile - One of Makoto and Yayoi's [[GoingThroughTheMotions preset expressions.]]

''The iDOLM@STER 2'' is the fourth game in the ''Franchise/TheIdolMaster'' franchise, the second in the ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmaster 2nd VISION]]'' line of the 765 branch, and the most well known worldwide, not because it has an English version (like most others products of the franchise, it's [[NoExportForYou only sold in Japan]]) but since it was ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, allowed for more easy access, because, contrary to the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, the [=PS3=] version isn't region locked to Japan and Asian consoles.

* BareYourMidriff - A few costumes. Most notable on Miki, Mami, Hibiki and Takane.

** Takane's True End takes this UpToEleven. [[spoiler: She visited the airport ''every single day'' during the Producer's studying in Hollywood.]]

* CryCute - Several, most of them during the endings.

For the history of the franchise and the other games, go to Franchise/TheIdolMaster. For Tropes that are common to all 765 games, please keep it to its own page.

For the history of the franchise and the other games, go to Videogame/TheIdolmaster. For Tropes that are common to all the games, please put it in the main page.

The AnimeOfTheGame ''Anime/TheIdolmaster'' was mostly based around ''The iDOLM@STER 2'', but it [[AdaptationExplanationExtrication tweaked]] a lot the backstories and storylines, so who watched the anime, isn't spoiled (mostly) to the story of the game, and vice-versa. Several manga were also based on the game; Colorful Days, which is set before the game, and ''Manga/TheWorldIsAllOne'', which explores a possible game scenario if Haruka, Hibiki, and Yukiho were a unit together.

''The iDOLM@STER 2'' is the fourth game in the ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster'' franchise, the second in the 2nd Vision line of the franchise, and the most well known worldwide, not because it has an English version (like most others products of the franchise, it's [[NoExportForYou only sold in Japan]]) but since it was ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, allowed for more easy access, because, contrary to the UsefulNotes/Xbox360, the [=PS3=] version isn't region locked to Japan and Asian consoles.

The game actually takes part in an AlternateContinuity from the other games (with the exception of ''VideoGame/TheIdolmasterDearlyStars Dearly Stars'') where the Idols made their debut six months before the start of the game but are struggling to make their mark on the industry. That was until Ritsuko got permission to lead an ambitious project: Ryuugu Komachi, a three-girl idol group where the strengths of each girl cover the weaknesses of their team-mates.

The game actually takes part in an AlternateContinuity from the other games (with the exception of ''Dearly Stars'') where the Idols made their debut six months before the start of the game but are struggling to make their mark on the industry. That was until Ritsuko got permission to lead an ambitious project: Ryuugu Komachi, a three-girl idol group where the strengths of each girl cover the weaknesses of their team-mates.

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The iDOLM@STER 2 is the fourth game in the Videogame/TheIdolmaster Franchise, the second in the 2nd Vision line of the franchise, and the most well known worldwide, not because it has an English version (like most others products of the franchise, it's [[NoExportForYou only sold in Japan]]) but since it was ported for the [=PS3=], allowed for more easy access, because, contrary to the UsefulNotes/XBox360, the [=PS3=] version isn't region locked to Japan and Asian consoles.

Moreover, all of the girls backstories and some of their visuals were changed, in some cases radically. To name a few, Takane and Hibiki never worked for 961 Pro, and were part of the 765 Pro office from the beginning. Mami, like in the first game, used to be a [[TagTeamTwins Tag Team Twin]] but isn't anymore, and let her hair grow to differentiate herself even more from her sister. Miki's natural hair color is blonde, not dyed. Yukiho's voice actress [[TheOtherDarrin changed,]] among other changes revealed in their storylines.

The AnimeOfTheGame Anime/TheIdolmaster was mostly based around Videogame/TheIdolmaster2 but it [[AdaptationExplanationExtrication tweaked]] a lot the backstories and storylines, so who watched the anime, isn't spoiled (mostly) to the story of the game, and vice-versa. Several manga were also based on the game; Colorful Days, which is set before the game, and ''Manga/TheWorldIsAllOne'', which explores a possible game scenario if Haruka, Hibiki, and Yukiho were a unit together.

* ActionGirl - Makoto's the [[Tomboy most obvious one]], but Takane also [[spoiler: uses a Judo grapple during her True End and, throughout her route, can sense when someone is stalking/looking at her.]]

* ActionGirl - Makoto's the {{Tomboy most obvious one}}, but Takane also [[spoiler: uses a Judo grapple during her True End and, throughout her route, can sense when someone is stalking/looking at her.]]

* ActionGirl - Makoto's the [[TomBoy most obvious one]], but Takane also [[spoiler: uses a Judo grapple during her True End and, throughout her route, can sense when someone is stalking/looking at her.]]

The iDOLM@STER 2 is the fourth game in the Videogame/TheIdolmaster Franchise, the second in the 2nd Vision line of the franchise, and the most well known worldwide, not because it has an English version (like most others products of the franchise, it's [[NoExportForYou only sold in Japan]]) but since it was ported for the [=PS3=], allowed for more easy access, because, contrary to the {{Xbox360}}, the [=PS3=] version isn't region locked to Japan and Asian consoles.