10 Latest Recommendations for Anime about Idols, with Inspiring Stories of Struggle to Achieve Dreams

Kapanlagi.com - Anime with idol themes is indeed an exciting entertainment to follow. Well, for anime lovers who enjoy this kind of storyline, these recommendations for anime about idols can be a great entertainment choice that you shouldn't miss.

However, anime about idols mainly focus on the lives and struggles of idols or musicians in Japan, KLovers. Anime recommendations about idols are highly suitable for those who are fans of Japanese idols.

What are the recommendations for anime about idols? Here is a list of the latest recommendations for anime about idols that you shouldn't miss. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. HEROINE TARUMONO! KIRAWARE HEROINE TO NAISHO NO OSHIGOTO (2022)

HEROINE TARUMONO! KIRAWARE HEROINE TO NAISHO NO OSHIGOTO (2022) (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The latest recommendation for an idol anime is titled HEROINE TARUMONO! KIRAWARE HEROINE TO NAISHO NO OSHIGOTO. This anime tells the story of Hiyori Suzumi, who has just graduated from high school. She is 15 years old and has recently moved from her hometown on the coast to Tokyo, in pursuit of her dream of becoming a track and field runner.

Unfortunately, she faces a problem that leads Hiyori to search for a part-time job to cover her living expenses. After searching, Hiyori finds a job posting for an event staff as a training manager for LIPxLIP, a popular male idol group. Eventually, Hiyori is determined to do her best in balancing school and her role as a staff member of LIPxLIP.

 

2. SHINE POST (2022)

SHINE POST (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	UniteUp!
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Then there is a recommendation for an anime about idols titled SHINE POST. It is told that an idol unit called TiNgS, consisting of Haru Nabatame, Rio Seibu, and Kyouka Tamaki, is on the verge of disbanding. However, if they can fill two thousand concert seats on their group's anniversary, it will not happen.

However, of course, the members do not believe that this will succeed. Until finally, their group is taken under the wing of a talented new manager named Naoki Hinase. Initially reluctant due to past experiences, Naoki agrees to become their manager when he senses Haru's sincere passion for idols.

 

3. RENMEI KUUGUN KOUKUU MAHOU ONGAKUTAI LUMINOUS WITCHES (2022)

RENMEI KUUGUN KOUKUU MAHOU ONGAKUTAI LUMINOUS WITCHES (2022) (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	League of Nations Air Force Aviation Magic Band Luminous Witches
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE, Aniplus TV

As the world fights for freedom against the alien force known as Neuroi, human girls with magical abilities. Grace Maitland Steward, a retired witch who still serves in the military, presents a plan that advocates the power of music as support to end the war. Thus, 14 women are formed to fulfill this role.

 

4. KAMI KUZU IDOL (2022)

KAMI KUZU IDOL (2022) (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Phantom of the Idol
Episodes	10 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	HIDIVE

There is another anime recommendation about idols titled KAMI KUZU IDOL. It is told that Kazuki Yoshino and Yuuya Niyodo are idols who form the duo ZINGS. While Kazuki gives everything in every performance, Yuuya sees the job only as another way to make money.

Yuuya's attitude towards fans and his inability to take his job seriously causes his manager to give him a warning. Behind the scenes, Yuuya meets Asahi Mogami, an idol who wears colorful costumes. However, Asahi is a ghost who died last year.

As a ghost, Asahi just wants to perform for fans again. When he learns that Yuuya has no passion as an idol, Asahi possesses him. Together with Yuuya, Asahi wants them to become the best idols in the world. But can a unmotivated man like Yuuya care about anything other than money?

 

5. UNITEUP! (2023)

UNITEUP! (2023) (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	UniteUp!
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Anime UNITEUP is also included in one of the latest idol anime recommendations. It tells the story of Akira Kiyose, a high school student who loves singing and is recruited by a talent scout named sMiLea Production.

Akira learns that a legendary idol named Anela, who suddenly retired, is behind the sMiLea Production agency. Together with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, who were also recruited, they form an idol group that will shake the world.

 

6. OSHI NO KO (2023)

OSHI NO KO (2023) (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Oshi no Ko
Episodes	11 episodes
Duration	30 minutes
Airing	HIDIVE, Vidio

This anime tells the story of a doctor named Gorou Honda who decides to become a fan of a popular cute idol named Hoshino Ai. One day, Gorou Honda encounters a young patient who turns out to be Hoshino Ai.

Feeling conflicted, Gorou Honda decides to help Hoshino Ai with her delivery. However, unexpectedly, before he can assist Ai, Gorou is killed on the day of her delivery. Before his death, Gorou prays to be able to live on.

Unexpectedly, his wish is granted by a god and he is reborn as Hoshino Ai's child named Hoshino Aquamarine. However, in this new life, Aquamarine will play a significant role related to her mother, Hoshino Ai.

 

7. KIZUNA NO ALLELE (2023)

KIZUNA NO ALLELE (2023) (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Kizuna no Allele
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Miracle, a virtual artist with high aspirations to become an extraordinary figure. While attending ADEN Academy, a school for virtual artists, Miracle makes new friends while learning more about singing, performing, and streaming.

Miracle's main goal is to win the prestigious Lapin d'Or at the Virtual Grid Awards. To achieve this, she works hard to improve her channel rankings and is determined to inspire others. It is a recommended anime about idols that must be watched.

 

8. THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: U149 (2023)

THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: U149 (2023) (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Another recommended anime about idols is titled THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: U149. It tells the story of elementary school student Arisu Tachibana, who is invited by the president of her company to participate in a new idol project.

Not alone, Arisu and eight other young girls soon meet with the producer before starting activities related to idols. And what surprises the girls is that their producer looks like an immature adult and not what they imagined.

However, the producer's sincere love for the idols and his desire to see them shine will not let this opportunity pass and reveal that he is serious about working with the girls.

 

9. WORLD DAI STAR (2023)

WORLD DAI STAR (2023) (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

In the 20th century, the world experienced an explosion of musical theater. Top performers known as Dai Stars captivated audiences with their incredible acting and singing. Among them, the greatest performer is given the title of World Dai Star.

There is Kokona Ootori, a young and inexperienced woman who dreams of being recognized as a World Dai Star. After multiple failures, she finally gets another chance to audition for the world-famous theater Sirius.

However, the theater world is highly competitive, with many other girls vying for the spotlight, including Kathrina Griebel, a talented performer from Germany. So, in order to make her dream come true, Kokona must earn the right to stand on stage above all else.

 

10. BANG DREAM! IT'S MYGO!!!!! (2023)

BANG DREAM! IT'S MYGO!!!!! (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

And the last recommendation for an idol anime is titled BANG DREAM! IT'S MYGO!!!!!. This anime tells the story of the end of the first spring season for Anon at Haneoka Girls Academy, and it seems like almost everyone is part of a band.

To fit in with the other class members, Anon, who entered school late, hurriedly searches for band members and learns that Tomori hasn't joined any band yet. So Anon decides to talk to Tomori no matter what.

 

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