Love Live! School Idol Project

TV SERIES 2013 2 SEASONS

Overview

Otonokizaka High School is planning to close within three years. However, nine female students come together with one thing in mind—form a pop idol group to revive the school’s popularity and keep it from shutting down. 'In order to protect our beloved school, there’s only one thing we can do...become pop stars!'

This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.4 across its 2 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Emi Nitta

Honoka Kōsaka (voice)

Suzuko Mimori

Umi Sonoda (voice)

Aya Uchida

Kotori Minami (voice)

Pile

Maki Nishikino (voice)

Yurika Kubo

Hanayo Koizumi (voice)

Riho Iida

Rin Hoshizora (voice)

Yoshino Nanjo

Eli Ayase (voice)

Aina Kusuda

Nozomi Tōjō (voice)

Seasons

Specials

29 Episodes • Aired 2012-12-31

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 1

13 Episodes • Aired 2013-01-06

Otonokizaka High School is in a crisis! With the number of enrolling students dropping lower and lower every year, the school is set to shut down after its current first years graduate. However, second year Honoka Kousaka refuses to let it go without a fight. Searching for a solution, she comes across popular school idol group A-RISE and sets out to create a school idol group of her own. With the help of her childhood friends, Honoka forms μ's to boost awareness and popularity of her school. Unfortunately, student council president vehemently opposes the establishment of a school idol group. Moreover, Honoka and her friends have trouble attracting any additional members. But the Love Live, a competition to determine the best and most beloved school idol groups in Japan, can help them gain the attention they desperately need. With the contest fast approaching, Honoka must act quickly to try and bring together a school idol group and win the Love Live.

Season 2

13 Episodes • Aired 2014-04-06

Otonokizaka High School has been saved! Despite having to withdraw from the Love Live!, the efforts of μ's were able to garner enough interest in their school to prevent it from being shut down. What more, following the conclusion of the first, a second Love Live! is announced, this time on an even larger stage than before. Given a chance for redemption, the nine girls come together once more to sing their hearts out and claim victory. However, with the end of the school year approaching, the graduation of the third years draws near. As they attempt to reach the top of the Love Live!, they must also consider their future and choose what path the group will take. Though the question of whether to continue without the third years or disband weighs heavily on the minds of its members, μ's must quickly come to an answer with graduation right around the corner.