Series synopsis
THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS, also known as アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 6, 2024. It ended on December 21, 2024. It stars Hitomi Sekine, Reina Kondo, Mayu Mineda and Karin Isobe.
Hands clasped, hearts alight, our idols take flight! Watch as our wannabe idols band together to forge friendships and pursue their dreams, each with their own unique personalities that light up the screen just as much as the breathtaking visuals and novel storytelling. Embark on a dazzling and heartwarming tale about chasing a shining world.
Premise
Hands clasped, hearts alight, our idols take flight! Watch as our wannabe idols band together to forge friendships and pursue their dreams, each with their own unique personalities that light up the screen just as much as the breathtaking visuals and novel storytelling. Embark on a dazzling and heartwarming tale about chasing a shining world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hitomi Sekine as Mano Sakuragi (voice)
- Reina Kondo as Hiori Kazano (voice)
- Mayu Mineda as Meguru Hachimiya (voice)
- Karin Isobe as Kogane Tsukioka (voice)
- Chisa Suganuma as Mamimi Tanaka (voice)
- Anna Yamaki as Sakuya Shirase (voice)
- Shio Kisui as Yuika Mitsumine (voice)
- Mizuki Yuina as Kiriko Yūkoku (voice)
Supporting cast
- Hiyori Kouno as Kaho Komiya (voice)
- Haruka Shiraishi as Chiyoko Sonoda (voice)
- Mariko Nagai as Juri Saijō (voice)
- Wakana Maruoka as Rinze Morino (voice)
- Akiho Suzumoto as Natsuha Arisugawa (voice)
- Honoka Kuroki as Amana Ōsaki (voice)
- Ryoko Maekawa as Tenka Ōsaki (voice)
- Noriko Shibasaki as Chiyuki Kuwayama (voice)
- Kyouhei Natsume as Producer (voice)
- Hibiku Yamamura as Hazuki Nanakusa (voice)
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Tsutomu Amai (voice)
- Yuki Tanaka as Asahi Serizawa (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 28, 2024 | March 28, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 12 | April 6, 2024 | June 22, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 12 | October 5, 2024 | December 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 28, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Single Feather in a Sky for One While singing in a park, Sakuragi Mano is approached by a producer from 283 Productions who is seeking the final idol for a three-member unit to compete at the Wonder Idol Nova Grand Prix. |
April 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Flames Called Song L'Antica chooses to use an elaborate music video for their promotion, but an oncoming storm might put a damper on the fiery passion of their song. |
April 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Hopes for the Future ALSTROEMERIA, uncertain about their future aspirations, try to find their dreams as individuals and as idols while performing at the Spring Flower Festival. |
April 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The One Who Decides Where to Fly After the first live performance, 283 Productions idols are busy with work when the producer announces a Halloween event with fans and the addition of a new unit, Straylight. |
October 5, 2024 |
| 2 |
Straylight.run() // playback Fuyuko, who believes "idols are made through calculation," teams up with Asahi and Mei in Straylight. Asahi is indifferent to others' opinions, while Fuyuko thinks idols should be loved. This is the story of Straylight's path to debut. |
October 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
A New Light Through Unity As the big day approaches, the teams finish their preparations, encouraging one another. As they rehearse and bond, Mano hopes to give her best alongside her friends, ready to face the upcoming performance together. |
October 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 01:23:00 |