Series synopsis
ARP Backstage Pass is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on BS11 on January 13, 2020. It ended on July 13, 2020. It stars Wataru Komada, Daisuke Namikawa, Kazuhiko Inoue and Takuya Eguchi.
ARP: A 4-member dance and vocal group created by the latest AR technology. This popular group got their start with Avex, and are unique for their interactive concerts which combine highly-skilled song and dance routines with a format that changes based on how much the fans are cheering them on.
Premise
ARP: A 4-member dance and vocal group created by the latest AR technology. This popular group got their start with Avex, and are unique for their interactive concerts which combine highly-skilled song and dance routines with a format that changes based on how much the fans are cheering them on.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wataru Komada as Haruomi Matsumoto (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Eiji Kanou (voice)
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Rijichou (voice)
- Takuya Eguchi as Rijichou no Hisho (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | July 13, 2020 | July 13, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 11 | January 13, 2020 | July 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 3.5 | July 13, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 6.5 | March 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Show Must Go On ARP is the hottest augmented reality band around, a collection of some of Japan's top singers and dancers. Follow their rise to fame in ARP Backstage Pass! |
January 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
The World Is Mine This episode highlights the dark past of the dreamy Shinji, and how he went from being an isolated and introverted loner to a member of the most popular band around. |
January 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
THE KISS Diamond and Reiji were popular mainly at live houses in Yokohama. The two, who are childhood friends and have been together since childhood, will begin their activities on a new stage called "ARP". However, due to the unfamiliar environment and production, he gradually lost his balance and started to lack energy. For these two who have always supported each other, they are forced to reconsider what it means to sing together and perform live. |
January 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BS11 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 13, 2020 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |