Love Live! (Anime)


 * -|School Idol Project=

is a Japanese multimedia project created by Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino and co-produced by Kadokawa through ASCII Media Works; Bandai Namco Arts through music label Lantis; and animation studio Sunrise. Each of the individual titles within the franchise revolve around teenage girls who become "school idols". Starting in June 2010 with Love Live! School Idol Project, the franchise has seen multiple anime television series, two anime films, light novels, manga, and video games. The rhythm game series Love Live! School Idol Festival features characters across multiple Love Live! titles.

is the first anime series in the Love Live! franchise. It was produced by Studio Sunrise and aired in two seasons. The first season aired for 13 episodes between January and March 2014, while the second season aired for 13 episodes between April and June 2014.

Synopsis
Honoka Kōsaka is a teenage girl who attends Otonokizaka Academy (音ノ木坂学院, Otonokizaka Gakuin). When the school is scheduled to be closed due to a lack of applicants, Honoka becomes determined to save it. She goes to UTX, where her little sister planned to go for high school, and sees a crowd watching a music video of A-Rise, UTX's school idol group. Learning that school idols are popular, Honoka and her friends decide to follow A-Rise's footsteps and start their own school idol group called μ's (ミューズ, Myūzu, pronounced "muse") to attract new students. Once they successfully prevent Otonokizaka Academy from closing, the girls from μ's set their sights higher. They participate in Love Live, the ultimate school idol competition featuring the best groups in the country. Despite winning the competition, the girls from μ's disband soon after for their own personal reasons, and because the third-years are graduating.

Theme Songs
OPENING THEME:
 * by μ's [Season 1]
 * by μ's [Season 2]

ENDING THEME:
 * by μ's [Season 1: Ep. 1]
 * by Mimori Suzuko, Nitta Emi & Uchida Aya [Season 1: Ep. 2]
 * by μ's [Season 1: Ep. 3, 8, 10, 11, 13]
 * by Pile, Kubo Yuriko, Iida Riho [Season 1: Ep. 4]
 * by Tokui Sora [Season 1: Ep. 5]
 * by Mimori Suzuko, Nitta Emi & Uchida Aya [Season 1: Ep. 6]
 * by Yoshino Nanja & Kusuda Aina [Season 1: Ep. 7]
 * by Uchida Aya [Season 1: Ep. 9]
 * by Nitta Emi [Season 1: Ep. 12]
 * by Nitta Emi [Season 2: Ep. 2]
 * by μ's [Season 2: Ep. 3, 11]
 * by Tokui Sora [Season 2: Ep. 4]
 * by Iida Riho [Season 2: Ep. 5]
 * by Iida Riho, Pile, Kubo Yurika [Season 2: Ep. 6]
 * by Nitta Emi, Uchida Aya & Mimori Suzuko [Season 2: Ep. 7]
 * by Nanjou Yoshino, Pile, Kusuda Aina [Season 2: Ep. 8]
 * Snow halation by μ's [Season 2: Ep. 9]
 * by Nitta Emi [Season 2: Ep. 10]

μ's

 * Kousaka Honoka (VA: Nitta Emi)
 * Ayase Eri (VA: Nanjou Yoshino)
 * Minami Kotori (VA: Uchida Aya)
 * Sonoda Umi (VA: Mimori Suzuko)
 * Hoshizora Rin (VA: Iida Riho)
 * Nishikino Maki (VA: Pile)
 * Tojo Nozomi (VA: Kusuda Aina)
 * Koizumi Hanayo (VA: Kubo Yuriko)
 * Yazawa Nico (VA: Tokui Sora)

A-Rise

 * Kira Tsubasa (VA: Sakuragawa Megu)
 * Toudou Erena (VA: Matsunaga Maho)
 * Yuuki Anju (VA: Oohashi Ayuru)

Season 2

 * -|Sunshine!!=

is a Japanese multimedia project created by Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino and co-produced by Kadokawa through ASCII Media Works; Bandai Namco Arts through music label Lantis; and animation studio Sunrise. Each of the individual titles within the franchise revolve around teenage girls who become "school idols". Starting in June 2010 with Love Live! School Idol Project, the franchise has seen multiple anime television series, two anime films, light novels, manga, and video games. The rhythm game series Love Live! School Idol Festival features characters across multiple Love Live! titles.

is the second anime series in the Love Live! franchise. It was produced by Studio Sunrise and aired in two seasons. The first season aired for 13 episodes between July and September 2016, while the second season aired for 13 episodes between October and December 2017.

Synopsis
Chika Takami, a self-proclaimed normal girl, has never been involved in any clubs and lacked any notable talents. However, after a visit to Tokyo, she discovers a stage where even an ordinary girl like her could shine—the world of school idols. Inspired by the former superstar school idol group μ's, Chika is determined to start her own school idol club in her seaside hometown at Uranohoshi Girl's High School. But even before gathering any students to join the group, the aspiring school idol finds her greatest obstacle to be student council president Dia Kurosawa who stands firmly against the creation of the club.

Just when it seems there is no hope, Chika meets Riko Sakurauchi, a transfer student from Otonokizaka High School, home of μ's. Somewhat shy but a talented piano player, Chika believes her to be a promising recruit, though convincing her to join is easier said than done. In spite of that, Chika chooses to charge forward and overcome the obstacles keeping her from forming a school idol group that shines as bright as the nine that came before her.

Theme Songs
OPENING THEME:
 * by Aqours [Season 1, Season 2: Ep. 13]
 * by Aqours [Season 2: Ep. 1 - 12]

ENDING THEME:
 * by Inami Anju, Aida Rikako & Saitou Shuka [Season 1: Ep. 1]
 * by Inami Anju, Aida Rikako & Saitou Shuka [Season 1: Ep. 2]
 * by Aqours [Season 1: Ep. 3]
 * by Takatsuki Kanako & Furihata Ai [Season 1: Ep. 4]
 * by Kobayashi Aika [Season 1: Ep. 5]
 * by Nanaka Suwa, Komiya Arisa & Suzuki Aina [Season 1: Ep. 6]
 * by Kobayashi Aika, Takatsuki Kanako & Furihata Ai [Season 1: Ep. 7]
 * by 1st and 2nd Years [Season 1: Ep. 8]
 * by Inami Anju & Aida Rikako [Season 1: Ep. 10]
 * by Saitou Shunka [Season 1: Ep. 11]
 * by Aquors [Season 1: Ep. 12]
 * by Inami Anju, Aida Rikako & Saitou Shuka [Season 2: Ep. 1]
 * by Aquors [Season 2: Ep. 2, 7]
 * by Komiya Arisa [Season 2: Ep. 4]
 * by Aida Rikako & Kobayashi Aika [Season 2: Ep. 5]
 * by Furihata Ai, Kobayashi Aika & Takatsuki Kanako [Season 2: Ep. 8]
 * by Suwa Nanaka, Komiya Arisa & Suzuki Aina [Season 2: Ep. 10]
 * by Aquors & Supporting Characters [Season 2: Ep. 11]

Aquors

 * Takami Chika (VA: Inami Anju)
 * Sakurauchi Riko (VA: Aida Rikako)
 * Matsuura Kanan (VA: Suwa Nanaka)
 * Kurosawa Daiya (VA: Komiya Arisa)
 * Watanabe You (VA: Saitou Shuka)
 * Tsushima Yoshiko (VA: Kobayashi Aika)
 * Kunikida Hanamaru (VA: Takatsuki Kanako)
 * Ohara Mai (VA: Suzuki Aina)
 * Kurosawa Ruby (VA: Furihata Ai)

Saint Snow

 * Kuzuno Sarah (VA: Tano Asami)
 * Kuzuna Leah (VA: Satou Hinata)

Season 2

 * -|Nijigasaki High School Idol Club=

is a Japanese multimedia project created by Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino and co-produced by Kadokawa through ASCII Media Works; Bandai Namco Arts through music label Lantis; and animation studio Sunrise. Each of the individual titles within the franchise revolve around teenage girls who become "school idols". Starting in June 2010 with Love Live! School Idol Project, the franchise has seen multiple anime television series, two anime films, light novels, manga, and video games. The rhythm game series Love Live! School Idol Festival features characters across multiple Love Live! titles.

is the third anime series in the Love Live! franchise. It was produced by Studio Sunrise and aired in two seasons. The first season aired for 13 episodes between October and December 2020, while the second season aired for 13 episodes between April and June 2022.

Synopsis
Buried within the numerous clubs at Nijigasaki High School lies the school idol club. The club, while lacking popularity, definitely does not lack potential. During their debut performance, they were able to seize a sizable audience, along with the attention of their schoolmates Ayumu Uehara and Yuu Takasaki.

Enamored, the duo makes their way to join the club; however, they are disappointed to find out that the club had just been disbanded. Nevertheless, Ayumu does not believe that it should have ended there. Together with Yuu, they begin restoring the school idol club, hoping to recreate the idol performances that dazzled them before.

Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai shines its spotlight over the reformed school idol club as they recruit both former members of the club alongside newcomers. Taking the first step towards their dreams, how will these girls achieve idol stardom?

Theme Songs
OPENING THEME:
 * by Nijigasaki School Idol Club [Season 1]
 * Colorful Dreams! Colorful Smiles! by Nijigasaki School Idol Club [Season 2]

ENDING THEME:
 * NEO SKY, NEO MAP! by Nijigasaki School Idol Club [Season 1]
 * by Nijigasaki School Idol Club [Season 2]

Characters & Cast

 * Takasaki Yuu (VA: Yano Hinaki)
 * Uehara Ayumu (VA: Oonishi Aguri)
 * Nakasu Kasumi (VA: Sagara Mayu)
 * Osaka Shizuku (VA: Maeda Kaori)
 * Asaka Karin (VA: Kubota Miyu)
 * Miyashita Ai (VA: Murakami Natsumi)
 * Konoe Kanata (VA: Kitou Akari)
 * Nakagawa Nana (Yuuki Setsuna) (VA: Kusunoki Tomori)
 * Emma Verde (VA: Sashida Maria)
 * Tennoji Rina (VA: Tanaka Chiemi)
 * Mifune Shioriko (VA: Koizumi Moeka)
 * Mia Taylor (VA: Uchida Shu)
 * Lanzhu Zhong (VA: Homoto Akina)

Season 2

 * -|Superstar!!=

is a Japanese multimedia project created by Hajime Yatate and Sakurako Kimino and co-produced by Kadokawa through ASCII Media Works; Bandai Namco Arts through music label Lantis; and animation studio Sunrise. Each of the individual titles within the franchise revolve around teenage girls who become "school idols". Starting in June 2010 with Love Live! School Idol Project, the franchise has seen multiple anime television series, two anime films, light novels, manga, and video games. The rhythm game series Love Live! School Idol Festival features characters across multiple Love Live! titles.

is the fourth anime series in the Love Live! franchise. It was produced by Studio Sunrise and aired in two seasons. The first season aired for 12 episodes between July and October 2021, while the second season aired for 12 episodes between July and October 2022. A third season has been announced but no other information has been confirmed.

Synopsis
Everyone has a dream they strive to achieve, and so does the musically talented Kanon Shibuya. However, due to her stage fright, Kanon fails to make it into Yuigaoka Girls' High School's music program and instead ends up in the general curriculum. Even though Kanon makes the conscious decision to quit music altogether, her classmate Tang Keke rekindles Kanon's passion for music with her own: a passion for school idols.

Although Keke and Kanon try to form a school idol group, their effort meets strong objections from Ren Hazuki, the daughter of the school's director. Even so, the girls soon visit the director, who allows them to set up their school idol club under one condition—they must win first place at the Yoyogi School Idol Festival.

The resilience of these aspiring idols is put to the test as they face the challenges that come their way. Throughout their journey, the girls make new friends and meet new members that join them to become the dazzling idols others can only imagine.

Theme Songs
OPENING THEME:
 * START!! True Dreams by Liella! [Season 1]
 * WE WILL!! by Liella! [Season 2]

ENDING THEME:
 * by Liella [Season 1: Ep. 1]
 * by Date Sayuri [Season 1: Ep. 2]
 * by Date Sayuri & Liyuu [Season 1: Ep. 3]
 * by Payton Naomi [Season 1: Ep. 4]
 * by Misaki Nako  [Season 1: Ep. 5]
 * by Date Sayuri, Liyuu, Misaki Nako & Payton Naomi [Season 1: Ep. 6]
 * by Aoyama Nagisa [Season 1: Ep. 7]
 * by Suzuhara Nozomi [Season 2: Ep. 2]
 * by Liella [Season 2: Ep. 3]
 * by Yabushima Akane & Ookuma Wakana [Season 2: Ep. 4]
 * by Emori Aya [Season 2: Ep. 5]
 * by Aoyama Nagisa [Season 2: Ep. 6]

Liella!

 * Shibuya Kanon (VA: Date Sayuri)
 * Keke Tang (VA: Liyuu)
 * Arashi Chisato (VA: Misaki Nako)
 * Heanna Sumire (VA: Payton Naomi)
 * Hazuki Ren (VA: Aoyama Nagisa)
 * Sakurakoji Kinako (VA: Suzuhara Nozomi)
 * Yoneme Mei (VA: Yabushima Akane)
 * Wakana Shiki (VA: Ookuma Wakana)
 * Onitsuka Natsumi (VA: Emori Aya)