The Idol Master
Finished · 25 epAniplex · 2011 · Japan

The Idol Master

アイドルマスター

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765 Production Studio manages the unique talents of 13 professional idols as they slowly make their way to the top and become country-wide celebrities. But the girls' journey is far from just fun and games: hard work, sweat, and tears are some of the prerequisites needed to flourish in this industry—and for 765 Pro in particular, a watchful eye out for their rival, the infamous 961 Production. As the girls' fame grows, however, their time together as a family diminishes, and now the very popularity they sought is threatening to tear them apart. A difficult balance of work and bonding must be achieved, or they risk everyone going their separate ways. The personal and professional ordeals of these idols can't be conquered alone, but with each other's loving support, any obstacle or hardship can be overcome!

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Episodes

25
1. Episode 1 - The Girls Start Here
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2. Episode 2 - The Girls Prepare Themselves
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3. Episode 3 - Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First Step
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4. Episode 4 - Changing Oneself
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5. Episode 5 - Vacation with Everyone
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6. Episode 6 - The Decision to Move Forward
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7. Episode 7 - Things I Love, Things That Are Important to Me
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8. Episode 8 - Detour to Happiness
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9. Episode 9 - What the Two of Us Can Do
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10. Episode 10 - Inching Forward with Everyone
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11. Episode 11 - Hope, Anxiety, and Omen
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12. Episode 12 - One-way Road to the Goal
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13. Episode 13 - And the Girls Head Toward the Shining Stage
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14. Episode 14 - Their World Begins to Change!
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15. Episode 15 - We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!
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16. Episode 16 - The Feeling of Being Alone
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17. Episode 17 - Makoto's True Prince
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18. Episode 18 - A Lot, A Lot
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19. Episode 19 - Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind Clouds
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20. Episode 20 - Promise
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21. Episode 21 - Like the Flowers Bloom
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22. Episode 22 - On the Holy Night
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23. Episode 23 - ME
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24. Episode 24 - Dream
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25. Episode 25 - Everyone, Together!
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