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The Idolmaster

The Idolmaster
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Genres Raising simulation, Rhythm
Developers Cygames
Metro
Bandai Namco Games
Publishers Bandai Namco Games
Platforms Android, Feature phones (au, NTT DoCoMo, SoftBank), iOS, Namco System 246 (arcade system board), Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360
Platform of origin Namco System 246
First release The Idolmaster
July 26, 2005
Latest release The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Viewing Revolution
October 13, 2016
The Idolmaster
Original video animation
The Idolmaster Live For You!
Directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi
Studio Actas
Released February 28, 2008 (2008-02-28)
Runtime 17 minutes
Anime television series
Directed by Atsushi Nishigori
Written by Atsushi Nishigori
Music by Ryūichi Takada (Monaca)
Studio A-1 Pictures
Original network TBS
Original run July 8, 2011December 23, 2011
Episodes 25 + OVA (List of episodes)
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The Idolmaster (アイドルマスター Aidorumasutā?, officially stylized as THE iDOLM@STER) is a Japanese raising simulation and rhythm video game series created by Bandai Namco Games (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a producer who works with a group of prospective pop idols at the talent agency 765 Production. Originally released as an arcade game in 2005, the franchise has grown to numerous ports, sequels and spin-offs across multiple video game consoles, including three social network games. The series includes a variety of other media such as anime, printed media, audio dramas, a Korean drama, and radio shows. Each installment of The Idolmaster has seen different levels of success, though the games and related media have earned over 10 billion yen as of 2013.

The central aspect of the plot for The Idolmaster deals with the training of prospective pop idols on their way to stardom. The main talent agency featured in the series is 765 Production (765 Pro), a rising studio located in a small office. Other studios include 876 Production (876 Pro), 961 Production (961 Pro), 346 Production (346 Pro) and 315 Production (315 Pro). At 765 Pro, there are initially 10 idols the player can choose: Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, Yukiho Hagiwara, Yayoi Takatsuki, Ritsuko Akizuki, Azusa Miura, Iori Minase, Makoto Kikuchi, and Ami and Mami Futami (who work as a pair). Three additional idols later added to 765 Pro include: Miki Hoshii, Hibiki Ganaha and Takane Shijō.


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