The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Anime Discussion

[Nargrakhan]

There're a couple of people I thought could decipher Ranko-speak, but I didn't expect it to be Miria. Out of the 14, I was thinking Anzu. Out of the 100+, Asuka and Sana.

Kaede understands her. Shoko when she's in crazy mode. Chihiro of course.

Then there are girls who can NEVER understand her. Fumika comes to mind (to literal minded).

[ChocoCats]

Found something interesting while surfing... Rearrange the units' names and...

CANDY
ISLAND
New generation
Decoration
E
Rosenburg
Engel
LOVE
LAIKA
A

If it's correct, the last unit name would start something like this:

E___ A____

Otherwise, take this with a grain of salt.
Also, looks like Anzu is using her Doppelganger Strategy lol

[MetalPredat0r]

CANDY
ISLAND
New generation
D
E
Rosenburg
Engel
LOVE
LAIKA
A

Dammit, Japan. You and your clever acronyms.

[Cael K.]

Sadly, jossed.

The newest revealed unit is Kanako, Chieri, and Anzu forming "Candy Island".

RIOT!!!!!!

YUKIIIIIIII

Hoping for a cameo. At least. Her talk track was really great.

[Ivan The Mouse]

Ranko, so awkward.

Cutie, though.

[Chance4U]

That last episode was interesting.

I'm glad to head Jupiter is doing well, and Airi proved to be a very good hostess for the group.
Kurumi Ohnuma and Shizuku Oikawa's unit was.. not surprising in the least.
Gotta admit though, the best part of the episode was when the Producer dressed up as a frog. He managed to out-cute Takane.. That's a horrifying thought.

The series is going on a break until July though, once they finish this cour. Several stations will apparently be airing the 2011 anime to fill in the time slot until it returns. During this rerun, Million Live will be giving away free HR cards and new NoMake dramas will be available to ML players. It's called "Platina Friday Night".

[Clear Blue]

Oh ho ho, Jupiter having a world tour this year! That's interesting!

[ZetaFlare]

Just so you know...we're celebrating the 10th anniversary in style!
PS: Half Life 3 second season confirmed.
http://zakitakubu.com/2015/03/14/the-idolmster-cinderella-girls-gets-2nd-season-in-summer-2015/

[Nargrakhan]

That last episode was interesting.

I'm kinda divided on it.

On the one hand, it showcased a lot of CG idols. There was a ton of Sachiko screen time, which certainly made lots of the egotistical idol's fans happy... and Anzu really got a chance to show she's more than a lazy girl to those who don't follow the card game/drama tracks. Also we got to see Anzu WITHOUT her Kirari interaction. On the other hand, episode 8 was 90% Ranko focused. Sorta disappointed that we didn't get a 90% show focused on a single idol like that. Episode 9 was split between the three Candy Island girls, with some thrown in for My Cute Self and Baseball. on the side.

I did really like the Sachiko stuff though... and the revelation that any unit Sachiko becomes part of, basically must have "My Cute Self" in it's name (given the name for the 142s).

Kurumi Ohnuma and Shizuku Oikawa's unit was.. not surprising in the least.

I know right? IIRC... isn't B.B. (Kurumi + Shizuku) a fanservice duo created by fan artists? Really cool that Namco gave it canon status if that's the case.
Loved how they mentioned that it was their ditzy (and I'm sure fan service filled) antics that caused the Quiz Show to be modified for the version shown in Episode 9.

Also was interesting that this confirms idols are not mutually locked into a single unit. Shizuku was also part of Sexy Guilty (with Sanae and Yuko). I think this means we can still get a Ankira, despite Anzu being in Candy Island.


***EDIT***
On a side note: Even as a follower of the drama cd's and game, I was surprised to note that Anzu picked the Science topic before Anime. Which means she has more confidence in science (and mathematics) than she does with anime... and we all know how HUGE of an anime fan Anzu is. Always realized she was far more intelligent than she lets on... but I never realized she was on that level of intellect: she's a mathematical genius.

***EDIT 2***
Also LOL at the end, when Anzu declared she was quitting. The look on the Producer's face (having gone through the whole ordeal with Mio) was priceless.

[DeviantProtagonist]

I actually really liked this one, namely for the idol exposure and the fact Anzu isn't completely useless for once, and has developed some rather adorable quirks. Still not entirely sold on Chieri, though; she's thoroughly Yukiho 1.5.

That aside, the episode had a fun premise and with what little screen-time she had, Sae was straight-up class. Could we get an episode based on her and that fabulous hairband? Pretty please to the cheese? :3

Regarding the end skit, the result was rather unexpected, yet humorously fair. Now, I'm undoubtedly the only person who really wanted to see the bungee jump carry out like this. Yes, I'm that hopelessly masochistic.

[ChocoCats]

Wait, what.

Yeah, someone somehow got LOVE LAIKA's CD before it's release date just like with the Star!! CD... Memories is pretty solid!

[MetalPredat0r]

Wait, what.

Yeah, someone somehow got LOVE LAIKA's CD before it's release date just like with the Star!! CD... Memories is pretty solid!

OH, COME ON! Mine's not coming until next week at the earliest.

[Tafira]

Guys, I think we lost.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2015-03-14/idolm@ster-cinderella-girls-to-air-in-split-seasons/.85960

RIP hopes and dreams?

[Nargrakhan]

Guys, I think we lost.

I don't see how that means we lost. Lots of anime these days are only 13 episodes long. CG is going to be a full 26 episodes... not counting the inevitable OVA's and movie that are certain to come in the future. We're getting a short break between the full run. This too isn't unusual... there are lots of popular anime that got 26 episodes, divided into two 13 episode seasons, with a pause to either draw the next batch or just take a breather (to gauge full popularity and/or just build more hype).

If the second batch of 13 episodes was suddenly cancelled because lack of popularity -- which I'm certain will not happen -- then you can actually say we lost.

[Cael K.]

On the one hand, it showcased a lot of CG idols. There was a ton of Sachiko screen time, which certainly made lots of the egotistical idol's fans happy... and Anzu really got a chance to show she's more than a lazy girl to those who don't follow the card game/drama tracks. Also we got to see Anzu WITHOUT her Kirari interaction. On the other hand, episode 8 was 90% Ranko focused. Sorta disappointed that we didn't get a 90% show focused on a single idol like that. Episode 9 was split between the three Candy Island girls, with some thrown in for My Cute Self and Baseball. on the side.

Pretty much what you said, except I'm cool with it. There were a lot of shoutouts this episode to a bunch of injokes, and I was laughing for most the episode. So, good episode.

Really nice to see Anzu without Kirari, and she's halfway redeemed and kinda stands on her own now. That's nice. Sachiko, Sae, and Yuki all got some good screen time too, without beating you over the head on what their schtick is supposed to be. We can't have Sachiko continually declaring herself to be cute every two seconds. She didn't, heck nobody did, and that's good. Nothing was forced, nothing felt unnatural.

Thing is, nobody really felt like they were in the episode for the sake of being there. This was more obvious in the beginning, where each of the 14 idols had to be around to make an appearance and say some line, and after a while, it seemed like... stuff was getting crammed into each episode for no other reason than to put stuff in. This episode, some of the 14 idols aren't even in it, and it makes sense. Heck, I don't remember seeing Kirari once in that episode.

But (F_ile S_ystem CH_eck) yeah, Yuki with some screen time. Promote all teh CDs!