The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Anime Discussion

[Ivan The Mouse]

Well, Miss Mishiro is still going on about quicker results in the beginning of this episode. And hah, she said that developing the idols' personalities is fine as long as it's in line with the company policy, to paraphrase her. That's like saying "you can have the Model T in any color, so long as it's black". That line was mildly comedy gold to me.

And yeah, I liked how the Jougasaki sisters and Miria, as well as with the support of Kirari and Candy Island, are huddling themselves together to solve each other's personal and work-related problems. It's like they're family now. Pretty good.

And last but not the least, has anyone noticed that even the backbone workforce and production crew of the company are, like, disregarding the reformation, for the sake of art?

[Tengu B]

And last but not the least, has anyone noticed that even the backbone workforce and production crew of the company are, like, disregarding the reformation, for the sake of art?

Well, it's not as simple as a fight for art if I'm not wrong. It's a matter of keeping afloat because it's important for them to keep a their image alive, and therefore survival for the girls as working idols. 
Also, what Mishiro's doing sometimes happens in the real world, but it doesn't always work in the long run.  More than art is at stake is what I'm saying.

Edit:Come to think of it Mishiro's image rebranding is also for a certain aesthetic that Mishiro thinks is appropriate.

[Nayre]

This episode was sooooo cute!!! I liked it a lot. Everyone's sort of pushing back against Mishiro in their own way... I feel some extra drama is on the way soon.

Also I could have sworn in her drama CD Miria had a baby brother, not a baby sister.

Next episode sounds like a Chieri episode from the title...

YEEAAHHH!!!  I always enjoyed the little interactions between Rika and Mika in first cour, glad they finally got an episode focused around them along with Miria, and expanded on their sibling relationship.(Had this ep come any sooner, Rika might have still been my fav! x.x)  Ahhh, felt so many im@s vibes from this episode!  Is very good!    I'm only getting more and more hyped each week for that upcoming finale.

Cheiri! Yes please!~

[MetalPredat0r]

It's looking like a Candy Island episode this week.

https://youtu.be/OQUDKrXDcKc

Candy Island + Sachiko..... This really needs to be good.

[Eab1990]

Another great episode this week, though Miria's character development set a pretty high bar that I don't think anyone really topped this episode, even though I love Chieri and Kirari as well.

I did like how everything came together though. And the animation was pretty good again too. Who says Candy Island can't get good episodes?

I loved all the little mythology gags this episode too.

Anzu/Kirari shipping is the most obvious one, though I wasn't expecting Anzu to be the hesitant, almost insecure one, when Anzu's usually the laidback type. Usually it's Kirari's happy-happy front that breaks down first. But seeing Anzu blush a little like that was adorable.

Chieri not being able to find a clover, or Producer finding one for her, only for the leaf to fall off were practically straight out of her CD debut interview. Great stuff, had me laughing even if I felt bad for her. The ending where she drew a clover on her palm and ate it was adorable too.

The part where Sachiko was the mentor this time was pretty similar to Cute Jewelries 02 too, with how she "helped" Chieri become a better idol.

And lastly, Kanako's diet finally took a realistic turn when she went overboard. I like that they took that approach.

Beyond that, I like that they still found time to stick Mizuki, Airi, Karen, Nao, and KBYD in general in this episode, along with the rest of Totokira Academy's "kindergartners". Little cameos like those go a long way.

Seems like A-1's stepping up their game for real now. I like this pace. These are the kinds of episodes we needed, not stuff like Mio's arc, or even the current overarching one with Mishiro.

[Maka]

I really liked this episode. The new song is great too, it wasn't what I was expecting but it still was really good.

Does this mean a new LOVE LAIKA song?

[monomarquis]

This episode was nice. I liked the Anzu and Kirari stuff. I especially loved the new song Heart Voice.

So the formula seems to be the unit plus the idol that "helps them" on a new song. I like that. So I'm guessing the next episode is a Minami Anya episode since we havent seem that much yet. Who do you think is gonna be the "helper idol" for LL? Mizuki?

[Maka]

Judging from the title, it sounds like a singing idol? I would say Kaede but she's out of the running :/

[monomarquis]

yeah i think you're right. nobody else i can really think of other than mizuki?? but given that they only have 2 units with a new songs we still have asterisk,new gen and ll that dont have one, so maybe kaede isnt completely out yet?

[Nayre]

Seems like A-1's stepping up their game for real now. I like this pace. These are the kinds of episodes we needed, not stuff like Mio's arc, or even the current overarching one with Mishiro.

Second this.  I was a little worried during the first half, but they managed to pull through with another great episode!  Love how they finally paired up Anzu and Kirari for the Ankira fans.  So I guess there's only Love Laika and Ranko left before they give the floor back to NG again.(Idk if Riina is gonna get her own ep or if they're just gonna leave it with that Miku/Nana ep)  Actually I think it's likely Riina will get her own ep like Miku but with that rocker idol as well.

This episode was nice. I liked the Anzu and Kirari stuff. I especially loved the new song Heart Voice.

So the formula seems to be the unit plus the idol that "helps them" on a new song. I like that. So I'm guessing the next episode is a Minami Anya episode since we havent seem that much yet. Who do you think is gonna be the "helper idol" for LL? Mizuki?

Yeah, I'm thinking Mizuki or Airi or both.  Also it might be possible for it to be Ranko(how she's holding hands with Minami and Anya in the OP) like what they did with Kirari this episode.

[DeviantProtagonist]

From what I've seen of this anime, if I took a shot for every time someone cried in a matter correlating to drama, I'd be dancing on top of a speeding car~.

In my undies. Whilst giving police the fingers. And wearing this gingerbread mask. You know this won't be the last time, given the length of these seasons.

[Ivan The Mouse]

Another great episode this week, though Miria's character development set a pretty high bar that I don't think anyone really topped this episode, even though I love Chieri and Kirari as well.

I did like how everything came together though. And the animation was pretty good again too. Who says Candy Island can't get good episodes?

I loved all the little mythology gags this episode too.

Anzu/Kirari shipping is the most obvious one, though I wasn't expecting Anzu to be the hesitant, almost insecure one, when Anzu's usually the laidback type. Usually it's Kirari's happy-happy front that breaks down first. But seeing Anzu blush a little like that was adorable.

Chieri not being able to find a clover, or Producer finding one for her, only for the leaf to fall off were practically straight out of her CD debut interview. Great stuff, had me laughing even if I felt bad for her. The ending where she drew a clover on her palm and ate it was adorable too.

The part where Sachiko was the mentor this time was pretty similar to Cute Jewelries 02 too, with how she "helped" Chieri become a better idol.

And lastly, Kanako's diet finally took a realistic turn when she went overboard. I like that they took that approach.

Beyond that, I like that they still found time to stick Mizuki, Airi, Karen, Nao, and KBYD in general in this episode, along with the rest of Totokira Academy's "kindergartners". Little cameos like those go a long way.

Seems like A-1's stepping up their game for real now. I like this pace. These are the kinds of episodes we needed, not stuff like Mio's arc, or even the current overarching one with Mishiro.

Well, all I can say is I'm finally discovering what the hell is wrong with Kanako and Chieri, then. To make this more clear, remember that scene where the NewGen girls and the two of them were having snacks together and then, when the focus was directed to them, the frame was like a few seconds of them doing nothing because they're shy? I laughed at that, because it perfectly sums up the problems with them: Because they're not necessarily expressive, they look like as if they don't have any personality to display. And this is in stark contrast to many of the idols in 346Pro, ya' know? Quirky and stuff?

But yeah, I really liked it when Producer told them something about them lacking smiles while doing their work. It reminds me of the first season, you know, the whole reason why he selected them to be Cinderella Girls or something. It was such a nice and sweet throwback to the scene.

And for all that is holy and profane, I was thankful that a mayhem didn't happen while Kanako and Chieri were trying to initially interview the glass artisan in his own shop. It's glass, for crying out loud. The girls were already spilling massive amounts of spaghetti, and accidental property damage isn't going to do miracles for their already crippled self-confidences.

I also got intrigued by Kirari in the way she replied to Anzu's question regarding the two of them being paired together: She practically treats the whole business with a smiling "que sera sera" attitude. I sorta want to see why she has this mindset now, which practically explains her generally quirkiness. Also, Ankira yuri levels have intensified by a few ticks in this episode.

And NewGen is practically treating Karen and Nao as comrades now. Peculiar, but well-appreciated.

[Johnrevenge]

Is just me or did anyone else notice that with every episode of this season Uzuki gets more and more worried? I think this is a signal that something really bad is gonna happen to her nearly at the end of the anime.

[Maka]

The new Cinderella master covers were announced:

Ranko gets Venus Syndrome (YAS!!!), Miria gets Chocolat Tiara (also good), and Chieri gets Dokidoki Rhythm (??).

The original song is Aikurushii/Charming, and if it's not a Sachiko song I'll eat my hat.

[monomarquis]

so the new songs are usually duets
maybe since they have kaede/mizuki (cool/cool), mika/miho (passion,cute)

maybe the new song is sachiko and nana