Synopsis
Idol Jihen sets in a future Japan, in the verge of collapse by chronic social and economical problems. To bypass the political deadlock, idol political parties system is formed. Seven idol political parties participate in this new system, reaching the electorate with song, hope, and love to win the election.
Comments
Idol Jihen blends two distinct material: politics and idol. It’s rare to find politically-themed anime in Japan (Gate and Outbreak Company are some exceptions), and seeing some staffs debut at their new position in this anime, it’s not so easy to predict whether the execution would be good or ended miserably.
The anime opened with brief explanation about Japan’s situation. After death of aparliament member by food choking, the story turned into somewhat copy of Love Live! series, then it switched to a brief glimpse of other political party’s internals. If the production team is serious about this anime (e.g: to bring House of Cards-style political conspiracy within idol realm), this show will become very interesting. However, if they ended doing it as just other idol-themed anime, the reception is most likely will not very warm at the end of the season.
Facts and Figures
| Alternative title | Idol Incidents, アイドル事変 |
| Source material | Transmedia project by Mages |
| Casts | Mai Fuchigami as Shizuka Onimaru Sarara Yashima as Natsuki Hoshina Chika Anzai as Isuzu Narukami Chinatsu Akasaki as Mika Kozuru Haruka Terui as Sayo Nekohira Lynn as Mizuki Fūdo Nozomi Yamamoto as Ringo Yami Reina Ueda as Sachie Kondō Saeko Zōgō as Konatsu Shinjō Satomi Akesaka as Ruru Kitani Sayaka Nakaya as Ume Momoi Yuri Yoshida as Kuruha Amō Yurika Kubo as Sakurako Iizuka |
| Director | Daisuke Yoshida (debut as director) |
| Scenario | Naoya Takayama (Chihayafuru) |
| Character design | Mai Ishii (debut as character designer) |
| Opening theme | Utae! Ai no Kōyaku by SMILE♥X |
| Ending theme | Respect by with |
| Studio | Studio Voln |
| Official website | http://idoljihen.jp/ |
| https://twitter.com/idol_jihen | |
| Broadcast date | 8 January 2017 (1430 GMT, 2130 WIB, 2330 JST) |
Screenshot and Trailer
KAORI Newsline | by Kevin W
