Anime like Idolls!

Virtual-san wa Miteiru

Also known as VIRTUALSAN - LOOKING.

Studio: Dwango , Lide
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Music

An anime featuring various VTubers, virtual characters featured in vlogs, game streams, and other content on video sites and livestreaming services. The central Vtubers in the series are Mirai Akari, Denno Shojo Siro, Tsukino Mito, Tanaka Hime, Suzuki Hina, and Nekomiya, who also form a special idol unit called "Virtual Real".

The anime features an omnibus sketch comedy format, with each segment highlighting different Vtubers in absurd situations. Another segment features fan-submitted characters made with the custom Vtuber mobile app, Custom Cast.



Tags: VTuber , Virtual World , Full CGI , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Episodic , Kemonomimi , Ensemble Cast , Nekomimi , Otaku Culture , Twins , Surreal Comedy , Slapstick , Meta

Gekidol

Also known as Gekidol.

Studio: Hoods Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Sci-Fi

Five years after a mystifying disaster decimates cities across the globe, Seria Morino receives an invitation from a mysterious woman to join Alice in Theater, a small stage troupe that takes it upon themselves to brighten the world through their performances using 3D hologram technology. As Seria settles in, she begins to uncover unexpected truths about herself and the world around her…



Note: The BD box with all episodes was released on Mar 3, 2021. The regular broadcast ended on Mar 23, 2021 on AT-X.

Tags: Acting , Female Protagonist , Denpa , Amnesia , Robots , Primarily Female Cast , Memory Manipulation , Augmented Reality , Conspiracy , Terrorism , Iyashikei , Heterosexual , Idol , Time Manipulation , Tragedy , Artificial Intelligence , Dissociative Identities , Yuri , Post-Apocalyptic , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Teen Cast , Ensemble Cast , Tsundere , Nudity , Unrequited Love , School

Devidol!

Studio: PACHINKO&SLOT ISLAND
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Music , Supernatural

The anime's story centers around three demons who are living in the human world: Aira, Shima, and Hana. While they work hard and make friends at school, they pursue their dream of being an idol. However, because none of them know how to be an idol, they keep trying and straying from their goal. Guided by the kind but sometimes strict lecture of Rocket-sensei, they strive to become idols.



Tags: Full CGI , Idol , Demons , Surreal Comedy , Primarily Female Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Meta , School , School Club , VTuber

Holo no Graffiti

Studio: Cover Corp
Status: Releasing
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy

From unraveling the secrets of opening and closing doors to defusing surprise packages more commonly known as bombs, there is never a dull day at the Hololive Production office! Holo no Graffiti follows an eccentric cast of Virtual YouTubers, also known as "VTubers," going about their absurd yet hilarious daily lives, detailing all their cute moments and mishaps.



Tags: VTuber , Primarily Female Cast , Ensemble Cast , Parody , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Full CGI , Slapstick , Idol , Episodic , Meta , Surreal Comedy , Video Games , Succubus , Nekomimi , Band , Conspiracy , Yuri , Tomboy , Shrine Maiden , Kemonomimi , Dancing , Pirates , Maids , Witch , Guns , Swordplay , Office Lady , Demons , Dragons , Angels , Detective , Judo , Fishing , Kaiju , Elf , Ghost , Battle Royale , Real Robot , Vampire , Necromancy , Space , Body Swapping , Cars , Aliens

Million Doll

Studio: Asahi Production
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music

Million Doll centers on an idol-loving hikkomori named Suko who has a special ability. She can make any idol popular just by writing about them on her blog! One day, while being forced to go to the supermarket by her sister, she happens to see a live performance from the Fukuoka based idol group "Itrio." Suko decides that she will do everything in her power to push them into stardom. Unfortunately, she has compete with the charismatic otaku blogger Ryu-san who supports the underground idol Mariko!



Tags: Idol , Otaku Culture , Primarily Female Cast

Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also known as TEPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry.

Studio: Drive , Bushiroad Creative , Bushiroad Move , CyberAgent , TOKYO MX , EPX
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Yayoi Sakamoto, a diehard fan of comedians and comedy acts, enrolls in the private Kazuki High School in Nanba (Osaka's entertainment district famous as the starting point for many comedians). She reunites with Yomogi Takahashi, a childhood friend who once formed the comedy duo "Konamonzu" with her when they were little. Before long, they find themselves putting together a routine at a park like they did before, in order to enter a local shopping area's contest. At that moment, a mysterious girl calls out to them.



Note: The airing of the show's second episode had originally been cancelled due to "various circumstances." It was later broadcast on September 10th.

Tags: Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Primarily Female Cast , Surreal Comedy , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Teen Cast , Time Manipulation , Aliens , Episodic , Rakugo

Love Live! Sunshine!! 2nd Season

Also known as Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2.

Studio: Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Slice of Life

After failing in the preliminary tournament of the previous Love Live, the members of Aqours have rededicated themselves to succeeding both as idols and as saviors of their school, making sure their home will never be taken away. But Mari learns some terrible news about their upcoming school open house event and it seems like all of their efforts will be for naught. Chika and her friends must find some way to preserve their school and carry on as idols. Either way, it looks like they'll need a miracle to get through this, fortunately, from µ's to Aqours, miracles are what idols do best.



Tags: Idol , Dancing , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Coastal , School Club , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , School , Primarily Teen Cast , CGI , Chuunibyou

IDOLY PRIDE

Also known as Idoly Pride.

Studio: Lerche , CAAnimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life , Supernatural

After a successful audition, high school student Kotono Nagase and her best friend move into a dorm with eight other aspiring idols. They quickly realize it takes more than cute choreography and cute outfits to reach the top—it will take blood, sweat, and tears to advance in the idol-ranking VENUS program, where the top spot is held by superstar Mana Nagase…who happens to be Kotono’s older sister.



Tags: Idol , Primarily Female Cast , Ghost , Dancing , Tragedy , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , CGI , Primarily Teen Cast

Idol Memories

Studio: Seven Arcs , Glovision
Status: Finished
Genres: Music

The anime takes place 2035 where virtual reality technology has evolved enough that people can experience world travel and other live event experiences from the comfort of their own home. In this space, idols perform live events for a worldwide audience. As worldwide popularity of idols performing in "VR Rooms" increased, the Kanon Private Academy was established on Beginning Island to train new idols. These idols compete and strive to reach the top of the "World Idol League." The anime will focus on the six idols who make up two units "StarRing" and "Shadow."



Tags: Idol , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things

THE IDOLM@STER

Also known as The Idol Master.

Studio: Aniplex , A-1 Pictures , TBS
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Music , Slice of Life

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!

Tags: Idol , Primarily Female Cast , Ensemble Cast , Found Family , Work , Dancing , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Tsundere , Twins , Office Lady , Tomboy , Acting , Animals , Athletics