IDOLISH7 Third BEAT!

The ED playing in the middle of the episode caught me off guard but wow they really added that in the end. There are still some situations that aren't solved yet but I guess based on the ending, it will be continued in the next season. Not gonna lie, that ending wasn't something I expected but it definitely raises the excitement for the next season.

They just let us enjoy quickly and then went back with the hard stuff. I feel bad for Ryu especially now that he is quite involved in a scandal. Even a normal meet up can be twisted into something that can change the way people look at things and this is mostly true in the entertainment industry where every little thing is being nitpicked and taken out of context. Also, Tsumugi's line really hits different and I quite understand why she said that but still it's so sad to hear it coming from her.

The episode started light with everyone preparing for the song and choreography during the training camp. Of course, something is bound to happen especially now that Ryo is on the move. Not gonna lie, he really looks creepy.

This was such a fun and light episode! After all the tension and emotional outbursts from the past episodes, this feels like a refreshing start. Love that they were in a camp and most of them enjoyed the whole thing.

Momo and Yuki's bond really went through something too. It really shows the years they built to keep that bond strong and also to keep Re:vale strong, I really love their friendship so much.

I love a good backstory! Re:vale's backstory is such an interesting watch. How they met, how they bonded and how they started to become idols is such a refreshing thing to see. You could really see why the band/group is so important to them.

New episode means new situations to tackle. Iori's worries are understandable. It is something that idols go through and I wonder how will they handle this situation. Also, Momo and Yuki's problems makes me feel bad for them, like the whole situation is kind of messed up tbh.

This episode is very Yamato-focused. Love that despite the heavy backstory, the boys made it light with their support and care for Yamato. It is so heartwarming to see them feel for their teammate and friend.

Love how they tackled the issue. They delve into it and flesh it out so that it doesn't just end abruptly. Also, Momo and Yuki's way of supporting and giving advice is nice.

The tension in this episode is so palpable. There are funny moments in between to make the tension less but the ending is so emotional. The whole time it feels like you are in a rollercoaster ride with how the emotions are shown.

Wow, this episode is bursting with emotions. Behind the glitz and glitter of the idol entertainment industry, there is something harsh going on that is always being hidden just to continue the image of sparkling idols. Idols always have worries about their careers, and sometimes if worse comes to worst, the group goes into a disbandment. It's nice that these kinds of worries are being tackled here.

This show really depicts what happens inside the entertainment industry that viewers have no idea about. It's nice to see something different aside from idols doing what they love. Yamato's struggle is something most people in the industry also goes through so it's cool we got a depiction of it.

The characters look so good! Like they are very gorgeous! But there seems to be something happening that the show is lowkey showing. I wonder what that is.

Wow, this episode was as disheartening as it was intense. Tsukumo spares no expense in destroying Trigger, and all the tricks he uses feel like a real threat. It often happens that the villains' actions in these kinds of stories feel over the top, but in this case, I can imagine many real-life groups suffering what happens in this episode. The Zool boys were born as a band with motivations full of resentment, and it's a delight to hate them as villains (the other idols being more obstacles for Idolish7 than antagonists), but what a great entrance and what great music they have! Like good Disney villains, the more evil they are, the better their music is. Also, what a sinister move it was to put Trigger's ending theme halfway through the episode, marking the beginning of their downfall. They're no longer a main attraction; they've been displaced by Zool's spectacular entrance. My only complaint about the episode is that the 3D here feels more sloppy than usual.

This episode deals with a theme that I think anyone can see reflected in the entertainment industry today (especially in Asia), and that's how damaging romantic scandals can be, even if they're not true. We also learn the reason for Nagi's urgent need to remodel his house, but that's left somewhat unresolved. At least it's nice to hear him speak without that "foreign accent." Finally, the scene between Gaku, Tsumugi, and Riku is incredibly sad, and it breaks your heart to see Tsumugi resent her gender just for being the target of malicious comments. It's also very sweet to see how the idols support each other to try to dispel the rumors and help Ryu.