THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149

I can’t believe the level of animation and top tier artistry was put into an anime about singing of all things. Honestly it’s on the level of movies, the majority of isekai type anime don’t even hold a candle to it, why even their action scenes look stilted and still images compared to this masterpiece. Didn’t know an anime about singing could be this breathtaking. Tachibana is the main character though I wish she wasn’t, she’s rude, the producer should have thrown her out and taught her a lesson. Momoka was the exact opposite very likable, intelligent, understandable, and was true to herself, she’s definitely leader material. The songs were great, I mean the music had to be top tier since the anime is centered around music, and the art would have been diminished if it was anything less than that! I wasn’t a fan going in but I got to say it has a pretty good story and message. Highly recommend, even if you’re a newbie like me who has never watched a single one of the IDOLM@STER series.

omg Shiburin hiii The day finally came for the girls to fulfil their dream. It was kinda surprising to see the actual face of the president of the agency since most of the other im@s animes hide it in funny ways. There isn't a lot that I can say about the episode because it so good that I cannot organize my feelings. U149 Producer the absolute goat of the anime, dropping a "your dreams are my dream" that make him worthy of being a producer in the idolmaster franchise

A very emotional episode. Pretty much everyone has asked themselves about the main question of the episode (also the name of it). There is a certain moment in our lives in which we go through the same worries as Arisu and that is what makes this episode even more emotional. The callback to episode 1, but this time with the roles inverted, shows how Arisu has grown during this episode and during the anime as a whole.

omg Kaede hiii Their first full live as an unit. Besides the awesome song, which suits the U149 girls perfectly, it was nice to see the producer fully determined to make this work. He might fumble sometimes or not think stuff thoroughly but when it's time to do something, he gets it done. As always, cameos of other Cinderella Girls characters are and will always be appreciated.

This counts as the mandatory beach episode I guess? The episode pretty much works to highlight the bond that the girls have created during the past episodes. If you compare some personalities (looking at you Risa) from how they were and how they are now, you can see some changes. Awesome cliffhanger at the end.

Chie time!! The episode shows that Chie, despite being pretty much the most quiet of the bunch, can and is quite reliable when it comes to problem solving. The use of her sewing abilities to just solve the main problem seen in the episode was wonderful. As always, references to other im@s stuff is appreciated, the dresses are based on the main color of the attributes given to the idols and also Tsukasa jumpscare.

Koharu time. I've really liked her since her introduction since she seemed quite "unique". Hyou had been previously mentioned but never actually seen, so it was nice to see him being the goat of the episode, and a key aspect of who Koharu is. Having Onegai Cinderella as the ending is really fitting given the message of the episode.

omg Shiki hiii Nice to finally to see the Haru episode since she has been one of my favorites from the start. The type of plot that the episode tackles is not uncommon in idol anime (it kinda already happened back in im@s 2011 with Makoto), but it's still nice to see it happen.

A friend once said that the anime gets better if you ignore Risa. And yeah that's kinda true. Despite her focus episode, I still don't quite like her as a character. I do hope that something changes since we have 6 episodes left but the episode was still good

Momoka episode time surel-- wait why is Arisu here Good episode that tackles the issue of pretty much having to have 2 personas and kinda struggling with which one is the true one. Baby faced producer shows that despite the looks he is still as capable as the other producers in the im@s series.

Cinderella Girls has a lot of characters so it's really nice to see them being naturally incorporated into the U149 anime. Miria episode and we are all seated. Her cheerful personality pretty much deviated the toxicity from chat, which is awesome and tells about her.

The advantage of idol animes is that pretty much everyone gets their own episode, and now it's Nina's time. Really sweet episode since we get to know about Nina and pretty much the relationship between the whole group (of course including the producer) gets stronger.

Lowkey a good start for the branch that sadly attracts the weird people. Arisu is probably in the bottom when it comes to im@s mcs (for me) so maybe I'll change my mind. The immense contrast in personality within the group of idols is probably going to be one of the highlights going onwards, since we have a very diverse cast, ranging from ones who pretty much act according to their age to Arisu. Also it's nice to see a baby face producer for this group, is kinda fitting.

Seeing the girls finally take the big stage after all their hard work feels incredibly earned. The bond between the entire group and their Producer shines so brightly here, it's less of a standard working relationship and more like a proud family achieving a dream together. It’s an energetic, tear-jerking, and beautifully animated conclusion that leaves you feeling incredibly proud of how far they’ve come.

The emotional payoff in Episode 11 is absolutely incredible. The vibe shifts into something deeply moving as the pressure of the upcoming major concert puts the tight-knit bond between the girls and the Producer to the ultimate test. Seeing them rally together, dealing with sudden changes, and showing pure, unwavering mutual trust is incredibly heartwarming. It perfectly captures how much they've grown as a family.

The buildup to their big moment gives off such an empowering, hopeful vibe! It’s amazing watching the Producer and the girls take initiative together, refusing to let corporate hesitation hold them back. Their teamwork and determination feel completely earned, setting up a beautifully triumphant atmosphere.

Love the energetic duo of Chika and Kozue, the episode perfectly captures the fun, chaotic, and heartwarming dynamics of the girls bonding during an outdoor getaway. It’s an incredibly refreshing watch that highlights their pure, playful teamwork and the joy of just letting kids be kids in nature.

The episode beautifully explores the pressure and nervous anxiety that comes with stepping onto a big stage, capturing that relatable fear of messing up and letting everyone down. The character dynamics are incredibly sweet here, showing how a supportive push from both the other girls and veteran idol Tsukasa helps Chie find her quiet confidence. It’s a very touching, emotionally resonant episode about overcoming self-doubt.

Episode 7 is absolute magic! Koharu's innocent, sweet personality gives off the ultimate Disney princess vibe. The dream-like, whimsical atmosphere exploring her deep bond with animals and her pet iguana was incredibly comforting, making her gentle character shine beautifully.

I love the change of pace beautifully by focusing on Haru! Her tomboyish personality and deep love for soccer create an awesome, energetic vibe that contrasts nicely with the typical idol image. Watching her find a way to stay true to her athletic self while still giving her all to the group felt incredibly authentic and charming.