THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS U149 Episode 11: What's the Difference Between Grown-Ups and Kids?
Oshimeter
3 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS

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.

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 animation in this episode was the best so far. The short music video and song were amazing. Once again I don't think this was a problem worth making into a full fledged plot. Arisu seems to have gotten better, but the conflict itself was anticlimax even before the resolution. I like how the Producer was coming into his own. A good Producer helping out his charges in any way he can.



