THE IDOLM@STER SideM Episode 3: Courage to Fly
Oshimeter
3 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS
the DRAMATIC STARS debut episode and it's genuinely moving. all three of them are dealing with nerves in their own way going into their first performance but Tsubasa carries the emotional weight here — something is clearly sitting on his mind beneath the professional composure and the episode is smart enough to let that simmer rather than resolve it immediately. the backstory reveals about why each of them left their previous careers and chose this path are handled with real care. these aren't played as quirky gimmicks but as genuine motivations that feel true to the characters. the actual debut performance is satisfying in the way only a good idol anime can make a performance feel — not just as spectacle but as payoff. Kaoru's quiet steadiness balancing Teru's warmth and Tsubasa's contained emotion makes DRAMATIC STARS feel like a genuinely well-constructed unit.
Teru’s so dorky, Kaoru's so serious, and Tsubasa's so gentle 🥺 What a nicely balanced idol unit~ It’s fun to see the new underdogs start their journey to the top!!! I love the focus on dear Tsubasa in particular 😌 It’s nice to see that there’s more to him than just being the sweetheart of the group…
The characters making their self busy at all times, which is a good start for having a responsible artists. They get better in every steps they make.
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