We learned a bit ago about the spinoff from the Idolish7 series with Vibrato and now a new trailer for it has arrived under the YouTube Originals banner. With the first episode out back in February 2018, January 18th, 2019 will see the debut. The schedule for the series is set with:
- Episode 3: “Makikomareta Otoko” 1st half (January 17)
- Episode 4: “Makikomareta Otoko” 2nd half (January 27)
- Episode 5: “PARTY TIME TOGETHER” 1st half (February 7)
- Episode 6: “PARTY TIME TOGETHER” 2nd half (February 17)
- Episode 7: “NATSU☆Shiyō ze!” 1st half (February 27)
- Episode 8: “NATSU☆Shiyō ze!” 2nd half (March 7)
The video below does have optional English subtitles.
The first season was directed by Makoto Bessho with series composition by Ayumi Sekine. Kazumi Fukagawa is on board to handle the character adaptations into anime form while TROYCA will be handling the animation production itself.
The Japanese cast includes Toshiki Masuda as Iori Izumi, Yuusuke Shirai as Yamato Nikaidou, Tsubasa Yonaga as Mitsuki Izumi, KENN as Tamaki Yotsuba, Atsushi Abe as Sougo Ousaka, Takuya Eguchi as Nagi Rokuya, Kensho Ono as Riku Nanase, Wataru Hatano as Gaku Yaotome, Soma Saito as Tenn Kujo, Takuya Satou as Ryuunosuke Tsunashi, Soichiro Hoshi as Momo, and Shinnosuke Tachibana as Yuki.
Plot Concept: A group of aspiring idols gather at Takanashi Productions and are entrusted with the company’s future. The seven men who have just met represent a variety of totally different personalities. However, they each have their own charm and possess unknown potential as idols. Forming a group, they take their first step together as “IDOLiSH7.” Their brilliantly shining dancing forms onstage eventually begin captivating the hearts of the people. In the glorious but sometimes harsh world of idols, they aim for the top with dreams in their hearts!
[Source: ANN]