Originally developed as a mobile game in 2015, I★Chu allowed the players to produce their own 2D idols while maintaining and managing rhythmic levels.
This game, developed by Liber Entertainment, gained huge popularity among the Japanese community where people have a massive liking for animated idols in general.
An anime adaptation for the I★Chu series is being made by Hitoshi Nanba under Twin Engine productions.
The official website for the anime revealed a never before seen key visual, PV and named some more additional staff involved in making the anime. The anime is expected to premiere in Winter 2021.
The visual reveals the first look of the characters in the anime as they are holding microphones for yet another epic stage performance.
The trailer showcased some scenes from the upcoming anime where we see the struggle and determination of the characters to become idols and mesmerize their fans.
The I★Chu series earlier announced a TV anime named I★Chu Etoile Stage. The series will premiere in January 2021.
The staff of the series includes:
| Department | Staff | Other Works |
| Color Design | Reiko Iwasawa | Release the Spyce |
| Music | Yoshiaki Dewa | Amnesia |
| Composition | Yoshimi Narita | Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta |
| Design | Mina Oosawa | Given |
And the Voice Cast includes:
| Characters | Cast | Other Works |
| Akira | Toshiyuki Toyonaga | Homare (A3!) |
| Seiya | KENN | Kazuma (Air Gear) |
| Kanata | Yuuichi Iguchi | Kazuma (12-sai.) |
The “I★Chu: Halfway Through The Idol” anime will follow the story of Akira, Seiya and Kanata as they struggle to become shining stars in the idol world and discover the true meaning of becoming one.
About I★Chu
I-chu is a mobile game developed by Liber Entertainment for iOS and Android platforms. The game is rhythm based where you can produce 2D idols.
The game made in July of 2015 quickly gained popularity and was decided to adapt into animation.
An anime adaptation named I★Chu Etoile Stage will premiere in January of 2021 followed by I★Chu: Halfway Through The Idol set to premiere in the Winter of 2021.
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