Idol Project

**Idol Project** (アイドルプロジェクト, *Aidoru Purojekuto*) is a four-episode long OVA series produced by Studio OX from September 22, 1995 to October 24, 1997, and licensed by Media Blasters.

## Plot

A cute 14-year-old girl named Mimu Emilton dreams to become the best singing idol in the universe like Yuri. Yuri brought world peace through her music and became the world's president. Mimu has a chance to audition in her hometown of Starland in front of Yuri, with the help of 6 "Excellent Idols" (Yuri's successors).

However, before Mimu has the chance to sing in front of Yuri and the Excellent Idols, they (minus Yuri) are kidnapped by aliens and taken to another universe. The group land on the Tropical Dimension's Bali Hawaii, where they are warmly welcomed by the owner, Mr Bananaan, but can Mimu make it to the audition in time??

## Characters

* **Mimu Emilton** (未夢・エミルトン, *Mimu Emiruton*)

Mimu is a 14-year-old girl with large aspirations of becoming the best idol in the universe. Although she is very ambitious, she often loses confidence quickly and becomes easily discouraged. But something always comes up to motivate her, and she works tirelessly for her dream. Her motto is Dream.
Voiced by: Mariko Kouda (Japanese); Michelle Ruff (English)
* **Layla B. Simmons** (レイラ・Ｂ・シモンズ, *Reira Bī Shimonzu*)

Layla is an outgoing, gritty, 16-year-old rockstar who has an intimate relationship with her guitar. Although she appears extremely tough, she has unusual soft spots, especially for her guitar (which she cannot sleep without) and Mimu, whom she believes to have extraordinary talent. Her advice for aspiring idols is Guts!
Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa (Japanese); Sue Beth Arden (English)
* **Extra Kaidou** (エクストラ・海堂, *Ekusutora Kaidō*)

Extra is a superfluous pianist who believes strongly in class. Because a lady never reveals her age, Extra's age is unknown (though she is probably 16 like her rival, Layla). Her philosophy for stardom is Dignity.
Voiced by: Mika Kanai (Japanese); Ellen Wilkinson (English)
* **Corvette Hiyards** (コルベット・ハイヤーズ, *Korubetto Haiyāzu*)

Corvette is a 17-year-old stage dancer with a touchy-feely and too-friendly disposition. She loves taking baths and singing. Her motto is Rhythm.
Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue (Japanese); Tina Dixon (English)
* **Palpu Ranrang** (ぱるぷ・蘭々, *Parupu Ranran*)

Palpu Ranrang (Palpurin for short) is an energetic 13-year-old martial arts expert with her own superhero show. She considers her whirlwind kicks and high-speed punches as signs of endearment - and her fans love being mauled by her. Her idol motto is Relax.
Voiced by: Hinako Kanamaru (Japanese); Julie Pickering (English)
* **Ruka Essenpolka** (ルカ・エッセンポルカ,  *Ruka Essenporuka*)

Ruka is a 9-year-old actress who loves collecting stuffed animals. Her advice for aspiring idols is Smile!
Voiced by: Koorogi Satomi (Japanese); Willow Armstrong (English)
* **Shion Suzukaze** (鈴風 紫音, *Shion Suzukaze*)

A 15-year-old ninja whose motto is "listen to your heart". She was voiced by Rie Iwatsubo.
## Media Info

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An Original Video Animation (OVA) series was released in 1995 by Studio OX (known for its popular dubbing of the series; Burn Up W, Ultra Maniac, and Wild Cardz). Most of the appeal in the series comes not from the storyline, or even characters, but the all-star cast of extremely famous voice actresses that starred as the main characters of the series.