Idol Avenir

***Idol Avenir*** (アイドルアベニール, **Aidoruabenīru**?) is a Japanese multimedia project created by Mikio Hayashi at Blushark. It has an anime of the same name released on April 3rd, 2022, and a mobile game called Idol Avenir: Lyrica Stage (アイドルアベニール：リリカステージ, *Idol Avenir: Lyrica Stage*?), released on August 5th, 2022.

## Plot

Being an idol isn't an easy game, you have to earn it. In this world, not only do you have to train, sing, and dance, but you have to give up your life for being an idol. It is a life or death situation. A chika idol group fights their way to the top of the Budokan, but when they learn what lies before it, they have choose bewteen commiting to their desicion, or changing life for the better.

## Characters

### Azayaka Memories

A rainbow-themed idol septet. Started by Minami as an effort to go mainstream. The girls all go to \Zaizen Girls' Academy, a school known for its spacious environment, perfect for idol dancing.

Kurumi Yumeno (夢野 くるみ, *Kurumi Yumeno*?)
Voiced by: Harusaki Non
A girl who thought she was too normal to become an idol. But once she saw Minami perform, she dropped everything to support her.
Minami Nanjo (南条 みなみ, *Minami Nanjo*?)
Voiced by: Mizuno Saku
A girl striving to be the idol she wished to be as a child: Asami Tamaki. She is headstrong and confident.
Noemi Tenma (天馬 のえみ, *Noemi Tenma*?)
Voiced by: Miyake Haruka
An elegant half-French half-Japanese girl who moved to Japan after her mother's marriage. She became an idol to learn more about Japan.
Lumina Hoshino (星野 ルニマ, *Lumina Hoshino*?)
Voiced by: Hitomi Yamada
A half-Spanish half-Japanese girl who is very shy, unless she talks about idols. She became an idol for her fantasies to come true.
Shiki Akimoto (秋元 偲希, *Shiki Akimoto*?)
Voiced by: Haruka Hayasaka
A traditional maiden and a cat lady. Works at a Japanese-style restaurant. She became an idol because she thought she wasn't valued to live.
Sarasa Hyuuga (日向 新紗, *Sarasa Hyuuga*?)
Voiced by: Hosokawa Minako
An athletic idol that became an idol to try new experiences.
Chigusa Amamiya (天宮 千草, *Chigusa Amamiya*?)
Voiced by: Miho Ogawa
A video-game-loving girl who became an idol to come out of her shell and be less introverted.
### Perfect Sync

An EDM-playing idol quartet. The group was started by Kisumi so that she could feel confident in herself, as she's addicted to that feeling.

Kisumi Koike (小池 喜澄, *Kisumi Koike*?)
Voiced by: Nirei Nozomi
A friendly girl, is used to being a hostess-like character.
Hotori Kazama (風間 畔, *Hotori Kazama*?)
Voiced by: Hitomi Mori
A tomboy-ish girl who loves skateboarding.
Shizune Shirayuki (白雪 静音, *Shizune Shirayuki*?)
Voiced by: Keiko Ueda
An introverted girl who wears a hockey mask during concerts. Geography nerd.
Setsuna Jinguji (神宮寺 せつな, *Setsuna Jinguji*?)
Voiced by: Mai Ogihara
The rebellious daughter of the CEO of Casanova Corp, creator of the AI Ena, Sachie Jinguji.
### Magia Celeste

A flower-themed idol quintet. The group was started by Haruka and her friends to experience being idols at least once in a lifetime.

Haruka Hanazono (花園 春香, *Haruka Hanazono*?)
Voiced by: Sasahara Yuu
Komachi Hazuki (葉月 小町, *Komachi Hazuki*?)
Voiced by: Saori Inoue
Mike Uesugi (上杉 みけ, *Mike Uesugi*?)
Voiced by: Aira Rin
Masaki Yoyogi (代々木 万咲, *Masaki Yoyogi*?)
Voiced by: Airi Oyama
Deja Williams (デジャ・ウィリアムズ, *Deja Williams*?)
Voiced by: Nanase Tsumugi
### Ryuusei PRIME

A regal-themed idol trio. Their group was made by a talent agency looking for "brilliant girls that wanted to break the mold of idoldom".

Miho Izayoi (十六夜 美穂, *Miho Izayoi*?) / Lady Izayoi
Voiced by: Eri Hiwatari
Tenka Tsukumo (九十九 天花, *Tenka Tsukumo*?) / Lady Tsukumo
Voiced by: Hayashi Coco
Chhaya Rajnish (チャヤ・ラジニッシュ, *Chhaya Rajnish*?) / Lady Rajnish
Voiced by: Kuon Erisa
### faded palette

A doll-themed idol duo. Rina and Momoka are twins living in a rich mansion.

Rina Kaedeyama (楓山 莉菜, *Rina Kaedeyama*?)
Voiced by: Kyōko Kawahara
Momoka Kaedeyama (楓山 桃花, *Momoka Kaedeyama*?)
Voiced by: Chika Hoshi
### CELEBRE

A robot-themed idol sextet. It was started by Hiyori to help her friend Yuri make friends.

Hiyori Tanaka (田中 ひより, *Hiyori Tanaka*?)
Voiced by: Tachibana Hana
Yuri Hikami (氷上 まゆり, *Yuri Hikami*?)
Voiced by: Yuki Takeda
Also known as "Yuyu-chan" by her best friend Hiyori.
Mio Kofuku (幸福 美緒, *Mio Kofuku*?)
Voiced by: Asakusa Aria
Hina Kogane (小金 ひな, *Hina Kogane*?)
Voiced by: Yuuki Misaki
Ayumi Tamaki (玉城 あゆみ, *Ayumi Tamaki*?)
Voiced by: Keiko Shimizu
The daughter of the famous Asami Tamaki, Ayumi was never the biggest idol fan. In fact, she sees it as a joke.
SENRI/Erika Minazuki (水無月 えりか, *SENRI/Erika Minazuki*?)
Voiced by: Kaori Matsuura
### Galfitti!

A magic and gyaru-themed idol quintet. It was started by Risa to meet people who still loved gyaru culture, even if it wasn't popular for decades.

Risa Kanbe (神部 りさ, *Risa Kanbe*?)
Voiced by: Harusaka Ageha
Yukari Fujino (藤野 ゆかり, *Yukari Fujino*?)
Voiced by: Naomi Yoshikawa
Emika Saito (齋藤 恵美香, *Emika Saito*?)
Voiced by: Kazue Nakata
Yasuha Ichinose (一ノ瀬 泰葉, *Yasuha Ichinose*?)
Voiced by: Aya Ōzono
Airi Akashi (明石 愛理, *Airi Akashi*?)
Voiced by: Mei Akita
### Kaiketsu Shoujo

A rival group started by four childhood friends.

**Akira Francis** (アキラ・フランシス, ***Akira Francis***?)
Voiced by: Jasmine Logan
**Amane Mitsue** (光江 天音, ***Amane Mitsue***?)
Voiced by: Kaori Miyagawa
**Yuzuki Koga** (甲賀 柚月, ***Yuzuki Koga***?)
Voiced by: Chikako Hashimoto
**Carmen Vital** (カルメン・ビタル, ***Carmen Vital***?)
Voiced by: Yayoi Ogata
### PRiZM

A group introduced in season 2.

**Kohaku Tsubaki** (椿 こはく, ***Kohaku Tsubaki***?)
Voiced by: Haruna Abe
A girl who doesn't realize why her idol job isn't going anywhere.
**Marika Yamabuki** (山吹 まりか, ***Marika Yamabuki***?)
Voiced by: Natsumi Motosugi
A former model. She joined PRiZM on her own intuition after becoming friends with Kohaku.
**Koori Yukimura** (幸村 氷, ***Koori Yukimura***?)
Voiced by: Mai Koda
### Archange

An angel-themed idol quintet. They are the biggest idol Sensation in idol history, with their leader, Megumi, being the current top idol... until it wasn't the case. Two of its members, Saya and Xinya, have both been killed during one of their missions, which makes the other three members consider retiring from the idol industry entirely.

Megumi Hayase (早瀬 めぐみ, *Megumi Hayase*?)
Voiced by: Moegi Itō
Brooklyn Davis (ブルックリン・デイビス, *Brooklyn Davis*?)
Voiced by: Hiroko Takiyama
Byeon Ha-eun (변ビョン하은ハウン, *Byeon Ha-eun*?)
Voiced by: Matsuo Ena
Saya Hanabatake (花畑 さや, *Saya Hanabatake*?)
Voiced by: Chika Takatori
Zhong Xinya (鐘ショウ 新亞シニャ, *Zhong Xinya*?)
Voiced by: Eiko Asao
### Adults

**Asami Tamaki** (玉城 麻美, ***Asami Tamaki***?)
Voiced by: Mayumi Tamura
A famous idol and the holder of the title of Idol Queen for over 15 years. She has retired in the idol industry to raise her daughter Ayumi.
**Sango Kaido** (海道 さんご, ***Sango Kaido***?)
Voiced by: Kae Yamada
The trainer of Magia Celeste.
**Kotori Hanyuu** (羽入 ことり, ***Kotori Hanyuu***?)
Voiced by: Ayako Ōmoto
The trainer of CELEBRE.
**Tsubaki Kimura** (木村 椿, ***Tsubaki Kimura***?)
Voiced by: Reina Yamane
The trainer of faded palette.
**Asahi Yoake** (夜明け 朝日, ***Asahi Yoake***?)
Voiced by: Minori Takizawa
The trainer of Perfect Sync.
**Misora Asabe** (浅部 みそら, ***Misora Asabe***?)
Voiced by: Suzuna Takada
The trainer of Ryuusei PRIME.
## Trivia

* While there are seven main groups, it is to be expected that there are more idols besides them.