Idoly Pride

Season 1

TV-14

Mana Nagase, who worked with her friend Makino, became one of the greatest aspiring idols during her time. Now, a few years later, her younger sister, Kotono, joins a girl named Sakura and ten others on an idol journey of a lifetime.

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12 Episodes

From This First Step
E1
From This First StepMana Nagase gets classmate Kohei Makino involved and starts her idol career in high school. She makes it to the final round of the Next Venus Grand Prix, but dies in a tragic car accident.
The Reason We Stand Here
E2
The Reason We Stand HereMana's younger sister Kotono and a mysterious girl with Mana's voice, Sakura Kawasaki, passes the audition to sign with Hoshimi Productions. They move into the company dorms to start their path to become idols.
Everyone's Looking for the Answer
E3
Everyone's Looking for the AnswerKotono feels uncomfortable working as a group. When LizNoir shows up at Hoshimi Productions and gives a lesson, it helps everyone come together as a group.
Raise the Volume More and More
E4
Raise the Volume More and MoreKohei scouts Mei to join Hoshino Productions and it turns out that she is able to see Mana. Kotono feels resistant to her addition at first, but begins to understand why it was necessary.
Separate Lights, One Feeling
E5
Separate Lights, One FeelingKohei splits up the group, designating Sakura and Kotono as leaders and announces the addition of two new members, Haruko and Rei. Sakura's group struggles with Rei's strict dance practice.
For a Precious Stage
E6
For a Precious StageHoshimi Productions' Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest have their debut concert at Hoshimi Festival. Kohei and Mana look back on the day of Mana's debut concert.
Shining Smile
E7
Shining SmileSunny Peace and Moon Tempest start out strong, winning all the concert battles so far. Set to enter the Next Venus Grand Prix, they enjoy a day off before the intensive training kicks off.
You're Good Just the Way You Are
E8
You're Good Just the Way You AreSunny Peace and Moon Tempest make it to the Next Venus Grand Prix finals. Kohei joins Sakura for her regular health check-up at the hospital. Things get complicated when the public points out Sakura's singing sounds exactly like Mana's.
Embrace the Courage You've Been Given
E9
Embrace the Courage You've Been GivenSakura reveals that she believes her heart is Mana's heart. Kohei confesses that he thinks that too and tells Sakura that Mana is around as a ghost.
A Place That Cannot Be Reached Alone
E10
A Place That Cannot Be Reached AloneSunny Peace is up against TRINITYAiLE for the semi-finals. Sunny Peace performs a brand new song with Sakura's new singing style that doesn't sound like Mana's. Van Production's president, Asakura, is revealed to be Rui's father.
Burn the Sound of Life
E11
Burn the Sound of LifeMoon Tempest is up against LizNoir for the semi-finals. Kotono is informed of Mana's ghost. Rio shares her past experiences surrounding Mana to Kotono.
The Story That Begins With Goodbye
E12
The Story That Begins With GoodbyeSunny Peace and Moon Tempest are up against each other in the finals. Mana confesses her true regret and feelings to Kohei before her final goodbye.