History Anime / TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls

* SempaiKohai: Mika is the sempai to many of the Cinderella Girls, giving them words of advice and encouragement. In the second season, Mio, Rin and Uzuki are the sempai to both Karen and Nao.

* NoNameGiven: The Producer, much like the producer of the first series. His {{Fan Nickname}}s tend to refer to his seiyuu or his looks, resulting in names like [=TakeuchiP=] (seiyuu Shunsuke Takeuchi) or [=KuzukiP=] (referencing a similar-looking character from VisualNovel/FateStayNight).

* AlwaysSomeoneBetter: At its height 346 Pro is larger and wealthier than 765 Pro. It not only supports four times the idols, but also an entertainment empire that controls its own [[SerialEscalation movie studio, television station, broadcast radio, magazine publisher, and similar assets.]] It's less a talent agency and more a media conglomerate. Well look just how ''massive'' the company grounds is, especially compared to the shabby office block that 765 Pro rents.

** A more direct example of this is Cheiri playing ''[[ThemeTuneCameo Star]]'' on a ''VideoGame/TaikoNoTatsujin'' arcade machine.

* ThemeTuneCameo: ''Star'', the opening theme for the first season, makes a cameo appearance in Episode 26, where Cheiri is seen drumming to it on a ''VideoGame/TaikoNoTatsujin'' arcade machine.

** The audience in Episode 9 has someone in a GendoPose.

* RuleOfThree/RunningGag: Uzuki's enthusiasm combined with the Producer's straight-face responses in Episode 1 results in a few repeated conversations. Uzuki's reaction on the third instance lampshades the gag. Paraphrased...
-->'''Producer''': Do you have any questions?
-->'''Uzuki''': When can I start doing idol things?
-->'''Producer''': That's in the planning stage.
-->(later in the episode)\\

* [[HesBack She's Back]]: Uzuki recovers from her lack of self-confidence by the end of Episode 24 after gradually losing confidence in herself over the past few episodes, culminating in her HeroicBSOD in Episode 23. In Episode 25, we see the huge leap forward she's made as an idol.

* WardrobeMalfunction: In Episode 5, a button pops out of Shizuku's blouse, revealing her bra and some cleavage.

** A more direct example of this is Cheiri playing ''[[ThemeTuneCameo Star]]'' on a ''VideoGame/TaikoDrumMaster'' arcade machine.

* ThemeTuneCameo: ''Star'', the opening theme for the first season, makes a cameo appearance in Episode 26, where Cheiri is seen drumming to it on a ''VideoGame/TaikoDrumMaster'' arcade machine.

-->(later in the episode)
-->'''Uzuki''': Producer, what shall we do today?
-->'''Producer''': Your lessons...

** In Episode 4, Kirari is wearing a Franchise/{{Godzilla}} suit and there is a poster of Godzilla fighting Franchise/{{Gamera}}.

''THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls'' is the fourth anime series based on ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster'' video game franchise, produced by Creator/A1Pictures. Unlike the first three series, which were based on the main series games, this anime is based on the mobile game spinoff ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls Cinderella Girls]]'', and it acts as a sequel to [[Anime/TheIdolmaster the second TV series]]. While the game has hundreds of characters, the anime focuses on fourteen of them, with another ten or so idols as extras. The New Generations trio of Uzuki, Rin, and Mio is the primary focus, along with an unnamed producer working for 346 Production.

''The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls'' is the fourth anime series based on ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster'' video game franchise. Unlike the first three series, which were based on the main series games, this anime is based on the mobile game spinoff ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls Cinderella Girls]]'', and it acts as a sequel to [[Anime/TheIdolmaster the second TV series]]. It is produced by Creator/A1Pictures. While the game has hundreds of characters, the anime focuses on fourteen of them, with another ten or so idols as extras. The New Generations trio of Uzuki, Rin, and Mio is the primary focus, along with an unnamed producer working for 346 Production.

A series of web shorts, fittingly called ''Idolmaster Cinderella Girls ~ NO MAKE'' (a pun on omake, meaning extra content, and "no make-up", or off-camera), aired alongside the anime, adding extra interactions between the Idols of 346 Pro that otherwise would not have fit in the episode.

!!''The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls'' provides examples of:

* AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul: Between the Producer and the girls. Many of the girls in the game and comics are attractive to the Producer in some way or another. Their relationship in the anime is much more professional if still friendly with non of the girls showing any kind of attraction to their Producer. The two exceptions are Mayu who is still a {{Yandere}} a Producer but not the main one and Kanade who teases the Cinderella Girls' Producer in a drama [=CD=].

* AdaptationRelationshipOverhaul: Between the Producer and the girls. Many of the girls in the game and comics are attractive to the Producer in some way or another. Their relationship in the anime is much more professional if still friendly with non of the girls showing any kind of attraction to their Producer.

* CanonForeigner: Barring ''New Generations'' and the second season's ''Triad Primus'', none of the idol units introduced in the anime come from the original mobage, however...

* MeaningfulName: 346 is read as "Mishiro," which translates into "beautiful castle".

** Episode 10 has Yuka Nakano, Yukari Mizumoto, and Noriko Shiina in the crepe scene (though Noriko is carrying her TrademarkFavoriteFood doughnuts instead), while Yui Ohtsuka and Rina Fujimoto are briefly seen with Mika in another scene. As a bonus, Yui's line to Mika before she runs off is to ask about karaoke. Both girls have karaoke as their listed hobby.

** The Producer also develops throughout the series, though more subtly than the idols. He initially starts out as extremely socially awkward, and often has difficulty properly communicating his thoughts and feelings to his idols. This leads to conflict in the first half the series, when some of the idols feel they are being left out due to the Producer's lack of communication with them. They later find out that the Producer was traumatized when his first attempt at the Cinderella Project failed and decide to help him open up. By the end of the second cour, the Producer has gotten MUCH better at communicating his feelings and telling his idols what they need to hear.

** Episode 9 gives us Sachiko, Sae, and Yuki as opponents in the quiz show, with Mizuki and Airi as the hosts. The questions also showcase Shizuku Oikawa and Kurumi Ohnuma (in the aptly-named unit, B.B. Team), Reina Koseki (playing the role of a magical girl), and oddly enough, Project Jupiter is still going strong in this universe.

''The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls'' is the fourth anime series based on ''VideoGame/TheIdolMaster'' video game franchise. Unlike the first three series, which were based on the main series games, this anime is based on the mobile game spinoff ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls Cinderella Girls]]'', and it acts as a sequel to [[Anime/TheIdolmaster the second TV series]]. It is produced by Creator/A1Pictures. While the game has hundreds of characters, the anime focuses on fourteen of them, with another ten or so idols as extras. The New Generations trio of Uzuki, Rin, and Mio is the primary focus, along with an unnamed producer working for 346 Production.

''The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls'' is the fourth anime series based on ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster'' video game franchise. Unlike the first three series, which were based on the main series games, this anime is based on the mobile game spinoff ''[[VideoGame/TheIdolmasterCinderellaGirls Cinderella Girls]]'', and it acts as a sequel to [[Anime/TheIdolmaster the second TV series]]. It is produced by Creator/A1Pictures. While the game has hundreds of characters, the anime focuses on fourteen of them, with another ten or so idols as extras. The New Generations trio of Uzuki, Rin, and Mio is the primary focus, along with an unnamed producer working for 346 Production.

* AnimationBump: Episode 3's live performance of ''TOKIMEKI Escalate'' was animated with incredible motion and details. Even this, however, didn't save Mio from having her [[http://i1.ruliweb.daumcdn.net/uf/image/U01/ruliweb/54C274844E33D70019 wrist cut off, among other things.]]

** In Episode 1, a poster of Asuka Ninomiya and Suzuho Ueda on a screen can be seen. There's also a poster of Yui Ohtsuka on Uzuki's dance school.

** During Mio's training in acting, she is paired up with Akane Hino and Aiko Takamori. The three are known as the Passion Trio in the game.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The first half of season 2 is this for the idols not in Cinderella Project:
** Episode 14 involves a certain stalker [[spoiler:(Mayu)]], who is mistakenly thought by the idols to be pursuing the Producer.
** Episode 15 is centered on Kaede. The New Generations trio gets to assist her with a job and learn a few things about 346's top idol.
** Episode 16 focuses on Nana, who serves as Miku's inspiration and rival.
** Episode 17 focuses a bit on supporting member Mika, who gets to share her problems with Miria, while Rika also gets to focus on her own issues.
** Episode 18 gives attention to KBYD, particularly Sachiko, who helps Kanako and Cheiri overcome their insecurities about having to give an interview for television.
** Episode 19 features Natsuki striking up a friendship with Riina, which mutually helps both of them figure out the meaning of rock and the direction they want their careers to go.
* AlternateContinuity: While overall the same, certain aspects are change for the anime. For example, while Rin, Nao and Karen were friends in the game before becoming idols, they didn't become this until they enter the idol business. Also, the anime created much deeper relationship with certain idols like Anya and Minami and Riina and Miku. Units were also created specifically for the anime as noted in CanonForeigner while others in the game don't exist.[[note]]Sachiko in the game is part of a unit with Koume and Syoko. But in the anime, is part of a unit with Sae and Yuki[[/note]]

* LimitedSocialCircle: None of the 14 girls are shown hanging with others outside their own group or who aren't idols themselves very often. Though, Rika and Mio are shown to have friends at their school, with the latter's friends coming to see her first concert. Rin was also seen with some friends in the first episode before becoming an idol. Though, they aren't seen after that.

''The iDOLM@STER: Cinderella Girls'' is the fourth anime series based on ''VideoGame/TheIdolmaster'' video game franchise. Unlike the first three series, which were based on the main series games, this anime is based on the mobile game spinoff ''Cinderella Girls'', and it acts as a sequel to [[Anime/TheIdolmaster the second TV series]]. It is produced by Creator/A1Pictures. While the game has hundreds of characters, the anime focuses on fourteen of them, with another ten or so idols as extras. The New Generations trio of Uzuki, Rin, and Mio is the primary focus, along with an unnamed producer working for 346 Production.

** Ranko and Koume. The latter sees the [[TheSacredDarkness beauty in darkness]] and is scared of horror. The former loves zombies and sees ghosts. Yet the two are good friends and love working with each other.

* ArcSymbol: The Cinderella Project's logo, a pegasus shaped like a heart, appears sporadically throughout the opening animations and the series itself, with its symbolism finally explained at the end of Episode 26, which Chihiro and Imanishi inquire about it. Wanting a symbol to adorn T-shirts for the idols to wear in preparation for the Idol Fest, the Producer approaches the girls for ideas. According to the Producer, the heart represents the idols' wishes to become Cinderellas, while the pegasus symbolizes the Producer's desire for the girls to fly with their hearts and feelings to attain that goal.

** In Episode 15, the girls once again propose ideas for the Producer like they did back in Episode 5.