Mixing idol and magical girl elements, this unique series follows Tiara as she enrolls in her prestigious Flora Girls' Academy for Witches where young women train to master magic and defeat the evil magic monsters that threaten their world. Tiara finds herself teamed up with her childhood friend Rosetta, the sporty but not very bright Lavie, the stoic Ashley, and the book obsessed Lynette. Unfortunately, if the group's grades don't improve, they'll risk being expelled together! The new friends soon find themselves leaning not only only each other, but their fellow students and seniors, as they navigate a world powered by music-made magic. This series is a multimedia franchise, and the story is slightly altered depending on which version you follow. So far, there is a manga, an anime, a teased smartphone game, and an unreleased/planned novel. There's no romance, and though there is some action and of course idol performances, the series leans more towards being slice-of-life in tone. The humor is a bit adult at times, though nothing rude or explicit, so it's still suitable for younger viewers. STATS:WHO SHOULD WATCH IT:If you enjoy softer idol series, but wouldn't mind a bit of magic and action thrown in, this series will definitely fill up your bucket list. It's a great introduction series to the world of idols for anyone who wants to go in the other direction as well. SIMILAR SERIES:
WHERE TO WATCH IT:Lapis RE Lights is available with English subs on Funimation for the US and some parts of Europe, and on Animelab for Australia and New Zealand.
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ABOUT:This visual novel game follows Michiru, a girl who dream of becoming a famous idol singe and sharing the stage with her idols, but can't seem to make any progress.
Michiru wishes on a star for the fame she's always dreamed of, but instead finds herself with a different kind of stardom - that of a magical girl, tasked with saving the world! Now, her idol dreams may be toast! The series is split into two parts, and is the spinoff of another visual novel series, The Fruit of Grisaia. Although not explicit, this game does contain references and images that may not be suitable for younger viewers. DokiDoki is the 8th original series in the Precure franchise. For more information, including how to watch Precure, see HERE. This series was dubbed as Glitter Force DokiDoki, which is very different. ABOUT:Mana, a middle school student, encounters the fairy Sharuru while visiting the Clover Tower. Together, they encounter the Jikochu, creatures created using the soured heart of an unhappy person. Sharuru gives Mana the power of Precure, the first of several Legendary warriors who use their powers to save Earth, and to restore the Trump Kingdom, which has been overrun by Jokochu. Meanwhile, someone else seeks the Trump Kingdom's Princess, and hopes to use her power and the Precures to defeat the Jikochu once and for all. The series themes are selfishness vs selfishness, playing cards, and there's an Idol character. Suite is the 6th original series in the Precure franchise. For more information, including how to watch Precure, see HERE. ABOUT:The Legendary Score is almost stolen from Major Land! To save her people, the Queen, Aphrodite, lets the notes scatter across the human world and sends fairy singer Hummy to find them. Hibiki and Kanade - two former friends - are chosen to become Pretty Cure, legendary warriors who, when transformed, have magical powers and enhanced abilities. Hummy discovers their power, and the three must work together to stop Mephisto and his minions from finding the Legendary Score, which could mean the end to all happiness. This time, the theme is music, which heavily impacts everything from the girls' daily lives and parent's jobs, through to the types of attacks they have and the villains they face. Hummy, for example, is an idol in Major Land. The series is far more comedic than it's previous counterparts, with significantly more drama between the leading cast, though it retains the action and friendship themes that Precure is known for. STATS:Lolirock is a French animated series with a Canadian English dub that blends classic Magical Girl and Idol genres. Iris auditions as a pop singer for the band Lolirock - only to discover she's the long lost princess of an alien world, and so are the members of Lolirock! Iris, along with Talia and Aurianna, must learn to control their magic if they are to defeat Gramorr, an evil being who has conquered their home realm and intends to do the same on Earth. The girls need to collect Oracle Gems, powerful items which can return the true crown to Iris, and restore the power of their kingdoms. The series is very monster-of-the-week, with a bit of slice-of-life, with a bit of romance sprinkled in. With sparkly pop music, this series pays an ode to the early era of Magical Girls, and in particular Magic Idols such as Creamy Mami. Both the songs and show are available in English and French dubs. STATS:LANGUAGES: French (sub & dub), English (sub & dub) LENGTH: 52 Episodes STATUS: Completed* *A new season has been teased but has never been confirmed. Several arcs were completed, but the series was clearly left open to continue. WHO SHOULD WATCH IT: |
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