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UniteUp! 2023

★ 6.0/10 · 9 votes Animation 2 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is UniteUp!?

UniteUp is a television series that premiered in 2023. The series is part of a multi-dimensional idol project presented by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, which started with a YouTube channel created in November 2021.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jan 7, 2023
Last aired
Apr 6, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Genres
Animation
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Overview

UniteUp is a television series that premiered in 2023. The series is part of a multi-dimensional idol project presented by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, which started with a YouTube channel created in November 2021. An anime television series by CloverWorks ran from January 2023 to April 2023. The series follows the story of Akira Kiyose, a high schooler who loves to sing, and gets recruited by a talent agency called sMiLea Production. Akira learns that the legendary idols behind the agency are developing talent and forms an idol group with other recruits. The series features other idol groups, including LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX. A second season of the series premiered on January 11, 2025, and continues the journey of the idol group as they face rivals and challenges in the competitive idol world. The series features the voice talents of Sôma Saitô, Yoshiki Nakajima, Haruka Jinya, and Kaede Sawahata.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school singer joins an agency founded by legendary idols to pursue his musical dreams.”

# musical# aspirational# dramatic# youthful
Reasons to watch
  • features multiple idol groups
  • focuses on the pursuit of stardom
Keep in mind
  • limited to the perspective of the agency's recruits

Watch it if you enjoy stories about aspiring performers working toward their dreams in the idol industry.

The series focuses on the professional and personal development of young performers within the music industry.

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Cast

Kikunosuke Toya Akira Kiyose (voice)
Ryotaro Yamaguchi Banri Naoe (voice)
Amon Hirai Chihiro Isuzugawa (voice)
Magura Sukegawa Daiki Takao (voice)
masa Gakuto Haruka (voice)
Yuki Shimomae Homare Katsura (voice)
Takumi Magoshi Izumi Kashii (voice)
Shinnosuke Morikage Eishiro Nijo (voice)
Ryuichiro Sakata Fuuga Tougou (voice)
Kosei Tsubokura Jun Wakasa (voice)
Gaku Takamoto Kanata Morinomiya (voice)
Soma Saito Lin Ootsuki (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the main premise?

A high schooler named Akira Kiyose is recruited by sMiLea Production to form an idol group.

Who runs the agency?

The agency is developed by the legendary idol duo known as Anela.

Are there other groups in the show?

Yes, the story features other idol groups named LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX.

Who are Akira's bandmates?

Akira forms a group alongside Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa.

What is the goal of the characters?

The characters are chasing their dream of achieving super stardom.