The official website for the THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! anime series announced on March 5 that a new OVA episode is now in production.
The main staff who worked on the TV series — including director Shinya Watada, scriptwriter Yoichi Kato, and anime production company Shirogumi — return to tell a new story about the idols of 765 Production. A release date was not revealed by the time of reporting.
The IDOLM@STER franchise’s official YouTube channel is now streaming an announcement trailer for the OVA episode.
THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! OVA Announcement Trailer
THE IDOLM@STER Million Live! is one of the series within Namco Bandai Entertainment’s idol-themed multimedia franchise THE IDOLM@STER , with the first game released in February 2013.
The TV anime series inspired by the game aired for 12 episodes from October to December 2023. All episodes are available on Crunchyroll for members in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS.
Crunchyroll describes the series:
Mirai Kasuga’s dream is still elusive, Shizuka Mogami’s idol devotion knows no bounds, and Tsubasa Ibuki? Well, let’s just say she’s never met a serious moment. When these three quirky souls cross paths with the mesmerizing world of idols, prepare for a heart-pounding spectacle. Join our 39 idols as they come together to paint the theaters with the dazzling hues of 1 million dreams!
Sources: “THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!” anime official website, THE IDOLM@STER franchise official YouTube channel
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