Love Live! School idol project
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EP 1Honoka Kōsaka aims to save Otonokizaka Academy from closure by forming a school idol group.
Jan 6, 2013Otonokizaka Academy faces closure after graduation due to low enrollment, shocking second-year student Honoka Kōsaka. She and classmates Umi Sonoda and Kotori Minami seek ways to attract applicants, but Honoka is dismayed when her younger sister Yukiho chooses UTX instead. Investigating UTX, Honoka discovers its popularity stems from the school idol group A-Rise. Determined to save her school, she proposes forming their own idol group, despite Umi’s initial reluctance. After feeling discouraged, Honoka is inspired by a talented singer and pianist, renewing her resolve. Umi eventually joins Kotori in supporting the plan. Although student council president Eli Ayase rejects their request to establish an official club, Honoka remains steadfast in her determination to succeed.
EP 2Honoka Secures Auditorium and Names Group μ's While Seeking Maki's Music
Jan 13, 2013Honoka obtains permission to use the school auditorium for a concert scheduled one month later, despite Umi’s skepticism regarding their readiness. Lacking a group name, Honoka organizes a contest, only to realize they have no song to practice. Umi reluctantly agrees to write lyrics and places Honoka and Kotori on a rigorous exercise regimen to improve their stamina. Meanwhile, Honoka fails to recruit Maki Nishikino for composition, prompting Eli to warn that the idol project might harm the school's reputation. Morale rises when the class supports the initiative and selects μ's as the group name. Honoka approaches Maki again to demonstrate the seriousness of their work, presenting Umi’s lyrics. After receiving advice from student vice-president Nozomi Tojo, Maki sends Honoka a CD containing the composed track and anonymously votes for μ's on an idol ranking website.
EP 3Umi Overcomes Stage Fright Before Concert With Honoka and Kotori's Support
Jan 20, 2013The day before the concert, Umi experiences cold feet about performing publicly. Honoka and Kotori help her build confidence by distributing fliers to get her accustomed to other people. Although Umi has reservations about the costume, Honoka convinces her to proceed so their efforts are not wasted. On the day of the event, no freshmen attend because they are busy visiting other clubs. Just as Honoka fears her efforts were wasted, a nervous girl named Hanayo Koizumi arrives to watch. This prompts Honoka to continue the performance, which eventually attracts a small but appreciative crowd. When Eli asks about their future plans, Honoka insists they will keep performing until they fill the auditorium.
EP 4Hanayo Joins the Idol Club with Support from Maki and Rin
Jan 27, 2013Hanayo considers joining the idol club, which requires five members to become official, and asks Rin Hoshizora to join her. Rin declines due to a lack of confidence in her femininity. Hanayo later visits Maki to return a dropped Student ID, where Maki discusses potentially quitting music to study medicine and inherit the family hospital, but offers support for Hanayo’s idol ambitions. Meanwhile, Hanayo encounters Honoka, Umi, and Kotori at a shop, where they notice their performance recording has gained significant online views. The group formally invites Hanayo to join, acknowledging their own flaws. Observing Hanayo’s shyness in class, Maki decides to help her learn to speak loudly. With encouragement from both Maki and Rin, Hanayo agrees to join the club, and both Maki and Rin also decide to become members.
EP 5Nico Yazawa Challenges μ's and Proposes a Club Merger
Feb 3, 2013Honoka and Kotori meet Nico Yazawa, who urges them to disband. While the group considers forming an official club due to rain, they catch Nico stealing food. Eli reveals an existing Idol Research Club, with Nico as its only member. Nozomi explains Nico’s past group failed because her standards were too high. After rejecting a merger, Nico listens to Honoka’s proposal. The girls decide to join the Idol Research Club to improve μ's skills. They invite Nico to join them as their coach, aiming to learn from her experience and elevate their own performance standards together.
EP 6The group debates leadership roles and considers a performance contest to decide the center.
Feb 10, 2013While filming club interviews, Nozomi proposes creating a new music video with the expanded membership. She questions why Honoka leads μ's despite appearing inactive, sparking a debate over who deserves the leader and center positions. Unable to reach a consensus, Nico organizes a karaoke singing and dancing competition to determine the winner, but her attempt to dominate fails as all participants receive comparable scores. Honoka suggests abandoning the need for a single leader in favor of rotating duties, though the other members privately believe Honoka is the most suitable choice. As they finish the music video, Nozomi encourages Eli to assist the group.
EP 7Hanayo reveals the Love Live tournament, prompting the group to seek permission from the chairwoman under strict academic conditions.
Feb 17, 2013Hanayo informs the group about the Love Live tournament, a national competition for the top twenty school idol groups. To participate, they must obtain the chairwoman's approval, which is granted only if no member fails an upcoming exam. This requirement pressures Honoka, Rin, and Nico, who struggle academically. Umi and Kotori assist Honoka, while Hanayo and Maki help Rin, and Nozomi supports Nico. Umi later encounters Eli's sister, Alisa, who shares a video of μ's performance online. When questioned about Eli's reluctance to acknowledge the group, Alisa explains that Eli views all school idols as amateurs. Umi learns Eli was a talented ballerina and resolves to ask her to teach the group dance. After the exams, everyone passes, but Honoka overhears the chairwoman announce that the school will cease accepting new students and close the following year.
EP 8Eli teaches dance to attract students and joins μ's after Nozomi's advice
Feb 24, 2013The chairwoman warns that the school will close if the open day fails. Eli considers ways to draw students besides μ's, and Umi suggests Eli teach them to dance. Eli agrees to intense training, surprised by their dedication. Conflicted, she receives advice from Nozomi to pursue her own desires. Eli admits she wants to join μ's but feels unable to do so. Nozomi informs the group, who formally invite her. Eli accepts, joining alongside Nozomi, who reveals she named the group. The complete ensemble performs at the open day, pleasing the audience.
EP 9Kotori's Secret Maid Café Work and Akihabara Live Performance
Mar 3, 2013The club's open day success prevents school closure and grants a room expansion. Reaching the 50th ranking spot, the group visits Akihabara and discovers merchandise featuring Kotori in a maid outfit. They learn she works part-time at a maid café to build confidence. Eli plans a live performance there, tasking Kotori with writing lyrics about Akiba culture. Kotori struggles with the song, affecting her studies. Honoka and Umi join her at the café to help. Remembering her feelings while working, Kotori completes the lyrics, ensuring a successful performance. Honoka promises eternal togetherness. The next morning, an air mail letter arrives in Kotori's postbox.
EP 10A beach training camp at Maki's family home enforces a ban on using the term senpai.
Mar 10, 2013Honoka proposes a training camp at the beach, utilizing Maki's family vacation home after she is persuaded to allow it. To dismantle the hierarchical barriers between underclassmen and upperclassmen, Eli establishes a strict rule prohibiting the use of the title senpai throughout the trip. While the group enjoys various activities on the beach, Eli and Nozomi observe that Maki appears withdrawn and uninvolved. Following dinner and a bath, Nozomi takes the initiative to help Maki become more sociable by starting a pillow fight, aiming to integrate her into the group dynamic more effectively during their stay.
EP 11μ's Secures Top Rank Amidst Festival Venue Crisis and Honoka's Illness
Mar 17, 2013μ's achieves rank 19, qualifying for the Love Live! tournament and increasing pressure to maintain their standing. The group faces a setback when they cannot secure an auditorium spot for the upcoming school festival. Honoka proposes performing on the training rooftop, a plan the others accept. Meanwhile, Kotori remains distracted by a letter, unable to discuss it with her friends. On the night before the festival, she calls Umi to share her concerns. Honoka overexerts herself during preparations and develops a fever. She attends school despite her condition. The concert proceeds in the rain, but Honoka collapses after the first song due to her illness.
EP 12Honoka faces depression after Love Live withdrawal news while Kotori prepares to leave for fashion studies
Mar 24, 2013Honoka falls into a depressive state upon learning that the group withdrew from Love Live, a competition inevitably won by A-Rise. Although she recovers and finds joy in the school securing enough applicants to remain open for another year, tension persists regarding Kotori’s secret. Umi reveals that Kotori will depart in two weeks to study fashion abroad. When Honoka confronts Kotori about the delayed disclosure, she learns the timing was disrupted by an accident. Overcome with guilt for missing Kotori’s feelings due to her obsession with Love Live, Honoka considers quitting school idol activities. This suggestion enrages Umi, who slaps her, while the group debates holding one final performance before Kotori’s departure.
EP 13μ's Music Start!
Mar 31, 2013Eli places μ's on indefinite hiatus as Honoka and Umi remain estranged. While friends try to lift Honoka's spirits, Umi visits Kotori to understand her true desires. Honoka encounters Nico, Rin, and Hanayo training, reaffirming her love for idol activities despite the break. Eli visits Honoka, who recalls past encouragement and realizes her feelings. Honoka apologizes to Umi, expressing her continued ambition. Umi reconciles with her and sends Honoka to persuade Kotori to stay in Japan before she departs. This interaction helps Kotori recognize her own wish to remain. With all nine members reunited, μ's reforms and performs in a packed school auditorium, committing to their future efforts.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Love Live! School idol project have?
- Love Live! School idol project has 13 episodes.
- When did Love Live! School idol project come out?
- Love Live! School idol project came out in 2013.
- Which studio made Love Live! School idol project?
- Love Live! School idol project was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Love Live! School idol project?
- Love Live! School idol project was directed by Takahiko Kyougoku.
- Is Love Live! School idol project finished?
- Current status of Love Live! School idol project: Finished.