Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai
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Episodes (12)
- 1EP 1
Mahiru discovers her hidden mural and meets former idol Kano Yamanouchi in Shibuya
Apr 7, 2024Mahiru Kouzuki deletes a video of herself sleeping and attends school, where she is praised as an illustrator despite her self-doubt. At night, she walks through Shibuya and speaks with the school council president about her uncertain future. A flashback reveals she painted a jellyfish mural as a child but quit art after friends mocked it. In the present, Mahiru sees posters on her mural and follows a heckler, who is revealed to be Kano Yamanouchi, a former idol. Kano praises the artwork and invites Mahiru to collaborate with her group JELEE, but Mahiru declines. Mahiru later learns Kano left her idol group due to assault allegations yet continues performing. During Halloween, Kano sings before the mural and removes the posters, convincing Mahiru to collaborate while the event is live-streamed.
- 2EP 2
Kano and Mahiru recruit Mei to compose music for their idol group JELEE.
Apr 14, 2024Mahiru feels embarrassed about joining JELEE while her sister notices her returning to illustration. At a cafe, Kano and Mahiru discuss funding, realizing they need 900,000 yen. A superfan named Mei offers 100,000 yen, urging Kano to return to idol activities, but Kano refuses. After a bag mix-up reveals Mei’s musical talent, the trio meets again. Mei agrees to compose if Kano sings as an idol rather than for JELEE. Flashbacks show Mei, formerly Kimura, struggled in middle school until Kano’s persona helped her. Kano and Mahiru attend Mei’s piano exam, where Kano addresses her by her real name, Kimura. Feeling understood beyond her idol image, Mei Kim officially joins JELEE as their composer.
- 3EP 3
Mahiru and Kiui Collaborate on JELEE Music Video Animation Project
Apr 21, 2024Mahiru, Kano, and Mei discuss JELEE's future at a cafe, where Kano proposes syncing Mahiru's illustration with dance for a music video. They contact Mahiru's childhood friend Kiui, a VTuber and shut-in, to animate the artwork. After Mahiru learns Kiui stopped attending school, a flashback explains Kiui's isolation from her elite prep school past. At a school festival, Mahiru performs a play about convincing a shut-in goddess to emerge, using it as a personal plea for Kiui to reconnect. Kiui completes the animation, impressing the group, and reassures Mahiru that her lifestyle is acceptable. Kiui promotes JELEE's music video during a stream, then finally meets Mahiru in person after two years.
- 4EP 4
JELEE members collaborate on a new music video while The Sunflower Dolls address their past scandal.
Apr 28, 2024Mero of The Sunflower Dolls discusses their return in an interview, while JELEE celebrates their music video reaching 10,000 views. Despite Kano’s modest reaction, the result exceeds her previous solo cover. Struggling with software, Mei joins the group at Kano’s apartment, where Kiui explains the tools over pizza. The Sunflower Dolls, guided by producer Yukine, confront a scandal from two years ago. Kano proposes a demanding schedule, which her schoolmates reject. Her frustrated departure reveals her desire to match her former idol group’s pace. They meet Kano’s sister Mion, who reveals their producer is their mother. Mei and Kiui retrieve Kano, and the group works through the night to release their new video by early morning. The next day, they are shocked by the video’s sudden viral success and massive new following.
- 5EP 5
Mahiru Faces Artistic Insecurity After JELEE's Viral Success and Finds Resolve
May 5, 2024JELEE's music video gains unexpected fame because Mahiru uploaded the wrong file, highlighting eccentricity over quality. Mahiru obsessively monitors online reactions but feels uneasy when comments criticize her illustration skills. She becomes distressed after seeing a renowned artist create superior fan art of her character, leading to feelings of inadequacy compared to her talented bandmates. Kano visits Mahiru to offer support, listening as Mahiru confesses she feels like an ordinary hobbyist among gifted peers. During a heartfelt meeting at an aquarium, Mahiru resolves to improve her work and meet her own standards. She creates her best illustration yet, allowing JELEE's subsequent music video to succeed on its own merits. The group celebrates the New Year at a shrine, where Kano kisses Mahiru on the cheek, causing Mahiru to awkwardly brush it off.
- 6EP 6
JELEE helps 31-year-old Miiko face ageism and bullying while composing a song
May 12, 2024Kano hesitates to accept a commission from Miiko, a 31-year-old underground idol facing career termination. After learning Miiko’s production company threatens to drop her if her next song fails, JELEE agrees to help. The group shadows Miiko to gather inspiration, meeting her daughter Ariel. Kano feels uneasy observing their close bond, contrasting it with her own distant relationship with her mother. At a shrine, Ariel is bullied by classmates who mock her mother online. Upon discovering this, Miiko abandons her scheduled performance to protect Ariel. JELEE covers for her by performing in her place. Miiko later reveals her true age and motherhood to the audience, choosing to continue her career despite mixed reactions. Her video eventually reaches 820k views, restoring her popularity.
- 7EP 7
Kano and Kiui pursue licenses while Mahiru discusses art school ambitions with Kano.
May 19, 2024The girls discuss post-high school plans, with Kano feeling unsure while others attend university. Kano and Kiui practice for motorbike licenses, where Kiui meets Koharu, who later reveals extensive cosmetic surgery. Kiui explains her desire to support lonely students, and Kano reassures her she is not alone. Kiui struggles with school atmosphere before returning to driving school. Koharu advises Kano on riding, leading to Kano passing the practical exam after failing the written portion initially. Meanwhile, Mahiru decides to attend art school to become an illustrator and impress supporters, emphasizing Kano as her biggest fan. Mahiru asks Kano to sing for her, though Kano remains uncertain about her future or reasons for singing. The episode concludes with Kano receiving demerit points for carrying a passenger during her first year of licensing.
- 8EP 8
JELEE prepares for a masked live show while Kano’s past as an idol sparks online controversy.
May 26, 2024After discovering Kano’s former idol status, JELEE plans a masked live performance to maintain anonymity. The members hold a work-focused sleepover at a love hotel booked by Mei, where they finalize a new song and costumes inspired by Mahiru’s mural. Kano emphasizes a theme of togetherness and requests fans bring blue glowsticks and umbrellas. However, Kano’s identity is exposed online, triggering backlash and threats that nearly cause the venue to cancel the contract. The group pleads for the event to proceed without an audience, a compromise the manager accepts. Two months later, JELEE performs successfully, with Kiui projecting fan art to realize Kano’s vision. The show gains significant popularity, and Kano’s mother commissions Mahiru to create illustrations for the idol group Sunflower Dolls.
- 9EP 9
Mahiru accepts Yukine's commission while Kano confronts painful idol past
Jun 2, 2024JELEE celebrates reaching 100,000 followers as Mahiru considers a challenging commission. She consults Mei about Yukine, who may be behind the "LookIdiot" account exposing idols. Mahiru meets Yukine, who praises her rapid improvement and selects her for a major project. Meanwhile, Kano warns Mahiru against accepting the offer, hinting at past trauma. Flashbacks reveal Kano’s idol career ended after she punched teammate Mero, who was sabotaging peers. Kano felt overshadowed by Mahiru, whose mural inspired her. In the present, Mahiru declines the MV work to take the commission. Kano breaks down, accusing Mahiru of betrayal and claiming she would be nothing without her. Mahiru is heartbroken by the confrontation. Kano reflects that her mother saw greater potential in Mahiru, deepening the rift between them as Mahiru processes the emotional fallout.
- 10EP 10
JELEE members face job losses and disbandment rumors while Mei protests the split.
Jun 9, 2024With Kano absent, JELEE members struggle with part-time work. Mei discovers Kano’s fear of singing and learns Mero sings to impress Yukine. After Mei and Kiui lose their jobs, Kano admits she formed the group for her mother’s attention and suggests disbanding. Kiui announces the split and a final song during a livestream, but Mei protests by singing. Despite online insults, Kiui convinces Kano to listen. Kano realizes she wants to continue and resolves to keep singing. Kiui is revealed as the Vtuber Nox, who receives a message. Mahiru remains focused on her Sunflower Dolls commission and refuses to help the others. The episode highlights the group's internal conflicts and Mei’s determination to keep JELEE together against Kano’s doubts.
- 11EP 11
Kiui confronts her past while Mahiru defies deadlines to submit original art.
Jun 16, 2024Kiui halts her livestream after viewers expose her true identity, causing distress as old friends discover her deception. Meanwhile, JELEE trends with 2.2 million views following Mei’s outburst. Mahiru struggles with creative blocks and misses Yukine’s deadline, initially agreeing to redo her art in a different style per editorial instructions. After discussing the LookIdiot account with Mero, Mahiru chooses to submit the commission in her own style instead. Kiui and Mahiru review old artwork, where Mahiru encourages Kiui to embrace her online persona. At an arcade, Kiui confronts former friends who mock her, asserting her right to her feelings. Yukine accepts Mahiru’s unconventional submission despite the quality issues, and Mahiru requests that JELEE perform alongside Sundolls at the upcoming event.
- 12EP 12
JELEE members collaborate with Sundolls, leading to a successful performance and high school graduation.
Jun 23, 2024Mahiru and Yukine debate a collaboration between JELEE and Sundolls, with Yukine raising concerns about credibility before Kiui secures Kano’s agreement. On the event day, Kano freezes due to lacking a reason to sing, but Mei and Kiui offer support. When Mero directs Kano to Mahiru’s illustrated aquarium art in Shibuya, Kano finds her motivation and delivers a successful performance. Afterwards, Mahiru and Kano embrace, with Kano expressing her desire to bring joy to others. Kano is touched that her mother used her real name in the credits. Later, Mahiru takes an art school exam, and she, Mei, and Kano graduate high school while Kiui continues streaming. The group reunites at Mahiru’s jellyfish mural, deciding to repaint it and vow to continue JELEE together.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai have?
- Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai has 12 episodes.
- When did Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai come out?
- Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai came out in 2024.
- Which studio made Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai?
- Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai was produced by Doga Kobo.
- Who directed Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai?
- Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai was directed by Ryouhei Takeshita.
- Is Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai finished?
- Current status of Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai: Finished.