The editorial Kadokawa announced a new animation project called Selection project which will be published in 2021 as part of the multimedia project “Idol x Audition x Reality Show”. The statement included a promotional video that revealed the production team.
The video shows the characters (from left to right in the picture below): Ao Yodogawa, Nodoka Yagi, Shiori Yamaga, Rena Hananoi, Suzune Miyama, Nagisa Imau, Uta Koizumi, Hiromi Hamaguri and Mako Toma. Finally, the advertising image shows the slogan: “Struggle to make your dreams come true“.
Kadokawa originally announced the multimedia project in December 2019, but it wasn’t until today that he revealed production plans for an animated adaptation with an original story.
Production team
- Daisuke Hiramaki ((Naruto Shippuden, New game!) is responsible for directing the anime in the studios Doga Kobo.
- Yuuya Takahashi ((Lupine III: Part IV) is responsible for writing and monitoring the series scripts.
- Kanna Hirayama ((Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is responsible for the character design.
- Youhei kisara ((Love life! School Idol Project) is responsible for the production of the soundtrack.
Synopsis of the selection project
The multimedia project focuses on the seventh “selection project,” an annual idol reality show from Japan that takes place every summer. The selection project is the main gateway for any girl who wants to become an idol, and the project follows nine girls who have won the regional qualifying rounds. Audience votes determine which girls win or lose in these “foreplay battles”.
Suzune Miyama wants to be an idol like Akari Amenazawa, an idol who debuted through a reality show. Suzune had been sick since childhood, but she often listened to Akari’s music when she went for a walk. Akari’s voice gave Suzune a smile and courage that encouraged her to do the same for others. During her final summer in high school, Suzune decides to take part in the seventh selection project to help make her dreams come true.
Source: Comic Natalie
(c) 「SELECTION PROJECT」
