Storyline:
B-Project is a music and drama anime that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the glitz and pressure of the Japanese idol industry. The story centers on Tsubasa Sumisora, a rookie A&R staff member at the major record label Gandala Music. Assigned to manage the up-and-coming male idol group B-Project, Tsubasa suddenly finds herself working with three idol sub-units—KITTŌN, THRIVE, and MooNs—each with their own personalities, rivalries, and ambitions. As she supports the idols through concerts, scandals, and industry politics, Tsubasa must navigate emotional highs and lows while keeping the group together and helping them rise to stardom.
Genre: Music | Drama | Idol | Romance | Slice of Life
Episodes:
Season 1 (B-Project: Kodou＊Ambitious): 12 Episodes (2016)
Season 2 (B-Project: Zecchou＊Emotion): 12 Episodes (2019)
Season 3 (B-Project: Passion＊Love Call): 12 Episodes (2023)
Studio: A-1 Pictures (Season 1), BN Pictures (Seasons 2–3)
Audio: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Source: Original Anime Project (Mixed-media franchise)
Notable Features:
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Features original songs performed by in-character idol voice actors
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Part of a multimedia project including music CDs, stage events, and mobile games
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Focuses on both the glamorous and gritty aspects of the idol world
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Appeals to fans of ensemble casts, showbiz stories, and stylish visuals
