The end of the stage where both units, Tsukisto and Sanipi, clashed was ......! Event report on the final advance screening of "IDOLY PRIDE!

On March 21, 2021, an advance screening event for episodes 11 and 12 of the anime "IDOLY PRIDE" was held at a certain location in Tokyo.

Fans who were selected by lottery gathered at the event to explore the climax of the emo storyline, in which idols put their pride on the line.
The official report of the talk stage by the cast members held after the screening event has just arrived, so let us introduce it to you.

The official report is as follows.
On March 21, an advance screening event of the TV anime "IDOLY PRIDE," which is currently being broadcast by popular demand, was held in Tokyo with Sayaka Kanda (playing Mana Nagase), Haruki Ishitani (playing Kohei Makino), Mirai Tachibana (playing Kotono Nagase), Mai Kanno (playing Sakura Kawasaki) and Aki Toyosaki (playing Kokoro Akasaki) taking the stage.


First, episode 11 and the final episode, episode 12, were screened. Kotono has found the answer to how she will express herself on stage, Sakura has decided that she wants to "compete with her own singing voice," Mana has been watching over the idols, and Mana and Makino have their own feelings.

The live showdown between Kotono's group "Tsuki no Tempest" and Sakura's group "Sunny Peace" is a highlight of the show. The passionate performances of the cast and the powerful stage were projected on the big screen, and the fans who had gathered to watch the show were eager to see it.

After the screening, Ms. Toyosaki moderated a talk session with the cast. After the screening, Mr. Toyosaki moderated a talk session with the performers, which was full of spoilers since it was after the last episode had been seen.

(*Since it was before the broadcast, some of the information has been withheld.)

When asked how he felt after watching the last episode, Mr. Tachibana replied, "It's already over,

Ms. Tachibana answered, "I feel that it has already ended, but I was happy that it was delivered safely to everyone. You can see the daily lives of the idols at the ending of the last episode, so please check the broadcast again!

Mr. Kanno said, "I'm glad that I was able to meet the fans after a long time. The last scene was really moving!

Mr. Ishitani said, "This is a story about idols, so it is fresh for me to be here as the manager. I hope you will watch the show again and see the idols' charm again!

Ms. Kanda said, "This was the first time for Miku and Mai to be on stage at a screening event, and their freshness was heartwarming. I hope you will pay attention to the future development of "Idol Pride".

commented each of them.

Next, she introduced her memories and behind-the-scenes stories of the recording sessions and events of the anime.

Tachibana said, "I was nervous and struggled with singing in the final episode, but I managed to sing through to the end.

Ms. Ishitani said, "I tried not to lose to the singing voices of the idols as I acted the part.

Ms. Kanno said, "I asked Mr. Kanda and Ms. Ishitani a lot of questions during the waiting time, but they were very kind to me and I was very happy!

I also had many opportunities to do postrecording with Miku, and we often went home together, so it was a particularly memorable experience for me.

Ms. Ishitani said, "Many of them were young, and I could feel their frustration when they tried to give their best but were unable to. I was very impressed by that because it overlapped with the story.

Ms. Kanda said, "Although it was not a recording session, the event (VENUS STAGE / RE:BEGINNING) with the fans left a strong impression on me.

Miku and Mai and everyone else was so sparkling, it brought me back to the beginning!

I was able to go back to my old days!

The last message was sent from the panelists.

Tachibana: "It's sad that the anime is ending, but you can enjoy the story in the game that was not depicted in the anime, so please support us!

Ms. Kanno: "There are many developments waiting for us in the future. We would like to do another live show, so please give us your support!"

Ms. Ishitani: "In playing the role of Makino, I have been thinking that I would be able to support the idols.

I think I am doing a good job even though I am not in the picture (laugh). Please support them so that you can see them shine at the live show and help them get on the big stage. Thank you very much!

Ms. Kanda: "Mana is a special role and it was difficult to communicate with her, but I am relieved that we were able to finish the anime successfully.

I hope you will deepen your love for the songs and your guesses in the game, and let's take care of each other so that we can meet again at the live show!"

Ms. Toyosaki: "Thank you very much for coming today!　Please don't give away any spoilers (laughs), and please do your best to promote the show!"

In addition, Blu-ray & DVD (all three volumes) are now accepting reservations.

In addition, a collaboration with "Atre Akihabara" will be held from April 1 (Thu) to 15 (Thu). A pop-up store will be open from April 1 (Thu.) to 15 (Thu.), where goods using newly drawn illustrations will be available for purchase.

In addition, a regular radio program "IDOLY PRIDE: The Story Begins with Konbanha" will start every Sunday from April 4 (Sun.) from 21:30 to 22:00 on the Bunka Hoso Internet radio station "Cho!

Also, on March 28 (Sunday), the day of the broadcast of the final episode, "IDOLY PRIDE: Live broadcast just before the final episode" will be aired on ABEMA from 10:30 pm. Harai Iwai, Toyosaki, Ishitani, Tachibana, and Kanno are scheduled to appear.

For the latest information, check the official website ( # ) and official Twitter ( @idolypride )!

＜Text by Atsushi Saeki

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