Crunchyroll has added the first season of IDOLiSH7, a 17-episode drama focusing on the formation and struggles of a seven-member male idol group. The series, animated by TROYCA, is now fully streamable with both English dub and subtitle options.
Tsumugi Takanashi finds herself unexpectedly managing the ambitious group IDOLiSH7, navigating the cutthroat entertainment industry as she guides the young men toward stardom. The show explores themes of teamwork, ambition, and the intense pressures faced by aspiring idols.
IDOLiSH7 is an adaptation of Bandai Namco's multimedia franchise and originally aired in Winter 2018. TROYCA, known for their work on titles like Bloom Into You and Egao no Hana, produced this season. The series holds a MAL score of 7.69 from over 27,000 voters.
This release allows viewers to catch up on the foundational story before diving into sequels like IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! and the spin-off IDOLiSH7 Vibrato, all part of a larger narrative within the franchise.