2018年夏アニメ
音楽少女(TV)
スタジオディーン
アイドル音楽青春
2018年7月6日〜9月28日（全12話）
Music Girls is a TV anime based on an idol project created by Studio Deen and King Records, airing for 12 episodes on AT-X, TOKYO MX, BS11 and other channels from July 6 to September 28, 2018. Ongaku Shoujo ('Music Girls'), an idol group signed to PINE Records with eleven members, has been stuck in a slump of poor sales despite its size. Everything changes when Hanako Yamadagi, whom producer Daiki Ikehashi meets by chance at the airport, joins the group as support staff. Hanako, a returnee from Vienna, Austria with perfect pitch but almost no singing ability, works alongside the group's members to overcome one trial after another — from scandals to equipment troubles. Directed by Yukio Nishimoto with series composition and screenplay by Deko Akao, the show also shines through its character songs, true to its roots in Studio Deen's 'cosmic record' project, which puts voice actors and music front and center.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Ongaku Shoujo, a struggling C-list idol group
The story begins with Ongaku Shoujo, an eleven-member idol group signed to PINE Records, stuck in a losing streak despite its large lineup.
02② Heroine Hanako Yamadagi has perfect pitch but zero singing skill
A returnee from Vienna, Austria with perfect pitch — yet, oddly, almost no singing ability — drives the story as its unconventional heroine.
03③ A support-staff journey that begins with a chance airport meeting
The story kicks off when Hanako meets producer Daiki Ikehashi at the airport and is brought on as the group's support staff.
04④ Eleven members, each with their own distinct personality
Eleven members, including Haru Chitose, Eri Kumagai, and Sarasa Ryuo, each bring their own charm and personal drama to the story.
05⑤ One trial after another — from scandals to equipment troubles
The group faces the very real struggles of a money-losing idol act — one scandal or equipment failure after another — and how the members push through is a key highlight.
06⑥ Director Yukio Nishimoto's ensemble-style idol drama
Directed by Yukio Nishimoto with series composition and screenplay by Deko Akao, the show carefully weaves together an ensemble drama around its twelve young women.
07⑦ Opening theme 'Eien Shounen' by Yui Ogura
The opening theme 'Eien Shounen' is performed by Yui Ogura, who also voices one of the Ongaku Shoujo members.
08⑧ Ending theme 'Shining Piece' by Ongaku Shoujo
The ending theme 'Shining Piece' is credited to the in-show group Ongaku Shoujo itself, tying the theme song directly into the story's world.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The biggest thing to watch is what kind of change Hanako, despite having zero singing ability, brings to Ongaku Shoujo as support staff, and whether the group can climb out of its financial slump.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Ongaku Shoujo, an idol group signed to PINE Records, has been stuck in a financial slump despite having eleven members. One day, producer Daiki Ikehashi meets a girl named Hanako Yamadagi at the airport and brings her on as support staff for the group. With Hanako's perfect pitch — paired with almost no singing ability of her own — her arrival opens a new chapter for Ongaku Shoujo.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A down-to-earth idol anime about a struggling group and an unconventional heroine with zero singing ability. Recommended for fans who want to enjoy the unique charm of the 'cosmic record' project, where character songs and story are tightly linked.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
Music Girls originated as a character song and music CD project called 'cosmic record,' launched by Studio Deen's entertainment label in November 2012 to spotlight voice actors and music together. This TV anime, which aired in 2018, served as a culmination of that project. The casting of popular voice actors such as Yui Ogura (who sings the opening theme) and Sumire Uesaka as group members was also a notable talking point among fans.
Hanako Yamadagi CV: Seria Fukagawa
The protagonist, a returnee from Vienna, Austria with perfect pitch but almost no singing ability.
Haru Chitose CV: Manami Numakura
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, playing a central role within the group as the story unfolds.
Eri Kumagai CV: Asami Seto
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, working alongside Hanako to overcome the group's many trials.
Sarasa Ryuo CV: Mai Fuchigami
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, standing out with her own unique presence among the group's colorful cast.
Sasame Minosaku CV: Karin Takahashi
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, sharing in the group's everyday life and struggles.
Miku Nishio CV: Miho Okasaki
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, portrayed as a supportive presence in the group's growth.
Haori Mukae CV: Yui Ogura
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, who also performs the opening theme 'Eien Shounen.'
Kiri Mukae CV: Sumire Uesaka
One of the Ongaku Shoujo members, portrayed as having some connection to fellow member Haori.
Daiki Ikehashi (Producer) CV: Daisuke Hirakawa
Ongaku Shoujo's producer, who meets Hanako at the airport and brings her on as support staff.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- How Hanako, despite having almost no singing ability, turns her perfect pitch into a strength for Ongaku Shoujo is the story's core thread.
- How the group overcomes scandals and equipment troubles to escape its financial slump is also worth watching.
- The relationship between Haori and Kiri Mukae, who appear to be sisters, is another point of interest.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"I can hear the notes perfectly, but I just can't sing..." — a line symbolizing Hanako's struggle of having perfect pitch yet no singing voice.
"This is where Ongaku Shoujo starts over!" — an upbeat line as the struggling group vows to turn things around.
"If we're all together, we can get through anything." — an encouraging line themed around the bond between the eleven members.
What kind of anime is “Music Girls”?
Music Girls is a TV anime based on an idol project created by Studio Deen and King Records, airing for 12 episodes on AT-X, TOKYO MX, BS11 and other channels from July 6 to September 28, 2018. Ongaku…
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