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Best Episodes of THE iDOLM@STER
And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage
S1 Ep13
8.0
30th Sep 2011
It's the day of the 765 Production thank-you concert, but complications arise for Ritsuko and Ryuuguu Komachi when a typhoon hits the city. All transit trains are stopped, forcing Ritsuko and the others to drive to the concert, only to get into a traffic jam. With the audience already having arrived at the concert, the Producer issues a change of plans to the backstage crew and the idols to have them perform first to buy enough time for Ryuuguu Komachi to arrive.
Dream
S1 Ep24
7.7
16th Dec 2011
The Producer manages to survive his accident but remains hospitalized for a while. As a result, Haruka returns to musical rehearsals to channel her grief into her role and wins the lead from Miki. Desperate to get the idols together, Haruka asks Ritsuko to reschedule or cancel her current gigs so she can practice for the New Year's concert.
Everyone, Together!
S1 Ep25
7.5
23rd Dec 2011
Kotori visits the Producer at the hospital. The Producer expresses his wish to see the idols at the New Year's concert.
We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!
S1 Ep15
7.3
14th Oct 2011
The 765 Production idols star in a comedy/variety show called Are We Live? Sunday, hosted by Haruka, Chihaya and Miki.
On the Holy Night
S1 Ep22
7.2
2nd Dec 2011
It is the Christmas season and Haruka wants to celebrate a Christmas Eve party with everyone at 765 Production, just like last year. But with the idols' new fame, all of the girls are busy attending and performing at TV shows, variety shows, holiday or Christmas specials on Christmas Eve. Most of them might not make it in time...
The Indirect Route to Happiness
S1 Ep8
7.1
26th Aug 2011
Azusa, Makoto and Miki go modeling as a bride, groom and bridesmaid, respectively, for a wedding magazine at a chapel.
Their World Begins to Change!
S1 Ep14
7.0
7th Oct 2011
Ever since the concert and an article by Yoshizawa, a famous reporter who is a friend of President Takagi, the idols have become very popular to the point of having to wear disguises in public.
Last Stop on a One-Way Road
S1 Ep12
7.0
23rd Sep 2011
As the day of the concert gets closer, the Producer and the idols are worrying about Miki, who hasn't come for practice sessions for the past few days, which Ritsuko explains as being caused by a misunderstanding over Ryuuguu Komachi.
Worst Episodes of THE iDOLM@STER
The Girls Start Here
S1 Ep1
5.0
8th Jul 2011
Shown from a perspective of a cameraman shooting a documentary, this films and introduces the girls of 765 Production studios and their everyday activities as idols. Along with interviews with the staff of 765 Production, the idols themselves are also interviewed over why they became idols and what their goals are.
The Feeling of Being Alone
S1 Ep16
5.4
21st Oct 2011
As Chihaya has nightmares about her past, Hibiki has an argument with her dog, Inumi, as both of them are hosting an animal documentary show. Meanwhile, Kuroi plots to sabotage Hibiki's role as the presenter of the show.
Vacation with Everyone
S1 Ep5
6.0
5th Aug 2011
It's summer, but the studio's air conditioner is broken. So the Producer agrees to bring the girls to the beach for a vacation while the air conditioner is repaired. Ritsuko gets a go on the new idol unit she created.
Me
S1 Ep23
6.0
9th Dec 2011
Haruka is looking forward to a dance rehearsal with everyone for their New Year's concert. However, the girls of 765 Production are too busy due to their schedules to do the rehearsal, slowly making Haruka lonely and depressed as she is unable to practice with her friends.
Lots of Everything
S1 Ep18
6.2
4th Nov 2011
Ritsuko forces a hard dancing routine on Ryuuguu Komachi to prepare them for an upcoming secret concert, much to the group's displeasure. When Azusa is unable to perform, help comes from an unexpected source.
The Girls Prepare Themselves
S1 Ep2
6.3
15th Jul 2011
After seeing the girls' current profile pictures, the Producer thinks that they need new ones and orders a re-shoot so the girls can make better impressions in their auditions.
The Decision to Move Forward
S1 Ep6
6.3
12th Aug 2011
Ritsuko's idol unit, Ryuuguu Komachi, with Azusa, Iori and Ami as its members, becomes popular after their debut and gets booked in many gigs, including singing on a music television program. Worried over the other idols' popularity, the Producer decides to have the idols audition for several gigs.
Changing Oneself
S1 Ep4
6.4
29th Jul 2011
Haruka, paired with Chihaya, and Takane, paired with Hibiki, appear on a cable-TV cooking show battle hosted by a frog hand puppet.
THE iDOLM@STER Episode Guide
The Girls Start Here
S1 Ep1
5.0
8th Jul 2011
Shown from a perspective of a cameraman shooting a documentary, this films and introduces the girls of 765 Production studios and their everyday activities as idols. Along with interviews with the staff of 765 Production, the idols themselves are also interviewed over why they became idols and what their goals are.
The Girls Prepare Themselves
S1 Ep2
6.3
15th Jul 2011
After seeing the girls' current profile pictures, the Producer thinks that they need new ones and orders a re-shoot so the girls can make better impressions in their auditions.
Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First Step
S1 Ep3
6.9
22nd Jul 2011
The Producer and the girls head to the town of Furusato to perform a small concert at the local Summer Festival, but it doesn't turn out as they all expected. Yukiho and the Producer both have to face their fears.
Changing Oneself
S1 Ep4
6.4
29th Jul 2011
Haruka, paired with Chihaya, and Takane, paired with Hibiki, appear on a cable-TV cooking show battle hosted by a frog hand puppet.
Vacation with Everyone
S1 Ep5
6.0
5th Aug 2011
It's summer, but the studio's air conditioner is broken. So the Producer agrees to bring the girls to the beach for a vacation while the air conditioner is repaired. Ritsuko gets a go on the new idol unit she created.
The Decision to Move Forward
S1 Ep6
6.3
12th Aug 2011
Ritsuko's idol unit, Ryuuguu Komachi, with Azusa, Iori and Ami as its members, becomes popular after their debut and gets booked in many gigs, including singing on a music television program. Worried over the other idols' popularity, the Producer decides to have the idols audition for several gigs.
Things I Love, Things That Are Important to Me
S1 Ep7
7.0
19th Aug 2011
Iori humiliates herself on live television when she forces an interviewer at the Minase estate to focus on her rather than ask about her father and older brothers. The Producer reprimands her actions, but Iori ignores his advice. Yayoi invites Iori and Hibiki to her home to have dinner with her five younger siblings where Iori learns about the life of a 'commoner' and gets to know Yayoi's brother and the eldest boy, Chousuke, who wants to help his sister.
The Indirect Route to Happiness
S1 Ep8
7.1
26th Aug 2011
Azusa, Makoto and Miki go modeling as a bride, groom and bridesmaid, respectively, for a wedding magazine at a chapel.
Things We Can Do Because We're Together
S1 Ep9
6.6
2nd Sep 2011
After finishing filming a TV mystery mini-drama, Ryuuguu Komachi and Ritsuko return to 765 Production studios for a break with Mami and the Producer returning as well. Iori decides to treat everyone to some special puddings she bought earlier, but finds out the puddings are gone from the refrigerator. Suspecting the other idols as the culprits, Ami and Mami decide to solve the mystery by playing detectives.
Inching Forward with Everyone
S1 Ep10
6.6
9th Sep 2011
The girls attend 'The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition' where idols groups from various agencies compete in games.
Hope, Anxiety, and Omen
S1 Ep11
6.8
16th Sep 2011
The Producer informs the girls that their big break has come as they will be performing live at a 765 Production thank-you concert. Despite its main event being Ryuuguu Komachi, the girls are excited since they will be performing a new song and dance routine. However, the girls have to go through tough dance and vocal lessons, which some of the girls are having problems doing correctly, especially since their exams are coming out.
Last Stop on a One-Way Road
S1 Ep12
7.0
23rd Sep 2011
As the day of the concert gets closer, the Producer and the idols are worrying about Miki, who hasn't come for practice sessions for the past few days, which Ritsuko explains as being caused by a misunderstanding over Ryuuguu Komachi.
And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage
S1 Ep13
8.0
30th Sep 2011
It's the day of the 765 Production thank-you concert, but complications arise for Ritsuko and Ryuuguu Komachi when a typhoon hits the city. All transit trains are stopped, forcing Ritsuko and the others to drive to the concert, only to get into a traffic jam. With the audience already having arrived at the concert, the Producer issues a change of plans to the backstage crew and the idols to have them perform first to buy enough time for Ryuuguu Komachi to arrive.
Their World Begins to Change!
S1 Ep14
7.0
7th Oct 2011
Ever since the concert and an article by Yoshizawa, a famous reporter who is a friend of President Takagi, the idols have become very popular to the point of having to wear disguises in public.
We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!
S1 Ep15
7.3
14th Oct 2011
The 765 Production idols star in a comedy/variety show called Are We Live? Sunday, hosted by Haruka, Chihaya and Miki.
The Feeling of Being Alone
S1 Ep16
5.4
21st Oct 2011
As Chihaya has nightmares about her past, Hibiki has an argument with her dog, Inumi, as both of them are hosting an animal documentary show. Meanwhile, Kuroi plots to sabotage Hibiki's role as the presenter of the show.
Makoto, A True Prince
S1 Ep17
6.5
28th Oct 2011
Makoto is a hit with female fans due to her handsome and Prince-like looks. Although Makoto appreciates the fame, she wishes fans admire her as a girl and not a boy.
Lots of Everything
S1 Ep18
6.2
4th Nov 2011
Ritsuko forces a hard dancing routine on Ryuuguu Komachi to prepare them for an upcoming secret concert, much to the group's displeasure. When Azusa is unable to perform, help comes from an unexpected source.
Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind Clouds
S1 Ep19
6.9
11th Nov 2011
Kuroi hires paparazzi to follow and take pictures of Takane to find secrets about her since her background is a complete mystery, even to everyone at 765 Production studios.
Promise
S1 Ep20
6.9
18th Nov 2011
Chihaya's tragic past is revealed in a magazine thanks to Kuroi. The magazine slanders her, suggesting Chihaya is heartless and Chihaya decides to leave 765 Production studios.
Like the Flowers Bloom
S1 Ep21
6.6
25th Nov 2011
Thanks to a magazine interview by Yoshizawa with Chihaya over her past, the rumors about her have ended as she and the other idols prepare for the Idol Jam concert with Jupiter performing as well.
On the Holy Night
S1 Ep22
7.2
2nd Dec 2011
It is the Christmas season and Haruka wants to celebrate a Christmas Eve party with everyone at 765 Production, just like last year. But with the idols' new fame, all of the girls are busy attending and performing at TV shows, variety shows, holiday or Christmas specials on Christmas Eve. Most of them might not make it in time...
Me
S1 Ep23
6.0
9th Dec 2011
Haruka is looking forward to a dance rehearsal with everyone for their New Year's concert. However, the girls of 765 Production are too busy due to their schedules to do the rehearsal, slowly making Haruka lonely and depressed as she is unable to practice with her friends.
Dream
S1 Ep24
7.7
16th Dec 2011
The Producer manages to survive his accident but remains hospitalized for a while. As a result, Haruka returns to musical rehearsals to channel her grief into her role and wins the lead from Miki. Desperate to get the idols together, Haruka asks Ritsuko to reschedule or cancel her current gigs so she can practice for the New Year's concert.
Everyone, Together!
S1 Ep25
7.5
23rd Dec 2011
Kotori visits the Producer at the hospital. The Producer expresses his wish to see the idols at the New Year's concert.
THE IDOLM@STER follows 13 girls from the 765 Production Studio, whose sole goals is to become the top idols in the Japanese entertainment industry. Along with the laughs, struggles and tears that are inherently part of this journey, you will cheer for the girls of iDOLM@STER as they climb their way to the top!
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The best rated episodes of THE iDOLM@STER are:
And So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling Stage S1E13 rated 8.0
Dream S1E24 rated 7.7
Everyone, Together! S1E25 rated 7.5
We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One! S1E15 rated 7.3
On the Holy Night S1E22 rated 7.2
The Indirect Route to Happiness S1E8 rated 7.1
Their World Begins to Change! S1E14 rated 7.0
Last Stop on a One-Way Road S1E12 rated 7.0
The lowest rated episodes of THE iDOLM@STER are:
The Girls Start Here S1E1 rated 5.0
The Feeling of Being Alone S1E16 rated 5.4
Vacation with Everyone S1E5 rated 6.0
Me S1E23 rated 6.0
Lots of Everything S1E18 rated 6.2
The Girls Prepare Themselves S1E2 rated 6.3
The Decision to Move Forward S1E6 rated 6.3
Changing Oneself S1E4 rated 6.4
The first episode of THE iDOLM@STER aired on July 08, 2011.
The last episode of THE iDOLM@STER aired on December 23, 2011.
