When it's not bogging itself down with tonal filler, Selection Project is filling the central character conflict of its reality-show story with some of the wildest plot twists I've encountered in a series like this recently.
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Selection Project Episode #09
Let’s begin this episode where Suzune Miyama puts her heart and soul as she sings “Only One Yell”. But then, there’s Rena Hananoi where she has doubts on…
Selection Project Episode #06
This episode is brought you by Sumipanda where the mascot is surprised that everyone qualified to the 2nd round. Of course, things will get tougher as the theme…
Selection Project Episode #05
Well everyone, it’s time for the band team where they call themselves as GapsCaps. The reason why they name their group is because it has a 3-year gap…
Special Review: Selection Project
Overall Rating: 3.5 (of 5) A contest is held to determine new/top idol performer. However, the contest’s brightest star dies suddenly. Three years later, a new round of…
Selection Project Episode #11
Well everyone, the finalists of the 7th Edition of Selection Project are here to perform at a nearby train station. Except that 9-tie’s guerilla performance didn’t attract one…
Selection Project Episode #02
Well, it’s been a few days since Suzune Miyama participated in the North Kanto finals where despite having a beautiful voice, Suzu’s weak heart derailed her hopes on…
First Impression: Selection Project
Confined to a hospital bed, the one bright light in young Suzune’s life is watching videos of her favorite idol, Akari Amasawa, and singing along—whenever she has breath…
Selection Project Episode #08
Let’s start with Sumipanda where the mascot announces title of the original song “Glorious Days”. Of course, the competition needs 7 surviving contestants as the 7th edition of…
Selection Project – Episode 1
Come for the idols, stay for the idols because Selection Project is wholly a show about idols, and while things don't completely go to plan for protag Suzune,…
Selection Project Episode #01
Well everyone, it’s time for another idol anime where it revolves around a talent search show called Selection Project. Here, we have Suzune Miyama where she’s watching Akari…
Selection Project Episode #07
Let’s start this episode where Suzune Miyama woke up after receiving a heart transplant. While she can live longer, I wonder who donated their heart to Suzu-chan?
Selection Project Episode #13
Well everyone, this is the final episode where Rena Hananoi and the CEO are waiting for Suzune Miyama’s revival. Of course, it’s not gonna be easy given that…
Selection Project Episode #12
This episode marks the return of the Season 7 contestants to the villa as they prepare for the special final round. This time, all 9 contestants must earn…
Selection Project Episode #03
Well everyone, let’s start the 3rd episode with Sunny where she’ll serve as the nanny for the candidates. Oh, and Sunny showed them the schedule for the seventh…
Selection Project Episode #10
Well everyone, the votes are finally in as Sumipanda collects all of the contestants’ entries and find out which idol hopeful will be eliminated.
Selection Project (First Impression)
“Held every summer, the national show “Selection Project” is the biggest gateway for girls who strive to be idols, and the place where the legendary idol Akari Amazawa…
Selection Project Episode #04
Well everyone, it’s time for the other two teams to step up their game after Suzune Miyama and Rena Hananoi delivered a stunning performance on the previous episode.…
Selection Project #01 — Japan Idol
Failure is always an option. Again, a pre-air for autumn. Real broadcast begins October 1st. Impressions: While next season has another obnoxious glut of reincarnations in fantasyland…
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Selection Project is Doga Kobo’s swing at the idol anime genre, but does it sing or is this a flunked audition?
Selection Project Episode 2: Personal Correction
When we last left our heroine Suzune she fell victim to most unfortunate circumstances and didn’t get a spot in the Selection Project Finals. How would she bounce…
Mommy Issues & …Prayer? Selection Project ep. 5
The heart of good anime—like all storytelling—is character development. The best series are tales of how the hero, and sometimes the villain too, adapts and changes in response…
Selection Project – Episode 1 – The Surprising Outcome
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 1 as Miyama Suzune despite having a chronic illness during her childhood develops a dream to become an idol. She almost has…
Selection Project Episode 3: Idoly Pride 2
One of my homies saw the connection between this show and Idly Pride so we can safely say this is a sequel of sorts except instead of some…
Selection Project Episode 8: The Unfair Number 7
It’s funny that the eighth episode revolved around the number seven.
Selection Project – Episode 2 – Suzune’s Second Chance Surprise
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 2 as with Suzune failing to pass the semi-finals, it’s obvious that she lost hope. Of course, Seira starts having second thoughts…
Selection Project Episode 7: Power of a Heart
When we last left our heroines another dramatic bombshell was dropped. That of course was far from the only one.
Selection Project – Episode 3 – Suzune and the Aloof Rena
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 3 as Suzune taking the second chance, Rena acts cold towards Suzune after meeting her. I wonder why as the first round…
Selection Project – Episode 6 – Swimsuit Troubles and Suzune’s Secret
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 6 as everyone passing the first round, the second round begins. Of course, this round reveals something that Suzune is hiding that…
Selection Project – Episode 8 – The Truth Behind Suzune’s Heart
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 8 as Sumipanda revealed that only 7 girls can perform on the last round, the girls somehow need to vote out two…
SELECTION PROJECT is not as good as IDOLY PRIDE
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Selection Project – Episode 9 – Rena Reconciles With Her Heart
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 9 as Rena finds out that Suzune received Akari’s heart, she said terrible things to her. Will she make it up to…
The Scars that Save Our Lives: Selection Project ep. 6
Selection Project is the best idol anime you’re not watching. I’m not usually one for idol anime (unless the idols are zombies), but this is a series that…
Selection Project – Episode 4 – Hiromi and the Pursuit of Perfection
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 4 as Suzune and Rena already reaching the goal of 100,000 yells, the other two team faces tumoil. It seems that the…
Selection Project – Episode 13 (END) – The Dream That Became True
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 13 as you might be wondering, did Suzune finally wake up from their slumber? Did the girls reach 2 million yells, we’ll…
Selection Project – Episode 7 – Support Comes From the Heart of Fans
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 7 as Suzune revealed part of her secret and bolted out of the room, she is starting to give up. However, Rena,…
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Selection Project – Episode 12 – The Unfortunate Accident Before the Final Live
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 12 as 9-tie’s performance made a huge splash, Jun offered them a second chance. However, something unexpected happened to Suzune on the…
Selection Project – Episode 11 – 9-Tie’s Uphill Battle to Regain Fame
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 11 as Rena is part of the new idol group, 9-ties she just formed, the girls find out that going at it…
Selection Project – Episode 10 – Aftermath and Never Underestimate The Power of Friendship
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 10 as you might be wondering, how the vote turns out? Judging from the first few moments, the result became obvious.
Selection Project – Episode 5 – The Struggle of the Cat Girl and the Star
Episode impressions of Selection Project Episode 5 as SplaSoda made it to the goal of 100,00 yells, the pressure is on Shiori, Uta, and Mako. As expected, things…
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Two Idol Fans Have an In-Depth Chat About Selection Project, Part 2 (w/ Leap250)
Hello and welcome back to this interesting conversation I’m having with my good friend Leap250, where we’ve been talking about an idol anime called Selection Project! As you…
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