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Two Idol Fans Have an In-Depth Chat About Selection Project, Part 1 (w/ Leap250)
“Isn’t this just like that other idol show?”
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Hello and welcome back to our conversation about Selection Project! Really sorry about the delay; school’s been keeping me busy but I found some time to finally post!…
Selection Project #01 — Japan Idol
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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…
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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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Oh, I thought it was pronounced “U’s”.
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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 #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 #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 #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 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…
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 #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 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…
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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 #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 #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 #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…
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Selection Project Episode #13
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Don’t mind them, they’ve just lost their marbles.
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Love Live! School Idol Project (Season 2) – Ep. 3
Boss music could heard from both sides.
Love Live! School Idol Project (Season 2) – Ep. 5
Am I dreaming or did Rin finally get her own episode?
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Here, the girls try ideas so stupid that I’m shocked they decided to give them a whirl.
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I would’ve gone with “Galaxy!” for the catchphrase.
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When you think about it, μ’s hasn’t been around for a very long time.
Love Live! School Idol Project (Season 2) – Ep. 9
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I give this school one week before it catches fire.
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What do you mean none of them are dating each other?
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