From This First Step
Mana Nagase gets classmate Kohei Makino involved and starts her idol career in high school. She makes it to the final round of the Next Venus Grand Prix, but dies in a tragic car accident.
Drama • Music • Slice of Life
Idoly Pride
After a successful audition, high school student Kotono Nagase and her best friend move into a dorm with eight other aspiring idols. They quickly realize it takes more than cute choreography and cute outfits to reach the top—it will take blood, sweat, and tears to advance in the idol-ranking VENUS program, where the top spot is held by superstar Mana Nagase…who happens to be Kotono’s older sister. (Source: Funimation)
Episodes
The Reason We Stand Here
Mana's younger sister Kotono and a mysterious girl with Mana's voice, Sakura Kawasaki, passes the audition to sign with Hoshimi Productions. They move into the company dorms to start their path to become idols.
Everyone`s Looking for the Answer
Kotono feels uncomfortable working as a group. When LizNoir shows up at Hoshimi Productions and gives a lesson, it helps everyone come together as a group.
Raise the Volume More and More
Kohei scouts Mei to join Hoshino Productions and it turns out that she is able to see Mana. Kotono feels resistant to her addition at first, but begins to understand why it was necessary.
Separate Lights, One Feeling
Kohei splits up the group, designating Sakura and Kotono as leaders and announces the addition of two new members, Haruko and Rei. Sakura's group struggles with Rei's strict dance practice.
For a Precious Stage
Hoshimi Productions' Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest have their debut concert at Hoshimi Festival. Kohei and Mana look back on the day of Mana's debut concert.
Shining Smile
Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest start out strong, winning all the concert battles so far. Set to enter the Next Venus Grand Prix, they enjoy a day off before the intensive training kicks off.
You`re Good Just the Way You Are
Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest make it to the Next Venus Grand Prix finals. Kohei joins Sakura for her regular health check-up at the hospital. Things get complicated when the public points out Sakura's singing sounds exactly like Mana's.
Embrace the Courage You`ve Been Given
Sakura reveals that she believes her heart is Mana's heart. Kohei confesses that he thinks that too and tells Sakura that Mana is around as a ghost.
A Place That Cannot Be Reached Alone
Sunny Peace is up against TRINITYAiLE for the semi-finals. Sunny Peace performs a brand new song with Sakura's new singing style that doesn't sound like Mana's. Van Production's president, Asakura, is revealed to be Rui's father.
Burn the Sound of Life
Moon Tempest is up against LizNoir for the semi-finals. Kotono is informed of Mana's ghost. Rio shares her past experiences surrounding Mana to Kotono.
The Story That Begins with Goodbye
Sunny Peace and Moon Tempest are up against each other in the finals. Mana confesses her true regret and feelings to Kohei before her final goodbye.
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