107 years ago, the Moon was destroyed in a massive cataclysm that shattered Earth's former satellite into 81 quintillion tons of orbital debris. However, thanks to super-science, the Earth itself was saved and today no one really thinks much about that century-past disaster. Which is why when teenage Haruka Amami auditions for something called the Idolmaster Project, she THINKS she's trying out to be a singing idol. Instead, Haruka finds herself at a secret school run by the Mondenkind Agency, living with a group of other girls who have also been selected as candidates to pilot an iDOL - an advanced robot specifically designed to intercept falling chunks of moon rock. Except, the people who run the Mondenkind Agency aren't exactly knights in shining armor. And then there's the question of whether the iDOLs are really JUST robots. Because from almost the first moment, Haruka starts to feel emotions resonating from within the iDOL called Imber.
Cast: Yuka Iguchi, Yui Horie, Yukari Tamura
Season 1
26 episodes
1. Penguin Proceeds to TokyoSmall-town girl Haruka Amami is elated when she passes her audition for a big role in Tokyo... but her big break isn’t exactly what she expects. TV-14CC25minApr 2, 2007
2. Idol's MasterAfter the giant rogue iDOL is defeated by Makoto, Haruka is given an offer she can’t refuse: to become an iDOL Master. Her friend Yayoi is convinced that the organization is swindling her, and leads her on a wild goose-chase trying to track down the truth.TV-14CC25minApr 9, 2007
3. Idol & MasterHaruka begins to settle into her new life, attending classes at the high school that is a cover for the Mondenkind iDOL organization.TV-14CC25minApr 16, 2007
4. Gyoza & American Hot DogsIori has failed to destroy a meteorite, merely splitting it in half so that there are now two targets to destroy. When Haruka saves the day, it only exacerbates Iori’s rivalry with her.TV-14CC25minApr 23, 2007
5. Cold Hand, Warm HandAfter Yukiho and Haruka fail an exam, a retest is planned by Asuza that stresses them both out. When their studies don’t go very well, an annoyed Iori steps up to coach them.TV-14CC25minApr 30, 2007
6. At the Height of 20,000 MetersHaruka is deployed to handle two Lemon-class meteorites, but the targets suddenly disappear – only for more bogeys to suddenly show up on Mondenkind’s sensors.TV-14CC25minMay 7, 2007
7. I'm Back. Welcome Back.Chihaya is determined to get the Imber back, even if it costs Haruka her life. While Mondenkind deals with the crisis, Haruka winds up in the infirmary, having lost consciousness.TV-14CC25minMay 14, 2007
8. Compact Night StoriesHaruka and the others are at the beach, but this is no vacation – they are performing activation tests and pilot training for Imber and other iDOLs in the same town where Imber and Nebula were manufactured.TV-14CC25minMay 21, 2007
9. KeyboardThe girls are sent to find an idol, Ami Futami, who used to be a mechanic for Mondenkind, and ask her to come back as a consultant.TV-14CC25minMay 28, 2007
10. Unharmonious Sound [Noise]The iDOLs and their pilots go through harmonization, fine-tuning the machines to match their pilots. Iori’s numbers are the best she’s ever attained, pushing Makoto out of being Nebula’s master.TV-14CC25minJun 4, 2007
11. NiflheimrHaruka and Ritsuko are in Iceland hunting for one of the lost iDOLs. Chihaya has also gotten her hands on this intel, and Turiavita deploys her.TV-14CC25minJun 11, 2007
12. MuspellsheimrMondenkind searches for Haruka, who happens to be with Chihaya but does not recognize her. Makoto foolishly takes off on her mission, desperate to prove herself the top-performing iDOL Master.TV-14CC25minJun 18, 2007
13. Room No. 501Makoto is completely out of sync with Nebula, but refuses to see her treatment of it as being the underlying cause.TV-14CC25minJun 25, 2007
14. Hard to Move, SomehowIori is sent out as Nebula’s pilot, charged with setting up two early-warning satellites in space. But this routine mission is just an excuse to try out some covert experimentation with the iDOL.TV-14CC25minJul 2, 2007
15. Hangar HeavenImber goes berserk. Mondenkind tries everything they can think of to stop him, but to no avail. It seems they’ll be forced to make him self-destruct.TV-14CC25minJul 9, 2007
16. iDOL & IdolHaruka has found a video of Chihaya in one of Imber’s files that shows he abandoned her after being in harmony. She loses confidence in their relationship, wondering if the same thing could happen to her.TV-14CC25minJul 16, 2007
17. Stray RabbitSaku leads the investigation into the identity of the mole at Mondenkind, and Yukiho keeps attracting his eye.TV-14CC25minJul 23, 2007
18. NightThe Turiavita have launched a surprise attack on Mondenkind’s base in Tsukimijima. They ransom Ami in exchange for Nebula and Imber.TV-14CC25minJul 30, 2007
19. GoodbyeHaruka has lost Imber, while Nebula is busy fighting off Riffa. With all five iDOLs in Turiavita, Mondenkind must destroy the iDOLS with a shot from Vulturius – even if it costs millions of lives.TV-14CC25minAug 6, 2007
20. The Way BackAmi and Mami are safe back in Mondenkind’s Japanese base, though Tempestas sacrificed all his memories to save them. Yukiho and Imber, however, did not return, leaving Haruka grieving.TV-14CC25minAug 13, 2007
21. The Last PuddingDepressed by the betrayal of Yukiho and Imber, Haruka locks herself in her bedroom. Joseph begins an investigation into who is really running Mondenkind.TV-14CC25minAug 20, 2007
22. Key & BatSaku relocates almost all the staff from Mondenkind Japan and puts the base on lock down. It’s up to Joseph to gather people back together and take back the base.TV-14CC25minAug 27, 2007
23. RUN!Mondenkind Japan must fend off Turiavita’s onslaught and buy enough time for Haruka to talk to Imber. Haruka confesses her feelings to Imber, but will he accept or reject her now that he has Chihaya once more?TV-14CC25minSep 3, 2007
24. 108 Years of ReconstructionAzusa infiltrates Turiavita’s headquarters and discloses the information with Mondenkind and various countries. At the same time, Chihaya undergoes the preparations necessary to become one with Imber.TV-14CC25minSep 10, 2007
25. Spring SnowHaruka goes to Turiavita’s headquarters to confront Yukiho and Chihaya one last time. But with a horde of Epimetheus units blocking the way, the going won’t be easy. Lucky for Haruka, she doesn’t have to do it all on her own.TV-14CC25minSep 17, 2007
26. The Moon & The PenguinAuryn has grown unstable after absorbing Nubilum. If something isn’t done soon, the entire planet will be destroyed! The iDOLs are willing to sacrifice themselves to save the ones they love, but how do their Masters feel about this?TV-14CC25minSep 24, 2007
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107 years ago, the Moon was destroyed in a massive cataclysm that shattered Earth's former satellite into 81 quintillion tons of orbital debris. However, thanks to super-science, the Earth itself was saved and today no one really thinks much about that century-past disaster. Which is why when teenage Haruka Amami auditions for something called the Idolmaster Project, she THINKS she's trying out to be a singing idol. Instead, Haruka finds herself at a secret school run by the Mondenkind Agency, living with a group of other girls who have also been selected as candidates to pilot an iDOL - an advanced robot specifically designed to intercept falling chunks of moon rock. Except, the people who run the Mondenkind Agency aren't exactly knights in shining armor. And then there's the question of whether the iDOLs are really JUST robots. Because from almost the first moment, Haruka starts to feel emotions resonating from within the iDOL called Imber.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Naotake Furusato, Toyota Todoroki
