Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection English Sub & Dub

About Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection

Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection arrives as a sports anime by Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo A&E (2014), and the premise is easy to summarize. At its core: This is the fourth anime series of Pretty Rhythm. The story features a girl named Lala Manaka, who desires to become an Idol.

As things develop, to further her debut the best, the three main protagonists from the previous Pretty Rhythm series Aira, Mia, and Naru give her lessons about how to be the best Idol. In addition to the lessons she's learning, the series also retells the events of the previous Pretty Rhythm series.

With sports at the core, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. This one is best suited to anyone who likes underdog stories and competition.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, Dongwoo A&E, which means the visual identity of Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on sports, training arcs, rivalry and match tension keep the stakes personal. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.