Idol Incidents English Sub & Dub

About Idol Incidents

Meet Idol Incidents (Idol Jihen), a music anime by MAPPA, Studio VOLN (2017). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: Increasing income divide, creeping environmental pollution, unsolvable waste issues, childcare waiting lists being discussed without those concerned, repeated corruption… The government, smeared by vested interests, can't do a thing against the many problems and sources of discontent.

As things develop, it's in this situation, with Japan cornered with no way out, that idols rise up to save the day! The Heroine Party, Sunlight Party, Starlight Party, Bishoujo Party, Wakaba Party, Subculture New Party, and SOS Party. From these seven idol political parties, the idols who have become National Diet members and representatives for each prefecture will smash through the sense of stagnation covering Japan using the power of song and dance!

As a music title, performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. It will appeal most to viewers who care about music and live performance.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by MAPPA, Studio VOLN, so the studio's house style defines how Idol Incidents looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on music, performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2017, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.