IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! English Sub & Dub

About IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!

Looking for background on IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! (アイドリッシュセブン Second BEAT!)? This comedy, drama and music series by TROYCA (2020) starts out like this. The setup: Following their performance at the Black or White event, the idol group IDOLiSH7 is at the height of its popularity, with offers for various concerts and work coming in every day. However, as their fame continues to rise, Riku Nanase's health kicks off worsening due to the heavy workload.

As things develop, with the gigantic idol duo Re:vale showing interest in the group and the reopening event of the Zero Arena coming up. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: The first episode received a special screening at "Idolish 7 Fan Thanksgiving Day vol.5" on December 14, 2019 and it was distributed on various streaming websites on January 7, 2020. The regular TV broadcast started on April 5, 2020.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Souma Saitou as Tenn Kujo and Tsubasa Yonaga as Mitsuki Izumi. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 15 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by TROYCA, so the studio's house style defines how IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT! looks and moves on screen. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Viewers rate it 8.1/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Souma Saitou voicing Tenn Kujo gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2020, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.