Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1

Right now you can watch Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 90 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Emi Nitta sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 earns its spot. Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Otonokizaka High School is in a crisis! With the number of enrolling students dropping lower and lower every year, the school is set to shut down after its current first years graduate. However, second year Honoka Kousaka refuses to let it go without a fight. Emi Nitta and Suzuko Mimori lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Emi Nitta sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

🎬 Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 — Episode Guide

May Our Dream Come True!

2013-01-06

In Tokyo's Chiyoda-ku is the traditional school Otonokizaka High. Second year student Kosaka Honoka discovers the school will be closed in three years. In order to avoid being closed, the school must increase its number of prospective students.

Let's Be Idols!

2013-01-13

Honoka and friends form a school idol group to entice more students to attend. When pointed out their group could have the opposite of their desired effect, Honoka becomes dispirited.

First Concert!

2013-01-20

Honoka's group idol name is "µ's" and the group debuts their first song. Their popularity grows at school, and they have their first concert.

Maki Rin Pana

2013-01-27

µ's completes their first concert in an empty auditorium. In attempt to get a massive crowd for their next performance, Honoka tries to recruit Hanayo.

Nico Attacks

2013-02-03

µ's is now at 6 members with the addition of Hanayo, Rin, and Maki. The group attempts to make their idol group into a proper school club. However, they are informed another idol club exists, and must negotiate with them.

Who is the Center?

2013-02-10

µ's has officially become a school club! The student council vice president asks Honoka why she is leader, if she does not have any responsibilities in the group. So, the group sings and dances to determine their new leader!

Elichika

2013-02-17

The girls learn the idol festival, 'Love Live!' is going to be held, and immediately set their sights on performing. The girls are permitted by the director they can perform if they do not fail their final exams.

What I Want to Do

2013-02-24

The school is threatened to be closed. In order to protect Otonokizaka High, Eli looks for ways to make the open campus a success. When trying to help the group's success, Umi tries to get Eli to teach them how to dance.

Wonder Zone

2013-03-03

µ's grows to nine members with the addition of Eli and Nozomi. The group's School Idol ranking is rising to 50th, but they must reach 20th place to participate in Love Live! They must take drastic measures to reach their goal.

E10

No Senpai Allowed!

2013-03-10

Honoka suggests the group stays overnight at Maki's summer home to practice. When the girls arrive they ignore their training and go play on the beach, instead.

E11

The Greatest Concert

2013-03-17

It is a new semester and the group is ranked 19th, which is high enough to be considered for Love Live! µ's next event is at the school festival, but they are forced to perform on the roof.

E12

Friends

2013-03-24

µ's cancels its school festival concert after Honoka collapses. Honoka learns the group has been revoked from entry into Love Live. However, due to their success, the school is going to admit new students next year.

E13

μ's Music Start!

2013-03-31

Honoka quits being a School Idol after she failed to realize Kotori was suffering. µ's goes on hiatus, and Honoka is left without a goal. Honoka arranges for Umi to meet her, and tells her how she really feels.

🎭 Cast of Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1