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9:00 PM on 04.24.2013

These Neptunia PP videos are Idol-tastic

Every time I write something about the Neptunia franchise, I'm always a little bit taken aback by the fact that these games have made it this far. Having only played the first entry, I imagine they must be getting better wit...

Elliot Gay

4:15 AM on 04.22.2013

The iDOLM@STER Shiny Festa available in English on iOS

In a move that's sure to surprise pretty much every single iDOLM@STER fan ever, Namco Bandai has released all three The iDOLM@STER Shiny Festa games on iOS platforms. Each game has been renamed, with Honey Sound becoming...

Elliot Gay

12:54 AM on 02.10.2013

Are you ready? The Idolm@ster to become a movie

Rejoice, The Idolm@ster fans. It looks like Namco Bandai isn't done with those spunky girls from 765Pro just yet. At "THE IDOLM@STER MUSIC FESTIV@L OF WINTER!!" live event held over the past few days, it was announced that a ...

Elliot Gay

7:00 PM on 12.04.2012

Gasp! iDOLM@STER Shiny Festa to get localized?

File this one under "wait, seriously?" Namco Bandai has apparently filed trademarks for both The Idol Master and Shiny Festa over in Europe, which is something that blows my mind. This franchise has been around for quite some...

Elliot Gay

3:10 PM on 09.23.2012

PV: IDOLM@STER spin-off anime is looking chibi as hell

What is the greatest thing to ever come out of Japan? If you were thinking about history or some science bulls--t, think again... because the real answer is The IDOLM@STER. Shown off at Tokyo Game Show earlier, the 4-koma man...

Marcus Speer

12:00 PM on 06.23.2012

Idomaster Shiny Festa's basically Idolmaster Project Diva

Though its technical name is Idolm@ster Shiny Festa, it's a rhythm game about a bunch of nonexistent singing/dancing idols, so I say Idolm@ster: Project Diva is as good a title as any for this new PSP offering. Beyond that, ...

Josh Tolentino

11:00 AM on 03.15.2012

Finally, some Idolmaster for your iPhone

Or is it...your iM@SPhone?! Wait, that doesn't make sense.  Anyway, Namco Bandai have opted to port the previously Japanese-flip-phones-only version of Idolm@ster Mobile, bringing it to Apple's iOS monolith. Finally, you...

Josh Tolentino

11:00 AM on 03.15.2012

Finally, some Idolmaster for your iPhone

Or is it...your iM@SPhone?! Wait, that doesn't make sense.  Anyway, Namco Bandai have opted to port the previously Japanese-flip-phones-only version of Idolm@ster Mobile, bringing it to Apple's iOS monolith. Finally, you...

Josh Tolentino

12:00 PM on 02.25.2012

A Daily Dose of Music: Our Favorite Anime Openings

What? Did you think "Our Favorite Anime Openings Week" was over? Here at Japanator we spit on stupid rules likes the measurement of time and punctuality! Commence! The week rides on! Saturday's man on the move is our fabulous...

Hiroko Yamamura



Josh's Pick of 2011: Idolmaster and its big, wondrous lie photo
Josh's Pick of 2011: Idolmaster and its big, wondrous lie
by Josh Tolentino




Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Yukiho Hagiwara! photo
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas, Yukiho Hagiwara!
by Josh Tolentino


12:00 PM on 11.25.2011

Give thanks! Assault Horizon has its Idolm@ster skins now

Yes! In a time of giving thanks for things, I give thanks to Namco Bandai for answering one Ace Combat fan's sincere wishes. Assault Horizon finally has its Idolm@ster-themed skins! And to think it was barely t...

Josh Tolentino