In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149”, also known by the following titles:
- アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ U149
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
The iDOLM@STER ↗ ↖
The Idolmaster
Summary
765 Production Studio manages the unique talents of 13 professional idols as they slowly make their way to the top and become country-wide celebrities. But the girls' journey is far from just fun and games: hard work, sweat, and tears are some of the prerequisites needed to flourish in this industry—and for 765 Pro in particular, a watchful eye out for their rival, the infamous 961 Production.As the girls’ fame grows, however, their time together as a family diminishes, and now the very popularity they sought is threatening to tear them apart. A difficult balance of work and bonding must be achieved, or they risk everyone going their separate ways. The personal and professional ordeals of these idols can not be conquered alone, but with each other’s loving support, any obstacle or hardship can be overcome!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls ↗ ↖
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls
Summary
Uzuki Shimamura is an aspiring student who dreams of being an idol. After failing her first audition, a producer from 346 Productions tells Uzuki that she has been chosen for the "Cinderella Project," a new idol group. The project, however, still lacks two other members, so the producer needs to scout suitable candidates.The producer’s eyes fall upon Rin Shibuya, who is in the midst of an incident with an upset crowd. As the imposing producer defends her, the two of them are taken in for interrogation by the police, and released after some explanation. Taking this opportunity, he scouts Rin for the Cinderella Project, only to be rejected. Will the producer be able to find two more members for his idol group?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Originally intended to be one continuous two-cour series, due to production problems, the show's run ended early with episode 13. Re-airings of the original The iDOLM@STER anime aired in the rest of the purchased timeslots. The originally planned second cour returned as a second season July 18, 2015.
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 ↗ ↖
Cinderella Girls: Under 149
Summary
The story follows a group of under-149 cm idols and their new short and young producer.
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 ↗ ↖
Summary
Mature grade school student Arisu Tachibana is an aspiring idol who receives an invitation from her company president to participate in the Third Entertainment Section—a new idol project. Arisu and eight other young girls soon meet their producer before beginning idol-related activities.To the girls’ surprise, their producer appears to be a childlike adult and nothing like what they had imagined. The producer, who is taking on the position for the first time, also had no idea that he would be meeting a group of short, young idols. The awkward situation leaves Arisu disappointed, and she wishes for a producer change.
However, the producer, with his genuine love for idols and his desire to see them shine, will not let this opportunity pass and expresses that he is serious about working with the girls. Thankfully, the young idols accept the producer after seeing his unwavering passion for idols, serving as the start of their journey to the stage of dreams.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 was released on Blu-ray in four volumes from July 26, 2023, to October 25, 2023.
The iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 Recap ↗ ↖
Summary
Recap of the first seven episodes of The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149.