Happy Elements Asia Pacific, an entertainment company specializing in smart phone games, has announced the development of a new original anime entitled Idol Memories, which is coming in October of 2016 to Tokyo MX.

The story of Idol Memories is set in the near future, where live idol music performances in virtual reality have become commonplace. Against this backdrop, a pair of rival idol groups compete for the coveted "tiara", which represents the number one spot in the "Idol League".

The main staff for Idol Memories has been announced, including:

Draft, original work: Happy Elements Asia Pacific

Director: Katsuya Kikuchi

Screenplay: Hiroshi Ōnogi

Character design and general animation director: Rena Okuyama

Sound director: Chikako Yokata

Animation production: Seven Arcs Pictures

More information will be made available during a live-broadcast on Niconico on July 08, 2016, at 8:00PM JST.

Sources:

Otakomu

Yaraon!

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