Love Live! dominates the Otaku Culture board, and I saw a lack of THE iDOLM@STER threads, so I figured I might as well survey people.
I personally prefer THE iDOLM@STER much more.
I personally prefer THE iDOLM@STER much more.
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THE iDOLM@STER or Love Live! School Idol Festival?
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Well, I wouldn't want to fuel the fire on this war so I won't say anything. >iDOLM@STER FTW \o/<
Though if I were to choose, I'd lean more towards iM@S as they make appearances in my favourite games franchise, Ace Combat:
Though if I were to choose, I'd lean more towards iM@S as they make appearances in my favourite games franchise, Ace Combat:
This thread is not biased in any form or fashion
Iori best girl
Iori best girl
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Tried to remove any potential sources of bias.Renevant wrote:
This thread is not biased in any form or fashion
Iori best girl
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Fellow Ace Combat fans are too damn rare in the world. Strangely enough, I'm seeing quite a few in the osu! community.a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
Well, I wouldn't want to fuel the fire on this war so I won't say anything. >iDOLM@STER FTW \o/<
Though if I were to choose, I'd lean more towards iM@S as they make appearances in my favourite games franchise, Ace Combat:
i think it was actually better with it, fuel the flames of cute idol girls that live in your heartA Cynical Asian wrote:
Tried to remove any potential sources of bias.Renevant wrote:
This thread is not biased in any form or fashion
Iori best girl
This thread is slowly becoming an iM@S thread...
>inb4 a massive horde of LLSIF fans :3
>inb4 a massive horde of LLSIF fans :3
Greetings fellow pilot. O7A Cynical Asian wrote:
Fellow Ace Combat fans are too damn rare in the world. Strangely enough, I'm seeing quite a few in the osu! community.
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Goddammit, I tried to keep the thread neutral, but it certainly is becoming a iM@S thread. Not that I'm complaining.a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
This thread is slowly becoming an iM@S thread...
>inb4 a massive horde of LLSIF fans :3Greetings fellow pilot. O7A Cynical Asian wrote:
Fellow Ace Combat fans are too damn rare in the world. Strangely enough, I'm seeing quite a few in the osu! community.
Just give it time. You'll begin to see a war starting as this thread ages. Maybe... :p
just gotta post more biased opinions and cute gifs untilt they finally swing
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The best iM@S characters were Kisaragi Chihaya and Haruka Amami. In my opinion.
I think we should re-balance the opinions of this thread.
Love Live is still good. I found the anime pretty entertaining to watch.
*Braces for impact*
Love Live is still good. I found the anime pretty entertaining to watch.
*Braces for impact*
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The best Love Live! character was Maki.
Let's see, I'm a huge Love Live and IM@S Fan (IM@S Since 2006, Love Live since 2011)
To the point of making parties and BBQ's in my house just to marathon any of them with other fans and buy physical albums
and all I can say is... Love Live can't win... for now
IM@S has MUCH MORE character, with better background history, an overall better constructed plot (and no, I'm not talking about only the Anime pls)
Not counting that the variety of IM@S songs just trashes Love Live around, while some of their songs are in my tops playlist (like Cutie Panther and Darling!!) Love Live song has a very distintve sound, while IM@S, having the big quantiy of character it has, allows for a wider range of sound and songs (hell, Tower of Adventure is ultra cute, in fact, the entire Famison 8BIT☆iDOLM＠STER album is ultra fun tier, just to mention one), I never get bored of listening to IM@S, While Love Live can get really really tiring after a few hours.
While in popularity we can argue that Love Live is really, really close to IM@S (mostly because it's the hype of the moment), overall IM@S is a much stronger Idol franchise with beter members and overall better songs.
Now, Love Live is amazing when it comes to characters, sure, it doesn't have the quantity or individual / unit power of IM@S yeah, but the few characters LL has are really charismatic and really easy to grow fond of them as a solid group
This mean IM@S characters lack this?
Lol nope, but the interaction between the entire cast of Love Live is just amazing , with a great synergy and this makes you love them a lot, which is one of the main points of success of the series.
But still, what Love Live is lacking are more years of experience, the solo albums of their members are really, really weak, and they still don't have that much of an impact inside the idol area (in a situation where let's say, they have the chance to invite IM@S or LL to a concert, they will pick IM@S without a doubt) , give them a few years and they will the best idol group ever. (specially because IM@S willl probably start saying goodbye to the core members soon)
remember how a certain LL seiyuu said in a subtweet in a really subtle way how it's better for them to avoid IM@S ?.
anyway, both franchises are really good, so it's Ok.
BTW, Nico Nico Ni <3
To the point of making parties and BBQ's in my house just to marathon any of them with other fans and buy physical albums
and all I can say is... Love Live can't win... for now
IM@S has MUCH MORE character, with better background history, an overall better constructed plot (and no, I'm not talking about only the Anime pls)
Not counting that the variety of IM@S songs just trashes Love Live around, while some of their songs are in my tops playlist (like Cutie Panther and Darling!!) Love Live song has a very distintve sound, while IM@S, having the big quantiy of character it has, allows for a wider range of sound and songs (hell, Tower of Adventure is ultra cute, in fact, the entire Famison 8BIT☆iDOLM＠STER album is ultra fun tier, just to mention one), I never get bored of listening to IM@S, While Love Live can get really really tiring after a few hours.
While in popularity we can argue that Love Live is really, really close to IM@S (mostly because it's the hype of the moment), overall IM@S is a much stronger Idol franchise with beter members and overall better songs.
Now, Love Live is amazing when it comes to characters, sure, it doesn't have the quantity or individual / unit power of IM@S yeah, but the few characters LL has are really charismatic and really easy to grow fond of them as a solid group
This mean IM@S characters lack this?
Lol nope, but the interaction between the entire cast of Love Live is just amazing , with a great synergy and this makes you love them a lot, which is one of the main points of success of the series.
But still, what Love Live is lacking are more years of experience, the solo albums of their members are really, really weak, and they still don't have that much of an impact inside the idol area (in a situation where let's say, they have the chance to invite IM@S or LL to a concert, they will pick IM@S without a doubt) , give them a few years and they will the best idol group ever. (specially because IM@S willl probably start saying goodbye to the core members soon)
remember how a certain LL seiyuu said in a subtweet in a really subtle way how it's better for them to avoid IM@S ?.
anyway, both franchises are really good, so it's Ok.
BTW, Nico Nico Ni <3
Topic Starter
Love Live! did have better synergy, I guess. I suppose I'll give the series another try.CodeS wrote:
Let's see, I'm a huge Love Live and IM@S Fan (IM@S Since 2006, Love Live since 2011)
To the point of making parties and BBQ's in my house just to marathon any of them with other fans and buy physical albums
and all I can say is... Love Live can't win... for now
IM@S has MUCH MORE character, with better background history, an overall better constructed plot (and no, I'm not talking about only the Anime pls)
Not counting that the variety of IM@S songs just trashes Love Live around, while some of their songs are in my tops playlist (like Cutie Panther and Darling!!) Love Live song has a very distintve sound, while IM@S, having the big quantiy of character it has, allows for a wider range of sound and songs (hell, Tower of Adventure is ultra cute, in fact, the entire Famison 8BIT☆iDOLM＠STER album is ultra fun tier, just to mention one), I never get bored of listening to IM@S, While Love Live can get really really tiring after a few hours.
While in popularity we can argue that Love Live is really, really close to IM@S (mostly because it's the hype of the moment), overall IM@S is a much stronger Idol franchise with beter members and overall better songs.
Now, Love Live is amazing when it comes to characters, sure, it doesn't have the quantity or individual / unit power of IM@S yeah, but the few characters it have are really charismatic and really easy to grow fond of them as a solid group
This mean IM@S characters lack this?
Lol nope, but the interaction between the entire cast of Love Live is just amazing , with a great synergy and this makes you love them a lot, which is one of the main points of success of the series.
But still, what Love Live is lacking are more years of experience, the solo albums of their members are really, really weak, and they still don't have that much of an impact inside the idol area (in a situation where let's say, they have the chance to invite IM@S or LL to a concert, they will pick IM@S without a doubt) , give them a few years and they will the best idol group ever. (specially because IM@S willl probably start saying goodbye to the core members soon)
remember how a certain LL seiyuu said in a subtweet in a really subtle way how it's better for them to avoid IM@S ?.
anyway, both franchises are really good, so it's Ok.
BTW, Nico Nico Ni <3
Problem with Love Live is that the first season is really, REALLY mediocre.A Cynical Asian wrote:
Love Live! did have better synergy, I guess. I suppose I'll give the series another try.
While season 2 is ultra fun / maximum shipping / 420blaze it tier, it's really easy to give up on the franchise on the first season if you're not new in the idol area, as LL doesn't really bring anything new to the table.
Try to survive Season 1, S2 is worth the time.
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Ironically, I stopped watching LL during season 2. Although I don't recall why.CodeS wrote:
Problem with Love Live is that the first season is really, REALLY mediocre.
While season 2 is ultra fun / maximum shipping / 420blaze it tier, it's really easy to give up on the franchise on the first season if you're not new in the idol area, as LL doesn't really bring anything new to the area.
Try to survive Season 1, S2 is worth the time.
CodeS wrote:
While season 2 is ultra fun / maximum shipping / 420blaze it tier
If that's the case, then you won't (probably) enjoy the rest of S2 (well, it depends on where you dropped it, but the last episodes are cheesy as hell, but fun)A Cynical Asian wrote:
Ironically, I stopped watching LL during season 2. Although I don't recall why.CodeS wrote:
Problem with Love Live is that the first season is really, REALLY mediocre.
While season 2 is ultra fun / maximum shipping / 420blaze it tier, it's really easy to give up on the franchise on the first season if you're not new in the idol area, as LL doesn't really bring anything new to the area.
Try to survive Season 1, S2 is worth the time.
I would just watch it just to have a better point on why I didn't enjoy it, or just to have a stronger counter argument or better ground on where to stand if you have to give a negative opinion on the franchise.
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Yeah, I know what you mean. I definitely remember thinking that LL's depiction of the idol industry was too saccharine and that there weren't enough definable highs and lows in the series, but it's been a while, so it could possibly be just blind hate of the series.CodeS wrote:
If that's the case, then you won't (probably) enjoy the rest of S2 (well, it depends on where you dropped it, but the last episodes are cheesy as hell, but fun)
I would just watch it just to have a better point on why you didn't enjoy it, or just to have a stronger counter argument or better ground on where to stand if you have to give a negative opinion on the franchise.
I guess I'll try to open my mind and restart LL S2.
Aikatsu! is the best idol anime.
-The characters are vastly more loveable.
-The epsodes have a much greater variety to them
-The music is sadly lacking there are a few good songs but if you look into Love Live and Idolmasters' discographys you find there are plenty of bad songs there too.
-No obnoxious fandom
-The characters are vastly more loveable.
-The epsodes have a much greater variety to them
-The music is sadly lacking there are a few good songs but if you look into Love Live and Idolmasters' discographys you find there are plenty of bad songs there too.
-No obnoxious fandom
Hmm, Aikatsu is in my potential list, would you recommend it to someone who enjoys a good story and if it has comedic elements, how entertaining is it?Green Platinum wrote:
Aikatsu! is the best idol anime.
-The characters are vastly more loveable.
-The epsodes have a much greater variety to them
-The music is sadly lacking there are a few good songs but if you look into Love Live and Idolmasters' discographys you find there are plenty of bad songs there too.
-No obnoxious fandom
Topic Starter
If the characterization is well done, I'll put it on my watchlist. Although it's rather large at the moment.Green Platinum wrote:
Aikatsu! is the best idol anime.
-The characters are vastly more loveable.
-The epsodes have a much greater variety to them
-The music is sadly lacking there are a few good songs but if you look into Love Live and Idolmasters' discographys you find there are plenty of bad songs there too.
-No obnoxious fandom
In terms of storytelling Aikatsu! holds one main character (As of episode 103 the protagonist changed) but gives the spotlight away frequently to the rest of the cast similar to Idolmaster. In terms of story it isn't particularly deep or meaningful but it's fun to watch but doesn't make any risky choices at the end of the day (only teasing you of potential romance and whatnot). But remember it's at 120 episodes at the moment and I have no clue how long it will go.a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
Hmm, Aikatsu is in my potential list, would you recommend it to someone who enjoys a good story and if it has comedic elements, how entertaining is it?
Hmm, I might just watch it then, but I have a bad history with long animes (put Uchuu Kyoudai on-hold :/ at ep30 )Green Platinum wrote:
In terms of storytelling Aikatsu! holds one main character (As of episode 103 the protagonist changed) but gives the spotlight away frequently to the rest of the cast similar to Idolmaster. In terms of story it isn't particularly deep or meaningful but it's fun to watch but doesn't make any risky choices at the end of the day (only teasing you of potential romance and whatnot). But remember it's at 120 episodes at the moment and I have no clue how long it will go.
I'll see how it goes... :p
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Uh oh, long animes aren't my thing either. Somewhat disappointing. But I do hope I remember to try watching the anime.Green Platinum wrote:
In terms of storytelling Aikatsu! holds one main character (As of episode 103 the protagonist changed) but gives the spotlight away frequently to the rest of the cast similar to Idolmaster. In terms of story it isn't particularly deep or meaningful but it's fun to watch but doesn't make any risky choices at the end of the day (only teasing you of potential romance and whatnot). But remember it's at 120 episodes at the moment and I have no clue how long it will go.a1l2d3r4e5d6 wrote:
Hmm, Aikatsu is in my potential list, would you recommend it to someone who enjoys a good story and if it has comedic elements, how entertaining is it?
Both is cool, but i prefer iDOLM@STER than Love Live! School Idol Festival.
isn't Love Live! School Idol Festival the game after the series? it should be School Idol Project iirc..
i've finished love live and only watched a few eps of im@s so i'll prolly go with love live altho from the short time i've watched, the characters in im@s looks more lovable..
i've finished love live and only watched a few eps of im@s so i'll prolly go with love live altho from the short time i've watched, the characters in im@s looks more lovable..
I've only finished Love Live! so I can't really say much. But I just can't get into IM@S. The first episode of the first season puts me off really badly. I tried watching that episode twice and couldn't finished it. I'll probably try to watch it again after Locodol.
For now, Love Live! it is.
General idol anime thread anyone?
For now, Love Live! it is.
XENOGLOSSIA anyone? :^)piruchan wrote:
But I just can't get into IM@S. The first episode of the first season puts me off really badly.
Oh, a poll...
I won't vote for now. I'll also watch iDOLM@ASTER when I have time to download them.
I won't vote for now. I'll also watch iDOLM@ASTER when I have time to download them.
Is the worst character of both franchises?joi- wrote:
Also, this girl:
no option for both? )':
in my opinion both of them are ok but I dont really like im@s : cinderella girls though :\
in my opinion both of them are ok but I dont really like im@s : cinderella girls though :\
You can't be worse than nico nico nii.Green Platinum wrote:
Is the worst character of both franchises?joi- wrote:
Also, this girl:
Nico makes sweet memes tho, Nozomi is more of an observer with no real character arc and a disgrace to lovers of miko's everywhere.
Didn't know such thing exist. I mean the one by A-1 Pictures.Green Platinum wrote:
XENOGLOSSIA anyone? :^)
I don't agree with most things you say, but this time you're right.Green Platinum wrote:
Nico makes sweet memes tho, Nozomi is more of an observer with no real character arc and a disgrace to lovers of miko's everywhere.
You flatter me, but I always speak with hard truths and conviction.
But fighting off drops/comets is so much better than hosting guerrilla concerts to protest the ban on entertainment.Green Platinum wrote:
XENOGLOSSIA anyone? :^)
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Why not? I'm sure everyone is open to discussing other idol animes.piruchan wrote:
General idol anime thread anyone?
If people have seen any other idol animes tho.A Cynical Asian wrote:
Why not? I'm sure everyone is open to discussing other idol animes.piruchan wrote:
General idol anime thread anyone?
I don't think anyone here has seen Pretty Rhythm, probably only Baka Tenshi and I are still watching PriPara, and stuff like Locodols don't really warrant any discussion etc. Idolmaster and Love live are the only two with any kind of decent following here.
You could make another thread tho.piruchan wrote:
General idol anime thread anyone?
It's better, there is Aikatsu, IDOLM@STER, Love Live, WuG, AKB, Pretty Rhythm, just to mention some.
And if you want it to be better, you could just make it a "General Idol thread", It would be interesting to see if there are more people following the actual Idol scene.
I kinda wanna make one for Mahou Shoujos.
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But speaking of other music animes, I hear K-On! is pretty bad.
And watch it become a 'I've only seen Madoka thread'CodeS wrote:
I kinda wanna make one for Mahou Shoujos.
K-On's best episodes were the graduation ones the rest isn't worthwhile especially the start of season 2, but I don't think this thread should become a music anime thread.A Cynical Asian wrote:
But speaking of other music animes, I hear K-On! is pretty bad.
It's a moe/music genreA Cynical Asian wrote:
But speaking of other music animes, I hear K-On! is pretty bad.
If u don't like the moe, you're definitley not gonna like it. But it's not really comparable to idol animes , because it's not even close to one.
AgreedGreen Platinum wrote:
but I don't think this thread should become a music anime thread.
I would have expected at least Love Live to have higher votes than iM@S in this community...
Then again, it's only 16 people. :p
Then again, it's only 16 people. :p
Topic Starter
True. But eh, I had lingering curiosities and figured I'd ask since it was very minimally related to the topic at hand.Green Platinum wrote:
And watch it become a 'I've only seen Madoka thread'CodeS wrote:
I kinda wanna make one for Mahou Shoujos.K-On's best episodes were the graduation ones the rest isn't worthwhile especially the start of season 2, but I don't think this thread should become a music anime thread.A Cynical Asian wrote:
But speaking of other music animes, I hear K-On! is pretty bad.