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I love S.E.M an insane amount. (a reflection)
“If it weren’t for S.E.M, would I even be here right now?”
Okay, correction: “If I didn’t meet S.E.M again through a random Google search a few years ago, would I even be here right now?”
Let’s turn back the clock for a moment. I got into 2D fictional idols through Love Live! back in mid-2017 with me first watching the School Idol Project anime on a whim. Timeskip to months later in October and I went through Sunshine!! Season 2 when it was airing, and I remembered vaguely hearing things about THE IDOLM@STER back then. I had a loose idea about SideM’s existence through clips from the anime (which was airing on that same season) along with IDOLiSH7 and Tsukipro – both fellow male idol series that I also encountered. Neither did I pay closer attention to these nor was I into male idols though.
Here’s this bit from a previous lovemail from a few years ago: I wasn’t fully open about my interests towards others. I feared that nobody would understand what I enjoy, especially if it isn't as well-known as what a typical person would know. Before becoming an idol fan, I was more into magical girl anime, tokusatsu, and Western animation in general – all of which are niche interests in their own right.
Skip to 2019. By that point, I was already into IM@S by that point, albeit focusing more on 765Pro and Million Live’s activities via Theater Days. In January, I started Shiny Colors and LIVE ON ST@GE! for the first time, and both had uh – let’s just say, “unique” ways of handling non-rhythm game-like mechanics. (I haven't touched the older console games yet.) I was more of a casual fan of the two branches (compared to 765) and I was more focused on my high school life, which hadn’t started crumbling down just yet. I didn’t stay with the two games as much as Mirishita.
My first starter idol in MStage was Ryo, mainly because of his connection with the console games. Touma and Ryo’s connections to 765Pro immediately made them my initial favorite idols in SideM, but three men clad in pink and silver spandex caught my attention: S.E.M. The unit’s concept of a trio of ex-teachers becoming idols to motivate and inspire students to study and follow their dreams struck me. I regretted not starting off with any of the members, so I left my original MStage account, opting to return with a S.E.M starter idol when I gave it a second chance.
I chose Rui as my new starter idol in April 2019, but I didn’t really have a no. 1 favorite idol by then. I read a few of whatever was translated and listened to some of the songs; but I was more focused on Mirishita and acted more casually towards the other branches.
But on a more personal note, I was starting to go through some… mixed feelings in my personal life.
My boyfriend and I broke up after 11 months, had to give up taking part in a club I’ve been involved in for the past 2 years by then, and constantly got annoyed at some teachers’ way of doing things which affected my enjoyment of the subjects I studied for… And on top of that, it was starting to feel more lonely as I saw friend groups I knew split apart for a moment and I would feel unwanted at times when my close friends aren’t around.
It was getting lonely. Being with the school newspaper team felt most like home when our meetings happened, but it wasn’t enough.
(Don’t worry, I’m okay now and my friends – including my ex – are currently on good terms.)
December 4, 2019. The router at home was having internet problems and I couldn’t properly play the Mirishita event at the time, “Hitomi no Naka no Sirius”. I was at home since we didn’t have to go to school because of a holiday. I don’t fully remember what led to me messing around on my two phones – but for some reason, I typed “S.E.M” onto Google search on a whim and found their work again. It was clear that I was bored by that point, so I started reading their magazines and event stories again to pass the time.
Seeing S.E.M and the relationship within the trio… reminded me of home. What appealed to me about them wasn’t just their “silly” reason for becoming idols in the first place or their entire concept (which is already something you don’t see in other mixed media idol/music franchises often), it was the relationship between three grown men (who were colleagues from the same workplace they left) getting into the entertainment industry just to inspire and motivate others to follow their dreams and, of course, study. School had a strong importance for most of my life where I could show my true self without feeling restricted by my family’s presence. Seeing them… made me smile.
I started rambling about them – especially Jiro, who initially became my favorite among the trio back then – to my best friend. The brainrot slowly took over. I was already sure that all three of them were here to stay this time. The brainrot made me reinstall MStage and return to my account, and I started playing the original Mobage with my beginner-level Japanese knowledge.
As I started talking more about that trio of ex-teachers with her, I realized how insecure I really was about my interests; too shy to talk to random strangers online as well. At that time, it felt like that had to change. I created my present-day Twitter account in early 2020. That was originally dedicated to my interests (and eventually became my main account) and I started talking in English-speaking IM@S servers more often. I’ve made friends with people from around the world and from my own home country. I even started posting some of my own art on there and would try to start posting on other social media platforms over the years. It was nerve-wracking, but perhaps it made me feel a little less lonely compared to before, looking back.
When I left another fandom (which was related to IRL idols) in early 2020, I made a pledge to myself that no matter how bad the branch’s situation gets, I would stay with the boys until the end. Of all the media I have ever touched, none would come close as to what THE IDOLM@STER SideM would ever bring me into on a very personal level. Its message and theme of starting over again at any age resonated with me, and it hits hard especially as I grew older. I’ve met many Producers of varying branches over the last 3-4 years, have taken part in several fan community projects – including running entire Twitter accounts and fan wikis and Discord servers – and helped me learn some skills along the way.
As for my tantous in IM@S itself? Michio Hazama (and by extension, S.E.M as whole) would overtake everyone, of course. Entering 2020, I had to rank the New Year’s Michio event in LIVE ON ST@GE! right after I just returned to it, then my first S.E.M-focused event since I started the Mobage was a Michio rank. The first artwork I posted on Twitter publicly was his New Year event SR for his birthday.
Of all the tantous I’ve met, none could reach the same personal level of love, care, and interest I have for them as much as him. (Even if a certain Cinderella Girl came to challenge that notion.) I remembered one of my types being a quiet, serious guy with glasses. His silent passion and strict (yet caring) demeanor towards his pupils, the way he wants to see them succeed from an educator’s point of view, and his moments with the cast – especially with his unitmates and Producer – brought me immense warmth.
I knew he would become my favorite idol within the branch as time went on, but he eventually won me over the most within the entire franchise. A serious man in glasses is an archetype you would often see, but seeing a teacher figure want the best for his students and his unit, as well as being passionate about his work and not being overly loud about it drives me insane.
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Fast forward to 2022. When GROWING STARS had its 1st anniversary campaign, the vibes I got from the online surroundings at the time didn’t settle well with me. Honestly, I was very disappointed with the execution of the anniversary campaign itself, although I tried to keep myself in tact. There was a lingering feeling that what is now a core aspect of myself about to break down once again, especially seeing how some Producers I met through SideM had (understandably) either left or took a break for better, greener pastures. I found myself turning towards a certain pair of adult ladies from another production to help me go through my short break from SideM at the time, but still kept in touch with IM@S by that point. As I thought about the other idols (who are over 20 y/o) I would eventually produce – especially when it comes to that pair of ladies – I thought to myself that what if SideM helped rewire my taste.
And now, with the advent of the last remaining SideM game’s impending, terribly received, and horribly executed shutdown and with Bandai Namco having revealed its future plans through a roadmap... I’m lost and unsure where to go. It’s like I KNOW where to go, but don’t know how to go further despite the circumstances. I even gave a large “sigh” towards the announcement before I’d write the GROWING STARS shutdown notice itself onto the SideM ENG Twitter.
It took me a few days to write up my full response towards the shutdown announcement up to the point where I was writing it in the middle of my trip days after the stream. Before that, I had left several disappointed tweets which eventually became hit tweet after hit tweet.
I’ve been into IM@S as a Producer for 5 years by this point. I didn’t want to celebrate it like this.
Despite everything though, I told myself that I wouldn’t leave. I did say that I would still keep in touch with IM@S, and I can’t deny the impact that it has left towards me and how I saw my IM@S tantou roster (which has grown since I became S.E.M’s Producer.) I’ve had moments where I questioned my worth as a P over the past few years. I've seen others’ achievements when I’m still trying to get my foot into learning Japanese up to this day. I've seen other Producers, same tantou or otherwise, rank high in the games when points ranking was still a thing while I’ve never been able to get past the Top 1000 event points ranking for a S.E.M/Michio-focused event. And I may probably never will.

However...
If it weren’t for the people I’ve met, the characters I’ve met, and the Producers I’ve met and would encounter... I often have my lonely days and would feel gloomy over things for no particular reason (and I still do), but I wouldn’t trade my own experiences with different friend groups I’ve made for the world.
I want to reach as high as I can to beat my past Top 100 success in Mirishita, even if it’s through my actions in a game I’ve yet to reach that same level. For as long as I’m allowed to produce my tantou units through whatever games they have left.
I want to continue supporting the idols I’ve met, and the two units I’ll continue to produce. Taking care of a pair of drinking buddies who are over 20 and a trio of ex-teachers doesn’t sound too bad.
I love S.E.M an insane amount. I love Michio an even more insane amount.
Because I wouldn’t be here without them. And maybe I wouldn't have gotten that first push to do all of what I’ve done without them.
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THE IDOLM@STER SideM 10th ANNIVERSARY P@SSION TOUR
Information regarding the Next Live has been announced! SideM 10th ANNIVERSARY P@SSION TOUR is a tour split among five different venues of different themes.
The first four stops will be a PRODUCER'S MEETING ending with a LIVE at the final stop.
10th ANNIVERSARY MEETING ~P@SSION BANG!!!~ will occur on in EHIME MATSUYAMA CIVIC CENTER on 2024.11.03
10th ANNIVERSARY MEETING ~P@SSION SPARKS!!!~ will occur on in KUMAMOTO CASTLE HALL on 2024.12.22
10th ANNIVERSARY MEETING ~P@SSION SUNDAE!!!~ will occur on in OSAKA ORIX THEATER on 2025.02.08~09
10th ANNIVERSARY MEETING ~P@SSION UP!!!~ will occur on in MAKUHARI MESSE on 2025.03.15~16
10th ANNIVERSARY ST@GE ~P@SSION-ING!!!~ will occur on in K-ARENA YOKOHAMA on 2025.07.12~13
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Today’s a special day, so I thought I’d at least show you my cool side. ...well, here. I picked it ‘cause I thought it’d look good on you. I hope you like it.
Even when he’s not really smooth, BEST IDOL JIRO is smooth.
Also, my type since Tokimemo GS1 days has been teacher in car and dammit, SideM, you need to stop playing me.
#im@s sidem#the idolm@ster sidem#the idolm@ster sidem live on st@ge!#live on st@ge#yamashita jiro#yamashita jiro is best idol#best idol jiro#xmas event 2018
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The Idolm@ster SideM LIVE ON ST@GE!TVCM 1 (Mobile)!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-nbbKsXQjU
#The Idolm@ster SideM LIVE ON ST@GE#The Idolm@ster SideM Live on St@ge!#The Idolm@ster SideM#The Idolm@ster#videojuegos
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He had no comment on his anxiety.
#source: vine#kazuki tsukumo#imas sidem#sidem#the idolm@ster sidem: live on st@ge#the idolm@ster sidem#incorrect quotes
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The iDOLM@STER SideM WORLD TRE@SURE album icons - Germany, Finland (500px)
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We are starting a new MV ranking, but this time on Idolmaster SideM Live on St@ge! We are putting enough time for people to vote. And we hope you can help us share this pool with those who are interested in participating.
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After running through Live on St@ge’s France event for 3 hours straight and almost breaking both of my thumbs, I managed to place top 2500 and won France Teru x4! The first thing I did was plonk him into Smile Engage and take a million screencaps glfhajgslajkhlasd I know it’s a knight outfit but even Teru can pass off as a sparkly prince in Smile Engage T w T
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Look at my current trio! Aren’t they beautiful? ಥ_ಥ
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SideM LoS: Kyosuke Aoi Idol Memories Part 3
Here’s a translation of the last part of Kyosuke’s Idol Memories! Keep in mind I’m not a professional translation, so take what you see with a grain of salt. And thanks for reading :)
If you want translations for the Idol Memories of a specific Idol, message me! I plan to start Yusuke and then go to HighxJoker!
Translations are under the cut:
-Agency-
Kyosuke: Oh! Coach, good work today! Our first concert was a huge success... Wait, we’ve gotta keep it down. Haha... Look, Yusuke fell asleep.
Kyosuke: Even though the concert is over, my heart is still pounding... Being an idol is amazing.
Kyosuke: All of the supporters were waving those pen light things, right? That light was so beautiful... Their cheering voices were so warm and happy, too...
Kyosuke: ... Huh? “You’re not bound by Yusuke’s injury,” you say...? What are you saying so out of the blue...
Kyosuke: ... Backing up idols is your job, Coach? Haha, I get it.
Kyosuke: You know, I was scared.
Kyosuke: I was never going to tell anyone, but... when Yusuke hurt his leg... No, it’s actually been before that, but I’ve avoided saying it.
Kyosuke: Not of how Yusuke does nothing but reckless things, but of how he told me to continue soccer on my own for my own sake...
Kyosuke: Well, for me, there are times where I think backing Yusuke up is important.
Kyosuke: ... But! Up until now, I’ve always been with Yusuke. I thought that there’s no way... I’d do it alone! There’s no meaning... if we’re not together...
Kyosuke: He says that’s not the case, but... If I didn’t watch my words or focus on the match, the pass could’ve failed... and...
Kyosuke: ... I wouldn’t be able to aim to be “The Strongest Twin Duo” with Yusuke anymore... I really was scared at the thought of being alone from then on.
Kyosuke: But, Coach, you taught us. That I can walk a new road with Yusuke... That we have a new dream!
Producer: The Strongest Twin Idols!
Kyosuke: Haha, you know it!
Kyosuke: Until now, I enjoyed playing soccer with Yusuke the most, but...
Kyosuke: Meeting you and being able to aim to be Top Idols with Yusuke...
Kyosuke: Right now, I’m feeling the most excited I’ve ever been!
Kyosuke: The game’s just started... but I’m sure we’ll become them. Idols called “The Strongest Twin Duo”!
Kyosuke: That’s why we’ll be in your care from here on, Coach!
#idolmaster sidem#idolm@ster sidem#idol memories#idolmaster#sidem#kyosuke aoi#aoi kyosuke#yamaya yoshitaka#yoshitaka yamaya#live on st@ge#sidem live on stage#live on stage
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I finally awakened choco Soichiro!
It’s been months (this post has also been sitting in queue for months tho. at this point if this hits you know I’m hitting end of queue. oops) so I kind of forgot what the awakened card looked like and yeah, if I’m honest, I prefer the unawakened card more.
But luckily LoS! is one of those games that lets you go back to pre-awakened art.
#im@s sidem#the idolm@ster sidem#the idolm@ster sidem live on st@ge!#live on st@ge#live on st@ge! event#shinonome soichiro#choco soichiro#valentine's event 2018#seriously though#those chocolate hearts decorating the cake#that's basically a chocolate sculpture#hearts for patissier man
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Vídeo musical para el tema “STARLIGHT CELEBRATE!” de The Idolm@ster SideM Live on St@ge!!
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Msute doods
#idolm@ster sidem#idolm@ster sideM live on st@ge#suzaku akai#genbu kurono#shinsoku ikkon#hideo akuno#pierre#kyoji takajo#my art
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The moment when Jun asked the audience to break up with Natsuki...
And he said, ‘No.’
The special Wake Atte Mini! episode featuring the intelligent idols on a wedding proposal shoot, and it is exclusive to watch on MStage for preview!
#jun fuyumi#natsuki sakaki#imas sidem#sidem#idolm@ster sidem#the idolm@ster sidem#the idolm@ster sidem: wake atte mini!#the idolm@ster sidem: live on st@ge#mstage
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