The long-awaited anime adaptation of "Ensemble Stars" is finally set to air in July 2019. It's based on the incredibly popular idol training app game. The story revolves around the protagonist, a transfer student, who produces various male idols at the academy, and features a variety of fascinating idol units. In this article, we'll introduce Ra*bits, an idol unit that appears in "Ensemble Stars," or "Enstars" for short. As a fancy unit whose theme is "small and cute," the series is notable for featuring characters with rather cute appearances.
A brief synopsis of Enstars!
The story takes place at Yumenosaki Private Academy, a school specializing in the development of male idols. With the start of the new school year, a new "Production Department" has been established. Our protagonist transfers to the school as the first female student to join the "Production Department." This is a coming-of-age story about producing a group of unique idols. As a "transfer student," our protagonist becomes involved with many fascinating idol units. It's also fun to find your favorite idol unit.
Just so cute! About the Idol Unit Ra*bits
"Rabits" is one of Yumenosaki Academy's idol units. Its leader is Nazuna Nito. This fancy unit has the theme of "small and cute," and all members except for the leader are first-year students. Because they formed late, they still have little experience, but they all work hard. Another defining feature of the unit is the close friendships among all the members. Their theme color is light blue. Many of their released songs are cute and soothing. Main songs include "Wild Rabbit March♪" and "Joyful×Box."
Introducing Ra*bits Members! Nazuna Nito
She's energetic, cheerful, and friendly. However, she hates being called "childish" or "cute." Surprisingly (?), she's very conscious of her seniority, making her juniors call her "big bro" and showing concern for them. She also has a somewhat small-animal-like aura. She's also a member of the broadcasting committee, overseeing all broadcasting on campus. However, she has a lisp and sometimes stumbles. She is the leader of the unit "Ra*bits" and the only third-year member.
What's her personality like?
A third-year high school student. She uses "ore" (ore) or "nii-chan" (big brother). Everyone calls her "nii-chan" (big brother) or "nazunyan." She's the leader of the idol group "Rabits" and the only third-year student, but she's the shortest in the group at 160 cm. Because she's energetic, cheerful, and friendly, she's often treated like a child, but she seems to really dislike being treated like one. Perhaps because of this, she has a strong sense of seniority, and even her juniors call her "nii-chan," a play on her last name, "Nito," and the Japanese word for "big brother." However, she is also very considerate of her juniors, calling them "my kids." She's very caring, sometimes gentle, sometimes strict, and even makes lunch for them. She's well-liked as a reliable senior.
What does she look like?
She has bright blonde hair and an asymmetrical hairstyle. She has a stylish style with swept-back bangs. She's the shortest third-year student and the third shortest of all characters, boasting a petite build. True to her name, she has a rabbit-like, girlish appearance. She even accidentally hit on Kaoru Hakaze when she first enrolled.
Broadcasting Committee Chair!
As the broadcasting committee chair, she oversees the school's internal broadcasting system. As such, she's knowledgeable about camera equipment and other things. However, when she's nervous, she can easily lisp and stutters. She seems to be self-conscious about her slurred speech, and despite her efforts to improve, it's not getting any better. She seems to be very troubled, even going so far as to wonder if she "did something bad in her past life." She's also close with her classmate, Kiryu Kuro, and is often seen talking to him. In fact, the "Three Oddballs" rarely attend class, so Nazuna and Kuro are the only ones who attend every day. Furthermore, her motivation to become an idol largely stems from her time in the choir. Singing hymns at church inspired her to sing for others.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Ra*bits, Class: 3-B, Club: Tennis Club (Captain), Height: 160cm, Weight: 49kg, Blood Type: O, Birthday: April 27th, Favorite: Badges, Dislikes: Frogs, Family: Parents and Rabbits, Hobbies: Mobile Games, Special Skill: High-Quality Performances, Voiced by: Yuki Yonai, Catchphrase: The Sweetly Biting Rabbit
Introducing the Ra*bits Members! Hajime Murasaki
She has a devoted personality and works part-time at school to support her unit, "Ra*bits." She also does odd jobs like laundry, and her daily routine is tending to flowers. She's a member of the Tea Club, where she takes the lead in serving tea. She's also a bit shy and has trouble making eye contact with people she meets for the first time. For this reason, she carries a lavender-scented sachet as a talisman. She also has a beautiful singing voice. A more detailed profile of her is that she's a bit paranoid and comes from a poor family.
What's her personality like?
She has a devoted and modest personality. She works part-time on campus to earn money for the idol unit's activities and does laundry, demonstrating her considerate nature. Although she can be a bit clumsy, she can handle all household chores, including cooking, sewing, and cleaning. On the other hand, she's not good at sports, but seems to excel at studying. Incidentally, and perhaps somewhat surprisingly, she is the strongest member of the unit, and there's even a scene where she carries Tomoya like a princess. She's also a member of the tea club, and she's particular about how she brews tea. She's also very considerate and takes the initiative to serve tea. She's also good friends with her senior club members, Eichi Tenshouin and Ritsu Sakuma.
What does she look like?
She has light blue bob hair and a delicate figure. At first glance, he's so cute he looks like a girl, and some male fans have even gone so far as to say he's "cuter than a girl." However, he says he'd rather be called "cool" than "cute." His cuteness is his charm, though. He's also surprisingly tall, even within his unit.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Ra*bits, Class: 1-A, Club: Tea Club, Height: 165cm, Weight: 50kg, Blood Type: AB, Birthday: July 15th, Favorite: Lavender scented sachets, Dislikes: Crowds, Family: Parents, Younger Brother, Younger Sister, Hobbies: Drawing, Stargazing, Special Skill: Speed Reading, Voiced by: Tomoya Kosaka, Catchphrase: Welcome with a shy smile
Introducing the Ra*bits Members! Yuya Mashiro
A boy raised in a completely normal family, Yuya's sensibilities are relatively ordinary compared to the unique characters in "Ensemble Stars." He's earnest and forthright, but he often finds himself drawn into the eccentric surroundings of his eccentric friends, which causes him constant hardships. He hates being seen as an oddball, but he also seems to care about being seen as "normal." His catchphrase is "Normal is best...but it's no good!" He's a member of the drama club and is constantly being pushed around by the eccentric Wataru Hibiki. On the other hand, he seems to respect Hokuto Hidaka. Sometimes, his speech becomes unstable due to having to read so many different scripts.
What's his personality like?
He's a first-year high school student and uses the first-person pronoun "ore." His favorite lunch is omelet rice, but he sometimes makes his own bento. In his unit "Ra*bits," he has a seemingly normal personality and is responsible for bringing together the diverse members. He's been friends with fellow member Hajime Shino since middle school, and sometimes encourages him when he's shy and anxious. He also acts as a stopper for the carefree Hikaru Tenma.
My club activity is the drama club!
I'm a member of the drama club. I originally joined because I admired the club president, Wataru Hibiki, but once I joined, I was disappointed by Wataru's true personality. Now, I'm constantly getting caught up in Wataru's eccentric behavior, which seems to be quite annoying to me. However, I have no intention of quitting the club, which suggests I have a strong personality. I also seem to have a deep respect for Hokuto, a senior in the drama club, and my attitude changes in front of him, to the point of becoming a completely different person. Incidentally, Wataru once forced me to dress up as a girl, but it looked really cute and suited me.
Actually, I'm an idol otaku
I've actually been an idol otaku since before I enrolled at the academy. Before enrolling, I would trespass on campus with my middle school friend, Hajime, to see the academy's stage performance. After seeing Wataru's performance there, I enrolled because I admired him so much. At the time, she probably never imagined she'd end up being put in a club and thrown into such a tailspin later on.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Ra*bits, Class: 1-A, Club: Drama Club, Height: 167cm, Weight: 53kg, Blood Type: A, Birthday: March 29th, Favorite: Pillow (can't sleep if pillow is different), Dislikes: Bitter melon, Family: Parents and younger sister, Hobbies: Listening to music and manga, Special Skill: Animals tend to like her, Voiced by: Toshiya Hiruma, Catchphrase: Normal is best...but it's not enough!
Introducing the Ra*bits Members! Tenma Hikaru
He has a bright and energetic personality, but he can also be carefree and insensitive. He has a unique way of speaking, ending his sentences with "daze," and his favorite food is bread. He is a first-year high school student who is seen as mischievous and childish.
What's his personality like?
He generally doesn't listen to others much, to the point of ignoring even nasty remarks. Because of this, he is often overlooked by the other members. As a result, leader Nazuna calls him the "bad kid" of the unit. His favorite thing is running, and he can often be found running around the school like a child. When he gets tired from running too much, he likes to sunbathe on the grass, and before he knows it, he's fallen asleep. He's a member of the track and field club, and is loved by his seniors. His athletic ability makes him a sought-after helper for various sports clubs, even though he's only a first-year. He also gets along well with his classmate, Sora Harukawa, and they seem to get along well because they both love physical activity. While he may seem unconcerned at first glance, he's actually very thoughtful about the unit's future.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Ra*bits, Class: 1-B, Club: Track and Field, Height: 167cm, Weight: 54kg, Blood Type: O, Birthday: September 7th, Favorite: Socks, Dislikes: Hats and wearing anything on his head, Family: Parents, Older Brother, Older Sister, Hobbies: Sunbathing and sprinting, Special Skill: Backflips, Voiced by: Junya Ikeda, Catchphrase: Dash Dash
Ra*bits Summary!
That concludes our introduction to the idol unit Ra*bits! While various idol units appear in "Ensemble Stars," this one is known for being particularly cute and harmonious. With the anime set to air soon, we're looking forward to seeing even more of their exploits. Details about their characters and their pasts, which remain a mystery, will likely be revealed in the future. We can't wait to see how the story unfolds!
