"A3!" is a hugely popular smartphone app game. It's a handsome actor training game featuring a wide variety of unique characters, making it especially popular with women. It's a popular idol training game, rivaling other titles like "Ensemble Stars!" and "Idolish Seven." Fans are excited to hear that an anime adaptation is scheduled for 2020. This article introduces the appeal of "A3!". If you haven't played the app yet, why not take this opportunity to give it a try?
Charm #1: The Characters Are Amazing!
One of the appealing aspects of "A3!" is its unique characters. The characters are not only handsome, but each one has a strong personality and is incredibly charming. The characters are divided into four groups: "Spring Group," "Summer Group," "Autumn Group," and "Winter Group."
They're not just handsome!
The characters are beautifully designed and all cool and cute, but their appeal extends beyond their looks. If you pay close attention to each character, you'll find that they each have a deep story, such as complicated family circumstances or difficulty interacting with others. Despite their various challenges, watching them struggle with their friends to create a stage is sure to make you root for them!
Which group is your favorite?
"A3!"'s main story is divided into four parts, each covering the formation of the "Spring Group," "Summer Group," "Autumn Group," and "Winter Group," and the creation of a stage. Each group is unique and has a completely different performance. Since the subtitle of this anime is "SPRING & SUMMER," it seems likely you'll be following the stories of the Spring Group and the Summer Group. Play the game and you're sure to find your favorite group.
Charm #2: The Story is Interesting!!
When talking about "A3!", the story is undeniably fascinating. Many people say they started playing casually, but the story was so engaging that they found themselves reading on and on...
Rebuild a dilapidated theater company!?
The "MANKAI Company" theater company was once a hugely successful company, performing various shows year-round, but recently it has fallen into disuse. The player is a former aspiring actress who has been tasked with supporting the troupe as its director. However, the troupe only has one member. Furthermore, the troupe is in dire straits, deeply in debt and even under the scrutiny of the yakuza. Can the player revive the theater troupe in the midst of all this? This is the prologue.
Everyone's Disjointed at First
The first story to unfold is that of the "Spring Troupe," but the members are simply disjointed. Leader Sakuya Sakuma is highly motivated and always puts in the hard work, but when it comes to acting, he's a complete amateur and just plain terrible. Masumi, a talented amateur who's the center of attention within the Spring Troupe, has no interest in anything other than the coach (the player) and struggles to interact with others. Furthermore, Citron, a handsome foreigner scouted by the director, had a very difficult time reading his lines because his Japanese was quite shaky. Furthermore, Itaru, a working adult, appears to be a friendly and handsome man, but in reality he is a heavy-spending gamer and isn't particularly aiming to become an actor... In short, all of the characters are quirky in one way or another! Only one person is motivated, and that person has no acting ability whatsoever, so it was a hopeless situation.
They gradually begin to come together
The Spring Troupe is plagued with a variety of problems, from complete novices when it comes to acting to lack of motivation and lack of cooperation... The director is at a loss from the very beginning. Meanwhile, a senior actor visits the troupe. He was a member of the MANKAI Company in its heyday, and upon seeing their current situation, he gives them some harsh criticism. This inspires the Spring Troupe members to get serious and practice hard. Seeing their progress, the director begins to think of ways for each of them to shine.
More Collaborators!
At first, MANKAI Company was only able to coordinate the actors, but gradually, they began to gain more collaborators. First, there's Rurikawa Yuki, in charge of costumes. He's very cute and almost girly, but he's actually a real boy. He's also quite sharp-tongued. However, his sense of style is genuine, and the costumes he creates make the troupe shine even more. Furthermore, Kazunari Miyoshi, who excels in web design, joins the team to create a stylish MANKAI Company website. Watching MANKAI Company gradually take shape will have you rooting for them! While we've just introduced the story of the "Spring Troupe," the subsequent stories of the Summer, Autumn, and Winter Troupes are also very interesting, so be sure to check them out!
Charm #3: The game is easy to play with simple controls!
One of the appeals of "A3!" is its easy controls. Because of its simple controls, it's highly recommended for beginners and those who aren't good at games. In order to read the story, you must practice and increase your user rank. (This is also true for other training games, such as "Ensemble Stars!") Since the story is interesting and the main focus is on enjoying it, it's nice that the game has simple controls.
Charm #4: The Music Is Great!
Many people say that the music got them hooked on "A3!" That's how compelling the music is. Not only the opening theme, "MANKAI☆Kai Kai Sengen," but each unit's theme song also showcases their unique personalities and is quite addictive! Plus, each character's song is available, so you can enjoy the singing voices of your favorite characters.
Charm #5: The Voice Actors Are Amazing!!
"A3!" features many popular voice actors, which is great news for voice actor fans. For example, Spring Troupe members Shintaro Asanuma and Yusuke Shirai each appear in the currently hugely popular voice actor and rap project "Hypnosis Mic." Summer Troupe member Takuya Eguchi has also appeared in "Sanrio Boys" and "Nijiiro Days." Autumn Troupe member Chiharu Sawashiro is Miyuki Sawashiro's younger brother and has also played the role of Dalfer in the otome game "Yume Oukoku to Nemureru 100-nin no Prince-sama." And speaking of the Winter Troupe, Atsushi Tamaru is known for Ichigo Hitofuri from the popular game "Touken Ranbu," while Tetsuya Kakihara is known for Jinpachi Toudou from "Yowamushi Pedal," Uguisumaru from "Touken Ranbu," and Subaru Myojo from "Ensemble Stars!"... Did you spot any of these voice actors?
Charm #6: The Stage Plays Are Also Hugely Popular!
In addition to the games and anime, "A3!" is also popular as a stage play. It's affectionately known as "A3!". Not only are the actors' character portrayals impressive, but the story is also enjoyable, making it a hot topic. It's great to be able to see them in action on a 2.5D stage. It's beloved not only by game fans but also by fans of 2.5D actors. New productions are frequently performed, so be sure to check them out if you're interested.
【A3!】Summary of Its Appeal!
That sums up the appeal of "A3!". The unique characters are captivating, and the story is also interesting, so expectations for the anime are even higher! If you haven't played the app yet, be sure to download it. Thank you for reading this far.
