Ensemble Stars is a hugely popular male idol training game. It's been announced that it will be adapted into an anime series starting in July 2019, and we can't help but get excited. We'll likely get to see a different side to the characters than we see in the game. There are many idol units featured in the game. Each unit is unique and charming, but in this article, we'll introduce the idol unit "Trickstar" ahead of the anime's release. They're the first idol unit the protagonist interacts with, and they're all close-knit and friendly with each other.
Up-and-coming revolutionaries! What is the idol unit "Trickstar"?
"Ensemble Stars," or "Enstars" for short, features many idol units, but "Trickstar" is the group the protagonist, "Transfer Student," first interacts with and cooperates with.
More details about the unit?
The name comes from a play on the words "trickster" (magician) and "star" (star), and their goal is to "overthrow the student council." They aim to revolutionize the rigid academy system and become the academy's brightest star. By the way, all the members are second-year students. They get along well and have a strong sense of unity. Their theme colors are red and blue.
Unique! Introducing the Charming Trickstar Members ①: Subaru Akahosi
A second-year high school student, he uses the first-person pronoun "ore." He's a positive-thinking, energetic, hardworking guy. However, he's always on the go and can be restless. However, his drive and hard work are highly regarded. He's optimistic and a mood-maker who loves to entertain others. She formed the idol unit "Trickstar" with fellow classmates Hokuto Hiyori and Makoto Yuki, and Mao Kinusara from Class B. The members get along well and share a strong bond.
What do you like?
She loves sparkly things. She loves the smiles of customers and loose change. But not in a mean way; she's more like a crow (?). She has a lot of foreign coins, and even though she's not broke, she earns money by working part-time jobs on campus. However, she doesn't seem to be very interested in stacks of bills. She also has a pet Shiba Inu named Daikichi.
He Likes to Give Nicknames
He seems to enjoy giving strange nicknames, and so far, he has given everyone except Natsume unique nicknames (such as "Hokkai~" and "Ukki~"). However, he says he hates being given nicknames himself. He gets close to people, but doesn't like it when others get too pushy. Surprisingly, in his first year, his positive personality didn't seem to fit in with the others, and he was isolated at times. Incidentally, his father was also an idol and was apparently quite popular, but apparently there was some kind of scandal.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Trickstar, Class: 2-A, Club: Basketball, Height: 170cm, Weight: 55kg, Blood Type: O, Birthday: June 22nd, Favorites: Money (Sparkly Things), Dislikes: Small, Dark Places, Family: Mother and Dog, Hobbies: Walking Dogs, Naming Nicknames, Special Skills: Hip-Hop Dance, Voice Actor: Tetsuya Kakihara, Catchphrase: A Bright, Smiling Star
What's your relationship with the other members?
As Trickstars, they're close, and the other members also understand Subaru well. For example, the calm and collected Hokuto Hidaka often scolds Subaru for being restless, but they trust each other. Mao Isara is also a good friend of Subaru's. Furthermore, together with Makoto Yuuki, they're sometimes called the "idiot duo." They're both very talkative, so they seem to get along well.
Various Individualities! Introducing the Charming Trickstar Members 2: Hidaka Hokuto
A second-year high school student in the same class as Subaru. He is kind, caring, and a perfectionist. He also serves as the leader of Trickstar. He uses "ore" (ore) as his first-person pronoun. He is calm and collected, yet hardworking and a perfectionist. He is always calm for his age and hates being disrupted. While he may appear to treat his noisy classmates coldly, he is actually very caring towards his friends. He is kind and will patiently explain things to them if they don't understand something. However, he can be a bit airheaded.
Family Composition
His father is a famous idol, and his mother is a famous actress, so he comes from a family of entertainers. His father was recently added to the game, much to fans' surprise. He entered the entertainment industry to be closer to his parents, who were often away from home due to their busy schedules. He was also often left at his grandparents' house as a child, so he's a grandma's boy. Perhaps because of this, he likes simple sweets and has a slightly old-fashioned side. However, he cherishes his grandmother, and the wisdom she taught him as a child has saved him many times.
Appearance
He has black hair and blue eyes. He has a slim build and a well-proportioned appearance. His unit uniform is blue checkered. While the other members tend to wear their outfits casually or roll up their hems, he wears them just as they are.
What about his fellow members?
As a leader, he has a calm demeanor. He also has a sense of responsibility to lead the other members. He's hardworking and a bit nervous, so he often nags the other members. However, this is only because he cares about his teammates.
Other Profile Details
He's also a member of the drama club. He's always being bossed around by the eccentric club president, Wataru Hibiki, but he works hard every day to be as involved as a drama club member. He attends classes diligently, but sometimes secretly does crossword puzzles. He suffers from poor circulation.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Trickstar, Class: 2-A, Club: Drama Club, Height: 172cm, Weight: 55kg, Blood Type: A, Birthday: December 17th, Favorite: Lucky charms, Dislikes: Parents, Family: Parents, Hobbies: Crossword puzzles, Special Skill: Singing, Voice Actor: Yoshimasa Hosoya (Voiced by Tomoaki Maeno), Catchphrase: Passion hidden in cool eyes
Unique! Introducing the charming Trickstar members 3: Makoto Yuuki
He's a reliable, handsome boy with a background in modeling. He's also a member of Trickstar and was in the same class as the transfer student in his second year.
What's his personality like?
At first glance, he appears to be a lively, cheerful person, but he's actually quite shy. He and Subaru Myojo are nicknamed the "idiot duo," and while he tries to act like a funny guy to match Subaru's vibe, his conversations often end up falling flat. He's also apparently not good at talking to girls alone. That's surprising, isn't it? However, he's working hard to overcome his lack of eloquence and aims to become an idol. He's a member of the broadcasting club, which is why he's skilled with machines and also good at gathering information. He's also a beautiful young man without his glasses.
Trying to catch up with his peers
He's not as good at singing and dancing as the other members, but he's working hard to catch up. He also has good concentration, but his brakes and patience tend to break down easily, which worries both the other members and his seniors.
Childhood model
Incidentally, he was originally a model, and was a child model as a child. However, it seems he was forced to do this by his parents, which caused him to lose his mental balance. As a result, he became uncomfortable with being in front of the camera. This had a big impact on him, and even the topic of modeling is a landmine. Since he quit modeling, things haven't been going well with his family. However, he is trying to overcome this. Incidentally, Sena Izumi, a senior member of the group, seems to have known him from his modeling days and, for some reason, is persistently pursuing him. Yuki runs away when they encounter each other, but they seem to have been close friends as children.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Trickstar, Class: 2-A, Club: Tennis Club, Height: 173cm, Weight: 58kg, Blood Type: O, Birthday: April 30th, Favorites: Smartphones, Dislikes: Shrimp and Fish, Family: Mother, Hobbies: UFO Catchers, Fighting Games, Special Skills: Tinkering with Electronics, Voiced by: Shoutarou Morikubo, Catchphrase: The Talk and the Glasses Are Not Just for Show!
Unique! Introducing the Charming Trickstar Members 4: Isara Mao
She's caring and reliable. Although he complains a lot, he keeps an eye on the other members and helps them out. He also serves as the student council's treasurer, but is a member of Trickstar, a unit that rivals the student council. He has a tendency to get caught up in troublesome situations, and although he doesn't want to get involved, he always struggles. As you'd expect from a student council member, he is adept at doing anything. He also doesn't seem to like being in the spotlight, and is more likely to support from behind the scenes. Incidentally, he lives nearby Sakuma Ritsu and is childhood friends with him.
What's his personality like?
A second-year high school student, she's in a different class from Subaru and the others. She wears her reddish-purple bangs in place with a barrette. She refers to herself as "ore" ("I'm Oré").
Her nicknames include "Sari☆," "Ma-kun," and "Decosuke." She's caring and reliable, and understands the other members well. She's also a student council officer, but she's also a member of a unit dedicated to "overthrowing the student council," which puts her in a difficult position. Apparently, she has a tendency to get dragged into things, which causes her constant troubles, much to her annoyance, but according to Ritsu, "Ma-kun is the type of person who's happy to get himself into a quagmire." She's also a genius, so she's good at everything, but she likes to support from behind.
Actually, she's afraid of sharp objects!?
Actually, she's also afraid of sharp objects. When she was little, Ritsuko bit her, even though it was just a joke, and it left her traumatized. Since then, she's become afraid of sharp objects, which is why she wears her bangs in a barrette. However, she's now overcome that fear enough to wear her bangs down.
Detailed Profile
Unit: Trickstar, Class: 2-B, Club: Basketball Club (Vice-President), Height: 169cm, Weight: 54kg, Blood Type: O, Birthday: March 16th, Favorite: Necklaces, Dislikes: Sharp Objects, Family: Parents and Sister, Hobbies: Watching TV and Manga, Special Skill: Guitar, Voiced by: Yuki Kaji, Catchphrase: A genius covered in misfortune
Check out Trickstar's music!
As an idol unit, they have some fascinating songs. Listening to their music in addition to the game's story will allow you to see a whole new side of their charm.
"Rebellion Star"
First, listen to this song. It won first place in the official game's "2nd Anniversary Unit Song Voting for Music Video Rights," leading to the decision to produce a music video. This song is themed around their "revolution" in the main story.
"CHERRY HAPPY STREAM"
This song was created based on the "Spring Storm! Dancing Cherry Blossom Festival" event. It's a fun, lively song that perfectly suits the members.
Trickstar Summary!
That concludes our introduction to Trickstar, the unit featured in "Ensemble Stars"! They're the first unit the main character, the transfer student, interacts with, so they're likely memorable to many. They're a bright, fun, and unit with a strong bond, and they're sure to lift your spirits just by watching them. Each member has a unique and charming personality. There are many other idol units featured in "Ensemble Stars," and it's fun to find your favorite. With the anime starting soon, we can expect even more from them. We can't wait for it to air.
