The hugely popular rhythm game "IDOLiSH7" has been adapted into an anime, which has also been met with great acclaim, and its popularity is only growing. With the second season of the anime scheduled to air in 2020, excitement is building. "IDOLiSH7," or "IDOLiSH7" for short, features a unique group of idols. In this article, we'll introduce one of the groups that appears in "IDOLiSH7," the unique group made up of seven members, whose names also serve as the title of the series.
What kind of group is IDOLiSH7?
The center is Nanase Riku, and the leader is Nikaido Yamato. This group utilizes the unique personalities and talents of seven members. At first, they lack cohesion, but gradually they work together. They are also the main characters in the story, growing alongside their manager, the protagonist. The seven members' image colors are "red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, and purple," which represent the colors of the rainbow. Incidentally, all of the members' names contain numbers.
About the Group Name
The group name "IDOLiSH7" was decided by the protagonist's manager in the game. In the anime, the name was decided by the manager and the members, combining the word "idol," Riku's idea of "Little-wish," and the fact that there are seven members. The abbreviation is "IDOLiSH7." Incidentally, before the group was officially formed, the agency had high expectations for the group, so the group was called "Kaiseki Bento (tentative name)."
IDOLiSH7 Member Introduction ① Izumi Iori
First up is Izumi Iori. Her member color is blue. She is voiced by Toshiki Masuda. She is 17 years old, 174 cm tall, and her birthday is January 25th.
What's her personality like?
Iori, Mitsuki Izumi's younger brother, has a very cool personality. He can also be quite sharp-tongued, but he's also polite to those above him. Surprisingly, he also has a weakness for cute things, likely due to the fact that his parents run a cute cake shop. However, perhaps because he's embarrassed, he keeps his love of cute things a secret and insists that he hates them. He loves "Bunny Ear Friends" and secretly collects the freebies that come with sweets and other items. Incidentally, while he often argues with Riku, Iori is the one who appreciates his talent more than anyone else.
The Perfect High School Student Who Can Do Anything!
Iori is the "perfect high school student" who excels at everything. He's particularly talented in management. He's determined to make "IDOLiSH7" the number one group in Japan, and while he's a member of the group, he teams up with the protagonist (the manager) to manage the group. His plans are often approved, but the other members are unaware that they were Iori's ideas. Despite his talent for getting things done, he seems to be weak when faced with adversity.
IDOLiSH7 Member Introduction ② Nikaido Yamato
Next up is Nikaido Yamato. He is the group's leader and the oldest member. He's 22 years old, 177 cm tall, his birthday is February 14th, and his member color is green. His voice actor is Yusuke Shirai. He's known for his glasses and sanpaku-gan (white eyes).
What's his personality like?
Although she may appear calm and carefree at first glance, Yamato is actually very passionate. As the group's leader, she cares about her members more than anyone else. Before joining the agency, she seemed to have a strong dislike for the entertainment industry, but the reason for this is revealed in the third game. Now, influenced by her peers who are purely and earnestly pursuing idol careers, she seems to have gotten over it. She's also utilizing her acting talent to appear in films and dramas.
"Big Brother"
Yamato Nikaido, the oldest member of the group, is 22 years old. This makes him older than the main character, the manager. Therefore, he generally uses "ore" (ore) as his first-person pronoun, but sometimes refers to himself as "big brother."
Yamato's Father... [Spoiler Alert!]
Yamato's father was actually the famous actor Shizuo Chiba. And it turned out that he was not the son of his legal wife, but of a mistress. Ever since Yamato discovered that he was the son of a mistress and that he had been surrounded by lies, he has hated the entertainment industry. Even after being scouted as an idol, she intended to eventually reveal everything about her father. However, after becoming an idol, she was influenced by the pure, sincere desire to become an idol that surrounded her, and her parents began to grow.
IDOLiSH7 Member Introduction ③ Mitsuki Izumi
Next up is Mitsuki Izumi. He is Iori Izumi's older brother. His member color is orange, he is 21 years old, 165 cm tall, and his birthday is March 3rd. His voice actor is Tsubasa Yonaga.
What's his personality like?
Contrary to his cute and petite appearance, Mitsuki possesses a manly personality. He's also a caring, older brother-like figure, making him a beloved mood maker. He'd actually dreamed of becoming an idol since childhood, but his height prevented him from achieving the goal. Perhaps this explains his dedication to his work among the group members.
Serving as the main MC!
Mitsuki is the most attentive member of the group. He's able to naturally bring up topics with the other members, making him the main MC for their own show.
IDOLiSH7 Member ④: Tamaki Yotsuba
The fourth member is Tamaki Yotsuba. She's 17 years old, 183 cm tall, and her birthday is April 1st. Her favorite food is king pudding. A genius with a laid-back personality, Tamaki entered the entertainment industry for a specific purpose. Initially, Tamaki wanted to become famous and appear on TV, but in fact, there's a more complicated reason behind her decision.
What's her personality like?
He's extremely laid-back and possesses a unique aura. Despite his mature demeanor, he also has a somewhat childish side. He can't sleep at night without a small light, his room isn't very tidy, and he loves sweets... It seems these contrasts are what make him popular. However, he also has a side that seems to interfere with his work, such as not providing fan service when he meets fans in town, not keeping promises, and not keeping time. Nevertheless, he's a genius and has considerable talent, which the other members seem to acknowledge. His dancing talent, in particular, is impressive. And yet, despite being underage, he's ranked fifth in the "Man I Want to Hold" rankings.
She also performs as a member of the duo "MEZZO"
Incidentally, Tamaki Yotsuba is also part of a duo with Sogo Osaka. The two were born and raised in completely different environments and had completely different personalities, so they often clashed and didn't get along, but they gradually came to understand each other better. Furthermore, their contrasting looks and beautiful voices, so harmonious that some say they were "born to sing together," continue to captivate many women.
IDOLiSH7 Member ⑤ Sougo Ousaka
The fifth member we'll introduce is Sougo Ousaka. He's 20 years old, 175 cm tall, and his birthday is May 28th. He's a gentle, kind-hearted young man, intelligent, and capable of anything, but he sometimes struggles to find his own individuality and keeps his worries to himself. Incidentally, when he drinks, he becomes so out of control that he loses his memory. That's a surprising side to him.
Listening to a Variety of Music
Influenced by his grandfather, Ousaka listens to a wide variety of music genres. Apparently, he even played guitar as a student, supporting a friend. He also has a surprising side to him, becoming excited when he meets his favorite artists.
IDOLiSH7 Member No. 6: Nagi Rokuya
Next up is Nagi Rokuya. He's 19 years old, 180 cm tall, his birthday is June 20th, and his voice actor is Takuya Eguchi. He's half-Nordic and incredibly handsome. This handsome guy is quick to woo women with his sweet words. Despite his handsomeness and charisma, he also has a unique personality: his mother is Japanese, so he's a huge anime fan. He's a huge otaku and prefers to watch anime in real time.
Speaks a variety of languages
He usually speaks broken Japanese, but it seems he can also speak normally if he speaks slowly. He also speaks a variety of languages and is said to be highly educated.
IDOLiSH7 Member Introduction ⑦ Nanase Riku
Finally, we have Nanase Riku. He's the hero of the story and serves as the center of IDOLiSH7. He's honest, kind-hearted, and hardworking, and although he's a bit clumsy, he's well-liked by everyone. Although he was sickly as a child, he enjoyed imitating the shows his older brother put on for him, and so he decided to become an idol. His brother also has a rich story, so if you're interested, be sure to check out the main story!
Does he have a naive side?
Having spent a long time in the hospital, Nanase Riku has a naive side. He's also incredibly innocent, making it hard to believe he's only 18 years old. Incidentally, he often gets into fights with Iori, but since Riku has never had anyone to fight with before, he seems to find it satisfying.
What about his brother...? [Spoiler Alert! 】
By the way, this is a spoiler, but Nanase Riku's older brother is a top idol. He is Kujo Ten, the center of TRIGGER. Kujo Ten's real name is Nanase Ten, and she and Riku are twins. Her cold attitude toward Riku, saying "Riku can't be an idol," was due to concern for his illness. This is also discussed in detail in the game's story.
IDOLiSH7's internal and external units!
IDOLiSH7 also has a duo unit. They have a different appeal from the "IDOLiSH7" unit, so be sure to check them out!
MEZZO"
As mentioned earlier, "MEZZO" is a duo unit formed outside of the group fairly early in the story. The duo consists of Tamaki Yotsuba and Sogo Osaka. Their contrasting looks, personalities, and exquisitely harmonious singing voices have captivated many fans.
Izumi Iori, Nanase Riku
They are a unit within the group, and are affectionately nicknamed "Furawe" after the song they sing, "Fly Away!" The two also form a unit outside the group with Kujo Ten, singing the song "Fure Fure! Seishun Sanka."
Nikaido Yamato, Izumi Mitsuki, Mutsuya Nagi
This is also a unit outside of the group, and is nicknamed the "Pitagora Trio" after the song they sing, "Pitagoras☆Fighter." These three also sing "Danshi Tarumono! ~MATSURI~" with Yaotome Gaku as a unit outside of the group. Each song is also very appealing, so be sure to check them out!
【IDOLiSH7】IDOLiSH7 Summary!
That concludes our summary of "IDOLiSH7," the main group of "Idolish Seven"! They're a wonderful group with a diverse cast of unique members. Have you found your favorite character? We also learned that each character has a complex background. Nanase Riku's future is especially worth keeping an eye on. If you want to prepare before the anime starts, we recommend watching the first season of the anime or playing the game. Thank you for reading this far.
