Idol Project


Idol Project is a short four-episode original video animation series produced in 1995 by Studio OX. This anime follows a cute 14-year-old girl named Mimu Emilton, who dreams of becoming a singing idol, much like her own idol, Yuri. Yuri brought world peace through her music and became the world's president. Mimu has a chance to audition in her hometown of Starland in front of Yuri, with the help of 6 "Excellent Idols".
However, before Mimu has the chance to sing in front of Yuri, Yuri and the Excellent Idols are kidnapped by aliens and taken to another universe. The group lands on the Tropical Dimension's Bali Hawaii, where they are warmly welcomed. A competition is about to begin in two hours to raise Bali Hawaii's sun, and idols from all over space arrive to take part. The owner, Mr Bananaan, desires for the Excellent Idols to win, since they are his most recent obsession. The competition includes several activities, such as the Swing Ski, Muddy Quiz Contest, and Water-Scooter Fight. After several comical events, Yuri mistakenly is named the only one able to help the sun rise again for the first time.
After the competition, Mimu must save up enough money to make it back to Starland, her hometown which is universes away.

Characters

; Mimu Emilton
; Layla B. Simmons
; Extra Kaidou
; Corvette Hiyards
; Palpu Ranrang
; Ruka Essenpolka
; Shion Suzukaze

Anime

The anime, also referred to as an OAV was released in 1995 by Studio OX. In Japan it was dubbed into various languages including English and Italian. It was directed by Yasufumi Nagaoka and the character designer/animation director was Noritaka Suzuki.

Music

Idol Projects appeal is hands-down in its upbeat music, performed by its all-star cast of voice actors.

OP/ED

; Opening theme: Don't Stop
; Ending theme: ''Kimi no Heart wo Neraiuchi''

CDs

; アイドルプロジェクト―ファーストプレゼント
  1. Don't Stop!―ス･テ･キにめぐり会いたい
  2. Angel Kiss
  3. カ･ン･セ･ツ♥キッス
  4. Crystal Generation
  5. オ･ン･ナ･の果実
  6. Cotton Boy
  7. ビーナス誕生！
  8. みんあ恋のせいね
  9. FOLLOW THE HEART
  10. 実力派に愛のエールを
  11. 君のハートを狙いうち
  12. 星のメロディー
; アイドルプロジェクト―セカンド♥ステージ
  1. 天使のいる空
  2. 時季の国のアリス
  3. 真珠色ロマンス
  4. やる気のシャボン玉
  5. Shinny Boy―真夏のまん中―
  6. PI･A･NO
  7. Be Up! ―夢を追いつめて―
  8. 人魚のため息
  9. Star Nights, Star Days
  10. 愛だ！？正義だ！？ぱるぷりん
  11. 恋唄
; '''Idol Project: New Dream'''