Star-Myu

Star-Myu

Promotional image of the anime television series featuring the main characters.
スタミュ
(Sutamyu)
Genre Music, Comedy, Slice of life
Manga
Written by Ren Hidoh
Published by ASCII Media Works
Magazine Sylph
Original run May 22, 2015 – October 22, 2015
Volumes 1
Manga
Star-Myu: Stardust's Dream
Written by Ren Hidoh
Published by ASCII Media Works
Magazine Sylph
Original run April 22, 2016 – present
Audio drama
Forever Stage
Released August 5, 2015
Anime television series
Directed by Shunsuke Tada
Produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Written by Sayaka Harada
Music by Ken Arai
Studio C-Station
Licensed by
Original network Tokyo MX, BS11, AT-X
Original run October 5, 2015 – June 19, 2017
Episodes 24
Original video animation
Directed by Shunsuke Tada
Produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
Written by Sayaka Harada
Music by Ken Arai
Studio C-Station
Released July 27, 2016 – September 21, 2016
Episodes 2

Star-Myu (スタミュ, Sutamyu, or STARMYU), with subtitle Kōkō Boshi Kageki (高校星歌劇, lit. High School Star Musical) is a Japanese original anime television series produced by C-Station and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan. It premiered in Japan on October 5, 2015. As of July 2017, the series consists of 2 anime seasons and 2 OVAs. It has generated a stage musical adaptation, 2 manga adaptations, 2 radio programs, multiple musical song CDs and drama CDs, as well as a variety of related merchandise and collaboration.

Plot

The series tells the story of five students, Yuta Hoshitani, Toru Nayuki, Kaito Tsukigami, Kakeru Tengenji, and Shu Kuga as they struggle to enter the Musical Department of Ayanagi Academy, an elite school for aspiring musical performers. They want to be accepted to the Star Frame Class, which is directly taught by the members of the Kao Council, the most talented students from the Musical Department who stand at the top within the academy. Luckily, they are spotted by Itsuki Otori, one of Kao Council members who puts them on his Star Team.

Characters

Team Otori

Yuta Hoshitani (星谷 悠太, Hoshitani Yūta)
Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae
Hoshitani is the bright and cheerful member of Team Otori. In the fall of his 2nd year in middle school, he was deeply touched by a certain high schooler's performance. Following that student who was wearing an Ayanagi Academy musical department uniform, he enters Ayanagi. In middle school he was in the ordinary department, and is basically an amateur concerning musicals and theater. However, his motivation and absorption of skills is top notch, and is a mood-maker who can be bright and optimistic no matter how hard the obstacle is. His roommate is Toru Nayuki.
Toru Nayuki (那雪 透, Nayuki Tōru)
Voiced by: Kensho Ono
Nayuki is the kind and gentle member of Team Otori that Hoshitani met during the entrance ceremony, and later on they find out that they are roommates. He initially had no intention of applying for the music department, only auditioning because of Hoshitani, but he came to love performing and becomes one of Hoshitani's closest friends. He has stage fright, which can be repelled by letting him drink a special tea which is a specialty of the Nayuki family.
Kaito Tsukigami (月皇 海斗, Tsukigami Kaito)
Voiced by: Arthur Lounsbery
With his father as a famous director, his mother as one of the most prolific theatrical actresses in Japan, and his older brother a musical genius, it was only natural for Tsukigami to enter Ayanagi. However, he greatly dislikes being compared to his family, especially his older brother who is an alumnus of Ayanagi. Though coming off as stiff and somewhat strict, Tsukigami gradually comes to care greatly for his companions especially after Hoshitani stands up for him, followed by his fellow teammates. He aims to become an actor. His roommate is Shu Kuga.
Kakeru Tengenji (天花寺 翔, Tengenji Kakeru)
Voiced by: Yoshimasa Hosoya
As a famous Kabuki actor from a well-known family, Tengenji has pride issues, looking down upon those who are not in the same class as him. Because he's lived in a world full of adults from a very young age, he is bad at communicating with peers, and does not fully understand the concept of friends, but because of the kindness and that Hoshitani showed him, he learns how to appreciate others. Due to being popular, he has gained a lot of female fans, and there have been rumors that the noise from his dorm room came from bringing women in. These rumors are proven false upon the introduction of Tavian, Tengenji's pet cat that he loves dearly.
Shu Kuga (空閑 愁, Kuga Shū)
Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno
Kuga is the quiet and aloof member of Team Otori. After the death of his father, Kuga wanted to make his mother happy by imitating the musicals he saw on television, which led to him pursuing the musical world. According to Toraishi, being late for the musical department auditions has caused Kuga to be a member of Team Otori even though he had the skills to become a member of Team Hiragi. He gets along fairly well with his fellow members although maintains his silent demeanor. He works part-time at a bar with a piano, because he wanted to work in a place with something musical-related. His piano skills are self-taught, while his drawing skills are poor. His roommate is Kaito Tsukigami.

Team Hiragi

Rui Tatsumi (辰己 琉唯, Tatsumi Rui)
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Tatsumi is the leader of Team Hiragi who attended the same middle school as Tsukigami and Nayuki. He has always wanted to surpass Tsukigami even at a young age. Though he is kind, he is very confident in his and his team's skills, claiming not to see Team Otori as threats. He is childhood friends with Eigo Sawatari, and they were often called "Princess" and "Knight".
Eigo Sawatari (申渡 栄吾, Sawatari Eigo)
Voiced by: Yuuma Uchida
Sawatari is the serious and mature member of Team Hiragi who attended the same middle school as Tsukigami and Nayuki. He is good at observing and analyzing music. He is childhood friends with Rui Tatsumi, and they were often called "Princess" and "Knight".
Akira Ugawa (卯川 晶, Ugawa Akira)
Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Contrary to his angelic appearance, Ugawa is Team Hiragi's little devil. His bratty personality often causes him to clash with Tengenji and Tsukigami, but he listens to Tatsumi whenever he asks him to stop. However, according to Team Hiragi, he's not really a bad guy even though he has a bad mouth.
Izumi Toraishi (虎石 和泉, Toraishi Izumi)
Voiced by: KENN
Toraishi is the fashionable and flirty member of Team Hiragi. With a handsome face, he is very popular among women, even taking them out using Kuga's motorcycle. Though he resembles a delinquent, he is actually a caring guy. He is childhood friends with Kuga.
Seishiro Inumine (戌峰 誠士郎, Inumine Seishirō)
Voiced by: Kazuyuki Okitsu
Similar to Hoshitani, the bright and friendly Inumine is Team Hiragi's mood maker. Though he is an airhead and a bit idiotic at times, he has a natural talent for music and a well-toned body. He often sings out of nowhere. His family runs a Chinese restaurant.

Team Yuzuriha

Riku Ageha (揚羽 陸, Ageha Riku)
Voiced by: Nobunaga Shimazaki
So Hachiya (蜂矢 聡, Hachiya Sō)
Voiced by: Kengo Takanashi

Team Sazanami

Ren Kitahara (北原 廉, Kitahara Ren)
Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara
Koki Nanjo (南條 聖, Nanjō Kōki)
Voiced by: Shunsuke Takeuchi

Kao Council

Itsuki Otori (鳳 樹, Ōtori Itsuki)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe
An elite born into the branch family of Ayanagi Academy's chairman clan, but has no care for status or glory. With the reason of "they look interesting", he picks up Hoshitani and the other four during the musical department auditions. Adept at hiding his true feelings, so everyone around him think of him as a "strange senpai". His skills are top notch. A genius and a nonconformist.
Tsubasa Hiragi (柊 翼, Hīragi Tsubasa)
Voiced by: Daisuke Hirakawa
Heir to the Hiragi clan, who have been chairmen for Ayanagi Academy. As the top student in the musical department, he feels it is his job to extract the talented starts bearing the Ayanagi brand. So serious that he is not accommodating at all. Acknowledges Otori's talent more than anyone else, and feels that he has more talent than even himself, so he worked behind the scenes to have Otori enter Kao Student Council. He is livid concerning Otori's unprecedented acts that can jeopardize the position including adding Hoshitani et al into the star slots.
Kyoji Akatsuki (暁 鏡司, Akatsuki Kyōji)
Voiced by: Showtaro Morikubo
Confident that no one knows more about the school's policies than he does, Akatsuki cannot forgive anything that disgraces Ayanagi Academy's traditions or taint Hiragi's name. He has a bad temper and isn't bothered by this as he sees no reason to go out of his way to be polite. Akatsuki holds a grudge against Otori for what he did to Hiragi years before.
Lion Christian Yuzuriha (楪゠クリスチアン゠リオン, Yuzuriha Kurisuchian Rion)
Voiced by: Kōsuke Toriumi
Flamboyant and energetic, Yuzuriha is the mood maker of the Kao Council. Compared to the other members, he acts a bit more childish but still takes his duties as a member of the Kao Council seriously. He was born in France but moved to Japan before starting school at Ayanagi Academy.
Sakuya Sazanami (漣 朔也, Sazanami Sakuya)
Voiced by: Wataru Hatano
Confident in his ability to tackle things with earnestness, Sazanami acts in a very mature manner. He highly values honestly and fairness and cannot forgive things that make light of manners such as attitudes and bad behavior.

Ancients

Haruto Tsukigami (月皇 遥斗, Tsukigami Haruto)
Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu
Kaito Tsukigami's older brother. Kind and mature, Haruto is the ideal older brother and upperclassmen. He is considered a genius actor, and was previous a member of Kao Council coaching Team Tsukigami. He graduated Ayanagi Academy at the top of his class and became a famous musical star. Although strict at times, he is supportive and only wishes well for others, especially his brother whom he hopes will be able to enjoy his school life with his friends. He takes his work seriously.
Asaki Uozumi (魚住 朝喜, Uozumi Asaki)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Ritsu Saotome (早乙女 律, Saotome Ritsu)
Voiced by: Ryōtarō Okiayu
Taiga Futaba (双葉 大我, Futaba Taiga)
Voiced by: Sōichirō Hoshi

Other characters

Yuki Nayuki (那雪 ゆうき, Nayuki Yūki)
Voiced by: Kana Asumi
Toru Nayuki's younger sister. She and Tsumugi are identical twins. Between the two, Yuki does most of the talking. She is more positive compared to Tsumugi who is more negative. She is confident in her clothes making skills and is usually responsible for designing original costumes. Although Toru is the older brother, it's usually the twins who have to look out for their brother the most, walking with him on his first day of school or giving him the family's secret recipe tea to calm his nerves.
Tsumugi Nayuki (那雪 つむぎ, Nayuki Tsumugi)
Voiced by: Hisako Kanemoto
Toru Nayuki's younger sister. Between her and Yuki, Tsumugi is the least expressive of the two. As Yuki does most of the talking, Tsumugi usually makes a short comment after her sister. She is more negative as compared to Yuki who is more positive. Tsumugi and Yuki are both good at sewing and have a fashion sense that can be compared to the levels of professionals.

Media

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Ren Hidoh, ran in ASCII Media Works's manga magazine Sylph from June 22, 2015 in its August 2015[1] issue to October 22, 2015 in its December 2015 issue.[2] It goes in-depth into some of Team Otori's issues/history which were untold in the anime.

A sequel to the manga titled Star-Myu: Stardust's Dream began serialization in the same magazine on April 22, 2016 in its June 2016 issue.

Drama CDs

The first drama CD was announced prior to the anime television series and was released on August 5, 2015, titled ☆☆Forever★Stage☆☆ (☆☆永遠★STAGE☆☆, ☆☆Eien★STAGE☆☆).[2] It is set during the period between episode 1 and episode 2 of the anime.

The second drama CD was released on December 21, 2016, titled Second STAGE.

The third drama CD was released on February 9, 2017, titled Third STAGE.

Musical song series CDs

For each season of the anime, 12 musical song CDs are released for 12 weeks in a row, concurrent with 12 episodes of that season. These CDs contain the musical songs used in the anime story, as well as character image songs.

Season 1

Release date Title Peak Oricon Chart position Weeks on Oricon Chart
October 7, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 1☆ 87 3
October 14, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 2☆ 45 4
October 21, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 3☆ 54 5
October 28, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 4☆ 65 3
November 4, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 5☆ 54 3
November 11, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 6☆ 50 7
November 18, 2015  Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 7☆ 73 3
November 25, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 8☆ 82 2
December 2, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 9☆ 50 4
December 9, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 10☆ 59 4
December 16, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 11☆ 54 3
December 23, 2015 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆SHOW TIME 12☆ 19 4

Season 2

Release date Title Peak Oricon Chart position Weeks on Oricon Chart
April 5, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 1☆ 40 5
April 12, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 2☆ 25 6
April 19, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 3☆ 40 4
April 26, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 4☆ 34 5
May 3, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 5☆ 33 4
May 10, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 6☆ 35 4
May 17, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 7☆ 31 4
May 24, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 8☆ 49 3
May 31, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 9☆ 36 4
June 7, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 10☆ 38
June 14, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 11☆ 23
June 21, 2017 Star-Myu Musical Song Series ☆2nd SHOW TIME 12☆ 13

Radio

A radio program titled Star-Myu Radio 〜Mezase! Radio Star〜 (スタミュラジオ 〜目指せ!ラジオスター〜), hosted by Arthur Lounsbery, the voice actor of Kaito Tsukigami, was delivered biweekly on Wednesday from Onsen (音泉), from August 26, 2015 to February 10, 2016. The recordings were collected into 2 CDs released on January 27, 2016 and March 30, 2016.

The second season of the radio program, titled Star-Myu (Season 2) Web Radio ～AYANAGI Star RADIO～ (スタミュ(第2期)webラジオ ～AYANAGI Star RADIO～), was delivered from April 4, 2017 to June 20, 2017.

Anime

The anime television series is produced by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan and animated by C-Station. It is an original creation of Rin Hinata and is directed by Shunsuke Tada, with series composition by Sayaka Harada. The series features music by Ken Arai and character designs by Asami Watanabe. It was initially titled as High School Star Musical (ハイスクールスター・ミュージカル, Haisukūrusutā Myūjikaru) but has since shortened to Star-Myu (スタミュ, Sutamyu, or STARMYU) as the official title.[3]

The first season of the anime began airing in Japan on October 5, 2015 and concluded on December 22, 2015. The opening theme is "Dreamer" by Gero and the ending theme "Seishun COUNTDOWN" (星瞬COUNTDOWN) is performed by the main five voice actors (Natsuki Hanae, Kensho Ono, Arthur Lounsbery, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Tomoaki Maeno) as Team Otori.[4] It was announced that Funimation has licensed the series for streaming in North America.[5]

Two OVA volumes served as the 13th and 14th episodes of the first season were released on July 27, 2016 and September 21, 2016, respectively.[6] Team Otori (voiced by: Natsuki Hanae, Kensho Ono, Arthur Lounsbery, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Tomoaki Maeno) and Team Hiragi (voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yuuma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, KENN, Kazuyuki Okitsu) both perform their own version of the opening theme "Yume・Iro" (ユメ・イロ, lit. Dream・Color) and the ending theme "C☆ngratulations!".

The second season aired between April 3, 2017[7] and June 19, 2017. The opening theme is "SHOW MUST GO ON!!" by Fourpe (voiced by: urashimasakatasen) and the ending theme is "Gift" by Team Otori (voiced by: Natsuki Hanae, Kensho Ono, Arthur Lounsbery, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Tomoaki Maeno).

Episode list

Season 1 (2015)
No. Title Original air date
1 "Act 1"
"Dai-1-maku" (第1幕) 		October 6, 2015
In order to chase after the "aspiring high school student" that he met while he was in middle school, Yuta Hoshitani enters the prestigious Ayanagi Academy, a music school known for its intensive training. Knowing that the highschooler was a student from the Musical Department, he challenges its super, difficult audition. However, standing right in front of Hoshitani's dream is a group who reigns at the top of the school, examining him with shine in their eyes - the Kao Council! 
2 "Act 2"
"Dai-2-maku" (第2幕) 		October 13, 2015
After becoming a part of Kao Council member Otori's "Team Otori", Hoshitani is able to continue on as a Musical Department candidate. However, despite the fact that there's nothing wrong with their abilities, his teammates Nayuki, Tengenji, Tsukigami, and Kuga each have some kind of problem. Even with such a heavy feeling in the air, Otori starts practice in an unusual way - "Come on boys. It's time to play!" 
3 "Act 3"
"Dai-3-maku" (第3幕) 		October 20, 2015
Through the first practice, the difference between Hoshitani's abilities and his teammates' becomes clear. As a result, he begins to practice on his own everyday while receiving support from Nayuki. However, he's still unable to keep up with the harsh practice. In the end, the young noble of the theatrical world Tengenji has harsh words for Hoshitani - "For the sake of the team's survival, leave the team." Now under pressure, what will happen to Hoshitani? And just what is the furious Tengenji's secret?! 
4 "Act 4"
"Dai-4-maku" (第4幕) 		October 27, 2015
As Hoshitani continues to do his best, he begins to move the hearts of Team Otori's members. However, Tsukigami is the only one who refuses to try to work alongside them. With the pressures of being a "thoroughbred from the musical world" and an inferiority complex due to his older brother, Tsukigami suffers alone. After learning of Tsukigami's distress, Hoshitani is unsure of what to do. And at last, the star of the Star Teams, Team Hiragi appears! 
5 "Act 5"
"Dai-5-maku" (第5幕) 		November 3, 2015
Just as the Newcomers' Debut Performance (the upcoming test stage for the Musical Department candidates) approaches, Team Otori finally begins to work together. However, Hoshitani's skills are still lacking, causing a big issue for the team. At the same time, they witness Team Hiragi's performance. Overwhelmed by their perfection, Hoshitani suddenly feels uncertain. 
6 "Act 6"
"Dai-6-maku" (第6幕) 		November 10, 2015
It's finally time for the Newcomers' Debut Performance, a rigorous testing stage where half of the teams will be no longer be Musical Department candidates. Unfortunately, Hoshitani and the others still feel anxious about their performance and there are speculations that the motley Team Otori will definitely be cut. In order to support his students, Otori plots out a secret plan. As a result, what will be Team Otori's fate?! 
7 "Act 7"
"Dai-7-maku" (第7幕) 		November 17, 2015
Hoshitani has safely finished his first semester as a Musical Department candidate. However, the next testing stage is just ahead in the second semester. As such, under Otori's suggestion, Team Otori decides to hold a sleepover training camp during their summer vacation. Visiting a villa in the mountains, what awaits them - An abandoned house? A bear? Or maybe some unexpected people?! 
8 "Act 8"
"Dai-8-maku" (第8幕) 		November 24, 2015
As the second semester begins, an overview of the Ayanagi Festival performances is immediately announced. Hoshitani and the others are told that each team is free to perform whatever they want for the test stage, creating much to think about. Meanwhile, after witnessing Team Otori's reckless Newcomers' Debut Performance, one of the members of Kao Council reveals his disgust and begins to move quietly. 
9 "Act 9"
"Dai-9-maku" (第9幕) 		December 1, 2015
With the Ayanagi Festival performance approaching, Team Otori strives hard during practice. Then one day, Hiragi calls out to Otori. He tells him, "Team Otori's presence is affecting the traditions and standards of Ayanagi Academy", forcing Otori to make his choice. To make use of one's genius or to help the five whose future has begun to shine like stardust. When faced with the decision, Otori and Hiragi's hidden past is revealed. 
10 "Act 10"
"Dai-10-maku" (第10幕) 		December 8, 2015
Out of nowhere, Otori leaves the school. Having not been told anything about it, Hoshitani feels a sense of confusion and resentment, and doubts swirl in his chest. However, the test stage does not wait! Killing their anxiety, Team Otori moves onwards, else they will gradually fall apart, if they kept thinking about it. Under such circumstances, Nayuki in order to cheer Hoshitani up, went on an outing to play. 
11 "Act 11"
"Dai-11-maku" (第11幕) 		December 15, 2015
Team Otori, the 5 of them began to move on. One day, Hiragi, issued extracurricular activities on the field of musical profession. Hoshitani and the others are to help out on the site as staff - what, it's the prince of the Musical World! On the other hand, Hoshitani's mind is still remains caught up. "Otori-senpai, why did you left us..." It was discovered, the reason was in order to protect them! 
12 "Act 12"
"Dai-12-maku" (第12幕) 		December 22, 2015
Overcoming his anxiety, Hoshitani celebrates the day of Ayanagi Festival. However, due to the typhoon approaching Ayanagi Academy. There's the heartless decision to abort Team Otori's program as the Outdoor Stage Venue collapsed. "The musical that Otori-senpai taught us, I want tons of audience to watch it." Where will Hoshitani and the others' dream head to? The stage of the youth, the final chapter! For us, the way to give up our dreams, we don't know that at all! 
OVA (2016)

The OVA project is set at Ayanagi Academy after the students finish the school festival and face the new year. On the day the current Kao Council members end their final duties and leave the academy, every team holds a performance during the graduation ceremony to offer their thanks.

No. Title Original air date
OVA "Act 13"
"Dai-13-maku" (第13幕) 		Jul 27, 2016
OVA "Act 14"
"Dai-14-maku" (第14幕) 		Sep 21, 2016
Season 2 (2017)
No. Title Original air date
1 "Act 1"
"Dai-1-maku" (第1幕) 		April 3, 2017
2 "Act 2"
"Dai-2-maku" (第2幕) 		April 10, 2017
3 "Act 3"
"Dai-3-maku" (第3幕) 		April 17, 2017
4 "Act 4"
"Dai-4-maku" (第4幕) 		April 24, 2017
5 "Act 5"
"Dai-5-maku" (第5幕) 		May 1, 2017
6 "Act 6"
"Dai-6-maku" (第6幕) 		May 8, 2017
7 "Act 7"
"Dai-7-maku" (第7幕) 		May 15, 2017
8 "Act 8"
"Dai-8-maku" (第8幕) 		May 22, 2017
9 "Act 9"
"Dai-9-maku" (第9幕) 		May 29, 2017
10 "Act 10"
"Dai-10-maku" (第10幕) 		June 5, 2017
11 "Act 11"
"Dai-11-maku" (第11幕) 		June 12, 2017
12 "Act 12"
"Dai-12-maku" (第12幕) 		June 19, 2017

Stage musical

A musical based on the anime titled Musical Star-Myu (ミュージカル「スタミュ」, Myūjikaru「Sutamyu」, or Star-Myu-Myu スタミュミュ) was performed from April 1, 2017 — April 9, 2017 at Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi in Tokyo, and April 15 and 16, 2017 at Morinomiya Piloti Hall in Osaka.[8] It adapts the anime's first season and features the songs from the first season.[9]

The cast includes:[10]

References

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