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Top 10 Best Anime About Music Idols

Music-themed anime is of great interest and love to many fans. Let's take a look at the best anime about music idols.

1. Oshi no Ko

Oshi no Ko is known in Vietnam as Under the Halo or The Child of an Idol, this is a popular idol music drama. The film revolves around obstetrician and gynecologist Amamiya Gorou and his recently deceased patient, both of whom are reincarnated as twins of a famous Japanese pop idol and follow the ups and downs of the country's entertainment industry as they grow up together.

The Oshi no Ko anime television series adapted from the manga of the same name produced by Doga Kobo, aired its first season of 12 episodes from January 19 to July 2023. In North America, Sentai Filmworks licensed the series with an English dub, premiering on Hidive in May 2023. The opening theme song is "Idol" performed by Yoasobi, the ending theme song is "Mephisto" performed by Queen Bee.

Thanks to its interesting plot, at one point, Oshi no Ko was in the first place, being the highest rated anime on MyAnimeList with 9.08. This position can even beat other popular anime that have become a new anime but can achieve the highest rating and beat other famous anime.

IMDb score: 8.4
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2. The Blue Orchestra

The main character of the movie The Blue Orchestra is Hajime Aono, a boy who loves to play the violin and has won many awards as a professional player, who admires his father, a famous violinist. After his parents divorce due to his father's adultery scandal, Aono vows to never touch a violin again.

In his last year of junior high school, Aono happens to meet Ritsko Akine, an aspiring violinist who loves to play in the infirmary. After meeting a few times, Aono shows great interest in her. He is arranged by a teacher to teach Akine how to play the violin. This teacher then encourages him to regain his talent by joining the orchestra club at a prestigious high school, a club that has won national competitions for 8 consecutive years. After being persuaded, Aono and Akine are accepted into this prestigious school. After the entrance ceremony, he and Akine go to the orchestra club, where he meets Nao Saeki, a violin prodigy who scored the highest in many competitions and was admitted to the school purely on musical talent. From then on, they compete on their violin skills in the club.

The series is produced by Nippon Animation and directed by Seiji Kishi, written by Yūko Kakihara, and designed by Kazuaki Morita. It aired from April 9 to October 8, 2023.

IMDb rating: 7.4
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3. Paradox Live

Paradox Live is a Japanese mixed media project created by Avex Pictures and GCREST. The project features 29 voice actors and focuses on rap battles between each faction.

Set in the near future, a new movement called "Phantom Live" has emerged in the Hip-Hop culture. Rappers create illusions linked to their emotions by using chemically reactive accessories containing a metal called "phantometal", carrying their own DNA to inspire young people on a dazzling stage. The story of Paradox Live follows four extremely popular groups in their respective genres. In order to prove that their music is number one, they engage in battles. With different musical styles, the groups all try to compete for the top spot.

IMDb score: 8.0
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4. One Piece Film Red

One Piece Film Red takes place on the musical island of Elegia, where the first concert of the most famous diva in the pirate world - Uta is held. This most magnificent concert gathers the participation of many Uta fans, of course, the Straw Hat Pirates with all the "hardcore" Uta fans such as Sanji, Chopper.

Throughout the film, the audience will enjoy a total of 7 songs by diva Uta, performed by singer Ado. Of which, "New Genesis" is the theme song of the film, also considered the most successful song of diva Uta. The song is used right when Uta's performance begins, with a combination of flashy lights and personal dance moves of the famous virtual diva.

The most memorable impression that One Piece Film Red leaves on the audience is the music of the film. The carefully invested music, along with the performance of Ado's powerful voice, makes the audience completely immersed in the movie and the story of the pirate crew, whether they have known One Piece before or not.

IMDb score: 6.7
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5. Bocchi the Rock!

Bocchi the Rock! Anime tells the story of Hitori Goto, a lonely and shy girl who has been struggling with social anxiety since she was a child. In order to attract attention, she learns to play the guitar and becomes a Youtuber. On the way to forming a band, Hitori faces being ignored and having difficulty communicating with people around her.

While walking down the street, she comes across drummer Nijika Ijichi, who is in a hurry to find a replacement guitarist. After successfully recruiting Goto and introducing bass guitarist Ryo Yamada, they have their first performance under the name Kessoku Band. At first, this makes Hitori extremely happy until she has to work, sell tickets to friends, communicate with people and worst of all, perform in public to maintain the band. From there, Hitori's journey to fame and overcoming her own social anxiety officially begins.

The series is produced by CloverWorks and directed by Keiichirō Saitō, with series scripts by Erika Yoshida, character designs by Kerorira, and music by Tomoki Kikuya. The series is scheduled to air on Tokyo MX and other channels from October 9, 2022. The band Kessoku performs the opening theme song "Seishun Complex" and the ending theme song "Distortion!!".

IMDb rating: 8.3
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6. Paripi Koumei

The famous military strategist Zhuge Liang Kongming died at Wuzhang Mound. On his deathbed, he wished that his next life would be in a peaceful place, without the bloodshed of war. He was then reincarnated (as a young man) in modern Japan, appearing just in time for Halloween in Shibuya, Tokyo. The partygoers of Shibuya took him to a nightclub, where he met Eiko Tsukimi, an aspiring singer, and his second life began.

The anime Paripi Koumei is adapted from the manga by Yotsuba Yuuto by the studio P.A. Works. The opening theme song is "Chikichiki Banban" by QUEENDOM, the ending theme song is "Kibun Jōjō" by Eiko Starring 96Neko. The first season of the 12-episode anime began airing on April 5, 2022 and has received quite a lot of positive reviews. In Vietnam, Paripi Koumei is known as Kong Ming Thich Tiec Tung.

IMDb score: 7.6
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7. Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime

Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime, also known as Belle, is a 2016 American animated fantasy film written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda, produced by Studio Chizu, and distributed by Toho. The film revolves around the main character Suzu, a 17-year-old girl who lives with her father in a remote suburb of Kōchi Prefecture. She loves singing but has to put her passion aside after her mother passes away, which causes her and her father to become distant. When Suzu becomes isolated from the world around her and only music is her sole purpose in life, she is invited to a virtual world called "U" with 5 billion users. There, Suzu starts a new life as "Belle" and brings her singing to the world. Until a mysterious creature appears and turns her life upside down...

The film marks the 10th anniversary of Studio Chizu. The character designs were handled by Jin Kim, who has worked on Walt Disney films such as Frozen and Big Hero 6.

IMDb score: 7.1
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8. Aikatsu!

Aikatsu! is a famous school musical anime, some of the characters in the anime are: Hoshimiya Ichigo, Kanzaki Mizuki, Ichinose Kaede, Shibuki Ran...

Among them, Hoshimiya Ichigo is a first-year high school student. In addition to school hours, she helps her mother in her family's bento shop. Ichigo has a close friend, Aoi Kiriya - a smart girl with a lot of information about idols. Ichigo, who was carefree, did not think that she could become an idol, until she watched Mizuki's performance with Aoi and her younger brother - Raichi, who is also an idol fan, and she got inspired from that.

Encouraged by her close friends Aoi, Raichi and her mother, Ichigo took part in the entrance exam of Starlight Academy (a school for girls only, training girls to become idols) to start her idol career. Ichigo is optimistic and works hard to become a top idol. Since Ichigo doesn't have much knowledge about the entertainment industry, Aoi is always there to teach her. Ichigo participates in activities at Starlight Academy and begins to learn how to become a real idol.

The anime Aikatsu! is an adaptation of a collectible card arcade game in Bandai's Data Carddass series, released in 2012. The game revolves around using collectible cards with different types of clothes to help idols pass auditions. In addition, Aikatsu! has versions: TV anime, three manga adaptations published by Shogakukan, along with four Nintendo 3DS games.

IMDb rating: 7.1
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9. Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream

The anime Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream takes place in Yokohama, Japan. The Prism Stars are performers in the popular ice show Prism Show.

The Prism Stars use Prism Stones to coordinate their outfits and perform Prism Jumps to attract fans. Aira Harune and Rizumu Amamiya are unexpectedly invited to become Prism Stars after Mion Takamine skips her first showcase. Although Aira has no performing experience, she shows her natural talent as a Prism Star. On the other hand, Rizumu focuses on perfecting "Aurora Rising," the legendary Prism Jump her mother used to perform, in hopes that it can help her find her mother. After Mion returns and bonds with them, the three girls debut as the Prism Star group "MARs."

The series Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream was produced by Tatsunoko Production and aired on TV Tokyo from April 9, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

IMDb score: 7.9
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10. Nana

The anime Nana is adapted from the shoujo manga of the same name by female author Yazawa Ai. The main content revolves around two main characters with the same name Nana but opposite personalities, two different fates. Komatsu Nana comes from a small town, has no dreams or ambitions, goes to Tokyo with her friends and lover, takes the entrance exam to art university just to pursue her boyfriend's dream. She is always looking for a goal for herself. Osaki Nana always wants to make her dream and her band Black Stones come true: to become famous in Tokyo. The two girls met on the train to Tokyo, looked for an apartment together and decided to rent that apartment together. The film depicts the friendship and life of the two Nanas as they both pursue their own dreams.

The anime Nana is directed by Morio Asaka and animated by Madhouse. The first, third, and third opening themes are performed by Anna Tsuchiya, and Olivia performs the second opening, first, and second ending themes. The first DVD was released on July 7, 2006. Along with the Nana movie, the anime also helped promote the images of two female artists Olivia and Anna Tsuchiya. They also released several albums based on the anime series' main theme.

IMDb rating: 8.5
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