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If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die

If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die

TV-142020•24m•7.9/10
AnimationComedy

Ratings

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7.9/10(15)

Passionate music-lover Eripiyo only wants to see her favorite underground pop group, ChamJam, make it to the big stage at Budokan. Because they've enriched her life by their very existence, Eri is willing to dedicate everything she has to see this dream fulfilled—even her health. At their last performance she got a crazy nosebleed. Hey, no one said being a super-fan was easy!

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Production

8bit

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 9, 2020

Last Aired

March 26, 2020

Networks

TBS, BS-TBS

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
But I Love That Maina
E1
But I Love That Maina
Air date: 2020-01-09
Eripiyo is a super fan of Maina, who is a member of the underground idol group Cham Jam. Eripiyo uses all of her money to support Maina to the point that she only wears a red tracksuit. However, Maina always seems to act cold and distant towards Eripiyo.
I Always Want to Love You the Most
E2
I Always Want to Love You the Most
Air date: 2020-01-16
Eripiyo and Kumasa go to Okayama Girls' Festa after learning some of the ChamJam girls are set to appear. Meanwhile, Maina reveals that she's never gotten a fan letter, so Sorane and Reo try to figure out a way to convince Eripiyo to write one.
Do You Like Me?
E3
Do You Like Me?
Air date: 2020-01-23
Motoi introduces Eripiyo and Kumasa to his little sister, Rena, who went to the Okayama Girls' Festa with him. She tags along with him to see ChamJam perform after seeing them at Girls' Festa and her favorite just happens to be Maina.
I Promise to Make You Number 1
E4
I Promise to Make You Number 1
Air date: 2020-01-30
ChamJam competes at the Autumn Sports Festival and also has voting for their popularity ranking coming up. Meanwhile, Reo's birthday is coming up and Kumasa tries to get things ready for the celebration.
I Can Only Wait
E5
I Can Only Wait
Air date: 2020-02-06
Maina notices that Eripiyo hasn't been able to buy as many CDs and starts to worry, especially since she hears rumors of her switching favorites. Meanwhile, Yumeri's rank goes up, and she wonders if that'll cause a rift between her and Maki.
You Were My Everything
E6
You Were My Everything
Air date: 2020-02-13
Sorane thinks back on how she became an idol and how much she looks up to Reo. Meanwhile, Motoi is crushed to hear rumors that Sorane was seen walking with a guy.
Run for Maina's Sake
E7
Run for Maina's Sake
Air date: 2020-02-20
Eripiyo finally recovers from her broken leg and goes right back to work so she can support Maina on the last day of voting for the popularity ranking. However, she overworks herself again and...
I Want You in My Future
E8
I Want You in My Future
Air date: 2020-02-27
There are rumors that Sorane and Aya aren't getting along. Meanwhile, the ChamJam girls prepare for their Christmas concert and Eripiyo hopes she gets to see Maina in a Santa outfit this year.
Not as a Wota, but as a Person
E9
Not as a Wota, but as a Person
Air date: 2020-03-05
Eripiyo and the other fans spend the last day of the year with ChamJam at their show. Reo appears on a New Year's countdown show and the others head to the shrine for their first visit of the new year.
Your Fave Isn't Your Friend
E10
Your Fave Isn't Your Friend
Air date: 2020-03-12
ChamJam has their first concert of the new year, but Eripiyo is sick and misses Maina being in the front row. Eripiyo later damages her throat even more, making her unable to talk, even though the ChamJam Valentine's Day event is coming up...
The Closest Miracle to Me
E11
The Closest Miracle to Me
Air date: 2020-03-19
ChamJam gets ready for the 16th Setouchi Idol Festival, and Reo gets a message from a girl who was in her previous group. Meanwhile, Eripiyo invites a friend over from work so they can witness the moment ChamJam and Maina appear briefly on TV.
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan
E12
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan
Air date: 2020-03-26
ChamJam is set to perform at the Setouchi Idol Festival, but Reo seems nervous for some reason. After their performance, Eripiyo reaffirms her love for Maina once again.

Cast

Fairouz Ai

Fairouz Ai

Eripiyo (voice)

Hina Tachibana

Hina Tachibana

Ichii Maina (voice)

Manami Itou

Manami Itou

Aya Yokota (voice)

Maya Enoyoshi

Maya Enoyoshi

Maki Hakata (voice)

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Motoi (voice)

Kana Ichinose

Kana Ichinose

Reina (voice)

Misaki Watada

Misaki Watada

Yuuka Teramoto (voice)

Tomoaki Maeno

Tomoaki Maeno

Kumasa (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa

Ikumi Hasegawa

Sorane Matsuyama (voice)

Kaori Ishihara

Kaori Ishihara

Yumeri Mizumori (voice)

Kaede Hondo

Kaede Hondo

Leo Igarashi (voice)

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