Love Live! School idol project 2nd Season

The second season of Love Live! School idol project.

At the intersection of three cities—Akihabara, Kanda, and Jinbocho—the traditional Otonokizaka High was facing a crisis of being closed down. Second-year student, Honoka Kosaka, decided to become a school idol, a trend that has been growing in popularity, in order to increase the number of students applying for her school. With her childhood friends, Kotori Minami and Umi Sonoda, they combined their efforts to form the group, μ's.

A while later, Maki Nishikino, a songwriter, Hanayo Koizumi, who always dreamed of being a school idol, Rin Hoshizora, Hanayo's friend, and Nico Yazawa, the president of the Idol Study Club, joined the group, all with the aim of entering the school idol festival, Love Live.

Additionally, Eli Ayase, the student council president, and Nozomi Tojo, the student council vice president, joined μ's, bringing the group to a total of nine members. After overcoming many problems, ranging from the closing of the school to Kotori's study-abroad incident to μ's going on hiatus, what will the girls aim for next!?

(Source: NIS America)

Official Streaming Sources

Type:TV
Studios:Sunrise
Date aired: 6-4-2014 to 29-6-2014
Status:FINISHED
Genre:Music, Slice of Life
Scores:75
Popularity:57007
Duration:23 min/ep
Quality: HD
Episodes:13

Anime Characters

Name:
Honoka no Haha

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Masumi Asano(Japanese), Julie Ann Taylor(English),
Name:
Kotori no Haha

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Noriko Hidaka(Japanese), Karen Strassman(English),
Name:
Maki no Haha

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Kikuko Inoue(Japanese),
Name:
Eli no Sobo

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Fumi Hirano(Japanese),
Name:
Eli Ayase

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Yoshino Nanjou(Japanese), Erica Lindbeck(English),
Name:
Anju Yuuki

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Ayuru Ohashi(Japanese), Corina Boettger(English),
Name:
Kotori Minami

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Aya Uchida(Japanese), Cristina Danielle Valenzuela(English),
Name:
Yukiho Kousaka

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Nao Touyama(Japanese), Christine Marie Cabanos(English),
Name:
Umi Sonoda

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Suzuko Mimori(Japanese), Kira Buckland(English),
Name:
Nico Yazawa

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Sora Tokui(Japanese), Erica Mendez(English),
Name:
Alisa Ayase

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Ayane Sakura(Japanese), Brianna Knickerbocker(English),
Name:
Erina Toudou

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Maho Matsunaga(Japanese), Erika Harlacher(English),
Name:
Mika

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Sayuri Hara(Japanese), Ryan Bartley(English),
Name:
Fumika

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Nozomi Yamamoto(Japanese), Natalie Hoover(English),
Name:
Hideko

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Marie Miyake(Japanese), Mela Lee(English),
Name:
Honoka Kousaka

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Emi Nitta(Japanese), Marieve Herington(English),
Name:
Rin Hoshizora

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Riho Iida(Japanese), Faye Mata(English),
Name:
Hanayo Koizumi

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Yurika Kubo(Japanese), Xanthe Huynh(English),
Name:
Maki Nishikino

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Pile(Japanese), Caitlin Glass(English),
Name:
Nozomi Toujou

Role: MAIN

Voice Actor:
Aina Kusuda(Japanese), Laura Post(English),
Name:
Tsubasa Kira

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Megu Sakuragawa(Japanese), Cassandra Lee Morris(English),
Name:
Yazawa Nico no Haha

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Kotono Mitsuishi(Japanese), Carolyn Keranen(English),
Name:
Alpaca

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Anna Mugiho(Japanese),
Name:
Cocoro Yazawa

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Sora Tokui(Japanese), Stephanie Sheh(English),
Name:
Cocoa Yazawa

Role: SUPPORTING

Voice Actor:
Sora Tokui(Japanese), Janice Kawaye(English),

Reviews

OVERPOWERED99

img(https://orig00.deviantart.net/dd62/f/2018/331/c/f/love_live__sip_2nd_season_score_banner_by_overpowered99-dct0elr.png) Honestly, it's not easy to concisely describe just how vivid the second season of School Idol Project is. A beautiful outburst of the soul. A melodic magic that lifts the heart. A lyrical expression full of emotions. These words are close enough to express how I feel but really, it's better if you listen to µ's ("Muse") once more. Because as the saying goes: "Where words fail, music speaks." Every journey will always have a start and an end; and within it, there will always be a story. The story of µ's began as a school-saving solution, and through the passing of time, their journey is reshaped into a sincerity that speaks of passionate wonders, of incredible friendship, and of valued memories. The second season is a continuation of that. With the third-years' graduation quickly drawing near, the end of µ's seems nigh, but it doesn't stop them from making sure their last experience is a meaningful one. The next destination is the second Love Live! contest, and they will make sure to give everything they can to reach that grand stage. This is the culmination of their experience together as a school idol group.

img(https://i.imgur.com/tY26MoU.png) Most of the things the first season has are still here: the fun comedies, the expressive enthusiasm, and the adorable interactions. But to reach a bigger stage than before will require a bigger effort from each member. So this time around, we're given more of their roles as school idols, while also bringing a developmental spotlight to those who didn't get much focus from before. It continues on with unlocking each of the nine member's influence on one another. Whether it's to come up with a new song or to support the ones who want to break out of their shell, they will always be there for each other. It's this strong focus on µ's as a whole that makes the second half of their journey more emotionally invested, particularly during the latter episodes when everything converges towards a bittersweet reality. Even in the show itself, the collective support from their school, family, and fans is enough to realize just how incredibly special the group is. At this point, they're not just there as a musical entertainment. They go beyond that—into an authentic devotion of hearts shared by everyone. Rivals such as the sassy A-RISE knows fully well of this special ability of µ's to capture the hearts of all who sees them. It does give the Love Live! contest a bit more of a competitive side, but more importantly, it's proof that µ's has grown so much ever since the beginning. All of their charming qualities, from hard work to dedication, become a tangible routine of colorful dancing and beautiful singing. And with a better CGI animation to go along with a vibrant stage, enjoying the various performances is something that can be described as a natural immersion. img(https://i.imgur.com/xMzUxwj.png) From the uplifting yet melancholic "Snow Halation" to the rosy "Aishiteru Banzai!", Love Live! can definitely pride itself with its lovable music. Many of the songs here are thematically relevant to what this season is trying to express, which is the positive message of hope and love that I'm sure a lot of you have heard already in your life before. But to be reminded of it, especially in an endearing fashion, will always be a plus side to me. As for the general visual, it's the same adorable art that I've grown to love, and I don't think that needs to change. When I reflect back on my journey with µ's and School Idol Project, I really couldn't have asked for more. The second season, with its authentic emotions and lasting impressions, is enough to solidify the reasons why I'm their fan now and why Love Live! is a dear franchise to many people out there. If you want to be a part of that wonder as well, give µ's a listen. Many music and memories are awaiting you. img480(https://i.imgur.com/J3I76dB.gif)

Anim3Life

So i just finished rewatching for the third time the second season of Love Live, and I decided to openly tell you my opinions. Before we begin, I want to warn you that this review contains SPOILERS about the first season ____ Let's start talking about the PLOT: 9.5/10 img300(https://i.postimg.cc/SxNSsbN0/R.jpg) At the intersection of three cities—Akihabara, Kanda, and Jinbocho—the traditional Otonokizaka High was facing a crisis of being closed down. Second-year student, Honoka Kosaka, decided to become a school idol, a trend that has been growing in popularity, in order to increase the number of students applying for her school. With her childhood friends, Kotori Minami and Umi Sonoda, they combined their efforts to form the group, μ's. A while later, Maki Nishikino, a songwriter, Hanayo Koizumi, who always dreamed of being a school idol, Rin Hoshizora, Hanayo's friend, and Nico Yazawa, the president of the Idol Study Club, joined the group, all with the aim of entering the school idol festival, Love Live. Additionally, Eli Ayase, the student council president, and Nozomi Tojo, the student council vice president, joined μ's, bringing the group to a total of nine members. After overcoming many problems, ranging from the closing of the school to Kotori's study-abroad incident to μ's going on hiatus, what will the girls aim for next!? This season, we focus much more than the previous season on the main topic:The Love Live!. What I really appreciated was how they managed to conceive a season in which half cour is the characterization of the u's and the second cour the actual live love! Then we will also talk about a Top 3 of the best episodes in my opinion, but now let's move on to the touching topic: The U's ____ CHARACTERS 11/10 img300(https://i.postimg.cc/D0PJXVW9/6efc343d2b7e93ad5474cf17d8c3862c.png) Honoka: Nothing to say, as I have already said many times, I think she is the BEST leader, with her being "stupid" she manages to create a miracle and keep the whole group together Umi: Compared to the first season you can see his change and his personal growth, especially towards Honoka. Rin: The time has come: Her episode was full of emotions, especially her development of femininity, going through her childhood trauma, Rin manages to accept her being a girl and being such. A really top episode! Hanayo: We say without infamy and without praise, nice episode on diet but nothing particularly sublime. Maki: ~!webm(https://files.catbox.moe/4cwsgj.mp4)!~ I'm joking Eli: Eh, eli was really almost the best girl, especially when you had to graduate the girls of the third, but as I always say she's a top waifu Nico: Her episode was really beautiful, as they briefly explained her backstories, on how she could not tell her brothers that she did not become the top idol they admired, but above all on how she finally realized that when she is together with the others she shines with them. Nozomi: As he saw the beginning of his dream, he also saw the end. ___ Let's move on to the BEST TOP 3 EPISODES 1) SNOW HALATION webm(https://files.catbox.moe/qqazxo.webm) Nothing to say, perfect, sublime, magnificent, full of emotions, the peak of the U's as a song and as a moment. (I put 2010 because it is not on yt in decent quality) 2) THE END OF U'S img350(https://i.postimg.cc/638WVk87/R.gif) This episode hurt, so badly. 3) GRADUATION CERIMONY webm(https://files.catbox.moe/zbxxeh.mp4) This episode encapsulates the essence of the U's and makes them (personal opinion) immortal. ______ Let's talk about ALL Insert, Op and Ed included: "Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki" 9.5/10 "Don'na toki mo zutto" 8/10 "Bokura wa Ima no Naka de" 8/10 "Dancing stars on me!" 7.5/10 "Door of Dreams" 8/10 "Happy Maker!" 8.5/10 "Hurray I love you!(Piano Mix)" 10/10 "KiRa-KiRa Sensation" 8.5/10 "Love Wing Bell" 8/10 "Oh, Love & Peace!" 8/10 "Shocking Party" 9/10 "Snow Halation" 11/10 _____ FINAL WORD I'm really grateful to Love Live, looking at it I never get tired, it always manages to make me cry in those particular scenes, that's why I love it. A work about idols so beautiful, so beautiful and so moving I recommend it to everyone. img220(https://i.postimg.cc/Jn8bFQW5/4xw6i8.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/QCxc8xCB/5dtxx4.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/BbYHX9Pm/5pbavk.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/NG9HxVTv/56ho89.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/NLvY8LXF/ifp9m0.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/6qvtGCyF/tme7ox.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/0Q39QV2p/w73l9h.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/85s1N2Dp/xxx848.png) img220(https://i.postimg.cc/43WfCJD2/z4dbnc.png)