Love Live! School Idol Project
Season 1
201313 episodes
Otonokizaka High School is in a crisis! With the number of enrolling students dropping lower and lower every year, the school is set to shut down after its current first years graduate. However, second year Honoka Kousaka refuses to let it go without a fight. Searching for a solution, she comes across popular school idol group A-RISE and sets out to create a school idol group of her own. With the help of her childhood friends, Honoka forms μ's to boost awareness and popularity of her school. Unfortunately, student council president vehemently opposes the establishment of a school idol group. Moreover, Honoka and her friends have trouble attracting any additional members. But the Love Live, a competition to determine the best and most beloved school idol groups in Japan, can help them gain the attention they desperately need. With the contest fast approaching, Honoka must act quickly to try and bring together a school idol group and win the Love Live.
Episode 1
May Our Dream Come True!
Jan 6, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
In Tokyo's Chiyoda-ku is the traditional school Otonokizaka High. Second year student Kosaka Honoka discovers the school will be closed in three years. In order to avoid being closed, the school must increase its number of prospective students.
Episode 2
Let's Be Idols!
Jan 13, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Honoka and friends form a school idol group to entice more students to attend. When pointed out their group could have the opposite of their desired effect, Honoka becomes dispirited.
Episode 3
First Concert!
Jan 20, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Honoka's group idol name is "µ's" and the group debuts their first song. Their popularity grows at school, and they have their first concert.
Episode 4
Maki Rin Pana
Jan 27, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
µ's completes their first concert in an empty auditorium. In attempt to get a massive crowd for their next performance, Honoka tries to recruit Hanayo.
Episode 5
Nico Attacks
Feb 3, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
µ's is now at 6 members with the addition of Hanayo, Rin, and Maki. The group attempts to make their idol group into a proper school club. However, they are informed another idol club exists, and must negotiate with them.
Episode 6
Who is the Center?
Feb 10, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
µ's has officially become a school club! The student council vice president asks Honoka why she is leader, if she does not have any responsibilities in the group. So, the group sings and dances to determine their new leader!
Episode 7
Elichika
Feb 17, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
The girls learn the idol festival, 'Love Live!' is going to be held, and immediately set their sights on performing. The girls are permitted by the director they can perform if they do not fail their final exams.
Episode 8
What I Want to Do
Feb 24, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
The school is threatened to be closed. In order to protect Otonokizaka High, Eli looks for ways to make the open campus a success. When trying to help the group's success, Umi tries to get Eli to teach them how to dance.
Episode 9
Wonder Zone
Mar 3, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
µ's grows to nine members with the addition of Eli and Nozomi. The group's School Idol ranking is rising to 50th, but they must reach 20th place to participate in Love Live! They must take drastic measures to reach their goal.
Episode 10
No Senpai Allowed!
Mar 10, 201324m
TMDB rating 3.5TMDB
Honoka suggests the group stays overnight at Maki's summer home to practice. When the girls arrive they ignore their training and go play on the beach, instead.
Episode 11
The Greatest Concert
Mar 17, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
It is a new semester and the group is ranked 19th, which is high enough to be considered for Love Live! µ's next event is at the school festival, but they are forced to perform on the roof.
Episode 12
Friends
Mar 24, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
µ's cancels its school festival concert after Honoka collapses. Honoka learns the group has been revoked from entry into Love Live. However, due to their success, the school is going to admit new students next year.
Episode 13
μ's Music Start!
Mar 31, 201324m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Honoka quits being a School Idol after she failed to realize Kotori was suffering. µ's goes on hiatus, and Honoka is left without a goal. Honoka arranges for Umi to meet her, and tells her how she really feels.