SHINEPOST

Note: This is not much of a review but instead my thoughts about the show.

It's been a while since I had an Idol show that captivated my interest since IDOLM@STER, Love Live, and 22/7. SHINE POST exceeded my expectation because at first glance it looks like a typical idol show about a girl wanting to prove more of herself to reach the top as an idol in showbiz with her group members, but it's much more than that.

Similarly to IDOLM@STER and 22/7, SHINE POST tackles the difficulty of being an idol in the Japanese music industry with realistic nuanced characters, perfecting crafts, studio struggles, and ways to grab an audience. What makes this show so special is that every character that was a part of the idol group had their arcs that made the personality and motive being their actions flow and connect the story even the side characters.

The show deals with an idol group called TINGS, and they are on the verge of disbandment but to prevent their group from breaking up they have to fill a venue of 2,000 audiences with their new managers.

Looking at the show I was much expected just cute girls singing and finding ways to build up their fanbase but instead the show deals with girls overcoming their insecurities, facing the music of addressing issues among members, and most of almost the members in the group had character development that was equally shared. For instance, the show delved into imposter syndrome and even the feeling of being the most unpopular member of the group. Unlike most idol shows, the girls in this anime felt realistic based on how most teenagers would behave by now on how they deal with their insecurities but giving faking their confidence or doing okay, which I enjoyed.

I think most people will appreciate this show because of the story but with the animation as well. For movement in dancing from the animation looked fluid. I love how in the beginning, the animation captures the group being out of sync but later is synced from the beautiful flow of the animation. Also, the songs are quite a bop.

Other than the show, my favorite member was of course HARU!!!!!!!

The fact that it was already shown that Haru was already talented, I loved how the show portrayed her kindness of character of not outshining the other members, and chronology enjoyed her development to the point I believe that she had one of the best arcs and the show.

Since SHINE POST is adapted from a light novel, I hope to see more seasons of the show if there is more source material from the light novel.

This show has the perfect blend of idol music and drama that I would highly recommend watching. I'll rate this anime an 8/10 only because of how Haru's story, in the end, tied the story together because there are certain characters in the group that I believe needs more development. Other than that I would recommend watching this anime if you are into idol shows.