The Idolmaster

The Idolmaster
Genre(s)Raising simulation, music, rhythm, business simulation
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Platform(s)Arcade, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Mobile phone, Windows, iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4
First releaseThe Idolmaster
July 26, 2005
Latest releaseGakuen Idolmaster
May 16, 2024

The Idolmaster[a] is a Japanese media franchise that began in 2005 with a raising simulation and rhythm video game series created by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a producer who works with a group of prospective pop idols at the talent agency 765 Production. Originally released as an arcade game, the franchise has grown to numerous ports, sequels and spin-offs across multiple video game consoles, including several social network games. The series includes a variety of other media such as an anime with the same name, printed media, audio dramas, a Korean drama, and radio shows.
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