Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter
Wake Up, Girls！新章
“Seven Sendai girls form idol group WUG, battling industry struggles while inspiring new middle-school dreamers.”
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Seven Sendai girls form idol group WUG, battling industry struggles while inspiring new middle-school dreamers.
"Wake Up, Girls!" follows the journey of seven girls from Sendai, Miyagi who come together to form the idol group "Wake Up, Girls! (WUG)." Under the guidance of a small local production company called Green Leaves Entertainment, these young women embark on their challenging path toward achieving their dreams of becoming successful idols. Set against the backdrop of a struggling idol industry, the series explores the girls' daily struggles and triumphs as they navigate the competitive world of entertainment. Through hard work, determination, and the bonds of friendship they forge along the way, WUG faces the harsh realities of show business while pursuing their aspirations. The story also introduces a new generation of aspiring idols - three middle school girls from Sendai who find themselves inspired by what they see in the world of professional idols, setting their own hopes and dreams in motion. (Source: wikia.com)
"Wake Up, Girls!" is the story of growth and friendship of seven girls living in Sendai, Miyagi who form the idol group "Wake Up, Girls! (WUG)" and work together to become top idols. Operating under a small production company in Sendai known as "Green Leaves Entertainment," WUG overcame countless obstacles to beat national idol group "I-1 club" at the Idol Festival and win the event. They had suddenly become top idols... but with an idol recession going on, things weren't so easy. The days of steady and honest idol work continued for the girls. Meanwhile, Sendai-based middle school trio Hayashi Ayumi, Morishima Otome, and Atsugi Itsuka have developed an increasing desire to become idols... (Source: wikia.com)
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- 9/10 “The story is genuinely compelling, offering a fascinating, dual-layered perspective that functions as both a heartfelt love letter to idol culture and a stinging indictment of the industry. While...”
- 6/10 “I enjoyed the refreshing addition of the new characters, the consistent identity of the music, and the generally likable cast. However, the series suffered from poor character development, a...”
- 4/10 “While the 3D performance segments offer a slight, albeit mediocre, improvement over the rest of the production, the first season remains the only part of this franchise worth remembering. The...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-12080
- Format
- 12 × 23′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 4h 36m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 2017 – Jan 2018
- Fall 2017
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-12080
- catalog