“Aqours fights to save their school through idol performances, facing new challenges while growing closer as friends.”
Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 2
ラブライブ!サンシャイン!! 第2期
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Synopsis
Aqours fights to save their school through idol performances, facing new challenges while growing closer as friends.
Having decided to walk down a path separate from their inspirations as idols, the girls of Aqours are more determined than ever to shine brilliantly as school idols. With their previous performance marginally increasing the number of prospective students for their endangered school, they look to carry the momentum of their small step forward into the school's upcoming open house and the next Love Live competition. Hoping to use these events to bring more attention to their school, the nine girls look to give their best performances yet. As they prepare for these important events, the members of Aqours face new challenges that test their resolve as both idols and students. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their school's future, the girls remain committed to their dreams of inspiring others through their music and performances. Together, they continue to grow as performers and as friends, discovering what it truly means to shine as school idols while navigating the complexities of their daily lives.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 25 sampled reviews
What 25 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.00 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 4.0
↓ 0.20
Running avg · Nov 2017 → Feb 2023
- 10 “This Love Live! series brings fresh elements while maintaining the familiar format, with exceptional character development that keeps viewers eagerly anticipating what's next. The slice-of-life...”
- 9 “Love Live! Sunshine!! delivers an extremely effective message about being yourself and outshines its predecessors with stronger music and meaningful character growth, especially Ria’s turnaround...”
- 10 “Love Live! is an absolute masterpiece that perfects the otaku-oriented formula—zero male characters, catchy OST, polished art, and endlessly rewatchable scenes designed for male fans. Story...”
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- Format 13 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 59m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2017 – Dec 2017 Fall 2017
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-12344 catalog
Produced by
- Bandai Visual Producer
- Lantis Producer
- ASCII Media Works Producer
- Bushiroad Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor