Idol Project 'Venus Project' TV Anime to Air Summer 2015

It was announced that a new multimedia idol project titled Venus Project is in production. The project by Galat, which created Mahou Shoujo Taisen, includes anime, game, comic, live events, etc. The PlayStation Vita game and the web comic will launch in Spring, and the TV anime will be aired in Summer 2015 with twelve episodes total including six 30-minute anime episodes and six variety program episodes.

Synopsis
In the near future, Japan has developed sophisticated digital and image technology. People are enthusiastic for a new type of entertainment called "FORMULA VENUS." Abbreviated as "F-V," it is a sorted live battle of the top idol performances based on the idols' power, techniques, and developed experience. The story is about the drama that happens among the girls in VENUS PROJECT as they aim for the top by concentrating on difficult battles, passion, and friendship.

Cast
Karen Takano: Ami Himesaki (member of LinQ)
Mitsuki Sarashina: Rui Tanabe
Yuu Kashima: Ruka Nemoto

Two former members of the defunct idol group Onyanko Club, Eri Nitta and Akiko Ikuina, and seiyuu Kanako Sakai will also join the cast, but their characters have not been announced.

Official site: http://vproject.jp/

Source: Dengeki

Venus Project on MAL