Tsukipro is a fairly popular multi-media series focused on the music industry, idols, and rich, engaging stories. However, this anime is targetted towards people who know about it and are familiar with both characters and their backstories. Keep that in mind as you read this review. Story: 7/10 The plot is kept simple - daily interactions and gimmicks between the characters who usually don't get to spend much time together in a normal setting. For a fan, it's truly a joy to see your favorites come to life animated and to get to know them even better, but someone who wants to watch a consistent show witha fleshed out storyline won't like it as much. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who barely has any interest in bands, music or idols as it would be like watching something in an unknown language. Despite those flaws, to me, a person who has been into the series for years, it was something which brought simple happiness.

Art: 8/10

The art style is just decent because it doesn't take into account the individual art styles usually used for different groups. The animation was alright too - nothing astounding, but nothing bad either. So why an 8? To me, the main treat are the ending cards. Each drawn by an artist corresponding to a certain group, they are real eye candy.

Sound: 10

Tsukipro is known for its dedication for music and masterfully crafted melodies. The anime didn't disappoint in that aspect either - Akira Takizawa, the main composer, yet again surprised us with multi-layered orchestral instrumentals in Mahou no Kizuna, a fresh, youthful tune in ALIEL, a more mature, hyper sound in Burny!! and a little more ambient and harmonious Because you are. Just the four distinctive openings are enough to tell that indeed, all the other songs are equally as amazing. Ranging from a traditional Japanese music and rock mashup, trough magical, folk-like melodies to electronica and joyful, full of energy teen-band like performance - it's got it all. I think everyone will find something suited to their taste, really. The music here is to die for.

Character: 7~8/10

Yeah, I know. The characters don't get much development and they seem flat for someone who doesn't know anything about Tsukipro. However, the point of the show being targetted at fans is also valid in this aspect. All the development, deeper conversations, and meaningful points are shown in the dramas, so there is no way to deny that there's way more to them than shown. But it was sacrificed for the sake of showing them in different settings and situations, which once again, isn't something a random passerby can enjoy. After all, what's the point of showing so many characters if you can't see more of them? My rating here is based on a personal bias, and if I could I'd give the characters a 10, but then again - the anime didn't completely do them justice.

Enjoyment: 9/10

The characters and music I love together - what's there not to enjoy? Definitely satisfied my fan needs and left me with a pleasant aftertaste. The only thing left to say is that I hope they will tweak the second season when it comes out, so it could be a little friendlier to all the new fans!

Overall: 7

Just to sum everything up:
- catered towards fans, needs more context;
- this being said, a real treat for the series veterans;
- wonderful music;
- ok-ish visuals, great ending cards;
- extremely enjoyable with prior knowledge, turns a person who doesn't know anything into a lost lamb.

Thank you for reading!