![]() The game uses the touchscreen Rewritable Stage arcade cabinet, which issues the player two rewritable cards containing the player's profile and save data. The player can also develop a relationship between an idol and her producer. The player assumes the role of a novice producer who works with prospective pop idols through lessons, auditions and performances. Developed by Metro, it introduced many gameplay and plot themes common to the franchise. ![]() The Idolmaster, the first game of the series, was first released in Japan on Jas an arcade game using Namco Bandai Games' Namco System 246 arcade system board. The Idolmaster Million Live!: Theater Days The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Viewing Revolution The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Gravure For You! The player can check the idol's rank, how many fans she has gained, and how much her singles have sold. The same gameplay in the audition process is also used during live concerts and festivals. In later games, during the performance, the player is able to influence the idol by giving directions. If an idol passes the audition, she is chosen to do a televised public performance. The audition process involves another series of minigames, which allow the player to appeal to the judges or audience by earning points in the vocal, dance and visual categories. The audition phase is the main way for an idol to climb the idol rankings by gaining fans. The communication phase is supplemented by the idol taking on various jobs to further her exposure and gain fans. This communication is further expanded in The Idolmaster SP with the introduction of a promise system. In contrast, if bad memories are formed through poor communication, this will adversely affect an idol. As mutual trust builds between idol and producer, good memories are formed which help the idol in auditions. Depending on which choice is made will affect how well or poorly the communication is received. In the communication phase between the producer and an idol, text progression pauses when the player is given multiple responses to choose from over the course of a conversation and the player is given a limited amount of time to make a choice, though the player can pause the game to be given more time. The other aspect of the game which increases an idol's statistics depends on their costumes and accessories. The number and type of lessons change over the series for example, there are five in the original arcade game, six in The Idolmaster SP, and three in The Idolmaster 2. These lessons serve to increase an idol's statistics in vocal, dance and visual image. Training an idol has the player going through a variety of lessons in the form of minigames. However, the schedule choices in the original arcade game are limited to doing a lesson or taking an audition. The schedule includes time for the producer to communicate with the idol, take them to jobs, train them during lessons, and offer directions during auditions and performances until they reach the top spot in the entertainment industry. The player starts by arranging the idol's daily schedule, which gives the player a large amount of freedom on what the idol does, including giving the idol the day off. The player is initially put in charge of a single idol, but this can increase to more idols once the player gains enough experience as a producer. In the main series of games, the player usually assumes the role of a producer who is put in charge of one or more idols as a part of a raising simulation. Games in the series also explore relationships between characters, ranging from the relationship that develops between an idol and a producer, to the rivalry between idols and production studios. This is indicated by the level of an idol's tension meter. Ī recurring theme in the series emphasizes the struggles an idol must go through to achieve stardom. Three additional idols later added to 765 Pro include: Miki Hoshii, Hibiki Ganaha and Takane Shijō. At 765 Pro, there are initially 10 idols the player can choose: Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, Yukiho Hagiwara, Yayoi Takatsuki, Ritsuko Akizuki, Azusa Miura, Iori Minase, Makoto Kikuchi, and Ami and Mami Futami (who work as a pair). Other studios include 876 Production (876 Pro), 961 Production (961 Pro), 346 Production (346 Pro), 315 Production (315 Pro) and 283 Production (283 Pro). The main talent agency featured in the series is 765 Production (765 Pro), a rising studio located in a small office. The central aspect of the plot for The Idolmaster deals with the training of prospective pop idols on their way to stardom. See also: List of The Idolmaster characters
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