Odex announced plans to release the first film of the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime film trilogy in the Philippines. The movie, which premiered in Japan on September 6, will be part of the ongoing franchise’s final chapter. However, Odex has yet to confirm an exact release date for the local screening.
The first film in the Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen trilogy marks a significant moment in the franchise, serving as the conclusion to the anime’s storyline. The second installment of the trilogy is scheduled to release in winter 2025. This final set of films will bring closure to the narrative arc of the beloved Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club series.
Set after the events of the previous two television seasons and the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Next Sky original video anime, the new trilogy continues the story with familiar faces. The main cast and staff, including voice actors and producers, return to complete the trilogy, ensuring continuity for fans.
The plot of the trilogy follows the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club after the departure of one of its key members, Isla, who returns to her home country. The club is invited to participate in the “School Idol GPX” contest, an event where idols compete as individuals rather than as teams representing their schools. Performances are streamed via an app, and six of the club’s members—Ayumu, Kasumi, Shizuku, Kanata, Emma, and Lanzhu—travel to Okinawa to take part in the competition. As they face new challenges and encounters, Ayumu grapples with conflicting emotions about competing against her fellow club members.
The first season of the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime premiered in October 2020, airing on Tokyo MX and streaming services such as Bandai Channel, Line Live, and YouTube Live. Its second season debuted in April 2023, and the anime series was also streamed by Muse Asia.
In addition, the franchise’s spin-off anime Nijiyon Animation, based on Miyakohito’s Nijiyon ~Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Yon-Koma four-panel manga, began its second season on April 5.
The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club was originally introduced in 2017 as part of the Perfect Dream Project (PDP) within the Love Live! School Idol Festival mobile game, developed by KLab Games and Bushiroad. The club’s members have since become an integral part of the Love Live! universe, amassing a dedicated fanbase.
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