Tokyo 7th Sisters

Tokyo 7th Sisters (Tokyo 7th シスターズ) is a Japanese idol raising simulation and rhythm game released for iOS and Android in February 2014[1], developed and published by Donuts Co. Ltd.[2] with music produced and published under record label Victor Entertainment. The game has a story mode (called Scout in-game) in which players search for idol cards while progressing through the story and a battle mode in which players battle other players or certain in-game characters using their idol cards. A 70-minute anime television series adaptation by Toei Animation was scheduled to air in Summer 2020 but has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4]

Tokyo 7th Sisters
Developer(s)	Donuts Co. Ltd
Publisher(s)	Donuts Co. Ltd
Director(s)	Shintaro Motegi
Producer(s)	Shintaro Motegi Taka Maekawa Masaru Yoshioka Yoshiaki Iwasawa
Writer(s)	Shintaro Motegi
Composer(s)	Shintaro Motegi kz (Livetune)
Platform(s)	Windows, iOS, Android
Release	February 2014
Genre(s)	Rhythm game
Mode(s)	Single-player

The story centers on "new generation" idols from the studio "777 (Three Seven)", referred to as Nanastar, in the year 2034, in a future where idols are considered a thing of the past. The player acts as the manager of Nanastar, who's job is to recruit and train a number of different girls by collecting and leveling collectible cards. The cast of characters includes more than 50 fully-voiced, unique idols from different backgrounds.

Story

In the year of 2032, the legendary idol unit "7th Sisters" suddenly retired from the industry and disappeared. That was the end of the idol industry... Until two years later, when a young glory-seeking employee (the player) is appointed to be the leader of Tokyo's next generation idol studio, "777 (Three Seven)", commonly referred to as Nanastar. However, the city continues to believe that idols are a thing of the past, and Nanastar is no exception. The story of the idols of the future, the Nanastar Sisters, will now unfold.[5]

Characters

Nanastar Managers

Coney Rokusaki (六咲コニー, Rokusaki Konī)

Voiced by: Minase Inori (Japanese)

A 19 year-old girl who suddenly introduces herself as the "Talent reganaM" from the first generation of idols. She is the co-manager of Nanastar alongside the player. She is ridiculously high-spirited, but is also very considerate and acts as a good counselor for the recruited girls. She is a big troublemaker, and seems to be hiding a secret...

Manager (Player Character) (支配人, Shihainin)

The player character. You have been chosen as the second manager of Nanastar. Your overly enthusiastic new manager, Rokusaki Coney, sends you out to the city to scout for idols. Your player name is customizable in-game.

The First Manager

Voiced by: Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese)

The player character's predecessor, and the one in charge of 7th Sisters prior to their disbandment.

777☆SISTERS

Haru Kasukabe (春日部ハル, Kasukabe Haru)

Voiced by: Shinoda Minami (Japanese)

The first idol to be recruited into Nanastar. An energetic 16 year-old girl who loves to sing, Haru debuted as an idol prior to the events of the story, but was never able to succeed, hating idols as a result. After joining Nanastar, she acts as the mediator for everyone. Her interests are cleaning and collecting keychains.

Musubi Tendouji (天堂寺ムスビ, Tendōji Musubi)

Voiced by: Yūki Takada (Japanese)

The second idol to be recruited into Nanastar. A first-year high school student and part of the student council, Musubi is a seemingly-perfect 16 year-old girl who is both beautiful and excellent in school. In reality, she worries easily and believes she has many weaknesses. She is talented at playing Tetris and loves yakisoba.

Rona Tsunomori (角森ロナ, Tsunomori Rona)

Voiced by: Kakuma Ai (Japanese)

The third idol to be recruited into Nanastar. A 16 year-old girl who works part-time at the doughnut chain Viva Donuts, Rona is very shy and worries a lot. She thought very poorly of herself until she discovered 7th Sisters' music, which encouraged her to become an idol herself despite being hesitant at first due to her shy personality. She is a big fan of 7th Sisters member Nicole Nanasaki, and is talented at beanbag juggling.

Hime Nonohara (野ノ原ヒメ, Nonohara Hime)

Voiced by: Nakajima Yui (Japanese)

The fourth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. The daughter of the family owned "Nonohara Tofu Shop", Hime is a tomboyish 16 year-old girl who's mother died when she was young. She lives with her father, younger sister, and younger brother, and helps take care of her siblings and manage the tofu shop. Despite her appearance, she doesn't find herself cute. She is talented at delivering food.

Momoka Serizawa (芹沢モモカ, Serizawa Momoka)

Voiced by: Izawa Shiori (Japanese)

The fifth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. A 15 year-old first year high school student, Momoka was spoiled as a child, which made her lazy and selfish. Her favorite phrase is, "Ehh...", indicating her lack of interest in the topic at hand. Despite this, she is a very passionate otaku. She is a self-proclaimed "Chubux taste sommelier". In the game's main story EPISODE 5.0, set 9 years into the future in the year 2043, Momoka is 24 years old. She follows in Coney's footsteps, assuming the role of the new manager.

Sumire Usuta (臼田スミレ, Usuta Sumire)

Voiced by: Ayaka Shimizu (Japanese)

The sixth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. Sumire is a 17 year-old girl who grew up in an ordinary family, which makes her style seem overly glamorous. She is a very gentle girl, despite her looks and tone of voice, and is very fashionable. She is talented at cooking, and has a crush on the player character.

Sui Kamishiro (神城スイ, Kamishiro Sui)

Voiced by: Haruka Michii (Japanese)

The seventh idol to be recruited into Nanastar. Sui appears to be just a regular tomboy, but in reality, she is a talented swimmer who claims to be dangerously allergic to boys; when one touches her, she is known to lunge at them in response. She is the star of the swim team, and is best at the 400 meter Individual Medley. Despite her appearance, she can be quite girly.

Shizuka Kuonji (久遠寺シズカ, Kuonji Shizuka)

Voiced by: Imai Asaka (Japanese)

The eighth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. Shizuka is the youngest daughter of the Kuonji family, which owns a large estate. She is a talented girl who is talented in both literary and military arts, however she knows nothing about the real world. She loves puns and humorous things, and is good friends with 7th Sisters member Mana Misonoo. She is talented in archery and traditional tea ceremonies.

Alessandra Susu (アレサンドラ・スース)

Voiced by: Saori Oonishi (Japanese)

The ninth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. Susu is one of the 10 foreign idols in the game; she is very good at Japanese, but likes to occasionally use English. She is a 14 year-old girl who likes to act older than she is and has the style of a model, which gets her mistaken as a foreign celebrity. She tends to cry at night due to being homesick, but she is described by the other Nanastar members as a very strong and wise young woman. Susu is talented at ballet, and likes collecting perfume.

Sawara Harumi (晴海サワラ, Harumi Sawara)

Voiced by: Nakamura Sakura (Japanese)

The tenth idol to be recruited into Nanastar. The 19 year-old eldest daughter of the Harumi family, Sawara helps with the family-run fish market Uoharu with her sisters. People around her find her very attractive until she opens her mouth. Beyond her looks, she is very lazy and strange, and pays no mind to others' gossip about her personality. Deep down, Sawara can be very trustworthy, and she loves her sisters more than anything. She likes mountain-climbing, cameras, and is currently a university student.

Kajika Harumi (晴海カジカ, Harumi Kajika)

Voiced by: Takai Maika (Japanese)

The eleventh idol to be recruited into Nanastar. The 14 year-old second daughter of the Harumi family, Kajika helps with the family-run fish market Uoharu with her sisters. Kajika thinks of herself as energetic, helpful, and polite, but she can often be quite careless. She loves sweet things, and despite being the daughter of a fish-dealer, she doesn't like raw fish and is sad that she can't enjoy sashimi. She is talented at making sweets, and is a member of the choir club.

Shinju Harumi (晴海シンジュ, Harumi Shinju)

Voiced by: Yuki Kuwahara (Japanese)

The twelfth and final idol of 777☆SISTERS to be recruited into Nanastar. The 10 year-old youngest daughter of the Harumi family, Shinju helps with the family-run fish market Uoharu with her sisters. Despite her appearance, she is incredibly mature and realistic for her age. She becomes overly-conscious of herself when she acts childishly, and often chastises her sisters for their behavior. She is talented at accounting, and likes collecting frog charms.

References

1. "「Tokyo 7th シスターズ」EPISODE 5.0の最終話が公開！ライブ衣装のターシャやシンジュが報酬のイベントも実施". Oricon. February 14, 2020.
2. "「 New Smartphone Game Lets You Foster Your Own Stable of Idols". Anime News Network. December 13, 2013.
3. "Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Game App Gets 70-Minute Anime by Toei Animation This Summer". Anime News Network. February 19, 2020.
4. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-06-12/tokyo-7th-sisters-anime-film-delayed-due-to-covid-19/.160547
5. "Tokyo 7th シスターズ". Natalie.

External Links

• Official website (in Japanese)
• Official animation website (in Japanese)
• Official Tokyo 7th Sisters Twitter account (in Japanese)
• Official page on Victor Entertainment's website (in Japanese)