THE IDOLM@STER Franchise Shares 20th Anniversary Video Expressing Gratitude to Fans

In addition to the two key visuals , THE IDOLM@STER franchise has also released a special video to commemorate the 20th anniversary on its official YouTube channel . The title of the video is "Anohi, Produce Shitekureta Anata he" ("To you who produced us that day") and its purpose is to express gratitude to the fans who have been with the franchise for 20 years. The video follows the story of a male fan. He discovers the first THE IDOLM@STER game at an arcade and becomes a fan of one of the idols, Haruka Amami. He then goes on to grow from a student to a working adult, walking alongside THE IDOLM@STER throughout his life. In the end of the video, Haruka says, "Thank you for always being there for us. Producer-san, please continue to watch over us in the future." THE IDOLM@STER Franchise 20th Anniversary Video RELATED: THE IDOLM@STER Franchise Unveils 20th Anniversary Project Key Visuals As a reminder, a special event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of THE IDOLM@STER franchise will be held at 18:00 (JST) / 02:00 (PT) on July 26, 2025, the day of the 20th anniversary, at the Main Hall of Mori no Hall 21 (Matsudo City Cultural Hall) in Chiba Prefecture. The event will also be streamed live for free on the franchise's official YouTube channel , Nico Nico Live , and X Live. THE IDOLM@STER is an idol producing game that started on amusement arcade game machines in 2005. The game system in which players train idols as producers, and the game's unique characters and music have been well received by many customers. The franchise has been developed in a variety of multimedia formats, including home video game software, radio, TV animation, mobile content, and stage events. In July 2025, the franchise is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The franchise includes: THE IDOLM@STER , THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS , THE iDOLM@STER Million Live! , THE iDOLM@STER SideM , THE iDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS , and Gakuen Idolm@ster . Sources : THE IDOLM@STER franchise official YouTube channel , Bandai Namco Entertainment Press Release ©Toshiyuki Kubooka THE IDOLM@STER™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

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