Voice acting agency 81 Produce and animation studio Shin-Ei Animation announced a television anime Idolls! (Idol Survival) on Monday. The companies also opened an official website, revealing the main staff and cast. The anime is scheduled to premiere on BS Asahi in January 2021.

Cast
Aina: Aina Rutou
Ami: Ami Mizuno
Shiori: Shiori Hanaoka
Ruka: Ruka Yashiro

Staff
Director: Shouta Nakano
Series Composition: Takeshi Miyamoto (Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai Deshou!)
Original Character Design: Keiji Watari (O/A manga)
3DCG Design: Masashi Kubota
Original Work, Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Production Cooperation: RAY
Casting: 81 Produce

The cast were chosen from the YouTube program What Sei You, which split 84 voice actors into ten teams. Shin-Ei Animation and 81 Produce jointly launched the project last May. A special program featuring the four cast members will stream on YouTube and Niconico on October 3.

The animation will be done utilizing motion capture technology while simultaneously producing voice recordings with the aim to incorporate more realistic acting and natural reactions.

Official site: https://wsy-idolls.com/
Official Twitter: @wsy_idolls

Source: Web Newtype

Idolls! on MAL