Shine Post

Shine Post
First light novel volume cover, featuring Kyōka Tamaki
シャインポスト
(Shain Posuto)
Created byKonami Digital Entertainment
Straight Edge
Light novel
Shine Post: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Idol ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou
Written byRakuda
Illustrated byBuriki
Published byASCII Media Works
ImprintDengeki Bunko
DemographicMale
Original runOctober 8, 2021 – present
Volumes3 (List of volumes)
Manga
Written byRakuda
Illustrated byMakiko Kawasemi
Published byMedia Factory
MagazineMonthly Comic Alive
DemographicSeinen
Original runJanuary 27, 2022 – November 26, 2022
Volumes2 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed byKei Oikawa
Written by
  • SPP
  • Tatsuto Higuchi
  • Rakuda
Music by
StudioStudio Kai
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkNippon TV, AT-X, BS NTV, BS12 TwellV
Original run July 13, 2022 – October 19, 2022
Episodes12 (List of episodes)
Video game
Shine Post: Be Your Idol!
DeveloperKonami Digital Entertainment
Produced byAkihiro Ishihara
PlatformAndroid, iOS

Shine Post (シャインポスト, Shain Posuto) is a Japanese idol-themed mixed-media project created by Konami Digital Entertainment and Straight Edge. A light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki, titled Shine Post: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Idol ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou, began publication by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in October 2021. A manga series with art by Makiko Kawasemi was serialized in Media Factory's seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive from January to November 2022, and a mobile game by Akihiro Ishihara will be developed by Konami Digital Entertainment for Android and iOS. An anime television series by Studio Kai aired from July to October 2022.

Characters

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TINGS

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Kyōka Tamaki (玉城 杏夏, Tamaki Kyōka)
Voiced by: Moeko Kanisawa[1]
One of the members of TINGS. She has a calm personality, but will sometimes lash out at the others when needed. She is skilled in dancing.
Momiji Itō (伊藤 紅葉, Itō Momiji)
Voiced by: Rika Nakagawa[1]
One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Yukine decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS.
Haru Nabatame (青天国 春, Nabatame Haru)
Voiced by: Sayumi Suzushiro[1]
She is the lead character of the series, and an idol who belongs to Brightest. She has a cheerful personality, and was inspired to become an idol after seeing Hotaru's concert. She wears glasses when not doing idol activities. She was formerly a member of HY:RAIN.
Yukine Gionji (祇園寺 雪音, Gionji Yukine)
Voiced by: Rimo Hasegawa[1]
One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Momiji decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS. Both of her parents are actors.
Rio Seibu (聖舞 理王, Seibu Rio)
Voiced by: Yūko Natsuyoshi[1]
One of the members of TINGS. She's very confident about her abilities.

HY:RAIN

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Ren Kurogane (黒金 蓮, Kurogane Ren)
Voiced by: Yu Serizawa[2]
The leader of HY:RAIN and Haru's childhood friend. She also goes to the same high school as her. She is disappointed Haru left HY:RAIN and seeks to bring her back to the group.
Aoba Karabayashi (唐林 青葉, Karabayashi Aoba)
Voiced by: Kurumi Takase[2]
Itoha's older sister, who has a cool personality.
Itoha Karabayashi (唐林 絃葉, Karabayashi Itoha)
Voiced by: Miyu Kubota[2]
Aoba's younger sister.
Nanoka Hiumi (氷海 菜花, Hiumi Nanoka)
Voiced by: Tomoyo Takayanagi[2]
Yawara Naekawa (苗川 柔, Naekawa Yawara)
Voiced by: Arisa Kōri[2]

FFF

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Nanami Totsuka (兎塚 七海, Totsuka Nanami)
Voiced by: Iori Noguchi[3]
She is the leader of FFF, which is currently the most popular group in Brightest.
Hinatsu Hinomoto (陽本 日夏, Hinomoto Hinatsu)
Voiced by: Hina Kino[4]
Remi Nashinoki (梨子木 麗美, Nashinoki Remi)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[4]

YuraYura Sisters

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Natalya (ナターリャ, Natārya)
Voiced by: Aoi Koga[4]
Miina Hirose (広瀬 実唯菜, Hirose Miina)
Voiced by: Kiara Saitō[3]

Hotaru

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Hotaru (螢)
Voiced by: Ayaka Ōhashi[5]
A popular idol who inspired all of TINGS' members to become idols. She often teases Naoki over the phone by telling him to "commit seppuku". She is called Kei by Naoki.

Others

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Yūki Hinase (日生 優希, Hinase Yūki)
Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu[6]
The president of talent agency Brightest and Naoki's cousin. She took Haru into Brightest after the latter left HY:RAIN.
Homare Torawatari (虎渡 誉, Torawatari Homare)
Voiced by: Miyu Tomita[6]
Eiko Kikuchi (菊池 英子, Kikuchi Eiko)
Voiced by: Atsumi Tanezaki[7]
Naoki Hinase (日生 直輝, Hinase Naoki)
Voiced by: Daiki Yamashita[8]
TINGS' manager and Yūki's cousin. He has the ability to see people shining when they lie. He is good friends with Hotaru, whom he calls Kei.

Media

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Light novels

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The Shine Post multimedia project began as a light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki. The series, titled Shine Post: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Idol ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou (シャインポスト ねえ知ってた？　私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法, Shain Posuto: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Aidoru ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou, "Shine Post: Did You Know? The Most Ordinary, Natural, and Unique Magic to Make Me an Absolute Idol"), began publication by ASCII Media Works under Dengeki Bunko imprint with on October 8, 2021. Three volumes have been released as of July 8, 2022.[9]

No. Release date ISBN
1 October 8, 2021[10]978-4-04-914044-6
2 March 10, 2022[11]978-4-04-914346-1
3 July 8, 2022[9]978-4-04-914537-3

Manga

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A manga series with art by Makiko Kawasemi was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine from January 27 to November 26, 2022.[12] Two tankōbon volumes were released between July 23 and December 22, 2022.

No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 July 23, 2022[13]978-4-04-681520-0
2 December 22, 2022[14]978-4-04-681965-9

Anime

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An anime television series was announced on October 26, 2021.[1] it is animated by Studio Kai and directed by Kei Oikawa, with SPP handling series composition, Tatsuto Higuchi and Rakuda, author of the light novel series, writing the scripts, Yoshihiro Nagata designing the characters, and Yōhei Kisara producing the music.[15] Yasunori Nishiki and Tsubasa Ito composed the music.[16] The series aired from July 13 to October 19, 2022, on Nippon TV's AnichU [ja] programming block and other networks.[15][7][a] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series.[18] On August 16, 2022, it was announced that the seventh episode and beyond would be delayed due to COVID-19.[19]

Episode list

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No.Title [20][b]Directed by [20]Written by [20]Storyboarded by [20]Original air date [a]
1"Haru Nabatame Does Not Shine"
Transliteration: "Nabatame Haru wa 'Kagayakanai'" (Japanese: 青天国春は《輝かない》)		Taisuke TsukudaRakudaKei OikawaJuly 13, 2022 (2022-07-13)
2"Haru Nabatame is 'Shaky'"
Transliteration: "Nabatame Haru wa 'Fuantei'" (Japanese: 青天国春は《不安定》)		Takumi NaritaRakudaKei OikawaJuly 20, 2022 (2022-07-20)[c]
3"Kyoka Tamaki the 'Foil'"
Transliteration: "'Hikitate-yaku' no Tamaki Kyōka" (Japanese: 《引き立て役》の玉城杏夏)		Arata NishizukiRakudaTakumi NaritaJuly 27, 2022 (2022-07-27)
4"Kyoka Tamaki Does Not Stand Out"
Transliteration: "Tamaki Kyōka wa 'Medatanai'" (Japanese: 玉城杏夏は《目立たない》)		Taisuke TsukudaRakudaKei OikawaAugust 3, 2022 (2022-08-03)
5"'Headstrong' Rio Seibu"
Transliteration: "'Wagamama' na Seibu Rio" (Japanese: 《我侭》な聖舞理王)		Fumiaki UsuiRakudaTakumi NaritaAugust 10, 2022 (2022-08-10)
6"Rio Seibu Wants to be Praised"
Transliteration: "Seibu Rio wa 'Homeraretai'" (Japanese: 聖舞理王は《褒められたい》)		Shigatsu YoshikawaRakudaKei OikawaAugust 17, 2022 (2022-08-17)[c]
7"Momiji Ito Will Not Go Back"
Transliteration: "Itō Momiji wa 'Modoranai'" (Japanese: 伊藤紅葉は《戻らない》)		Seiki TakunoTatsuto HiguchiKei OikawaAugust 31, 2022 (2022-08-31)
8"Yukine Gionji Will Not Allow It"
Transliteration: "Gionji Yukine wa 'Yurusenai'" (Japanese: 祇園寺雪音は《許せない》)		Masahiro TakadaTatsuto HiguchiKei OikawaSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)
9"Haru Nabatame Does Not Trust"
Transliteration: "Nabatame Haru wa 'Shinjinai'" (Japanese: 青天国春は《信じない》)		Shū HonmaTatsuto HiguchiKei OikawaSeptember 14, 2022 (2022-09-14)
10"Ren Kurogane Wants to Go Back"
Transliteration: "Kurogane Ren wa 'Modoritai'" (Japanese: 黒金蓮は《戻りたい》)		Shigatsu YoshikawaTatsuto HiguchiKei Oikawa
Yukiyoshi Shikiji		October 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)
11"Kyoka Tamaki is Not Discouraged"
Transliteration: "Tamaki Kyōka wa 'Kujikenai'" (Japanese: 玉城杏夏は《挫けない》)		Taisuke TsukudaTatsuto HiguchiKei OikawaOctober 12, 2022 (2022-10-12)
12"TINGS Does Not Shine"
Transliteration: "Tingusu wa 'Kagayakanai'" (Japanese: TINGSは《輝かない》)		Takumi NaritaTatsuto HiguchiKei OikawaOctober 19, 2022 (2022-10-19)[d]

Live concert

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  • TINGS LIVE JOURNEY ep.01 ～Departure～ Mini Live Event “Black or White? SPRING BOUT” (May 14, 2022)
  • TINGS LIVE JOURNEY ep.02 “Re-Live” with HY:RAIN & HOTARU (March 11, 2023)

Game

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A mobile game by Akihiro Ishihara and Konami Digital Entertainment titled Shine Post: Be Your Idol! (シャインポスト Be Your アイドル!) has been announced.[22]

See also

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  • Oresuki—Another light novel series by the same author and illustrator.

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Nippon TV listed the series premiere at 25:29 on July 12, 2022, which is effectively 1:29 a.m. JST on July 13.[17]
  2. ^ All English titles are taken from HIDIVE.[21]
  3. ^ a b This episode aired at 2:19 a.m. JST, 50 minutes after the original air time.
  4. ^ This episode aired at 1:49 a.m. JST, 20 minutes after the original air time.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Mateo, Alex (October 26, 2021). "Oresuki Creators' Idol Light Novel Shine Post Gets Anime Next Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 29, 2022). "Shine Post Anime Casts Members of HY:RAIN In-Story Idol Group". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 6, 2022). "Shine Post Anime Casts 2 Members of =LOVE Idol Group". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 7, 2022). "Shine Post Anime Adds Hina Kino, Fairouz Ai, Aoi Koga to Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (January 6, 2022). "Shine Post Idol Anime Casts Ayaka Ohashi". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 10, 2022). "Shine Post Idol Anime Adds Mikako Komatsu, Miyu Tomita to Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Loo, Egan (June 12, 2022). "Shine Post Anime's 2nd Video Unveils Atsumi Tanezaki as Idol Manager, July 12 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 12, 2022). "Shine Post Anime Casts Daiki Yamashita". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  9. ^ a b シャインポスト(3) ねえ知ってた？ 私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法 [Shine Post (3)] (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  10. ^ シャインポスト ねえ知ってた？ 私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  11. ^ シャインポスト(２) ねえ知ってた？ 私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  12. ^ 「地味かわ」コミカライズがアライブで始動、レムの特大ピンバッジも付属. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  13. ^ シャインポスト １ ねえ知ってた？ 私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  14. ^ シャインポスト ２ ねえ知ってた？ 私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Loo, Egan (April 2, 2022). "Shine Post Anime's 1st Video Introduce Aspiring Idols, July Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  16. ^ Ito, Tsubasa [@Tsubasacurry] (May 10, 2022). 発表されました！ 7月放送予定のTVアニメ「シャインポスト」 西木康智先輩@yasunorinishiki とのタッグで音楽を担当します！！ いい曲いっぱい書きましたよ～！！ #シャインポスト (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved June 6, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "On'ea｜Terebi Anime "Shain Posuto" Kōshiki Saito" ONAIR｜TVアニメ「シャインポスト」公式サイト [On Air｜TV Anime "SHINEPOST" Official Website]. anime.shinepost.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  18. ^ Mateo, Alex (June 28, 2022). "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Shine Post Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  19. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 16, 2022). "Shine Post Anime Delays Episodes 7 & Beyond Due to COVID-19". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  20. ^ a b c d "Sutōrī｜Terebi Anime "Shain Posuto" Kōshiki Saito" STORY｜TVアニメ「シャインポスト」公式サイト [Story｜TV Anime "SHINEPOST" Official Website]. anime.shinepost.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  21. ^ "Stream SHINEPOST on HIDIVE". HIDIVE. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  22. ^ "『シャインポスト Be Your アイドル!』ロゴ、ティザービジュアルが公開。"東京ゲームショウ2022"にも出展決定" (in Japanese). Famitsu. August 28, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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