The Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is continuing its cinematic journey with a three-part film series. Following the release of the first film on September 6, 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the second installment, which is slated to hit Japanese theaters in Winter 2025.
Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: A Continuing Story
The Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has captured the hearts of fans with its engaging characters, catchy music, and heartwarming stories. Starting as a school idol project, it has evolved into a multimedia franchise encompassing anime, games, and live performances. The anime adaptation, produced by Sunrise, has been particularly successful, with two seasons airing in 2020 and 2022 respectively.
Anime Series and OVA
The first season of the anime series aired from October to December 2020, introducing viewers to the members of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and their quest to become top school idols. A second season followed in April to June 2022, further exploring the characters’ relationships and challenges. In addition to the main series, an Original Video Animation (OVA) episode titled Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Next Sky premiered in Japanese theaters in June 2023, offering a new story for fans to enjoy.
Film Trilogy
Announced alongside the OVA release, the film trilogy marks a new chapter for the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. The first film premiered on September 6, 2024, treating fans to a brand-new story set in Okinawa. The film revolves around the School Idol GPX event and takes place after the original series and OVA.
Tomoyuki Kawamura directs the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club films at Sunrise, with Jin Tanaka handling the script. Takumi Yokota provides character designs, and Naoki Endou composes the music.
Part 2: What to Expect
While specific plot details for the second film are scarce, a new visual has been released. This hints at further development for the characters and their journey as school idols. Fans can anticipate more of the series’ signature blend of music, friendship, and personal growth. The film is scheduled to release in Winter 2025 in Japan.
Where to Watch
Crunchyroll currently streams the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime series, allowing international fans to follow the adventures of Yu and the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.
