Come explore the wonderful world of Love Live! and meet some lovely idols!
The Love Live franchise first launched in 2010 in Dengeki G's Magazine, and the first single "Bokura no LIVE Kimi no LIFE" was released at Comic Market during summer of that year. Since then, over a hundred songs have been released, along with manga, game, and anime adaptations, turning a simple idol project into a worldwide phenomenon!
But what makes this franchise so successful? Is it because of its diverse cast of attractive characters, or maybe its catchy tunes? Well, let's find out!
Listen to the different songs of the first season of Love Live! School Idol Project to get a better understanding of the anime and franchise as a whole!
START:DASH!! featuring Honoka, Kotori and Umi
This is the first song performed in the Love Live! anime. Best Friends Honoka Kosaka, Kotori Minami, and Umi Sonoda - who form this idol trio in hopes of saving their school - sing their hearts out in an empty auditorium. This beautiful moment in the series was one small step for girl, one huge leap for the Love Live! franchise!
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Kore Kara no Someday (これからのSomeday)
With the addition of four more lovely members (Hanayo Koizumi, Rin Hoshizora, Maki Nishikino, and Nico Yazawa), the idol group µ's (pronounced Muse) is born. Kore Kara no Someday is the only song performed by µ's without Eli Ayase and Nozomi Tojo.
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Bokura no LIVE Kimi no LIFE (僕らのLIVE 君とのLIFE)
The principal of Otonokizaka High School explains to Eli that it's impossible to recruit enough students to keep the school running past this year, but she and Nozomi decide to join μ's anyways, in hopes of turning their beloved school's fate around. Now with these beautiful additions, the µ's is complete with nine members and hotter than ever, performing this song outside during an open campus event.
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No brand girls
With the successful result of the µ's and their idol activities, Otonokizaka has successfully avoided foreclosure. Their Love Live! ranking also rose to 19th place in the process.
Everything seemed to be looking up for these idols. Unfortunately, in anime and in real life, happy endings don't come that easily. Honoka pushes herself a bit too far and is unable to continue performing with the group.
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Susume→Tomorrow (ススメ→トゥモロウ)
After Honoka falls ill, Eli suggests that the group not participate in the Love Live! auditions, and that Honoka quit being a school idol all together. To add to that, Kotori decides to study abroad. But Honoka is a true leader which she proves when she pulls herself together right when the other μ's members need her most.
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START:DASH!!
Finally! The μ's have finally made their way to the top... right in front of a roaring audience. However, these girls have bigger hopes and dreams. Follow up on your favorite idols in Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season!
Other Songs From the First Season of Love Live! School Idol Project
Aishiteru Banzai! (愛してるばんざーい!)
Love Live! School Idol Project video
Maki sang this serene song alone in the piano room in the very first episode.
Wonder Zone
Love Live! School Idol project video
Wonder Zone portrays the unique world of Akihabara, performed by Kotori-chan at the maid cafe where she works.
Bokura wa Ima no Naka de (僕らは今のなかで)
Love Live! School Idol project video
This is the opening theme of the first season.
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