Realistic anime about show business
Anime
This stack is dedicated to anime that portray show business and entertainment media in a realistic, often quite dark and serious light. It's still not necessarily show without fancervice, but you won't see pure waifu or hasubendo bait here.
TV, 2023,
11 eps
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Author:9
A thriller with elements of magical realism that shows the complex life of young Japanese celebrities.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
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Yuri anime about the life and psychology of an idol fanbase.
TV, 2018,
12 eps
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Author:9
An ironic parody of the idol business in the horror genre.
TV, 2014,
12 eps
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An attempt to made a CGDCT idol show that would depict real idol work and not just be a moe parade.
![Futsuu no Joshikousei ga [Locodol] Yattemita.](https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/12/65309.jpg)
TV, 2014,
12 eps
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Author:7
A satire on the life and work of the so-called local idols who advertise their regions.
TV, 2011,
25 eps
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It's still an adaptation of one of the most popular idol gacha games, but IMAS anime have always been good at showcasing working SoL and unobtrusively depicting the hardships even seemingly capable and talented singers can face.
TV, 2024,
? eps
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The upcoming adaptation of LN, which talks about the vituber industry with all its nuances and problems.
TV, 2007,
12 eps
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Author:8
A satire on the working and personal live of doujinshi circle members.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
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A satire on aspiring rock musicians and how personality traits can affect their careers.
TV, 2010,
25 eps
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Author:9
One of the best if not the best anime about training, work and career as a mangaka.
TV, 2014,
24 eps
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If Bakuman was the perfect show about the manga industry, then this is one of the best, if not the best show about the anime industry. Of course, also without fanservice and silly moe.
TV, 2021,
13 eps
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An great shoujo anime about the training process and behind-the-scenes kitchen of the iconic Takarazuka troupe.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:8
Young artists are fighting for the opportunity to get a professional education and start a career as an illustrator, painter, graphic designer, etc.
Movie, 1998,
1 ep
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One of the best shows about the heavy psychological impact that the media has on all the people involved in it.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
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Author:8
Comedy about the vicissitudes of life of the host of a popular radio program
TV, 2016,
13 eps
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Author:9
The best anime about rakugo that can make you fall in love with this art form.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
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Author:7
A light yet subtle parody of the Japanese comedy and stand-up industry.
TV, 2022,
12 eps
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Author:8
It's hard to imagine that a reverse isekai would make such a good show about Tokyo's amateur music scene, but it really turned out to be so.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
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This show essentially combines IMAS and Wake Up Girls as a moe-ish but still realistic CGDCT show about the idol business.
TV, 2020,
12 eps
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Author:8
A satirical but still rather subtle comedy about the influence of the manga industry on the personal lives of authors. Especially if they write "adult" works.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
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Author:7
Art college students go through hell to make a visual novel for a comic-con. Written by an famous screenwriter from the industry and can actually serve as a primer on dealing with emergencies while managing a development team.
