If you're browsing Animation shows, PriPara (2014) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The tone stays accessible and upbeat, with character moments and visuals doing most of the work. The cast, featuring Shibuya Azuki, Saki Yamakita, and Himika Akaneya, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.3/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
PriPara (2014)
Also known as: 星光樂園, 新光乐园, PuriPara, アイドルタイムプリパラ, 아이돌타임 프리파라, Prism Paradise, Idol Time PriPara
First aired: July 5, 2014
Runtime: 24 min
Networks: BS TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Tokyo
Laala Manaka is a 5th-grader at Paprika Academy. Like most girls, she admires the world of PriPara, a sport that tests idol girls on song, dance, and fashion. Unfortunately for her, her school does not allow elementary school students to participate in PriPara. However, through miraculous circumstances, Laala passes the audition to become a PriPara idol.
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