Shunichi Kato
Director
If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die (2020)
Season 1
Passionate music-lover Eripiyo only wants to see her favorite underground pop group, ChamJam, make it to the big stage at Budokan. Because they've enriched her life by their very existence, Eri is willing to dedicate everything she has to see this dream fulfilled—even her health. At their last performance she got a crazy nosebleed. Hey, no one said being a super-fan was easy!
Released Jan. 9, 2020
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Music, Anime: Seinen, Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.romance, tmdb.female-protagonist, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.seinen, tmdb.anime, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.lesbian + 7 more, imdb.lesbian-interest, imdb.yuri, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.anime, mdblist.anime-dub, tmdb.girls-love-gl, tmdb.idol
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: 8bit
Network: TBS
S1E1 - But I Love That Maina
Eripiyo is a super fan of Maina, who is a member of the underground idol group Cham Jam. Eripiyo uses all of her money to support Maina to the point that she only wears a red tracksuit. However, Maina always seems to act cold and distant towards Eripiyo.
Jan. 9, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - I Always Want to Love You the Most
Eripiyo and Kumasa go to Okayama Girls' Festa after learning some of the ChamJam girls are set to appear. Meanwhile, Maina reveals that she's never gotten a fan letter, so Sorane and Reo try to figure out a way to convince Eripiyo to write one.
Jan. 16, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - Do You Like Me?
Motoi introduces Eripiyo and Kumasa to his little sister, Rena, who went to the Okayama Girls' Festa with him. She tags along with him to see ChamJam perform after seeing them at Girls' Festa and her favorite just happens to be Maina.
Jan. 23, 2020, midnight
S1E4 - I Promise to Make You Number 1
ChamJam competes at the Autumn Sports Festival and also has voting for their popularity ranking coming up. Meanwhile, Reo's birthday is coming up and Kumasa tries to get things ready for the celebration.
Jan. 30, 2020, midnight
S1E5 - I Can Only Wait
Maina notices that Eripiyo hasn't been able to buy as many CDs and starts to worry, especially since she hears rumors of her switching favorites. Meanwhile, Yumeri's rank goes up, and she wonders if that'll cause a rift between her and Maki.
Feb. 6, 2020, midnight
S1E6 - You Were My Everything
Sorane thinks back on how she became an idol and how much she looks up to Reo. Meanwhile, Motoi is crushed to hear rumors that Sorane was seen walking with a guy.
Feb. 13, 2020, midnight
S1E7 - Run for Maina's Sake
Eripiyo finally recovers from her broken leg and goes right back to work so she can support Maina on the last day of voting for the popularity ranking. However, she overworks herself again and...
Feb. 20, 2020, midnight
S1E8 - I Want You in My Future
There are rumors that Sorane and Aya aren't getting along. Meanwhile, the ChamJam girls prepare for their Christmas concert and Eripiyo hopes she gets to see Maina in a Santa outfit this year.
Feb. 27, 2020, midnight
S1E9 - Not as a Wota, but as a Person
Eripiyo and the other fans spend the last day of the year with ChamJam at their show. Reo appears on a New Year's countdown show and the others head to the shrine for their first visit of the new year.
March 5, 2020, midnight
S1E10 - Your Fave Isn't Your Friend
ChamJam has their first concert of the new year, but Eripiyo is sick and misses Maina being in the front row. Eripiyo later damages her throat even more, making her unable to talk, even though the ChamJam Valentine's Day event is coming up...
March 12, 2020, midnight
S1E11 - The Closest Miracle to Me
ChamJam gets ready for the 16th Setouchi Idol Festival, and Reo gets a message from a girl who was in her previous group. Meanwhile, Eripiyo invites a friend over from work so they can witness the moment ChamJam and Maina appear briefly on TV.
March 19, 2020, midnight
S1E12 - If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan
ChamJam is set to perform at the Setouchi Idol Festival, but Reo seems nervous for some reason. After their performance, Eripiyo reaffirms her love for Maina once again.
March 26, 2020, midnight
Network: TBS
Released: Jan. 9, 2020
Last Air Date: March 26, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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