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Love Live! Sunshine!!

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2017
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
650
YOUR RATING
Arisa Komiya, Anju Inami, Aina Suzuki, Rikako Aida, Nanaka Suwa, Shuka Saito, Aika Kobayashi, Kanako Takatsuki, and Ai Furihata in Love Live! Sunshine!! (2016)
JapaneseAnimeHand-Drawn AnimationAnimationComedyDramaMusicMusical

The second term has started and the members of Aqours work harder than ever to save their school from being shut down.The second term has started and the members of Aqours work harder than ever to save their school from being shut down.The second term has started and the members of Aqours work harder than ever to save their school from being shut down.

  • Stars
    • Anju Inami
    • Rikako Aida
    • Nanaka Suwa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    650
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Anju Inami
      • Rikako Aida
      • Nanaka Suwa
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Anju Inami
    • Chika Takami
    • 2016–2017
    Rikako Aida
    • Riko Sakurauchi
    • 2016–2017
    Nanaka Suwa
    • Kanan Matsuura
    • 2016–2017
    Arisa Komiya
    • Dia Kurosawa
    • 2016–2017
    Shuka Saito
    • You Watanabe
    • 2016–2017
    Aika Kobayashi
    • Yoshiko Tsushima
    • 2016–2017
    Kanako Takatsuki
    • Hanamaru Kunikida
    • 2016–2017
    Aina Suzuki
    • Mari Ohara
    • 2016–2017
    Ai Furihata
    • Ruby Kurosawa
    • 2016–2017
    Morgan Laure
    Morgan Laure
    • Dia Kurosawa
    • 2016–2017
    Jamie Marchi
    Jamie Marchi
    • Mari Ohara
    • 2016–2017
    Kanae Itô
    • Mito Takami
    • 2016–2017
    Jeannie Tirado
    Jeannie Tirado
    • Riko Sakurauchi
    • 2016
    Sarah Wiedenheft
    • Ruby
    • 2016
    Jad Saxton
    Jad Saxton
    • Chika Takami
    • 2016
    Morgan Berry
    Morgan Berry
    • Yoshiko Tsushima
    • 2016
    Megan Shipman
    • Hanamaru
    • 2016
    Michelle Rojas
    • Kanan Matsuura
    • 2016
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    User reviews8

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    10TimothyMcKann

    The best show since the first.

    When I first learned that this series was coming,I really was amazed that this is what I was going to see.After watching the series on the Funimation App,I really had to have it.When I got the series,and watched it,it was just like watching it on the Funimation app.But between,the first show,and this show,both idol groups have the same goal.My favorite characters in the show are:Chika,Riko,Yoshiko,and Mari.The costumes,and songs in the show were really fascinated,and of course the girls try to reach the top. But what this series reminds us that we all have a goal on what we want to accomplish.It's very important to work hard,and do you best,and not to give up.We also must learn of our mistakes from the past,and try to move on to a brighter future.And also we must overcome the challenges we must face.But however,this show tells us all that.So if you like the last Love Live Show,then see this one,and then the movie,Over the Rainbow.
    9chloeee_mk

    Amazing follow-up to the first Love Live!

    In my opinion, the first Love Live is definitely better. Does that mean this one was bad? Not at all. Love Live! Sunshine!! Is a great show, and I really enjoyed watching it.

    It has a very summery vibe to it as well, since the school is located near a beach and all that, which I really like as I love summer lol

    Again, some great songs. I love Aozora Jumping Heart.

    Characters are cute and all likeable. My favourites are Ruby and Yoshiko!!

    Like its predecessor, Love Live! Sunshine!! Got 2 seasons and 1 movie. All of it was amazing and it was worth all of my time.

    If you liked Love Live, you'll definitely like Sunshine too.
    10coats-79610

    Watched sunshine first

    Couldn't find SIP anywhere besides Amazon so I watched sunshine first on funimation. I really enjoy sunshine more honestly, but both shows are really well done.
    10alsonotanillusion

    Amazing, deep, and Unique

    Love Live! Sunshine!! Is a sequel to SIP which is, based of the wannabe "school idols" of Uranoshi High following a similar plot to SIP. Love Live! Sunhine!! is a beautiful anime with great voicing of characters, outstanding soundtrack it is also very emotional, and additionally engaging with many important charcters, I really honestly enjoyed the Anime and in waiting for the movie, lol.
    6masonfewel

    Not bad

    Basically just a slightly worse carbon copy of school idol project. Honestly not worth watching if you've seen school idol project, but as a stand-alone it isn't bad. It definitely made me realize I don't really want to watch any more shows in this universe, even though I liked school idol project a lot.

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    • Trivia
      It was first announced on the Dengeki G's Magazine website on February 26, 2015, with teaser images and character introductions in following issues. The project officially began on April 30, 2015 with the release of the character names and voice actress lineup.
    • Quotes

      Hanamaru Kunikida: Zura!

    • Connections
      Edited into Love Live! Sunshine!! Recap (2017)

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2016 (Japan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Живая любовь! Сияние!!
    • Production companies
      • ASCII Mediaworks
      • Bandai Visual Company
      • Bushiroad
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • Widescreen 16:9 (1.78)

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