On September 16, 2024, during the Aniplex Online Fest 2024, UniteUp! season 2 unveiled a new promotional video in which the series' release window, January 2025, was revealed. The opening song for the sequel series was also previewed in the promotional video, alongside the reveal of new character designs for the cast.
UniteUp! was presented by Sony Music Entertainment Japan, with the main attraction of the series being its theme songs. The series' first anime season aired in January 2023, followed by a one-episode summary.
UniteUp! season 2 confirms the January 2025 release window through the latest PV on Aniplex Online Fest 2024
The newly released promotional trailer of UniteUp! season 2 featured the members of all idol groups, including the protagonist's idol group Protostar, as all of them wished to reach the top as idols.
After reaching the mid-point, the PV of UniteUp! season 2 entered the sequel and showcased Akira Kiyose. The PV then revealed the new character designs of the three idol groups and previewed the opening song for the sequel in the background. The PV ended with the reveal of the sequel's release window, January 2025.
The opening song for UniteUp! season 2 will be titled Unibirth, which is also the name of the sequel, performed by the series' cast. The first season was animated by the animation studio CloverWorks, famous for animating series like My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, and many others.
Out of the four original idol groups featured in the first season, only three will continue their journey in UniteUp! season 2 as AneLa retired in the previous season. The main protagonist's idol group is named Protostar.
The voice casting for this idol group includes Akira Kiyose, voiced by Kikunosuke Toya (Tomiyama from Wind Breaker), Chihiro Izusugawa voiced by Amon Hirai, and Banri Naoe, voiced by Ryoutarou Yamaguchi.
The purpose of the series is to introduce hidden voice actors who are either new or haven't been recognized, even though they are considered hidden gems.
UniteUp! synopsis
UniteUp! is an idol series centered around Akira Kiyose, a high school boy, who has a passion for singing. Publishing his songs online with the alias KIKUNOYU, Akira dreams of becoming an idol.
One day, he received an invitation from sMiLea Production, an idol agency, that was formed by the talented AneLa idol group's retired members.
Partnered with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa as the idol group Protostar, Akira starts to build his dream from scratch. With Protostar fighting two other idol groups, LEGIT and JAXX/JAXX, for the top spot, will Akira be able to fulfill his dream of reaching the top?
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