Fan Art of Starmaker Production from Ensemble Stars! - A Constellation of Hot Guys
Ensemble Stars! is a multimedia project that started as a Japanese mobile idol training game back in May 2015. As of now, there are two versions: Ensemble Stars!! Basic, an idol-training game, and Ensemble Stars!! Music, a rhythm game. Both versions have different gameplay styles, but otherwise share the same story, characters, and cards.
The all-male idol units and their music have struck a chord with many fans, inspiring quite a bit of fan art. Today, we’ll be looking at fanwork featuring the franchise’s earliest groups of perky pretty boys.
Starmaker Production
This agency was established by Eichi Tenshouin, an alumnus of Yumenosaki Private Academy and member of one of its units, fine. In canon, students in the academy's idol course are automatically assigned to an agency upon entering the school. Though they can freely choose their agency, many idols feel the most at home with Starmaker, whose policy is "to create happiness for both fans and idols.”
Starmaker Productions consists of four main units: fine, Trickstar, RYUSEITAI, and ALKALOID. Which one has claimed your heart?
fine - Orchestra from the Heaven
An elegant ivory-themed unit, fine is led by Eichi Tenshouin and features Wataru Hibiki, Tori Himemiya, and Yuzuru Fushimi. This group is well organized and very attentive to their fans.
Trickstar - Shining Southern Cross in the night sky!
Trickstar is the orthodox idol quartet of Hokuto Hidaka, Subaru Akeboshi, Makoto Yuuki, and Mao Isara. With their cheerful and easily approachable vibe, it's no wonder their fans love them! Their theme color is orange.
RYUSEITAI - Heroes with Burning Passions ☆
Ryuseitai is a righteous hero-inspired squadron unit led by Chiaki Morisawa and includes Kanata Shinkai, Tetora Nagumo, Midori Takamine, and Shinobu Sengoku. This group's feature is their wide range of personalities, with each member having their own theme color. They've also taken part in volunteer activities and hero shows since their days at the academy.
ALKALOID - Penetrate! Suits of your heart!
ALKALOID is an edgy music corps unit led by Hiiro Amagi that features Aira Shiratori, Mayoi Ayase, and Tatsumi Kazehaya. ALKALOID is an aggressive group with cool (and sometimes clashing) personalities. Their theme color is turquoise.
