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UniteUp!

2023 – 2025Show2 seasons24 episodes

Animation
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about show business and growing up, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E1 "Lets Be Idols & Unite" 6.4

Episodes

6.4

Story

Akira Kiyose, a high schooler who loves to sing, gets recruited by a talent agency called sMiLea Production. Akira learns that the legendary idols “Anela”, who shocked the world with their sudden retirement, are behind the agency developing talent. Together with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, also recruited by the agency, they form an idol group as they chase their dream towards super stardom alongside other idol groups “LEGIT” and “JAXX/JAXX”.

Feels like

  • Idol Group Drama
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Music-Centric Narrative
  • Youthful Optimism
  • Competitive Performance
  • Heartwarming Friendship
  • Showbiz Industry Realities
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Coming-of-Age Journey

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shinichiro Ushijima, Jun Takahashi, Shoichi Kita
Written by
Rino Yamazaki, Honoka Katou, Dai Katarayama
Produced by
Kyoko Uryu
Music by
Yuki Hayashi, Naoyuki Chikatani

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 7, 2023 · April 6, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2023
Last aired
April 6, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
92 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream UniteUp!?"

Questions about UniteUp!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream UniteUp!?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, UniteUp! streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is UniteUp! worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.4).

Is UniteUp! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch UniteUp!?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2025.

Can I half-watch UniteUp!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching UniteUp!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is UniteUp! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.