

24 minSeason 2 • Episode 12
LatestWith the help of all the idols at sMiLea Production, Akira is able to perform at the joint concert.
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”.
Production
Actual motion-captured performances, not just static dance loops.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
sMiLea is staffed entirely by retired Anela members—a detail easy to miss until episode 7 drops the reveal.
The show mirrors real idol industry practices including 'graduation' systems and strict image management, but sanitizes the exploitation.