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: Akira Kiyose is a high school student who spends his time helping at his family’s bathhouse, Kikunoyu , and singing as a hobby. He performs on a streaming site under the alias "KIKUNOYU," though he views it strictly as a pastime after giving up his childhood dream of being a baseball hero.

The series premiere of , titled "Let's Become Idols & Unite," aired on January 7, 2023, introducing a grounded and polished start to the CloverWorks-animated idol project. Episode 1: "Let's Become Idols & Unite" Plot Summary UniteUp! Episode 1

: Akira's childhood friend, Yoshikazu "Ka-chan" Ogawa , secretly records Akira singing at karaoke and uploads the video online. This video catches the eye of sMiLea Production , a talent agency founded by the retired legendary idol duo, AneLa . : Akira Kiyose is a high school student

: Initially shocked and reluctant, Akira is persuaded to visit the agency. He learns that the legendary idols Maoto Tsujidou and Lin Ootsuki are the ones behind his recruitment. By the end of the episode, Akira takes a "leap of faith" to join the agency, setting the stage for the formation of the group Protostar alongside fellow recruits Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa. Production Highlights First Impression: UniteUp! - Beneath the Tangles Episode 1: "Let's Become Idols & Unite" Plot