THE iDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS - 02 [HorribleSubs]


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Well...I almost decided to drop this series entirely thanks to this episode, but it did redeem itself in the last five minutes when the main trio had to learn to loosen up. The methods they used to get those three to relax was very natural and turned around the episode for me.

I realize this is about Japanese idols where none of this actually applies...but isn't it a problem that Rin:
1) Had no motivation to be an idol until a day ago
2) Has never danced before
3) No one knows if she can even sing or not

Uzuki and GenkiGirl at least both want to be idols, and we're well aware that Uzuki (nervous and klutzy she may be) has been practicing dancing for a long time. Presumably she can sing as well. Mio presumably can sing as well, but admitted she hasn't done any kind of choreographed dancing. Rin is basically a cool beauty and little else.

Right now, I feel like Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! is a better representation of Idoldom because it displayed a strong emphasis on absolutely grueling hard work and relentless determination to achieve one's goal, and in two industries to boot.

Rin is just kind of going with the flow and may or may not even meet the qualifications of being in the music industry. Seems a bit off.