THE IDOLM@STER SideM

THE IDOLM@STER SideM is a video game created by Bandai Namco that launched in 2014, with an anime adaptation airing in 2017.

A spin-off of the female idol-centric THE IDOLM@STER series, the story follows the male idols of 315 Production, a newly created agency that specializes in scouting prospective idols who previously held other jobs. Hailing from various backgrounds and occupations, the idols include a former lawyer, a former surgeon, a former pilot and many more who all share a common dream: to be the top idol.

The series also includes a 3D rhythm game named THE IDOLM@STER SideM LIVE ON ST@GE! which was available from 2017 to 2021, and a 2D rhythm game named THE IDOLM@STER SideM GROWING STARS which started service in 2021.