The iDOLM@STER 05: Beach Episode

Pop Quiz: Who has the smallest bust size?
You knew it was coming, and there was no way that a show with such a huge lineup of girls would not have an episode where they headed down to the beach. All the shenanigans were present save for the blindfolded watermelon smashing
Filler it may have been, but it was to set up something pivotal to the plot, but let us leave that for later.

Xenoglossia Chihaya had boobs. The travesty!
Instead, I am going to pick up where I left off and bully Chihaya for a bit. For the record, I do not dislike our little self-absorbed songstress; I actually do like her a lot, but I cannot help but tease her whenever the opportunity arises simply because she is the type you cannot leave alone. For someone like Chihaya who rarely displays her emotions, picking on her just to watch her reactions is the best form of love! Which is exactly what Haruka is subtly doing, considering none of the idols actually give a shit about Chihaya

Despite her faults, I personally think one of Chihaya's charms is her flat chest. Too bad is she is unappreciative of the gift the gods has bestowed upon her, and instead wallows further in her own insecurities and self-perceived inadequacies
Incidentally, if you did not realise already, Chihaya is the flattest of the lot, compared to even the likes of the twins and Yayoi (she is the only one whose boobs did not grow, if you exclude the ones that already long past puberty). Forever 72.
Also, a bit of trivia: When Hibiki first made her debut as one of the rivals, she was portrayed to have a much smaller bust size compared to what she has now, until they revealed her actual measurements. That is why when you look up Hibiki fanart, you will notice the discrepancy where she has smaller breasts in the initial batches!

The biggest revelation this episode is of course the approval of Ritsuko's sub-unit, the Ryuuguu Komachi, consisting of the fine ladies you see above. While they make excellent choices, Ritsuko's picking of Ami has had me wondering quite a bit. You see, back in the first game, the Futami twins were considered a single idol, where they would take turns performing as Ami. In a way, all Mami ever did was ride in her older sister's coattails, which is why she grew out her hair and is now her own idol in the sequel. While I have no idea as to whether or not the formation of this sub-unit would cause any dissonance within the entire group, it is certainly interesting to ponder over the possibility of some form of rivalry between the twins and if this would effect that in any way...


August 5th, 2011 - 22:26
Iori is surprisingly scoring some points with me for the bedtime talk with Haruka, Makoto and Chihaya. Ahue
August 5th, 2011 - 22:29
Who knew the “spoiled and bratty” rich girl was the most pragmatic of the lot, right? Whereas the “elegant” one is unrefined and derpy
August 5th, 2011 - 23:23
Flat chests are a status symbol!
I just hope that the the formation of Ryuuguu Komachi would not mean less screen time for the trio and Ritsuko.
August 6th, 2011 - 02:28
Since only Iori got her episode, I’m guessing we will be forced to see Ritsuko’s episode whether I want to or not
August 6th, 2011 - 00:52
Haha so true! It’s as if it’s only Haruka that’s interacting with Chihaya at all. Takane does too, that is, when she’s not being a total bonehead like in this episode.
August 6th, 2011 - 02:30
Takane seems to be in her own world most of the time, from the looks of it, but then that’s what makes her really endearing. She’s snooty yet her derpiness makes it all good ww
August 6th, 2011 - 02:25
Finally my Azusa gets the attention she deserves!
I like Chihaya´s cap, caps on cute girls looks cool, yes.
August 6th, 2011 - 02:31
I hate how iDOLM@STER only provides fanservice of the girls with the boobies. I can’t imagine what Azusa’s episode would be like since her main objective is to find a husbando
August 6th, 2011 - 03:52
Was that a declaration of war my dear sir?
August 6th, 2011 - 02:33
This is so embarrassing I have no face
August 6th, 2011 - 03:52
Didn’t watch it yet but will soon for glorious beach episode goodness. Also didn’t know Ritsuko’s pulling out the stops so fast, only 5 episodes in. Wonder when Jupiter will ____________.
August 7th, 2011 - 22:00
I care little for beach episodes since they only cater to people who like characters like Takane and Azusa ww
August 6th, 2011 - 15:34
mmm… Shana-chan… :3
August 7th, 2011 - 22:01
Why is she so popular???
August 7th, 2011 - 22:12
Because Dejiko-chan is not in here.
August 7th, 2011 - 04:33
Oh god, Chihaya… That flat chest is incredible. When I picture her hugging me she is now holding me even closer to her heart.
And my request for more suits/ties remains.
August 7th, 2011 - 22:02
It seems to be a thing with Chihaya to wear these sort of outfits, since the ones worn by her peers are unable to accentuate her femininity in any way
August 8th, 2011 - 05:24
Every time Iori shows up there is a firestorm in my pants.
Now for the hotsprings episode.
August 11th, 2011 - 09:37
Hope you enjoy it while it lasts, since they’re going to be splitting up
August 9th, 2011 - 22:13
I found an anime that is good this season. Wilyshota and Wilyloli included.
August 11th, 2011 - 09:38
A show about lolis and shotas I have not picked up? What is it?
August 12th, 2011 - 18:39
Look carefully: WilyLoli and WilyShota
August 12th, 2011 - 23:22
Baka Test 2?
August 14th, 2011 - 20:40
Thundercats! HOOOOO!!!
Can you not even guess?
The new series