Gakuen The Idolmaster: The newly released idol simulator making waves in Japan

The mobile game Gakuen The Idolmaster was recently released on the App Store and Google Play platforms in Japan. The title quickly reached the number one position among simulation games on the App Store, surpassing well-known titles such as Among Us and Homescapes.

Gakuen The Idolmaster offers a unique experience where players must select and manage a group of female characters. These characters, aged between 13 and 20, come from various regions of Japan and aspire to become successful idols. Players are responsible for training the characters’ singing and dancing skills, as well as managing their live broadcasts for fans.

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The game introduces a stamina system for the characters, requiring players to strategically manage their training. Additionally, the characters have personal and academic activities that need to be balanced with their rising idol careers.

On the App Store, Gakuen The Idolmaster not only reached the top spot in the simulation category but also received positive user reviews. In contrast to its success on the App Store, the reception on Google Play has been mixed. Users have reported technical issues such as crashes, optimization problems, and in-game errors.

Currently, Gakuen The Idolmaster is available exclusively in Japanese, limiting its reach to speakers of the language. There has been no information released regarding a global version.