Collaboration Between "The Idolmaster SideM" Unit S.E.M and "KING OF PRISM" Series Sparks Buzz on Social Media

A collaboration between S.E.M, a unit from the popular idol-training game "The Idolmaster SideM," and the theatrical anime series "KING OF PRISM," has been announced, generating significant buzz on social media.

For this collaboration, a lavish collaborative visual was released, featuring "Over The Rainbow," a representative unit from "KING OF PRISM," and S.E.M, striking each other's signature poses. What has particularly captured attention is S.E.M's members (Michio Hazama, Rui Maita, and Jiro Yamashita) wearing "extra glittering, amplified sparkle ver." costumes, even more dazzling than their usual attire. Social media is filled with exclamations of surprise and delight, such as "S.E.M's outfits are even more dazzling than usual!" and "I'm so used to them, but seeing them again, those outfits are truly amazing."

Furthermore, fans of both franchises have expressed joy regarding S.E.M holding "A Story Woven With You" (a King of Prism-related item) in the visual, and Over The Rainbow striking S.E.M's signature "Passion Pose." Comments include "Crying because my faves are collaborating with my faves" and "It's hilarious but amazing." Unique comments also link S.E.M's intellectual image with the word "dream novel," with some fans letting their imaginations run wild about this unexpected side of the unit.

This collaborative screening will include special showings with bonus footage featuring new S.E.M animation and postcards, as well as screenings with a trial digest of "Fancon." The 50-minute bonus footage is expected to be so substantial that it's being described as "a lecture by S.E.M."

S.E.M's 3D music videos, including "Multiple Entertainment Show!", are praised as "the most absurd and entertaining," and are said to be perfectly suited for "cheering screenings" (ouen jouei). With fans of both franchises recommending content to each other, expectations are high for this unique collaboration to create a new chemical reaction.

The Context

"The Idolmaster SideM" is a popular Japanese idol training simulation game, part of the larger "The Idolmaster" franchise, which focuses on male idols. S.E.M is a unit within the game known for their unique background as former teachers. "KING OF PRISM" (often abbreviated as Kinpri) is a theatrical anime series, a spin-off of the "Pretty Rhythm" franchise, famous for its elaborate, often surreal idol performances and its highly interactive "cheering screenings" where audiences loudly react to and participate in the film.