Japan's favorite singers. The IdolM@sters for DLC! Go My Way Sakurai!

[The Light Music Club]

Idolmaster, usually written IdolM@ster, is a IP owned by Namco. Now with Namco working on the game, there is a chance that they could get two representatives. Now I do realize that Sakurai said, no special treatments, but still, he could just be saying that. You never no.

Now Idolm@ster has predominately been on the PS3, and PSP systems. HOWEVER, they have been on the DS before. So Idolm@ster could have a shot at a character.

They can be original. I don't know about you, but I could care less for a Rhythm Heaven character. But I would still love a music character. Personally, I think an IdolM@ster character could be the best to have. They could also, just like the Chorus Men, work in a team of 3. This is because in the games, you are normally in charge of 3 idols in your group, so they could add to represent the game better.

Now, sure, I haven't come up with any moves or anything yet, but I plan to do so. I hope that you guys who do support the idea, can help me come up for moves, either as a trio character or as a single person character.

Wouldn't it be great to see something like this on the site? (Note: I didn't make it):

Lastly, I would like to add, that it would be fantastic to get some IdolM@ster music in smash. It's fantastic.

So are you ready!?

 

[RidleyKraid187]

Um.....They Look very nice. Not Sure they stand much of a chance, though. this is my first time hearing about them.....

 

[ImOnlyHereToTalkStarFox]

I'd take it over RH reps.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Um.....They Look very nice. Not Sure they stand much of a chance, though. this is my first time hearing about them.....

Makes sense considering they are practically Japan only. Minus one iOS game in the US/PAL

I'd take it over RH reps.

Good.

 

[andimidna]

Huh. I didn't know they had a support thread. Nice.
They don't seem very fitting, but they look cool.
My favorite design of them would either be Iori in that one Smash box, or the one on the bottom left of the top picture.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Huh. I didn't know they had a support thread. Nice.
They don't seem very fitting, but they look cool.
My favorite design of them would either be Iori in that one Smash box, or the one on the bottom left of the top picture.

Yep! The bottom one on the left with the Hamster is Hibiki, she's really good with animals. You should at least watch the anime if you don't feel like importing the game

Move set wise they could always take stuff from the spin off anime in which they are Mecha pilots. I still have to watch that.

 

[Tikivoy]

Well, that RtC day was...yeah >_>

Idolm@ster character would be nice though. I really want to play one of these games someday, I remember first seeing some vids of the games when I learned Miku appeared in one of them. Something needs to push Bamco to bring (a real) installment over here, I'd even settle for digital only T_T

 

[The Light Music Club]

Well, that RtC day was...yeah >_>

Idolm@ster character would be nice though. I really want to play one of these games someday, I remember first seeing some vids of the games when I learned Miku appeared in one of them. Something needs to push Bamco to bring (a real) installment over here, I'd even settle for digital only T_T

Yeah, I imported Idolm@ster 2, and even though I can't understand the plot, I still thought it was cute and fun. I don't understand why they haven't even brought over the regular anime. The only one they brought over was Xenoglasia (might've misspelled that) the spin off show where they pilot mechs.

 

[Tikivoy]

Well, we may not be getting them...but at least Idolm@ster was mentioned 7 times in the "notable works" of the music section of the SSB4 site.

http://www.smashbros.com/us/music/

More proof all Namco workers (and Sakurai) love IdolM@ster =3 Maybe they could squeeze a cameo like Taiko did?

 

[FalKoopa]

Looking at the list of Namco-Bandai musicians, maybe an Idolm@ster song or two might just happen. Awesome:

 

[The Light Music Club]

Well, we may not be getting them...but at least Idolm@ster was mentioned 7 times in the "notable works" of the music section of the SSB4 site.

http://www.smashbros.com/us/music/

More proof all Namco workers (and Sakurai) love IdolM@ster =3 Maybe they could squeeze a cameo like Taiko did?

Looking at the list of Namco-Bandai musicians, maybe an Idolm@ster song or two might just happen. Awesome:

Yeah guys, it was great to see this. I love that they got a guy from Danganronpa on board too. I'm really hoping we can get Smoky Thrill on the Pac-Man stage. Then I might actually not mind the stage. I'll take any type of cameo though. A trophy would be especially cool.

 

[TeamFlareZakk]

I would rather have 3MB in his game, lol.

We're a 3 Man Band!!!

Besides, Pacman already confirmed means no more Namco reps, and if they have a song track, that would be ok, but I'm not sure what this is so it would be something new to hear.

 

[The Light Music Club]

So I was wondering, who wants to help me work on a campaign to localize Idolm@ster One for All? If we can somehow get Namco to bring it over here, that would be awesome.

 

[Wintropy]

Can't say I'm familiar with the series, but any music-based fighter would be a wonderful addition. Chorus Kids seem most likely, though I'd give my unborn children to play as Ouendan or Elite Beat Agents.

Very intriguing, mind you. I'm a sucker for cute anime gals. I'd like to think we'll at least get some sort of musical representation therein; having Namco on board opens the doors for a lot of new opportunities.

 

[The Light Music Club]

https://www.change.org/p/bandai-namco-games-america-and-europe-localize-idolmaster-one-for-all

Please guys, if you have the time to, sign this petition and share it with your friends. I would seriously appreciate it.

Can't say I'm familiar with the series, but any music-based fighter would be a wonderful addition. Chorus Kids seem most likely, though I'd give my unborn children to play as Ouendan or Elite Beat Agents.

Very intriguing, mind you. I'm a sucker for cute anime gals. I'd like to think we'll at least get some sort of musical representation therein; having Namco on board opens the doors for a lot of new opportunities.

Yeah, I hope Namco continues to work on Smash past this one, maybe we can get a character from the series in the future.

 

[Wintropy]

https://www.change.org/p/bandai-namco-games-america-and-europe-localize-idolmaster-one-for-all

Please guys, if you have the time to, sign this petition and share it with your friends. I would seriously appreciate it.

I've thrown my name into the hat for good measure. I'd suggest that, if you really want to make them pay attention, organise a proper campaign as opposed to just signing a petition and telling them to get it done. Contact friends and fellow fans, send letters to Namco, start trends, create a viral ad campaign. If they're convinced that there's a market for it, there's every chance they'll give it a shot. They're not going to release a game abroad if they're concerned it won't sell - and for better or worse, these kinds of games generally don't have the kind of audience they have in Japan. It's pretty much the reason Mother 3 was never released elsewhere (yet?).

Who knows, though? If enough like-minded fans get together and really get the word out onto the street, maybe Namco's ears will perk up and they'll take the plunge. If Fire Emblem is anything to go by, all it takes is a little low-cost risk to get fans' attention, at which point they may very well decide that they're into a good thing and keep the momentum moving and moving.

 

[Tikivoy]

https://www.change.org/p/bandai-namco-games-america-and-europe-localize-idolmaster-one-for-all

Please guys, if you have the time to, sign this petition and share it with your friends. I would seriously appreciate it.



Yeah, I hope Namco continues to work on Smash past this one, maybe we can get a character from the series in the future.

Signed. I'll see where I can share it to. Would be great if this ended up becoming Namco's Project Diva (As in: They start localizing everything when they realize people want them).

 

[The Light Music Club]

We are open once again!!!!!

Currently, we are kind of pushing a mii costume in the RMT topic, what are your thoughts on that? At this point personally, I'd be fine if Sakurai noticed Im@s at all!

 

[Creativion]

No offense, but why do us people outside of Japan care so much about these japanese-only things!?

 

[The Light Music Club]

No offense, but why do us people outside of Japan care so much about these japanese-only things!?

I mean personally I've played the series and watched a majority of the anime (still have to see 2nd season of CG's). I like their games, character designs, music, and personalities.

You could ask the same of fans from other JPN only series like Panel de Pon or Mother 3.

 

[Creativion]

I mean personally I've played the series and watched a majority of the anime (still have to see 2nd season of CG's). I like their games, character designs, music, and personalities.

You could ask the same of fans from other JPN only series like Panel de Pon or Mother 3.

yeah I do wonder the same about people who want Lip or wanted Roy and Lucas so bad

 

[The Light Music Club]

yeah I do wonder the same about people who want Lip or wanted Roy and Lucas so bad

I guess it's just with those who have played their games or those that liked them in melee and brawl.

 

[Tikivoy]

Glad to see the thread revived.
I'd imagine costumes being fairly likely. I mean, in dlc wave 2 we got costumes from Tekken and Virtua Fighter, pretty much to complete some sort of "fighting game" theme caused by Ryu's addition. If we get a Namco character, an idol/music character, or maybe even a Japan only character there's a great chance they'd throw in a costume to also complete some sort of theme.
...and if neither of that happens, Namco at least has been getting costumes in 2/3 of the dlc waves.

 

[The Light Music Club]

I could see a Miku and Imas combo because Sega owns the game rights to Miku. That would be cool.

 

[Tikivoy]

I could see a Miku and ImasImas combo because Sega owns the game rights to Miku. That would be cool.

I was thinking the same. For both characters they could probably throw in a trophy if they get costumes, which was shown possible when the Inkling dlc costumes came with an Inkling trophy.
I would also die happily at that happening.

 

[The Light Music Club]

So I don't know if anyone heard, but one of the devs of Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax and BlazeBlue want to make an Idolm@ster vs Love Live fighting game. That would be amazing.

 

[Lord-Zero]

Hmm, adding idols into the mix? It'd be quite interesting. I wouldn't mind at all.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Hmm, adding idols into the mix? It'd be quite interesting. I wouldn't mind at all.

I know right? I think it would be fun if we just got a song even from them. There were so many Idolm@ster composers in the group that worked on Smash Bros.

It's cool because we could also get an idol from #FE. I'd be ok with that also.

 

[Troykv]

Wow! I didn't know that this actually exists... The relative niche popularity outside Japan and be mainly a PS game hurts their chances as complete characters... But a Mii Costume is actually very possible.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Wow! I didn't know that this actually exists... The relativa noche popularity outside Japan and be mainly a PS game hurts their chances as complete characters... But a Mii Costume is actually very possible.

I'm more hoping for a song, but a mii costume would cause me to main them, which is fine.

 

[Troykv]

I'm more hoping for a song, but a mii costume would cause me to main them, which is fine.

Smash Bros Brawl has a japanese talked Song... Right?

 

[The Light Music Club]

Smash Bros Brawl has a japanese talked Song... Right?

Ashley's theme is Japanese with lyrics and is on the 3DS version I believe.

 

[Troykv]

Ashley's theme is Japanese with lyrics and is on the 3DS version I believe.

Oh! You're right xD. The game has JP version in the Wario Ware's themes

 

[The Light Music Club]

Oh! You're right xD. The game has JP version in the Wario Ware's themes

There is also the fact that most of Namco's composers working on Smash worked on Idolm@ster as composers also.

 

[Tikivoy]

Tomorrow is RTC iDOLM@STER costume day! Coincidentally, its exactly a week before they made their RTC debut last year. And on my birthday but who cares.
http://smashboards.com/threads/rate...runner-ups-getting-non-playable-roles.398604/

Wonder how they’ll do…people seem to underestimate their popularity in Japan. Some people will bring up how they only have one game on a Nintendo handheld, but that really doesn't matter if Virtua Fighter costumes show anything.

 

[The Light Music Club]

Tomorrow is RTC iDOLM@STER costume day! Coincidentally, its exactly a week before they made their RTC debut last year. And on my birthday but who cares.
http://smashboards.com/threads/rate...runner-ups-getting-non-playable-roles.398604/

Wonder how they’ll do…people seem to underestimate their popularity in Japan. Some people will bring up how they only have one game on a Nintendo handheld, but that really doesn't matter if Virtua Fighter costumes show anything.

I think the main issue is people don't even know they have a DS game. I made that a point in my post. The series has up to 2013 made up to 10 billion yen which is pretty nice for a series. So it would make sense that the series would be pushed by Namco.

 

[Troykv]

I think the main issue is people don't even know they have a DS game. I made that a point in my post. The series has up to 2013 made up to 10 billion yen which is pretty nice for a series. So it would make sense that the series would be pushed by Namco.

Well... They already put Idol@master content in other Namco Games (some of them arrives outside Japan... Ace Combat has something in one of the games).

 

[The Light Music Club]

Well... They already put Idol@master content in other Namco Games (include some arrives outside Japan... Ace Combat has something in one of the games).

That's true, and they have costumes in the newest Tekken

 

[Troykv]

I'm wonder about the Idolm@ster's sales. 10 billon yens are like ~100 millon dollars. But we know the exact games's sales? xD

 

[The Light Music Club]

I'm wonder about the Idolm@ster's sales. 10 billon yens are like ~100 millon dollars. But we know the exact games's sales? xD

I haven't been able to find the franchise game sales as a whole but they have some of the games sales on Wikipedia