The BEST episodes of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club season 1

Every episode of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club season 1!

Nijigasaki High, a high school located at Odaiba, Tokyo that is popular for its spirit of freedom and its variety of education courses. Yu Takasaki, a 2nd year in General Education course, is attracted by school idols' appeals. Together with her childhood friend Ayumu Uehara, she decided to visit the School Idol Club. Occasionally rivals, at times comrades. Holding to their own hopes and wishes, they continue to work hard day by day. "If only I could support these girls, who are pursuing their dreams......" This is a school idol project, a story of dreams come true, spun by 9 girls chasing their dreams and 1 ordinary girl. Reach! This excitement! Let's chase after our dreams!

Last Updated: 9/13/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended
The Shape of Smiles
star
7.13
8 votes

#1 - The Shape of Smiles

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2020

Rina has always had a hard time communicating with others, but after joining the School Idol Club, she makes the decision to try to change once and for all by putting on a solo performance.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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The Uncharted Path
star
7.00
8 votes

#2 - The Uncharted Path

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2020

Ai and Rina join the School Idol Club. The members are impressed with how much Ai seems to be helping them out and then Ai makes some unexpected discoveries on her own.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Haruka, Kanata, and Beyond
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6.86
7 votes

#3 - Haruka, Kanata, and Beyond

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2020

Kanata's little sister, Haruka, is a school idol at Shinonome Academy and comes to visit Kanata at her club one day. The sisters are very close, but Haruka is worried that Kanata is pushing herself too hard and makes a drastic decision.

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Shout Out Your Love
star
6.75
8 votes

#4 - Shout Out Your Love

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2020

The former members of the School Idol Club confront the student council president about her true identity. Meanwhile, Yu gushes about Setsuna Yuki to Nana, and Nana sheds some light on why Setsuna might've quit being a school idol.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Friends but Rivals
star
6.71
7 votes

#5 - Friends but Rivals

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2020

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is invited to perform as school idols at Diver Fest. But there's just one catch... Each school participating will only be able to perform one song.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Everyone's Dream, My Dream
star
6.71
7 votes

#6 - Everyone's Dream, My Dream

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2020

The girls propose the School Idol Festival to the student council, but the process to get the application approved seems harder than they thought it would be.

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School Idol Festival (The Place Where Everyone's Dreams Come True)
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6.71
7 votes

#7 - School Idol Festival (The Place Where Everyone's Dreams Come True)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2020

The day of the School Idol Festival is finally here. Will everything go according to plan?

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Something I Can Only Do Right Now
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6.63
8 votes

#8 - Something I Can Only Do Right Now

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2020

The girls start to make PVs for themselves. Emma wants to be an idol who can make everyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and they try to figure out how to visualize that. Emma tries to get Karin to join the club but she seems very opposed to that idea.

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Cutest Girl
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6.56
9 votes

#9 - Cutest Girl

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2020

Kasumi refuses to accept the fact that the School Idol Club has been disbanded and decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Karin tries to track down the elusive Setsuna Yuki.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Shizuku, Monochrome
star
6.43
7 votes

#10 - Shizuku, Monochrome

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2020

Shizuku lands the leading role in an upcoming play for a joint drama festival Nijigasaki and another school are having. However, she loses the role when the Drama Club president tells her that she's unable to truly put herself out there.

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The First Thrill
star
6.40
15 votes

#11 - The First Thrill

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2020

Yu Takasaki and Ayumu Uehara are wandering around DiverCity when they see a school idol named Setsuna Yuki performing and are totally moved. They find out that she actually goes to their school, and they go check out the School Idol Club she belongs to.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Blossoming Feelings
star
6.14
7 votes

#12 - Blossoming Feelings

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2020

Things are a little awkward between Yu and Ayumu after their encounter the night before, but everyone continues to prepare for the upcoming School Idol Festival. Yu tries one more time to tell Ayumu something.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Summer Begins
star
6.00
7 votes

#13 - Summer Begins

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2020

The School Idol Club start their training camp to prepare for their upcoming concert, but something seems to be bugging Ayumu...

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