I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol_
Original: アイ★チュウ HALFWAY THROUGH THE IDOL
Youths aiming to become full-fledged idols enroll in the Étoile Vio School where the students are called IChu. But soon after they begin, Kuma Kocho gets them off to a rocky start with a single phrase...?! As they each work toward their individual goals, their activities as idols make the IChu begin to wonder... "What is an idol?" In their struggle to find an answer, the springtime of the IChu's lives is whittled out in glittering moments and flashes of brilliance. Their story begins now!
Network
Tokyo MX
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Crunchyroll
9 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol has 1 season with 12 episodes spanning 2021.
Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 6 votes, I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol is considered highly rated.
Year context
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol first aired 5 years ago in 2021.
CAST (20)
Naoya Nakanishi
Rabi (voice)
Katsufumi Yachi
Shiki Amabe (voice)
Kazutomi Yamamoto
Momosuke Oikawa (voice)
Ayumu Murase
Kokoro Hanabusa (voice)
Kohei Amasaki
Runa Kagurazaka (voice)
Yoshiyuki Shimozuma
Ban Jumonji (voice)
Hiro Shimono
Eva Armstrong (voice)
Tetsuya Kakihara
Mio Yamanobe (voice)
Yuma Uchida
Futami Akabane (voice)
Tomoaki Maeno
Issei Todoroki (voice)
Yusuke Shirai
Takamichi Sanzenin (voice)
Ryohei Kimura
Aoi Kakitsubata (voice)
Kei Minegishi
Toya Honoki (voice)
Yuki Ono
Tsubaki Rindo (voice)
Soma Saito
Tatsumi Madarao (voice)
Yuichi Iguchi
Kanata Minato (voice)
KENN
Seiya Aido (voice)
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Akira Mitsurugi (voice)
Showtaro Morikubo
Satsuki Kururugi (voice)
Takashi Kondo
Mitsuki Kururugi (voice)
SEASONS (1 season, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Colors of Songs
02
That Which Is Engraved
03
In The Case of an Otokonoko
04
Just the Way You Are
05
That Which We Wish to Convey
06
Where I Belong
07
For a Smile
08
Bonds
09
Lost Color
10
Back to Life
11
The Decisive Battle
12
I-Chu
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
12
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Tokyo MX
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (6 votes)
Popularity
3
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol about?
Youths aiming to become full-fledged idols enroll in the Étoile Vio School where the students are called IChu. But soon after they begin, Kuma Kocho gets them off to a rocky start with a single phrase...?! As they each work toward their individual goals, their activities as idols make the IChu begin to wonder... "What is an idol?" In their struggle to find an answer, the springtime of the IChu's lives is whittled out in glittering moments and flashes of brilliance. Their story begins now!
Where can I watch I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol?
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol is available on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol have?
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol has 1 season with 12 episodes total.
Who stars in I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol?
The cast of I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol includes Naoya Nakanishi, Katsufumi Yachi, Kazutomi Yamamoto, Ayumu Murase, Kohei Amasaki.
What is the rating of I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol?
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
Is I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol still running?
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Animation
Comedy
