UniteUp!

Akira Kiyose is a high school student who sings with real passion, and his life changes the day a talent agency named sMiLea Production recruiters him. He soon learns that the agency is not a typical outfit but a front for the legendary group Anela, whose sudden retirement still fuels rumors and ambition. Teamed with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa, two other newcomers pulled into the same program, Akira signs on with a mission to become an idol. They join other groups like LEGIT and JAXX as they juggle school, training, and performances, chasing a shot at stardom while making friends, rivalries, and personal growth along the way.

Released in 2023 as an animated TV series, UniteUp! brings together music and teen drama under the sMiLea Production umbrella. Public notes about a director or source material are not widely listed, suggesting an original concept.

Critics and viewers have offered mixed reactions, with a 6.0 out of 10 from nine votes reflecting a small but engaged audience. The show centers on teamwork, discipline, and the pressures of fame, while celebrating music and the bonds formed on stage.

Even at this early stage UniteUp! has sparked fan chatter online, with fan art and discussions about character dynamics and the appeal of idol stories. Its mix of school life and performance images a potential growing footprint in pop culture.