Love Live! Superstar!! 3rd Season
Summary: As the Love Live! Competition draws to a close, Kanon Shibuya takes an offer to study abroad and bids farewell to her friends and fellow members of the school idol group Liella!. Although they will live on opposite sides of the world, both Kanon and the group remain motivated to continue their idol activities.
Unbeknownst to Kanon, however, her plans are cut short by Wien Margarete's parents, who request that Kanon remain in Japan for another year so that their daughter can learn from her. While Kanon finds herself in awkward limbo, Wien cannot bring herself to join her once fierce rival Liella! and decides to start a group of her own.
Not wanting Wien's determination to go to waste, Kanon joins the new group, recruiting her former group member's sister Tomari Onitsuka in the process. As the newfound unit strives to wash off Wien's controversial past, the new Liella! is also wrestling with the struggles of losing their irreplaceable center.
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As the Love Live! Competition draws to a close, Kanon Shibuya takes an offer to study abroad and bids farewell to her friends and fellow members of the school idol group Liella!. Although they will live on opposite sides of the world, both Kanon and the group remain motivated to continue their idol activities.
Unbeknownst to Kanon, however, her plans are cut short by Wien Margarete's parents, who request that Kanon remain in Japan for another year so that their daughter can learn from her. While Kanon finds herself in awkward limbo, Wien cannot bring herself to join her once fierce rival Liella! and decides to start a group of her own.
Not wanting Wien's determination to go to waste, Kanon joins the new group, recruiting her former group member's sister Tomari Onitsuka in the process. As the newfound unit strives to wash off Wien's controversial past, the new Liella! is also wrestling with the struggles of losing their irreplaceable center.
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Love Live! Superstar!! 3rd Season Review
Love Live! Superstar!! 3rd Season — As the Love Live! This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Slice of Life conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.89). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Love Live! Superstar!! 3rd Season offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Slice of Life, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Arashi, Chisato
Main
Misaki, Nako
Japanese
Hazuki, Ren
Main
Aoyama, Nagisa
Japanese
Heanna, Sumire
Main
Payton, Naomi
Japanese
Onitsuka, Natsumi
Main
Emori, Aya
Japanese
Onitsuka, Tomari
Main
Sakakura, Sakura
Japanese
Sakurakouji, Kinako
Main
Suzuhara, Nozomi
Japanese
Shibuya, Kanon
Main
Date, Sayuri
Japanese
Tang, Keke
Main
Liyuu
Japanese
Wakana, Shiki
Main
Ookuma, Wakana
Japanese
Wien, Margarete
Main
Yuina
Japanese
Yoneme, Mei
Main
Yabushima, Akane
Japanese
Chibi
Supporting
Mugiho, Anna
Japanese
Director
Supporting
Park, Romi
Japanese
Hiiragi, Mao
Supporting
Yuuki, Yuna
Japanese
Hijirisawa, Yuuna
Supporting
Yoshitake, Chihaya
Japanese
Kanon's Mother
Supporting
Noto, Mamiko
Japanese
Kinako's Mother
Supporting
Ootani, Ikue
Japanese
Kokono
Supporting
Shiraishi, Haruka
Japanese
Manmaru
Supporting
Mugiho, Anna
Japanese
Margarete's Older Sister
Supporting
Amamiya, Sora
Japanese
Staff
Kyougoku, Takahiko
Director
Nagasaki, Yukio
Sound Director
Aoyama, Nagisa
Theme Song Performance
Date, Sayuri
Theme Song Performance
Emori, Aya
Theme Song Performance
Liyuu
Theme Song Performance
Misaki, Nako
Theme Song Performance
Ookuma, Wakana
Theme Song Performance
Payton, Naomi
Theme Song Performance
Sakakura, Sakura
Theme Song Performance
Suzuhara, Nozomi
Theme Song Performance
Yabushima, Akane
Theme Song Performance
Yuina
Theme Song Performance
Fujisawa, Yoshiaki
Music
Hanada, Jukki
Series Composition
Honda, Souichi
Key Animation
Imai, Daisuke
Editing
Kasuga, Reiko
Art Director
Katou, Rie
Color Design
Kitaoka, Tadashi
Director of Photography