Plot: The girls in the band only stay for a short while. Many leave after a while to pursue acting careers, which isn't always to the liking of their fans. One hardcore fan club is getting a little too fanatic in their admiration and they want the girls to remain young and innocent forever. Hence, they start planning an assault.
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June 22, 2024
This one reminded me a lot of Perfect Blue. Onyanko is a 40-member Japanese girl group who were immensely popular in the 80s. Some of the setups, the shows, and the performances seem to have been an inspiration for Kon's masterpiece, though Harada's take isn't quite as good.
There's a bit too much focus on the actual girls and their music, which isn't the most interesting part of the film. The thriller elements are more fun, though it remains somewhat comical. Harada already shows promise here, there are some fun scenes and the link with Perfect Blue added to the intrigue.