Both seasons are licensed in North America by NIS America, who released the premium edition of the first season on Blu-ray on September 2, 2014[4] and an English dubbed version was released with the standard edition of the first season, along with the premium edition of the second season, on February 14, 2016, as well as the standard edition of the second season on April 12, 2016.[5][6]MVM Entertainment released the first season in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015 on DVD, with plans to release it on Blu-ray Disc in 2016 with an English dub.[7] MVM Entertainment also released the second season in 2016.[8]Madman Entertainment released the first season in Australia and New Zealand on June 10, 2015 on DVD.[9]
A 13-episode anime television series of Love Live! Sunshine!! produced by Sunrise, directed by Kazuo Sakai, and written by Hanada aired between July 2 and September 24, 2016 and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[10][11][12] A 13-episode second season aired between October 7 and December 30, 2017.[13] The series is licensed in North America by Funimation, in the United Kingdom by Anime Limited, and in Australia by Madman Entertainment.[14][15] An English dub by Funimation began streaming from July 30, 2016.[16]
A 13-episode anime television series of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks, directed by Tomoyuki Kawamura, and written by Jin Tanaka, aired between October 3 and December 26, 2020.[17] It was also streamed live through the Bandai Channel, Line Live, and YouTube Live.[18] A second season aired between April 2 and June 25, 2022.[19]
A 12-episode anime television series of Love Live! Superstar!! produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks, directed by Kyogoku, and written by Hanada, aired on NHK Educational TV between July 11 and October 17, 2021.[20]Funimation has licensed the series for international releases.[21] A second season aired between July 17 and October 9, 2022.[22] A third season premiered on October 6, 2024.[23]
"Start:Dash!!" by Honoka Kōsaka (Emi Nitta), Kotori Minami (Aya Uchida) and Umi Sonoda (Suzuko Mimori)
Eli Ayase (Yoshino Nanjō) and Nozomi Tojo (Aina Kusuda)
February 17, 2013 (2013-02-17)
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"What I Want to Do" Transliteration: "Yaritai koto wa" (Japanese: やりたいことは)
"Korekara no Someday" (これからのSomeday, lit. "Someday in the Future") by Honoka Kōsaka (Emi Nitta), Kotori Minami (Aya Uchida), Umi Sonoda (Suzuko Mimori), Rin Hoshizora (Riho Iida), Maki Nishikino (Pile), Hanayo Koizumi (Yurika Kubo) and Nico Yazawa (Sora Tokui) "Bokura no Live, Kimi to no Life" (僕らのLIVE 君とのLIFE, Our Live, Your Life) by μ's
"Another Love Live!" Transliteration: "Mō Ichido Rabu Raibu!" (Japanese: もう一度ラブライブ!)
"Koremade no Love Live! (Musical ver.)" (これまでのラブライブ! 〜ミュージカルver.〜, Koremade no Raburaibu! Myujikaru ver., Previously on Love Live! (Musical ver.)) by μ's, Hideko (Marie Miyake), Fumiko (Nozomi Yamamoto) and Mika (Sayuri Hara)
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April 6, 2014 (2014-04-06)
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"Aiming for Victory" Transliteration: "Yūshō o Mezashite" (Japanese: 優勝をめざして)
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Eli Ayase (Yoshino Nanjō), Nozomi Tojo (Aina Kusuda) and Nico Yazawa (Sora Tokui)
April 13, 2014 (2014-04-13)
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"Door of Dreams" Transliteration: "Yume no Tobira" (Japanese: ユメノトビラ)
"Shocking Party" by A-Rise "Yume no Tobira" (ユメノトビラ, Door of Dreams) by μ's
μ's
April 20, 2014 (2014-04-20)
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"No. 1 Idol in the Universe" Transliteration: "Uchū No. 1 Aidoru" (Japanese: 宇宙No.1アイドル)
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Nico Yazawa (Sora Tokui)
April 27, 2014 (2014-04-27)
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"A New Me" Transliteration: "Atarashī Watashi" (Japanese: 新しいわたし)
"Love Wing Bell" by Rin Hoshizora (Riho Iida), Maki Nishikino (Pile), Hanayo Koizumi (Yurika Kubo), Eli Ayase (Yoshino Nanjō), Nozomi Tojo (Aina Kusuda) and Nico Yazawa (Sora Tokui)
"I Want to Shine!!" Transliteration: "Kagayakitai!!" (Japanese: 輝きたい!!)
"Kimeta Yo - Hand in Hand" (決めたよHand in Hand, It's Decided - Hand in Hand) by Chika Takami (Anju Inami), Riko Sakurauchi (Rikako Aida), and You Watanabe (Shuka Saitō) "Start:Dash!" by μ's
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July 2, 2016 (2016-07-02)
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"Catch the Transfer Student!" Transliteration: "Tenkōsei o Tsukamaero!" (Japanese: 転校生をつかまえろ!)
"Yume no Tobira" (ユメノトビラ, Door of Dreams) by Riko Sakurauchi (Rikako Aida)
"Daisuki Dattara Daijōbu!" (ダイスキだったらダイジョウブ!, I Love You, So It'll Be Fine!) by Chika Takami (Anju Inami), Riko Sakurauchi (Rikako Aida), and You Watanabe (Shuka Saitō)
Aqours
July 16, 2016 (2016-07-16)
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"Two Girls' Feelings" Transliteration: "Futari no Kimochi" (Japanese: ふたりのキモチ)
^The eighth episode, originally scheduled to air on September 4, 2022, was postponed to September 11 due to the anime being on a 1-week hiatus.
^Unlike previous episodes, there is no "Songs of Liella!" at the end. A special mini drama "Yuigaoka Joshi! Kyoufu no Nana Fushigi ni Liella! ga Semaru -Zenpen-" (結ヶ丘女子!恐怖の七不思議にLiella!が迫る -前編-) was played instead.
^Just like in the previous episode, there is no "Songs of Liella!" at the end. A special mini drama "Futatsu no Yakiimo" (2つの焼き芋) was played instead.
^Just like in the previous episode, there is no "Songs of Liella!" at the end. A special mini drama "Kyanpu no Omoide" (キャンプの思い出) was played instead.