The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars Smartphone Game to End Service on July 31

The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars smartphone game will end service on July 31, as announced in a livestreamed video. Fans are disappointed and hoping for a new game announcement in the future.

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By Saheel Khirodkar | Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The popular smartphone game, The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars, will end its service on July 31, as announced in a livestreamed video on Tuesday. The game, which launched in Japan in October 2021, will cease its in-game currency sales on June 30. The news has come as a disappointment for fans who have been avidly playing the game since its launch.

End of an Era

The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars is a part of The IDOLM@STER franchise and is built on the concept of “idols you can produce.” The app focuses on the male idols at the agency 315 Production. The game has been a popular choice among fans of the franchise, who have enjoyed producing and nurturing their favorite male idols.

The game’s first anime adaptation premiered in October 2017, with a prologue special about the three Jupiter idol unit members airing in September 2017. Crunchyroll streamed both anime as they aired. The franchise has also spawned manga adaptations, including The Idolm@ster SideM Wake Atte Mini! by Sumeragi, which ended in January 2018. Sumeragi’s The Idolm@ster SideM Wake Atte Mini! Returns sequel manga launched in Dengeki Maoh in September 2018 and ended in January 2019.

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Disappointed Fans

The announcement of the game’s end of service has come as a shock to fans who have been enjoying the game since its launch. The game’s popularity has been growing, with many players investing time and money in the game. The news has left many fans feeling disappointed and upset. Some have taken to social media to express their sadness and frustration.

Future of the Franchise

The end of service for The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars does not necessarily mean the end of the franchise. The IDOLM@STER has a large following and has spawned multiple adaptations, including anime, manga, and games. Fans are hopeful that a new game in the franchise will be announced soon.

Final Thought

The Idolm@ster SideM Growing Stars smartphone game, which launched in Japan in October 2021, will end its service on July 31. The game’s in-game currency sales will halt on June 30. The news has come as a shock to fans of the franchise, who have invested time and money in the game. However, the end of service for the game does not necessarily mean the end of the franchise, and fans are hopeful for a new game announcement in the future.

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