Is Love Live! School idol project Finished?#
If you are looking specifically at the original story of Love Live! School idol project, the core journey of Honoka Kōsaka and her friends is well-documented across the original series and its subsequent movie.
However, if you are asking about the Love Live! franchise as a whole, the answer is a resounding no. The universe has expanded significantly with multiple spin-offs, new generations of idols, and ongoing projects. While the original group’s story provides a satisfying arc, the franchise continues to evolve. For example, the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club series is currently heading toward a grand conclusion with a finale movie trilogy, with the final chapter expected in Winter 2026.
If you’ve enjoyed the anime and want more, you can explore the Love Live! manga to dive deeper into the world.
What is Love Live! All About?#
Love Live! School idol project is a blend of comedy and drama that centers on the passion of youth and the drive to achieve a dream. The story follows Honoka Kōsaka, who discovers her beloved school is facing closure due to a dwindling student population. To save the school, she decides to form a “school idol group” to attract public attention and new enrollments.
Who is this anime for?#
This series is perfect for viewers who enjoy:
- Music and Performance: The core of the show revolves around the creation and performance of idol songs.
- Coming-of-Age Drama: It explores the struggles, friendships, and emotional hurdles of high school students working toward a common goal.
- Lighthearted Comedy: The interactions between the group members provide plenty of humor to balance the dramatic stakes of saving their school.
If you’re ready to start your idol journey, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Recommended Watch Order#
Because the Love Live! franchise has grown into a complex web of sequels and spin-offs, the order in which you watch can vary based on your goals. For a detailed visualization of how these series connect, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise as the world did, follow the release dates. You would start with the original School idol project (2013), move into Love Live! Sunshine!! (2016), and then progress through Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) and Love Live! Superstar!! (2021).
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of content, we recommend grouping the series by their specific “generation” of idols:
- The Original Era: School idol project $\rightarrow$ School idol project (Sequel) $\rightarrow$ Love Live! The School Idol Movie.
- The Sunshine Era: Love Live! Sunshine!! $\rightarrow$ Love Live! Sunshine!! (Sequel) $\rightarrow$ Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow. You can also include the spin-off Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR and its compilation film.
- The Nijigasaki Era: Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (S1 and S2) $\rightarrow$ Nijiyon Animation (and its second season) for a comedic break $\rightarrow$ The finale movie trilogy (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, and the final chapter arriving in Winter 2026).
- The Superstar Era: Love Live! Superstar!! (Seasons 1, 2, and 3).
For the Casual Viewer#
If you don’t mind supplementing the anime with other materials, starting with the original School idol project is the best way to understand the foundation of the franchise before jumping into the spin-offs that interest you most.
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Latest Franchise News#
The Love Live! universe is constantly expanding. Here are a few key updates for fans:
- New Projects: A new project titled Ikizu Live! Love Live! Bluebird has been revealed, introducing 10 new cast members and characters.
- Nijigasaki Finale: The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is concluding its anime run. The finale movie’s first chapter is already available on Crunchyroll, with the final chapter slated for Winter 2026.
- Collectibles: As the franchise grows, so does the available gear. You can buy the latest Love Live! merchandise here.
Whether you are here for the music or the drama, Love Live! offers a massive amount of content for anyone looking to commit to the idol life.
Love Live! School idol project • anime • 2013-01-06
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! School idol project • anime • 2014-04-06
└─(related)→ Love Live! The School Idol Movie • anime • 2015-06-13
└─(spinoff)→ Love Live! Sunshine!! • anime • 2016-07-02 to 2016-09-24
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Sunshine!! • anime • 2017-10-07
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow • anime • 2019-01-04
└─(spinoff)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club • anime • 2020-10-03
└─(related)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club • anime • 2020-07-29
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club • anime • 2022-04-02
└─(spinoff)→ Nijiyon ~Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Yon-Koma • manga • 2018-12 to 2019-07 (serialized on Love Live! All Stars website)
└─(adaptation)→ Nijiyon Animation • anime • 2023-01-06
└─(side story)→ Nijiyon Animation • anime • 2023-03-29
└─(sequel)→ Nijiyon Animation 2 • anime • 2024-04-05
└─(side story)→ Nijiyon Animation 2 • anime • 2024-06-26
└─(related)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club The Movie - Finale - Chapter 1 • anime • 2024-09-06
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen Dai-2-Shō • anime • 2025-11-07
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Dōkōkai Kanketsu-hen Saishūshō • anime • 2026 (winter)
└─(related)→ Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Next Sky • anime • 2023-06-23 (Japan, theatrical screening)
└─(related)→ Love Live! Sunshine!! • anime • 2016
└─(spinoff)→ Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR • anime • 2023-07-02
└─(compilation)→ Yohane the Parhelion -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR • anime • 2024-11-29
└─(side story)→ Love Live! School idol project • anime • 2013-11-27
└─(related)→ Love Live! School idol project • anime • 2010-08-13 to 2013-11-27
└─(related)→ Love Live! Superstar!! • anime • 2021-07-11
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Superstar!! • anime • 2022-07-17
└─(sequel)→ Love Live! Superstar!! • anime • 2024-10-06
