Is Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie Finished?#
If you are planning to dive into the world of Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie, it is important to understand that the movie is just the beginning. While the film itself is a complete experience, the story continues through a series of sequels.
If you watch only the movie, you will not get the full conclusion of the characters’ journeys. To see the complete arc, you will need to move through the subsequent anime series and specials. For those who want the absolute full story, there is also manga content to consider, including the adaptation of the movie and a prequel to the final anime chapter.
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Audience and Appeal#
Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie is best suited for viewers who enjoy the Idol and Music genres. It blends Comedy with Slice of Life elements, providing a look into the lives of aspiring performers. Those who enjoy themes of musical ambition, mixed with a bit of fanservice, will find this series appealing.
Whether you are a die-hard fan of idol culture or just looking for a lighthearted story about music, this series offers a comprehensive look at the industry. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to get started.
Recommended Watch Order#
Because this franchise has a specific progression of sequels and spinoffs, following a structured order is key to enjoying the narrative.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the series as it was originally aired, follow this path:
- Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie (2014)
- Wake Up, Girls! (Anime Series, 2014)
- Wake Up, Girl Zoo! (Spinoff Anime, 2014)
- Wake Up, Girls! Seishun no Kage (Sequel Anime, 2015)
- Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom (Sequel Anime, 2015)
- Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter (Sequel Anime, 2017)
Completionist Order#
If you want every piece of content, including the written material, we recommend integrating the manga into the flow. Please refer to the relationship tree below for a visual guide to these connections.
- The Start: Begin with Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie. If you enjoy reading, you can also buy the manga adaptation, Wake Up, Girls! Shichi-nin no Idol.
- The Main Arc: Watch the Wake Up, Girls! anime series, followed by the Wake Up, Girl Zoo! spinoff.
- The Late Stage: Proceed through Seishun no Kage and Beyond the Bottom.
- The Finale: Before finishing with the Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter anime, you can read the manga Wake Up, Girls! Eternal Senses, which serves as a prequel to the final anime chapter. You can find the manga here.
Order for Source Material Enthusiasts#
For those who don’t mind switching between mediums, we suggest reading the Shichi-nin no Idol manga alongside the movie, and reading Eternal Senses immediately before starting New Chapter to get the full backstory leading into the conclusion.
Additional Information#
For collectors, there is a variety of Wake Up, Girls! merchandise available to complement your viewing experience.
In terms of availability, the series has been featured on Crunchyroll and has seen recent streaming expansions in regions like India via Anime Times. Additionally, the franchise has expanded beyond the screen with stage plays, such as the second stage play produced in June 2018.
Wake Up, Girls!: The Movie • anime • 2014-01-10
└─(sequel)→ Wake Up, Girls! • anime • 2014-01-10
└─(spinoff)→ Wake Up, Girl Zoo! • anime • 2014-10-22
└─(sequel)→ Wake Up, Girls! Seishun no Kage • anime • 2015-09-25
└─(sequel)→ Wake Up, Girls! Beyond the Bottom • anime • 2015-12-11
└─(sequel)→ Wake Up, Girls! New Chapter • anime • 2017-10-09
└─(prequel)→ Wake Up, Girls! Eternal Senses • manga • 2017-07-30 to 2017-10-27 (serialized on Comic Clear)
└─(adaptation)→ Wake Up, Girls! Shichi-nin no Idol • manga • 2014-03-28
