Make Believe Bonus: "Kimi To Idol PreCure" And "Tabekko Dobutsu THE MOVIE"
The Idol Revival In Some...Unexpected Places
Note: Spoilers For Kimi To Idol PreCure And A Movie About Animal Crackers Follows
Idol music of the traditional upbeat, bubbly variety feels like it’s having a return to the spotlight in 2025. I’ve looked at the actual songs helping to make this happen recently, but just as importantly is how this corner of entertainment has appeared in other media too. And nothing underlines that better then works designed for elementary school students.
A pair of notable kid’s offerings from the first half of 2025 show how idol pop is back in the spotlight. One of them makes total sense. The other…is baffling, but maybe highlights it even better.