The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls

A Japanese multimedia spin-off series of Bandai Namco's The Idolmaster franchise, featuring a new cast of idol characters.

Games

2011–2012

Years

Platforms

$32.80

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About

The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls is a prominent spin-off of the main Idolmaster franchise, focusing on a massive roster of aspiring idols. The series expanded into various media, including the 'Gravure For You!' spin-off simulation games released for the PlayStation 3. These specific titles allow players to take photos of the franchise's characters in various outfits and locations.

Originating as a mobile card battle game developed by Cygames and Bandai Namco, the sub-franchise quickly crossed over into dedicated console releases. Among these, the photography simulation series became a prominent fixture on the PlayStation 3. Bandai Namco released The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 2 (2011) alongside its The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 2 [Limited Edition] (2011), establishing a model of releasing standard and collector packages alongside anime home video volumes.

This release strategy continued with The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 3 (2011) and The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 3 [Limited Edition] (2011), which expanded the available seasonal outfits, background music tracks, and camera angles. Entering the following year, The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 4 (2012) and The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 4 [Limited Edition] (2012) introduced further customization options for players acting as photographers. The cycle continued with The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 5 (2012) and The IdolMaster Cinderella Girls: Gravure For You! Vol. 5 [Limited Edition] (2012). These titles collectively deepened fan engagement by allowing players to control lighting, poses, and expressions, bridging the gap between the mobile card game's static illustrations and fully rendered 3D models.