Cinderella Girls Agency

Lore & Background

The narrative is set entirely within the 346 Pro talent agency, where the "Cinderella Project" brings together a cast of new idol characters. The core story follows a producer tasked with training these individuals to become professional pop stars. Specific focus is placed on three central figures: Rin Shibuya, Uzuki Shimamura, and Mio Honda, who are joined by fellow idols as they advance within the project. The storyline explores their development through various challenges inherent to the entertainment industry, emphasizing the bond between the manager and the talent. This setup differentiates itself from previous franchise entries by introducing a fresh roster of characters while maintaining the core theme of idol cultivation.

In Their Own Story

The narrative unfolds as a producer manages the careers of new idols at 346 Pro. The journey begins with selecting an initial trainee based on one of three categories: cute, cool, or passion. As the story progresses, these idols participate in work assignments across different regions of Japan to earn money and fans. A pivotal turning point occurs when a rival idol challenges the team after completing specific jobs in an area; defeating this opponent is required to finish the work zone and can result in acquiring new cards or items. The drama intensifies during live battles, where units formed by up to five idols compete asynchronously against other players on the Mobage platform. Success in these encounters yields additional fans, money, and costumes from opponents.

Reader's Guide

Management at the agency revolves around three primary activities: work, lessons, and live battles. For work, producers send idols to jobs across Japan, though progress is strictly limited by a stamina gauge that depletes with each task; this gauge replenishes over time or via items. To enhance an idol's capabilities, the "lesson" mechanic allows up to ten other idols to be sacrificed as partners to raise the target's level, attack, and defense. Alternatively, raising an idol's affection rate to the maximum boosts her stats. Players can also combine two identical cards to create a "plus" variant for improved performance. Units are capped at five members, with total cost limited by the producer's level, requiring strategic selection of idols to maximize scores in asynchronous multiplayer battles.

Did You Know?

• The agency is home to the "Cinderella Project," which specifically features a cast of new idol characters distinct from other franchise entries.
• Three main girls—Rin Shibuya, Uzuki Shimamura, and Mio Honda—are highlighted as central figures in the narrative alongside their fellow idols.
• Idols are categorized into three types: cute, cool, and passion, with players choosing one to start their career.
• In-game progress is halted when stamina depletes completely, forcing producers to wait for natural replenishment or use items to continue working.