Avex Pictures and Tatsunoko Production’s original anime, Pole Princess!!, has unveiled a captivating lyric video on their official website. This video showcases animated scenes alongside the dynamic theme song, “Starlight Challenge,” which will be featured in the franchise’s upcoming anime film. Set to debut in early winter 2023, the movie eagerly awaits its release.

Building up anticipation, the anime’s creative team premiered a prologue episode 0 on December 23. Following that, they treated fans to a five-minute net anime episode on YouTube on January 13. Presently, the anime has already aired seven episodes, captivating viewers with its charming storyline.
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At the heart of the narrative lies Hinano, an ordinary and gentle 17-year-old girl. From a tender age, she cherished her grandmother’s planetarium, which unfortunately faced closure. Filled with concern for her beloved grandmother and the fate of the planetarium, Hinano serendipitously witnesses a mesmerizing pole dance performance beneath a starry night sky.
Driven by inspiration, she rallies her friends, and together they create a stage within the planetarium to showcase their own awe-inspiring pole dancing routines. United by their passion, they embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of pole dancing.

The anime stars:
- Anna Suzuki as Lilia Saijo
- Yui Ogura as Mio Tousaka
- Minami Hinata as Subaru Nanyo
- Rio Tsuchiya as Hinano Hoshikita
- Saori Hayami as Noa Aoi
- Yoshino Nanjō as Yukari Mikoshiro
- Rina Hidaka as Sana Murafuji
- Rie Kugimiya as Azumi Shinо̄
Avex Pictures and Tatsunoko Pro jointly contribute to the original creation of the anime. Tatsunoko Pro enlists the expertise of Hitomi Ezoe, an experienced episode director renowned for her work on the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure franchise, Kageki Shoujo!!, and Utano☆Princesama Revolutions. The skilled writer Touko Machida, known for her contributions to Wake Up, Girls! and Show By Rock!!, crafts the captivating scripts. tomari assumes the responsibility of developing the original character designs. Yoshihiro Otobe, the accomplished CG director behind PriPara and KING OF PRISM by PrettyRhythm, brings his mastery to the project.
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Kenta Higashiohji, celebrated for his compositions in BUILD-DIVIDE -#000000- CODE BLACK and Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, composes the enchanting music under Avex Pictures. Notably, KAORI of STUDIO TRANSFORM takes on the role of pole dancing supervisor, adding a unique flair to the production.
Sources | Pole Princess!! anime’s website, Comic Natalie