Dropout Idol Fruit Tart
High school student Ino Sakura comes to Tokyo to fulfill her dream of becoming an idol. She is given a room in the Mouse Dormitory, which is occupied by prodigies past their prime: former child actress Roko Sekino, former musician Hayu Nukui and former fashion designer Nina Maehara. All three are burnt out and are indifferent to Sakura's ambition. When news comes of the Mouse Dormitory being demolished due to school budget costs, Sakura takes on this obstacle in a grand maneuver: she rallies her dormitory of former dropouts into an idol group, Fruit Tart, to raise the money needed to keep their Dormitory going.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Comedy, Drama, Music
- TV-14
High school student Ino Sakura comes to Tokyo to fulfill her dream of becoming an idol. She is given a room in the Mouse Dormitory, which is occupied by prodigies past their prime: former child actress Roko Sekino, former musician Hayu Nukui and former fashion designer Nina Maehara. All three are burnt out and are indifferent to Sakura's ambition. When news comes of the Mouse Dormitory being demolished due to school budget costs, Sakura takes on this obstacle in a grand maneuver: she rallies her dormitory of former dropouts into an idol group, Fruit Tart, to raise the money needed to keep their Dormitory going.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
We're off to Higako!
23 mins
Aspiring to become an idol, Ino Sakura moves to Tokyo to live in Mouse House, a dormitory of Rat Productions. Informed of Mouse House's crisis, Ino is told to form an idol group with three "dropout" talents who also live there.
Episode 2
A Rocking New Semester!
23 mins
The girls at Mouse House are fired up for a new school semester. After their first day, Hoho tasks them to write a new song for their CD debut and the girls get closer during the process.
Episode 3
Our First Concert!
23 mins
Fruit Tart meets Chiko, Nua and Rua of Cream Anmitsu, their producer Riri, and newcomer talent Hemo before their first concert. Hemo helps Ino overcome her nervousness before Fruit Tart's big break.
Episode 4
A New Face!
Ino receives her first fan letter at school from a mystery sender. Hemo joins Fruit Tart as the fifth member and they all do a swimsuit promo shoot.
Episode 5
Could Be a Stalker?
23 mins
Fruit Tart comes up with their official autographs to prepare for their CD debut. Hemo and Tone share a fascination with Ino and follow her and Hayu from school. They end up going to karaoke together to practice singing.
Episode 6
The Pervert Appears!
23 mins
Fruit Tart goes on a field trip to observe Cream Anmitsu's concert. After the concert, Fruit Tart gets inspired and tries to come up with ways to be "cute."
Episode 7
I Need to Go... Record?
23 mins
Episode 8
Super Awesome Curry!
Episode 9
Diuretic Effect!
23 mins
Episode 10
Dance and Shine!
23 mins
Episode 11
Look at Us!
23 mins
Episode 12