STAR☆ANIS is an idol unit born out of the Akihabara DearStage in Chiyoda, Tokyo,
and they also represent a fictional idol group in the anime "Aikatsu!" This unit
was formed after auditions held by the anime's supervisor, Seiji Mizushima, who
chose members based on their demo tapes and live performances at DearStage. The
group's inception in 2012 was marked by the release of their single
"Signalize!/Calendar Girl," marking their major debut. The unit's name, inspired
by the star anise spice which has eight points, reflects the eight-member
structure in the anime, featuring charact...