is a Japanese
raising simulation video game developed by Metro and published by
Namco Bandai Games. It was released on July 26, 2005 as an
arcade game and is the first game in
The Idolmaster series. It was
ported to the
Xbox 360 on January 25, 2007 with many changes and improvements. The
gameplay and story follows the career of a producer in charge of training prospective pop
idols on their way to stardom. This includes arranging the idol's schedule, taking them to jobs, training them during lessons, and directing them through auditions. As gameplay continues, a relationship will develop between the idol and her producer fostered through talking with the idol and forming good memories.