SHONEN HOLLYWOOD

Name: SHONEN HOLLYWOOD
Released: 2014-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Animation · Anime

A new group of boys arrives at the famous Hollywood Tokyo Theater hoping to become the next generation of the famed super group Shonen Hollywood. They have the looks, but will they have the drive and courage to stay optimistic in the face of an industry laced with false fronts and broken dreams?

2014 · 23m

Director Toshimasa Kuroyanagi

EPISODE 1

We're Self-Conscious

Kakeru is working to become an idol. One day, the president of his agency has a big announcement, but first his idol group must practice the world's most embarrassing self-introductions! Will the big news be worth the humiliation?
EPISODE 2

When a Lie Shines

The boys of SHONEN HOLLYWOOD work hard to clean up HOLLYWOOD TOKYO. Kakeru takes his "part-time job" seriously, but feels like he is following the wrong path. The president tries to give him a push, but is it in the right direction?
EPISODE 3

Their Futures

Mii writes a letter to his personal idol and former SHONEN HOLLYWOOD member, Minoru "Tommy" Tomii. He had no idea when he sent the letter that it would bring a surprise visitor to HOLLYWOOD TOKYO. Will the stories be everything he imagined?
EPISODE 4

People Die. They Die Sooner or Later, But...

Kira wants to shine on stage and make the audience happy...or so his mother says. He's never had a chance to decide what he wants for himself. But when his part gets cut to just a few lines, Kira has to take a good look at what compels him to act.
EPISODE 5

AIR BOYS

It's time to perform in front of a live audience for the very first time, but are guys ready for it? There is no going back now as the new generation of SHONEN HOLLYWOOD presents the thought-provoking play, "AIR BOYS."
EPISODE 6

A Place to Belong on Rainy Days

After forgetting his lines during "AIR BOYS," Makki isn't sure if HOLLYWOOD TOKYO is the right place for him after all. After all, he isn't naturally gifted at acting like Kira. But if this isn't his special place, where does he belong?