---
title: "Shining Song Starnova"
description: "The seven girls of Shining Productions have fallen on hard times. Despite being united in their desire to become idols, they are all broken in their own ways an"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/47/76547.jpg"
---

# Shining Song Starnova

![Shining Song Starnova](https://t.vndb.org/cv/47/76547.jpg)

**Developer:** Love In Space Inc

**Release date:** May 31, 2018

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Switch

**Language:** English, Russian

**Rating:** 6.8/10 (599 votes)

## Description
The seven girls of Shining Productions have fallen on hard times. Despite being united in their desire to become idols, they are all broken in their own ways and considered unfit to work in the industry.

Enter you, Mr. Producer. With your help, the girls debut as the idol group “Starnova” and work their way up in the entertainment industry.

However, the girls soon realize the entertainment industry is nowhere as perfect as seen on television. This is the story of the girls’ trials, laughs, and tears, as they walk the thorny path to stardom…

[From [Official page](http://sunrider-vn.com/starnova-main/)]

## Characters
### Nishiyama Kaoru
The new hired producer. His name seldom is said and little of his past is know. 

[spoiler]He was time ago an idol in a male idol group.[/spoiler] Now as a producer he is devoted to make the number one idol group in the entire country.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Mr. Producer, P-kun
- **Hair:** Violet
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Assault
- **Role:** Idol, Producer

### Akimoto Nemu
She seems like the perfect girl. The wealthy heiress of a massive corporation and rocking an bombshell figure, just what's a girl like her doing at your no-name talent agency?

Despite bearing the winning combination of a womanly personality and a hot body, Nemu hides a dark secret under her immaculate exterior...

"My... My eyes are up here, Producer-san."

[From [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Nemunemu
- **Measurements:** Height: 166cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 94-60-87cm
- **Birthday:** 4 April
- **Hair:** Pink, Ahoge, Waist Length+, Wavy, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Secretive, Yandere, Airhead, Refined, Watakushi, Ara Ara
- **Clothes:** Wristband, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Collar, Crop Top, Pleated Skirt
- **Items:** Knife
- **Subject of:** Child Abuse, Attempted Homicide
- **Role:** Idol, Yamato Nadeshiko, Ojousama, Heir
- **Engages in:** Murder, Arson, Murder-Suicide
- **Voiced by:** Fujimura Suzuka

### Hashimoto Mika
Until recently, she was a NEET! However, feeling inspired after watching a late-night anime, she decided to become an idol!

Socially awkward, she pretends to be living in a fantasy world. Armed only with her knowledge of otaku entertainment, she'll take on the idol business!

"I await your orders, Black Knight!"

[Based on [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Chuuni-chan
- **Measurements:** Height: 154cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 78-57-83cm
- **Birthday:** 4 June
- **Hair:** White, Antenna, Short, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** Kemonomimi Headband, Thigh-high Stockings, Maid's Dress, Gothic, Garter Belt Stockings, Yukata, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Otaku, Shy, Chuunibyou
- **Role:** Idol
- **Subject of:** Unavoidable Other Route Death, Homicide
- **Voiced by:** Yahiro Mami

### Kashiwagi Aki
A former famous child idol, but for some reason her fanbase abandoned her as she got older.
She might look like a cute twelve-year-old, but she's got the cunning mind of an adult! She was raised in the cut-throat entertainment biz and won't hesitate to manipulate others to accomplish her goal of becoming the number one idol in the nation.

"Of course I'm the best twelve-year-old idol in the business, I've got seven more years of experience than the rest!"

[From [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

[spoiler]She was the center of the child idol group "Strawberry Pink". After turning 14, the producer of "Strawberry Pink" arbitrarily graduated her via announcement and selected a new center. She became twisted from being exploited by her producer, and sold out by her own mother, having to experience the harsh corporate world since elementary school.[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Red Imp, Shit Loli
- **Measurements:** Height: 141cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 70-54-75cm
- **Birthday:** 12 November
- **Hair:** Red, Twin Tails, Waist Length+, Curtained, Spiky Bangs, Parted to Side, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance, Fang, Makeup, Short
- **Eyes:** Amber, Garnet, Multicolored Eyes
- **Clothes:** Necktie, T-shirt, Wristband, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Wedding Dress, Bikini, Sports Uniform, Clothing with Ribbons, Ribbon Hair Tie, Ankle Socks, Crop Top, Pleated Skirt
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Singing, Volleyball, Wedding
- **Subject of:** Child Abuse, Hospitalization, Domestic Violence
- **Role:** Wife, Mother, Idol, Actor
- **Personality:** Arrogant, Immature, Atashi, Manipulative
- **Voiced by:** Hayase Yayoi

### Shimazaki Sasami
She's a sheltered girl who became an idol full of idealism. However, she left the industry disappointed when she was taken advantage of by her former talent agency.

Thanks to a chance encounter, she signed on again at your talent agency. She has a strong sense of morals and wants idols to represent everyone's hopes and dreams. However, adult society isn't so simple...

"Let's try our best, everyone!"

[From [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Sasa-chan
- **Measurements:** Height: 156cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 81-58-83cm
- **Birthday:** 20 March
- **Hair:** Brown, Bob Cut, Shoulder-length, Blunt Bangs
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Friendly, Timid, Kind, Naive, Watashi
- **Clothes:** Headband, Wristband, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Ribbon Hair Accessory, Pleated Skirt, Ankle-Strap Shoes
- **Role:** Daughter, Idol
- **Engages in:** Singing, Suicide Attempt
- **Subject of:** Teasing
- **Voiced by:** Mi-Ko

### Tanabe Natsuki
Height: 159 cm / 168 cm (with ahoge)

An energetic girl from the countryside, Nattan comes off as an idiot. She has no experience in the idol industry, but has a strong body and an over-abundance of enthusiasm.

However, she's nobody's image of a pretty idol and faces an uphill struggle to gain renown. Can you turn this country bupmkin into a shining symbol of femininity?

[From [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Nattan, Bumpkin
- **Measurements:** Height: 159cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 85-59-86cm
- **Birthday:** 1 August
- **Hair:** Ahoge, Ponytail, Spiky Bangs, Orange
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Olive
- **Clothes:** Thigh-high Stockings, Hair Tie, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Airhead, Funny, Kansai-ben, Loud
- **Role:** Idol
- **Engages in:** Moving
- **Voiced by:** Ayase Akari

### Watanabe Julie
[spoiler]Turned 21 years old[/spoiler]

She's an American-Japanese who has lived around the world. After her parents' divorce, she moved back to Tokyo and signed on to become an idol. She uses her stunning good looks to take advantage of men for money and laughs.

It didn't take long until she was fired for "rule" violations by her former talent agency. Now it's your responsibility to turn her into a respectable idol!

"If this idol gig doesn't work out, I guess I'll just become an AV star~!"

[From [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Measurements:** Height: 162cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 82-55-85cm
- **Birthday:** 19 July
- **Hair:** Blond, Hime Cut, Waist Length+
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Damaged Hymen
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Wristband, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Swimsuit, Yukata, Crop Top, Pleated Skirt
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Teasing, Flirting
- **Role:** Daughter, Idol, American, Half-Japanese
- **Subject of:** Hospitalization, Attempted Homicide
- **Personality:** Mischievous, Watashi, Manipulative
- **Voiced by:** Ayane Mako

### Yamamoto Mariya
A burned-out idol on her last leg. She was once a member of Quasar, the biggest idol group in the nation, but was fired when she got too old.
Now she's a bitter, chain-smoking alcoholic who moonlights as a hostess at a sleazy club. She may have had big dreams of making it big when she was a teenager, but now Mariya is running out of hope.
"All you producers care about is money...!"

[Based on [url=https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/]Denpasoft[/url]]

[spoiler]Mariya is an ex-member, formerly Rank 14 of Quasar. She gets assigned as the General Manager of Starnova.[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Onee-sama
- **Measurements:** Height: 167cm, Bust-Waist-Hips: 89-62-90cm
- **Birthday:** 15 October
- **Hair:** Violet, Shoulder-length, Parted to Side, Shaggy
- **Body:** Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Necktie, Wristband, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Crop Top, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Cynic, Distrustful, Short-tempered, Mature, Atashi
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, Smoking
- **Role:** Mother, Idol, Host(ess)
- **Subject of:** Pregnancy, Disappointment
- **Eyes:** Cyan
- **Voiced by:** Himari

### Enokida Haruka
Member of the idol group, Quasar. She is Rank 2 amongst the 21 selected members.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Haru-chan
- **Hair:** Long, Wavy, No Bangs, Parted in Middle, Orange
- **Body:** Teen, Pale
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Jacket, Pendant Necklace, Pleated Skirt, Knee-high Boots
- **Personality:** Narcissist, Haraguro, Cruel, Manipulative, Sadist
- **Engages in:** Driving, Blackmail, Attempted Murder, Manipulation, Battery
- **Role:** Niece, Idol
- **Items:** Mobile Phone, Baseball Bat
- **Voiced by:** Tanaka Lili

### Haruna
Nemu's mother.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Role:** Mother, Non-blood-related Mother
- **Engages in:** Murder, Infidelity
- **Subject of:** Homicide

### Junpei
One of Starnova's dedicated fans.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Shoulder-length, Parted in Middle, Sidehair
- **Body:** Slim, Pale
- **Eyes:** Black, Sanpaku Eyes
- **Clothes:** T-shirt
- **Personality:** Otaku

### Kamijou Seiichi
The producer of the idol group, Quasar.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Clothes:** Glasses
- **Role:** Producer
- **Voiced by:** Mizuki Sora

### Kashiwagi Yumiko
[spoiler]Aki's mother.[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Red, Ponytail, Long, Curtained, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Role:** Divorcee, Mother, Single Parent
- **Engages in:** Child Abuse

### Kile
A high school student, and the lead singer of a popular boy band.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Kodama
Starnova's dance instructor.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Blond, Ponytail, Curtained
- **Body:** Young-adult, Olive
- **Clothes:** Wristband, Bracelet, Off-The-Shoulder Shirt, Turtleneck Tank Top
- **Engages in:** Planning, Dancing
- **Role:** Coach, Dancer

### Kyousuke
One of Starnova's dedicated fans.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Curtained, Short, Thick Eyebrows, No Bangs
- **Eyes:** Grey
- **Body:** Young-adult, Overweight
- **Clothes:** Glasses, Jacket, T-shirt

### Nitta Kaori
Member of the idol group, Quasar. She is Rank 5 amongst the 21 selected members.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Kaorichi
- **Hair:** Black
- **Role:** Idol
- **Clothes:** Hairpin
- **Voiced by:** Suzuya Maya

### Oda
[spoiler]He was the producer of the child idol group, Strawberry Pink.[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Grey
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Old, Wrinkles
- **Clothes:** Necktie, Sleeveless Sweater
- **Items:** Walking Stick
- **Personality:** Friendly, Loyal, Haraguro, Manipulative
- **Role:** Wealthy, Management
- **Engages in:** Sexual Child Abuse, Organised Corruption
- **Subject of:** Arrest

### Okuda Shiro
Member of the idol group, Quasar. She is Rank 1 amongst the 21 selected members.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Ice Empress, Shiro-sama
- **Hair:** Straight, Ringlet, Blunt Bangs, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Role:** Rival, Idol, Homosexual, Famous, Antagonist
- **Eyes:** Tsurime
- **Clothes:** Tracksuit
- **Personality:** Manipulative
- **Voiced by:** Yuzuhara Miu

### Sato
A television show director.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Stella Silver
Member of the idol group, Quasar. She is Rank 4 amongst the 21 selected members.

She is the world's first fully android idol. It is the talent company 'Golden Calf Productions' crowning technological achievement of the decade.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blue, Waist Length+
- **Eyes:** Blue, Heterochromia
- **Role:** Robot
- **Voiced by:** Yukimura Toa

### Ueda Sena
[spoiler]Nemu's mother[/spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Role:** Mother
- **Engages in:** Child Abuse, Attempted Murder
- **Subject of:** Unavoidable Other Route Death, Delusion

### Yoshino Mako
Member of the idol group, Quasar. She is Rank 3 amongst the 21 selected members.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Traits:** 
- **Voiced by:** Mitaka Rin

## Shops
- [Official Website](https://sekaiproject.com/pages/shining-song-starnova)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/675240/)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/shining_song_starnova)
- [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/loveinspace)

## Releases
### English
- **2017-07-16**: Shining Song Starnova - Trial Edition - [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova-demo/)
- **2017-07-16**: Shining Song Starnova - Trial Edition - [Official website](https://sekaiproject.com/starnova/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/675250/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/675250/info/)
- **2018-05-31**: Shining Song Starnova - [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/loveinspace), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova/), [JAST USA](https://jastusa.com/games/skpr001/shining-song-starnova), [Fakku](https://www.fakku.net/games/shining-song-starnova-english), [Nutaku](https://www.nutaku.net/games/shining-song-starnova/)
- **2018-05-31**: Shining Song Starnova - 18+ Adult Only Content - [Official website](https://forum.loveinspace.moe/post/7056), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/943820/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/943820/info/), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova-dlc/)
- **2018-07-25**: Shining Song Starnova - Censored Edition - [Official website](https://sekaiproject.com/pages/shining-song-starnova), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/675240/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/675240/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/shining_song_starnova), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1637713817)
- **TBA**: Shining Song Starnova - Limited Edition - [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova-le-box/)
- **TBA**: Shining Song Starnova - Package Edition - [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/shining-song-starnova-game-disc-standalone/)

### Russian
- **2019-08-27**: Sijajuschaja Pesnja Sverhnovoj - [Official website](https://vk.com/topic-168278984_38644193)
- **2019-08-28**: Sijajuschaja Pesnja Sverhnovoj - [Official website](https://rutracker.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5742350)

## Tags
ADV, Lesbian Sex, Comedy, Male Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Drama, One True End, Otaku Heroine, Idol Heroine, Yandere Heroine, Deredere Heroine, Attempted Rape, Shy Heroine, Unlockable Routes, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Dark Skinned Heroine, Branching Plot, Arrogant Heroine, Energetic Heroine, Protagonist with a Face, Defloration, Side Portraits, Smoker Heroine, Pre-rendered 3D Backgrounds, Insert Songs, Heroine With Kansai Accent, Heroine with Ahoge, Half-Japanese Heroine, Group Sex of Several Females, Colored Name-tags, Few Choices, Bonus Side Stories, Voice Only Parts, Chuunibyou Heroine, Unlockable Hero(ine), Manager Protagonist, Laid-back Heroine, Japanese Idols, Japanese Voice Acting (For Non-OJLVNs), Multiple Endings, Flashback, Meaningless Choices, Anal Penetration, Reverse Rape, Sexual Content

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- [Homeward](https://pinovel.net/v7536)
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- [Sunrider Academy](https://pinovel.net/v16221)
- [Sunrider: Liberation Day](https://pinovel.net/v17694)
- [Shining Song Starnova](https://pinovel.net/v19322)
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