A new series based off the multimedia franchise iDOLM@STER called THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 has been announced.

THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 might seem like a nonsense title at first, but fans may recognize that the U149 label means the series will focus almost entirely on idols “under 149cm” (that’s roughly 4’11).

THE iDOLM@STER (also shortened to im@s, or simplified to The Idolmaster or imas) is a multimedia franchise spanning multiple games, anime series, and original songs. Players take on the role of a usually faceless idol producer who helps the girls he manages achieve their dreams of stardom.

The Cinderella Girls spinoff in particular, follows a different set of girls from the main series. Whereas the main series follows the fictional 765 Productions, Cinderella Girls follows 346 Pro Talent Agency.

However despite technically being a spinoff, Cinderella Girls has achieved a following that matches if not exceeds the enthusiasm for the original cast.