Shine Post

Shine Post (シャインポスト) is a Japanese idol-themed mixed-media project created by Konami Digital Entertainment and Straight Edge. A light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki, titled ''Shine Post: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Idol ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou'', began publication by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint in October 2021. A manga series with art by Makiko Kawasemi was serialized in Media Factory's seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive from January to November 2022, and a mobile game by Akihiro Ishihara will be developed by Konami Digital Entertainment for Android and iOS. An anime television series by Studio Kai aired from July to October 2022.

TINGS

 * Kyōka Tamaki (玉城 杏夏)
 * One of the members of TINGS. She has a calm personality, but will sometimes lash out at the others when needed. She is skilled in dancing.
 * One of the members of TINGS. She has a calm personality, but will sometimes lash out at the others when needed. She is skilled in dancing.


 * Momiji Itō (伊藤 紅葉)
 * One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Yukine decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS.
 * One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Yukine decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS.


 * Haru Nabatame (青天国 春)
 * She is the lead character of the series, and an idol who belongs to Brightest. She has a cheerful personality, and was inspired to become an idol after seeing Hotaru's concert. She wears glasses when not doing idol activities. She was formerly a member of HY:RAIN.
 * She is the lead character of the series, and an idol who belongs to Brightest. She has a cheerful personality, and was inspired to become an idol after seeing Hotaru's concert. She wears glasses when not doing idol activities. She was formerly a member of HY:RAIN.


 * Yukine Gionji (祇園寺 雪音)
 * One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Momiji decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS. Both of her parents are actors.
 * One of the members of TINGS. Due to a falling out, she and Momiji decided to leave TINGS and form a duo named YukiMoji, although they later rejoin TINGS. Both of her parents are actors.


 * Rio Seibu (聖舞 理王)
 * One of the members of TINGS. She's very confident about her abilities.
 * One of the members of TINGS. She's very confident about her abilities.

HY:RAIN

 * Ren Kurogane (黒金 蓮)
 * The leader of HY:RAIN and Haru's childhood friend. She also goes to the same high school as her. She is disappointed Haru left HY:RAIN and seeks to bring her back to the group.
 * The leader of HY:RAIN and Haru's childhood friend. She also goes to the same high school as her. She is disappointed Haru left HY:RAIN and seeks to bring her back to the group.


 * Aoba Karabayashi (唐林 青葉)
 * Itoha's older sister, who has a cool personality.
 * Itoha's older sister, who has a cool personality.


 * Itoha Karabayashi (唐林 絃葉)
 * Aoba's younger sister.
 * Aoba's younger sister.


 * Nanoka Hiumi (氷海 菜花)


 * Yawara Naekawa (苗川 柔)

FFF

 * Nanami Totsuka (兎塚 七海)
 * She is the leader of FFF, which is currently the most popular group in Brightest.
 * She is the leader of FFF, which is currently the most popular group in Brightest.


 * Hinatsu Hinomoto (陽本 日夏)


 * Remi Nashinoki (梨子木 麗美)

YuraYura Sisters

 * Natalya (ナターリャ)


 * Miina Hirose (広瀬 実唯菜)

Hotaru

 * Hotaru (螢)
 * A popular idol who inspired all of TINGS' members to become idols. She often teases Naoki over the phone by telling him to "commit seppuku". She is called Kei by Naoki.
 * A popular idol who inspired all of TINGS' members to become idols. She often teases Naoki over the phone by telling him to "commit seppuku". She is called Kei by Naoki.

Others

 * Yūki Hinase (日生 優希)
 * The president of talent agency Brightest and Naoki's cousin. She took Haru into Brightest after the latter left HY:RAIN.
 * The president of talent agency Brightest and Naoki's cousin. She took Haru into Brightest after the latter left HY:RAIN.


 * Homare Torawatari (虎渡 誉)


 * Eiko Kikuchi (菊池 英子)


 * Naoki Hinase (日生 直輝)
 * TINGS' manager and Yūki's cousin. He has the ability to see people shining when they lie. He is good friends with Hotaru, whom he calls Kei.
 * TINGS' manager and Yūki's cousin. He has the ability to see people shining when they lie. He is good friends with Hotaru, whom he calls Kei.

Light novels
The Shine Post multimedia project began as a light novel series written by Rakuda and illustrated by Buriki. The series, titled Shine Post: Nee Shitteta? Watashi o Zettai Idol ni Suru Tame no, Goku Futsū de Atarimae na, to Bikkiri no Mahou (シャインポスト ねえ知ってた？　私を絶対アイドルにするための、ごく普通で当たり前な、とびっきりの魔法), began publication by ASCII Media Works under Dengeki Bunko imprint with on October 8, 2021. Three volumes have been released as of July 8, 2022.

Manga
A manga series with art by Makiko Kawasemi was serialized in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive magazine from January 27 to November 26, 2022. Two tankōbon volumes were released between July 23 and December 22, 2022.

Anime
An anime television series was announced on October 26, 2021. The series was animated by Studio Kai and directed by Kei Oikawa, with SPP handling series composition, Tatsuto Higuchi and Rakuda, author of the light novel series, writing the scripts, Yoshihiro Nagata designing the characters, and Yōhei Kisara producing the music. Yasunori Nishiki and Tsubasa Ito composed the music. It aired from July 13 to October 19, 2022, on NTV's AnichU programming block and other channels. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series. On August 16, 2022, it was announced that the seventh episode and beyond would be delayed due to COVID-19.

Live concert

 * TINGS LIVE JOURNEY ep.01 ～Departure～ Mini Live Event “Black or White? SPRING BOUT” (May 14, 2022)
 * TINGS LIVE JOURNEY ep.02 “Re-Live” with HY:RAIN & HOTARU (March 11, 2023)

Game
A mobile game by Akihiro Ishihara and Konami Digital Entertainment titled Shine Post: Be Your Idol! (シャインポスト Be Your アイドル!) has been announced.