Gakuen Idolmaster adds Kaname Hiwatari as producible idol on November 16
Bandai Namco Entertainment also opened the story event "Kaname Hiwatari Episode 0" on November 8 and a 2.5th anniversary site.
Bandai Namco Entertainment will add Kaname Hiwatari as a producible idol in the Android, iOS and PC game Gakuen Idolmaster on November 16, the company announced. The reveal came with a new promotional video and the character's first 3D model, as reported by game.watch.impress.co.jp.
Hiwatari is a maid who serves the Hatsuboshi Academy idol Chinatsu Kuramoto, and she has appeared in the game so far through support cards and other content. In the promotional video, Kuramoto tells her that Hiwatari is interested in idol activities.
The 3D model was shown publicly for the first time. A preview illustration also shows Hiwatari in a street-style outfit.
Episode 0 and anniversary broadcast
A story event, "Kaname Hiwatari Episode 0," is scheduled to begin on November 8 at 21:00. A special 2.5th anniversary website has also been opened.
The official program "Hatsuboshi Gakuen HR ~2.5th Anniversary SP~" will stream on November 15 from 19:00. The lineup features Ayano Ane Abe, Yukari Amane, Tsumugi Nanase and Daichi Sato.
Quick answers
When is Kaname Hiwatari added to Gakuen Idolmaster?
Bandai Namco Entertainment said she will be implemented as a producible idol on November 16.
When does the Kaname Hiwatari Episode 0 story event start?
The story event is scheduled for November 8 at 21:00.
Who appears in the 2.5th anniversary official program?
Ayano Ane Abe, Yukari Amane, Tsumugi Nanase and Daichi Sato are listed for the November 15 stream, which starts at 19:00.