Introduction
This guide is divided into several sections based on the type of achievement. Some are self-explanatory and have hints provided in their description (e.g. "Release 5 pop songs"), while others are slightly more cryptic.
I have not added all achievements yet to the later portions of the guide and will update this as I unlock more. I've tried to make things relatively sequential, but will likely reorder some sections later on.
If anyone would like to provide help or confirmations in the comments for any of these methods, it would be greatly appreciated.
Self-Explanatory Achievements
Genre Releases
Never stop never stopping
Released 5 pop songs
Drop it
Released 5 EDM songs
Chosen by the kitsune
Released 5 metal songs
Save rock and roll
Released 5 rock songs
Beats to dance to
Released 5 hiphop songs
Funk you up
Released 5 funk songs
Put your soul into it
Released 5 R&B songs
The kids don't like it
Released 5 avant-garde songs
Where tradition meets tomorrow
Released 5 enka songs
Everything except country
You've got a broad musical palate
*Note: Release one song in every genre. This may track over multiple playthroughs.
Lyric Releases
Non-stop love song
Released 5 songs about love
Rebel without a pause
Released 5 songs about rebelling
Party 'til the party don't stop
Released 5 songs about partying
Think we're alone now
Released 5 songs about loneliness
Thank you for being a friend
Released 5 songs about friends
A trace of pleasure or regret
Released 5 songs about regret
Like a room without a roof
Released 5 songs about happiness
Talkin' bout a revolution
Released 5 songs about politics
Beating like a hammer
Released 5 songs about anxiety
*Fixed in 1.01
Milestones
A thousand true fans
Kelly would be proud
A million fans
You probably made some enemies along the way
We only hire the best
Hire an expert staffer
*Note: Credit to DeathJohnson: For the achievement for hiring an expert staffer, I got it when I hired a professional (middle-tier), so I think it's either unlocked by hiring at all tiers or it just unlocks at the wrong tier.
Fully staffed
You're playing with a full team
*Note: This includes a Manager, Choreographer/Dance Coach, Producer/Singing Coach, Stylist and Doctor.
A place to blow off steam
Built a break room
Light up the stage
Built a theater
Cultural cross-pollination
You brought your performance to an international audience
*Note: Launch a World Tour. This will unlock as you release singles and concerts.
Globetrotter
You've confirmed that life is beautiful around the world
*Note: Visit all countries available in a World Tour. This does not have to be done in a single World Tour, but you do have to keep track of which ones you've visited.
Selling votes
One CD, one ballot
*Note: Hold an Election. This will unlock as you release singles and concerts.
Another one for the highlight reel
Your CG collection is half done
*Note: I have not completed the CG collection. I will update this guide or create a separate one for those once I have them all. Note that it may be bugged, as I have well over half and do not have this yet.
No stone unturned
Your CG collection is complete
*Note: I have not completed the CG collection. I will update this guide or create a separate one for those once I have them all.
...and see what sticks
You've tried every possible marketing strategy
Cross-media empire
Internet, radio, TV...what's left?
*Note: Launch a Media project in Radio, Internet and TV.
Supplies are limited
Your CD sold out!
*Note: This should come naturally through play.
World-class performer
Reached level 10 performance
*Note: The requirements for this are listed in the game itself. I have not yet achieved this and will update the guide if I find any easy strategies.
So good they can't ignore you
Reached level 10 promotion
*Note: The requirements for this are listed in the game itself. I have not yet achieved this and will update the guide if I find any easy strategies.
Edit: You will need a Platinum Idol to get 6 stats to 99. I found it easiest in the post-game after Aya Naya's route, as she stays at the company for a VERY long time.
Deal with it
Maxed out a staffer
*Note: This is for both stats (e.g. for a Manager, Deals and Production)
Starting something new
You created a sister group
*Note: You must have at least 10 idols before you can create a sister group.
Firm handshake
You've done a wide variety of business deals
*Note: Do a Photoshoot, Advertisement, Drama and Variety Show and this should pop.
Business magnate
You've perfected the art of the deal
*Note: I believe this is maxing out a Manager's Deals stat.
Credit to sprkplg: Business Magnate doesn't need you to max out the Deals stat. It seems like it has something to do with negotiations.
I got it from doing a Variety Show proposal with a 8/10 Deals production manager. I clicked the negotiate button the maximum number of times something I had done previously and not gotten the achievement.
If I had to guess I probably succeeded on every negotiation which triggered the achievement.
Other Easy Achievements
Redundant employees
Hire more than one staffer of the same type
Fine, I'll do it myself
Released a single without hiring any staffers
Getting credit
You took out a loan
*Note: Loans from Fujimoto or the Bank will unlock this. You can reload the save if you don't want the loan.
Self-Explanatory Achievements Pt. 2
I reached the character limit in the first section, so these will fill out any self-explanatory achievements not covered in Pt. 1.
Milestones
Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord:
• Forever young - Play for 150 years (there are a bunch of "anniversary" events. They can also be triggered by changing the date in your save file if you want to cheat)
Other Easy Achievements
Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord:
• Not gonna write you a love song - Release 10 singles in a row that aren't about "love". (Not sure if this has to be done on a fresh save file where you've never released a love song, or whether the game only cares about the last 10 singles you've released)
Failure Achievements
These are unlocked by failing something in the game.
Second chance
Someone bailed you out
*Note: If you're in the red for long enough without taking a loan, Fujimoto will speak to you and bail you out.
Nepotism
You let someone's family connections influence your hiring decisions
*Note: If you enter the red after Fujimoto has bailed you out, he will inform you of a connection of his that can help you. You will have to hire Yoshida Akane, an idol, and comply to the agreement. The achievement unlocks as soon as she is hired.
Bankrupt
You ran out of runway
*Note: If you have to declare bankruptcy a third time, the game will end and you will have to fire your entire staff. This will unlock afterwards.
Worst deal ever
Negotiations didn't go so well
*Note: This is unlocked by negotiating as many times as possible and losing money and fans on each negotiation. Should be unlocked through normal play, especially in early stages of the game.
Well, that didn't go well...
A risky marketing strategy backfired
*Note: Try using a Viral Campaign, Ad Campaign, etc. (basically anything with a high chance of failure; this doesn't work with Digital Only Releases or Handshake Events). Get a Critical Failure.
You ruined Christmas
Is there a worse time to fire someone?
Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord:
• You ruined Christmas - Fire a staffer in December, it triggers a special dialog event, the achievement will pop after that scene plays. Atergale noted that they had to fire the staffer with scandal points, so try that if severance won't work for you.
Idol Achievements
These achievements come from accomplishing various tasks with your idols.
Pennies on the dollar
Don't they deserve more than this?
*Note: You can adjust an idol's salary to 1 yen/week and readjust it after the achievement pops.
The villain of their story
It seems someone really doesn't like you...
*Note: An easy way to get this one is to have an idol apologize for a scandal. Their friendship level will drop and the achievement should unlock.
Can you do me a favor?
You made someone's wish come true
*Note: Socialize with an idol and ask about her wishes. She will give you a task to accomplish. Once that's completed, this should unlock.
Indebted
You owe someone a favor
*Note: I have this achievement but I can't remember how it unlocked.
Credit to royalsnowangel: In regards to Indebted, I got the achievement after getting negative influence w/ one of my idols. In my case it happened from messing up a substory, but i think it can also happen through scandals.
Cream of the crop
She's trained as much as she can train
*Note: This unlocked when I got an idol to have one stat capped at her potential. I don't think it has to go to 99.
Removing the problem
You fired a bully
*Note: Wait for an idol to be bullied. Having a high Friendship should allow you to find the identity of the bully, but you can also deduce who it is based on cliques. I don't have this achievement yet and will update the guide when I find an easier strategy to identify a bully.
Avoiding the problem
You separated a victim from her bully
*Note: This only works if you have a sister group. Move the bullied idol to the sister group and this should pop.
Confronting the problem
You persuaded a bully to change her ways
*Note: This can be done by spending Influence with an identified bully. I do not yet have this achievement and will update the guide if I find an easier strategy.
NASDANQ
You kept a meme queen on the company payroll after her graduation
*Note: Meme Queen is a trait that idols can have upon hire. Hold auditions till you find one, hire her, wait for her retirement, and then hire her on staff. You shouldn't need high Friendship or Influence to have her agree to be a staffer.
There's no crying in showbiz
You found the ideal solution to an onion-related problem
*Note: This is a social media scandal that can occur for an idol.
Credit to Bruhe: For the "There's no crying in showbiz", just ignore the trolls, then ignore again, and lastly embrace her being an onion girl.
Don't clip that!
That livestream could have gone better...
*Note: This is a livestream scandal that can occur. I believe it's triggered by choosing an option that results in fan loss, but I don't remember how I got this specifically. Will update once I find anything more specific.
Scot-free
You managed to avoid the consequences of scandal
*Note: If you succeed at a scandal without losing fans or even gaining some, this will unlock.
Reap what you seiso
The purer they are, the harder they fall
Note: Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord: An idol has a dating scandal when the group has an "orthodox" image and a "strict" dating policy
Purely cosmetic
Change an idol's appearance
*Note: Click on an idol's profile and you should see a green Scissors button to alter their appearance. Do so and the achievement should unlock.
Picky
Not every audition has to result in a hire
*Note: Hire 0-1 idols from an audition.
We'll take anyone
Are you really that desperate to acquire talent?
*Note: Hire 4-5 idols from an audition.
Don't call it extortion
Note: Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord: Find blackmail material on an idol (influence menu). Louis pointed out in the comments that this has to succeed for the achievement to pop.
Food Achievements
These achievements will require you to build a Cafe. Dishes can be unlocked by researching them in the Cafe menu; each dish requires 1,000 office research points.
From the developer, SadamBober:
The dishes are generated based on the girl's highest stat. There are 2 dishes for each stat, and it depends on if the stat is higher or lower than 80
Here's the list:
https://pastebin.com/u2qMBXQA
Menu Achievements
Daily special
A unique dish for each day of the week
*Note: Have 7 different idols create a dish and use each one on a different day of the week.
Master chef
I like big menus and I cannot lie
*Note: Credit to Atergale: "Master chef" unlocks when all dish achievements are unlocked
Dish Achievements
I have copied the image and description here, but these unlock through Cafe research. Consult the pastebin above if you are aiming for a specific dish, or feel free to ask in the comments.
Giga-pancake
When does a pancake become a cake?
Parfection!
I scream for some more
Sweeter than vanilla
I'll never dessert you...
Nice tea
Who could say no to such a refreshing beverage?
You know what else has layers?
It's probably more appealing than an onion
Breakfast club
Pan-fried dough covered in sugary sauce is healthy, right?
Pretty in pink
This new ginger is really something
Bravocado!
Now that's a hearty salad
Borger
Ram would be proud
Steamed hams
They're actually grilled
Let's tako bout it
It's tako time
You jelly?
Jello, is it me you're looking for?
Omlette that slide
The secret ingredient is love (and rice)
Udon't even know
You'd probably fail a soba-riety test
Currying favor
A culinary classic
Bubbling over
Harajuku had a theme park dedicated to it
Story Achievements
The prisoner's defector
It's a classic dilemma
Note: Chapter 3: Choose to appear on Nation of Idols despite the pressure.
Won't get fooled again
No good deed goes unpunished...
*Note: Chapter 3: Choose to withdraw from Nation of Idols.
Hogging the glory
You deserve to take some of the credit
*Note: At the Best Awards Ceremony, win an award and have an idol thank you.
Don't call it extortion
Career suicide
This will cause a stir...
Credit to ljl0428: (available in Rival’s Chapter 6)
Choose to corporate with your rival to make a scandal video and send it to Aya anonymously in a story event. (Note: There are other choices about where to send this video. I’m not sure if choosing them could also unlock this one.)
Note: The conversation with the rival will appear about a month before the International Summer Games.
Romance Achievements
These unlock by Flirting with your idols and increasing your Romance level. I do not know if these are randomly determined or based on their stats.
Once you reach Level 2, you can suggest to go on a date. There will be two choices that correspond to the achievements below.
Girls just wanna have fun
You embezzled money from the company account to cover your losses
*Note: This is from the first date at the Arcade when playing the claw machine. Go for the big toy and lose some money to make sure this pops.
Wouldn't it be nice
You went to see the sharks
*Note: This unlocks with a first date at the Aquarium. You'll choose between the Aquarium and Shibuya. Going to the Aquarium will unlock this at the end of the event.
She got that ambition, baby
You got a proper tour of Shibuya's fashion district
*Note: I don't have this, but it may be from a first date at a Department Store. Unsure.
This shows up as a first date where you choose between the Aquarium and Shibuya. Going to Shibuya will unlock this at the end of the event.
Credit to Crimson Idol: "She got that ambition, baby"
No, there's Shibuya as a separate dating-location which you can't choose manually.
Saint Valentine died for this?
You spent a special day with a special someone
*Note: This is for going on a date on February 14. This will require you to have Romance Lv. 1 with an idol. I'd recommend starting the Socialization on February 13 so you don't miss it. The location of the date shouldn't matter for the achievement (mine popped at the Arcade after choosing Random).
Casanova
You should really find someone to settle down with. Third time's the charm?
*Note: I don't have this, but I assume it's unlocked by dating 3 idols.
Credit to Crimson Idol: "Casanova":
You just have to reach the point where you can date them (so romance level 1 is sufficient).
Rules for thee, not for me
Credit to trace, from the dev's Discord: Flirt with someone when you have a restrictive dating policy in place
Ending Achievements
These are unlocked by reaching an Ending in the story. I will update these as I figure them out, but they will be eventually listed in their order of appearance from the Stats page in-game.
Fujimoto
Redemption Arc
You helped someone find absolution
*Note: To reach Fujimoto's ending:
Chapter 4: Give him $100,000,000
Chapter 4: Give him $300,000,000. There will be a warning before you are locked fully into his route.
Chapter 5: Be selected to represent the International Summer Games. Stay friendly with the judges and say you're honored and it should work; I don't know if you can actually fail this.
Chapter 6: Last till the designated date and watch the Summer Games events as they appear. Fujimoto will speak to you one last time and send you to the ending cutscene.
Aya
Making the news
Chapter 4: Make an EDM song number 1. This is likely easier to just wait until it's trending, or to use a sister group. A Critical Success could help as well. Note that the designated genre may vary depending on your playthrough.
Chapter 4: Gain fans. My target number was 1,400,000, but it may vary depending on your playthrough. I elected to have Aya Naya audition for the group, but I don't know if this is required.
Chapter 5: Be selected to represent the International Summer Games. Stay friendly with the judges and say you're honored and it should work; I don't know if you can actually fail this.
Chapter 6: Last till the designated date and watch the Summer Games events as they appear. You will have one final interview with Aya and the credits should roll, along with the achievement.
Hitched
*Note: Marry an idol.
Get an idol to Romance Lv. 3 and she should speak to you about making the relationship serious. Indicate that you're interested in something long-term.
Get the idol to Romance Lv. MAX and she'll again ask for something permanent. Your decisions here can lead to you leaving the group (locking you into this ending), her leaving the group, or you both breaking up.
My choices:
"I will leave the group". She'll ask if you're sure. Say you'll leave the group again.
The next dialogues are likely based on which type of idol you're romancing, but if you say you're looking forward to seeing her, etc., it should allow you to proceed. You should hear a sound like a slot machine if it increases your chances.
You will eventually get a proposal prompt. If all went well, she should have mentioned in her Romance Lv. MAX event what she enjoys.
I chose "somewhere unexpected" and that unlocked the ending.
Fall from grace
You were forced to retire
Credit to Atergale: Hidden achievement "Fall from grace" - triggers at 20+ scandal points, after series of events, triggers bad end and CG when trying to audition
Rival Becoming the mask
*Note: Progress to the end of the story in the Rival's route.
Chapter 4: Release 3 pop songs in a month. Note that the genre may be different depending on your playthrough.
Chapter 4: Finish watching all Phantasm Facade events. Rival will invite you to a gala and request that you max out Friendship, Influence or Romance with an idol that has at least one stat of 100. Getting a stat to 100 is easier with a Platinum idol but not essential. You can also edit your save if you're having trouble.
Chapter 5: Be selected to represent the International Summer Games. Stay friendly with the judges and say you're honored and it should work; I don't know if you can actually fail this.
Chapter 6: About a month before the International Summer Games, Rival will ask you to pull out of the competition. Do so, then send the video to Aya Naya for a Story achievement ("Career suicide").
Credit to ljl0428: At the end of Chapter 6, achievement “Becoming the mask” will be unlocked. (I noticed that the people who unlock this achievement is more than the one who have "Career suicide". Maybe there is an other way to receive this achievement.)
Betrayal
Top of the world
Note: Progress to the decision in the Rival's route in Chapter 6 whether or not to pull out of the competition. Refuse to pull out and this achievement should pop at the credits.
Credit to ljl0428:
Refuse to corporate with you rival in the event above and wait till the finish of the International Summer Games.
Wedding
Hitched
*Note: Marry an idol.
Get an idol to Romance Lv. 3 and she should speak to you about making the relationship serious. Indicate that you're interested in something long-term.
Get the idol to Romance Lv. MAX and she'll again ask for something permanent. Your decisions here can lead to you leaving the group (locking you into this ending), her leaving the group, or you both breaking up.
My choices:
"I will leave the group". She'll ask if you're sure. Say you'll leave the group again.
The next dialogues are likely based on which type of idol you're romancing, but if you say you're looking forward to seeing her, etc., it should allow you to proceed. You should hear a sound like a slot machine if it increases your chances.
You will eventually get a proposal prompt. If all went well, she should have mentioned in her Romance Lv. MAX event what she enjoys.
I chose "somewhere unexpected" and that unlocked the ending.
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2562274762
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