Chance: Треугольник возможностей (Chance: Treugol'nik vozmozhnostey)

Anime television series

Chance: Triangle Session (チャンス　トライアングルセッション), also known as Chance: Pop Session, is a 2001 anime produced by Madhouse. The series aired from May 21 to August 27, 2001 and ran for 13 episodes. Three young girls—Akari, Yuki, and Nozomi—meet at a concert and set out to follow in the footsteps of their idol, Reika, and become music stars. They enroll in the prestigious music school that produced Reika and are placed in the "S class" due to their potential. While Chance Pop Session could be characterized as a romantic comedy in the shōjo category, it does have some elements of tragedy. This is one of the few anime that for which ADV Films was on the production committee during their time in the anime industry. In the US, they released three volumes of videos on VHS and DVD in 2003. They also released a complete series thinpak on DVD in 2007 and a regular DVD case in 2009. It is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and HIDIVE.

Three girls—Akari, Yuki, and Nozomi—meet each other at the concert of their idol, Reika. Each speaks to one another briefly, then goes their separate ways. They all love to sing, and when they each find admission forms for a music school overseen by Reika's manager, they do not hesitate to sign up. Reika's manager, Akiba Kisaragi, meanwhile, has decided to create a special class, the S Class, within the school for any singers who catch her eye. Akari and Nozomi have no trouble signing up, and once there are nearly immediately accepted into the S Class, along with Jun Morimura. Akari and Nozomi recognize each other quickly and soon become close friends, but Jun keeps an aloof and superior attitude and students who were not selected for the S Class soon grow jealous. Yuki's hard earned entrance money is stolen, and she joins a band of street musicians as a vocalist, soon becoming popular on the streets and online.

Note: Summaries shown are taken from HIDIVE's stream. Episodes Title Summary1 Angel Three girls from all different walks of life are brought together by their shared love for Reika's music.2 "Destiny" Akari, Yuki, and Nozomi do their best to get accepted into Akiba Music School, Father Samuel expresses his concerns about Akari.3 "Class S" Yuki decides to join a street band. Meanwhile, Akari struggles with her nerves as Kisaragi starts observing classes, in search for students to join her S Class.4 "Fortissimo" S Class must face new hardships as they prepare for their debut. Yuki starts to make a name for herself with her newfound band.5 "Love Song" Feeling refreshed, Akari talks to the S Class about much needed improvements. A new student joins the S Class. Could this mean trouble for the other girls?6 "Memory" Akari is trying to put together the pieces of her past as she encounters a similar blue stone. Samuel then reveals her past to her.7 "Resonance" Akari makes her fateful return to the S Class, but she still feels isolated and alone. Yuki comes up with a plan to cheer everyone up.8 "Audition" The trio prepares for the M & K Records' Rookie Audition. The girls quickly realize that Jun is no longer their only rival.9 "Blindly" After the results have been announced, the trio now prepares for their next challenge. But does one of them push herself too far?10 "Advance" R3's first TV performance brings about the pressure of their debut. Meanwhile, Reika is haunted by memories of the past11 "Past" Kisaragi has an exclusive interview, during which memories of her past and youth flash through her mind.12 "Beginning" Even as rookies, R3 is destined for greatness as they are nominated for a Music Police Award, but is the publicity too much for the girls to handle?13 "Angels" The day of the Music Police Awards has finally arrived. R3 must compete against their longtime idol Reika in their rise to fame.