Nico Attacks

Niko Strikes (にこ襲来) is the fifth episode of the ''Love Live! School Idol Project'' anime series. It aired on February 3, 2013.

Summary
Honoka and Kotori are confronted by a curious girl named Yazawa Niko, who tells them they should break up. Meanwhile, as the rainy season causes the club to think about where they can practice, Honoka realises that they could try and form an official club now they have enough members. Just then, they catch Niko trying to steal their food and insult their lack of professionalism. The girls learn from Eri that they can't form their idol club as their is already an Idol Research Club, whose sole member turns out to be Niko. After Niko rejects their offer of merging the groups, assumedly based on their lack of personas, student vice-president Nozomi explains how Niko had previously attempted to become a school idol but set the bar too high, leading it to fall apart. After thinking about it, Honoka comes up with the idea that they should all join the Idol Research Club to learn how to improve μ's, inviting Niko to join the group as their coach.

Members of μ's

 * 1) Kousaka Honoka (Lead, Center)
 * 2) Minami Kotori
 * 3) Sonoda Umi
 * 4) Koizumi Hanayo
 * 5) Hoshizora Rin
 * 6) Nishikino Maki (Composer)
 * 7) Yazawa Nico (President)