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 training when they are confronted by a girl named Yazawa Niko, who tells them that μ's should break up and runs away. Meanwhile, the rainy season causes the club to think about where they can practice.

At a fast-food restaurant, Honoka realizes that they could try and form an official club now that they have more than enough members. Just then, they catch Niko trying to steal their food and she insults their lack of professionalism.

The girls learn from Eri that they can't form their idol club as there is already an Idol Research Club, whose sole member turns out to be Niko. After Niko rejects their offer of merging the groups, presumably 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 for the group, leading it to fall apart. After some thinking, Honoka comes up with the idea that they should all join the Idol Research Club to learn how to improve μ's, and invite Niko to join the group as their coach. Happily, Niko accepts the offer.

Appearance List

 * 1) Kousaka Honoka
 * 2) Minami Kotori
 * 3) Sonoda Umi
 * 4) Koizumi Hanayo
 * 5) Hoshizora Rin
 * 6) Nishikino Maki
 * 7) Yazawa Niko
 * 8) Toujou Nozomi
 * 9) Ayase Eri

Members of μ's

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