No School Idols Allowed!?

No School Idols Allowed!? (スクールアイドル禁止！？) is the second episode of the ''Love Live! Superstar!!'' anime series. It aired on July 18, 2021.

Summary
After finally singing, Kanon leaves the house in high spirits the next morning. She made the decision to become a school idol to help further her dream to sing. Upon arriving to school, Keke informs that she has been rejected to form a school idol club by Ren. Upon taking up directly to her, Ren states that she wants to keep the school's dedicated music program in high standard and does not see school idols as a means to improve it. She suggest the two go to another a school if they insist on becoming school idols.

Instead of transferring, Kanon comes up with a plan to find Ren's weakness with the help of Chisato. However, she explains that Ren is the high-standing daughter of the school director, Hana Hazuki, which may not be possible. So Kanon and Keke try to start a petition around the campus, but suddenly Chisato comes running with news that the director wants to speak with them. The Director acknowledge their motivation and allows them to form their school idol club, but under one condition: They must place first at a local school idol festival.

Needing to learn how to perform, Kanon asks Chisato for dance lessons and she agrees to teach them. However, the two learn that Keke is bad at physical activity. Despite this, the two carry out their training and Keke improves her fitness. In the meantime, Kanon works on writing a song from Keke's notes. She finishes the following morning, then sees Keke on a morning jog. So she joins her. The two stop on a bridge to reconcile, where Kanon thanks Keke for motivating her not to give up her dream.

Cast

 * Sayuri Date as Kanon Shibuya
 * Liyuu as Keke Tang
 * Nako Misaki as Chisato Arashi
 * Naomi Payton as Sumire Heanna
 * Nagisa Aoyama as Ren Hazuki
 * Akane Matsunaga as Aria Shibuya
 * Mamiko Noto as Kanon's mother
 * Romi Park as Director

Notes & Trivia

 * NHK-E broadcast exclusive End Card: Keke Tang
 * Owning to the issues regarding Cafe Casa, the colored window glass on Kanon's home at 06:40 is edited from the teaser.
 * This episode also marks the debut of Kanon Shibuya's father.

Callbacks to previous Love Live! series

 * Just like previous anime seasons KOKUYO's "Cambus" notebook returns as Keke's songbook.
 * Chisato shares the same rapping ability with Nico Yazawa and Ai Miyashita, though she is the first character to show that ability on-screen.
 * Once again, the episode features a character (Ren) that goes against the idea of School Idols. Though in Ren's case, she believes that having School Idols will bring the school into disrepute.

Errors & Goofs

 * 06:05 Keke's bag overlapped the table.
 * 09:44 The cart appears parked near the trees instead of in the middle.
 * 11:09 Kanon appears standing behind Keke whereas she stood beside her.
 * 13:04 Sumire's stockings in a single frame are misplaced to her thighs.
 * 14:30 Chisato's tie on her training outfit disappeared for the remainder of the training.
 * 15:45 Aria unrealistically twists her head.
 * 16:51-16:57 A student's desk behind Keke changed her arms' position and the casing.
 * 16:57 Keke's stuff disappeared on her desk.
 * 18:52 Ren's book doesn't match the following scene.
 * 19:08 Aria's eyewear doesn't hide under her hair.
 * 20:14 Kanon's eyewear in one frame is unattached.

Changes in the BD/DVD release
TBA