The Idolmaster (アイドルマスター, officially stylized as THE iDOLM@STER) is a Japanese raising simulation and rhythm video game series created by Namco Bandai Games (formerly Namco). The series primarily centers on the career of a producer who works with a group of prospective pop idols at the talent agency 765 Production. Originally released as an arcade game in 2005, the franchise has grown to numerous ports, sequels and spin-offs across multiple video game consoles, including two social network games. The series includes a variety of other media such as anime, printed media, audio dramas and radio shows.