The game combines much of the existing gacha mechanics of its predecessor with rhythm gameplay and live 3D performances of both Cinderella Girls songs and new ones original to Starlight Stage. In addition to sharing music and characters, many of the same cards appear in the spin-off with expanded and revised illustrations.
Unlike its parent series, the Producer works for 346 Production, and the anime original character Executive Mishiro is its Executive Director.
Starlight Stage was co-developed by Cygames and Bandai Namco Entertainment and originally released on September 3rd, 2015 for Android, and on September 10th, 2015 for iOS.
