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Aikatsu!(TV show/series, 2012-2016)

Original title: "アイカツ!" (Japanese/JA)
24min per episode | Genre: Animation

Scripted Reality in 4 seasons with 178 episodes

Aikatsu!Rating: 3.2/5 (with 9 votes)
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About Aikatsu!

Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.

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Aikatsu! Seasons and Episodes

10/01/2015Season 4 - 26 episodes
The season follows the idols Akari Ozora, Sumire Hikami, and Hinaki Shinjo as they take their idol unit, Luminas, on a tour across Japan.
#1 | 10/01/2015Let's Fly, Look Out Vast World!
When the three members of Luminas began their Luminas☆Japan Tour, their very first location was the Land of the North, Hokkaido. In this land filled with the presence of nature, an encounter was made with the Sing and Dance Lovers, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba. When their encounter begins, right here, right now opens the curtains of the beginning of the two idols' Aikatsu!
#2 | 10/08/2015We'll Take that Potato, and Replace it with a Mic
After meeting Luminas, the pounding hearts of Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba are unstoppable. This came from the strong feeling of admiration towards them as an idol. And so, in order to express this feeling of theirs, the two have decided to participate in the Entrance Audition for Starlight School...!
#3 | 10/15/2015Thrilling Carat☆
The now hottest Jewelry brand "Thrilling Carat" is holding a CM (commercial) audition, and Akari Ōzora, Sumire Hikami and Hinaki Shinjō have been invited to participate in the audition. The three did a lot of research about Jewelry despite their busy schedule in order to pass the audition, and enjoyed it very much. Inspired by the trio, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba decides to join in on researching...!
#4 | 10/22/2015YOU! GO! KYOTO!!
Akari Ōzora's previous roommate, Yū Hattori has gained popularity through being a "Travelling Idol"! Now, Yū and Akari's unit Luminas are heading for Kyoto at the same time. The TV program in Kyoto that Yū was planning to attend turns out to have also invited Luminas. The reason behind the brilliance of Yū right now is thanks to a promise made between her and Akari.
#5 | 10/29/2015Little Devil Happening
Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba have received offers to perform during the fashion event that has been gathering everyone's attention: "Urban Girls Collection"! The two who are overjoyed by the news have decided to obtain the Premium Rare Coord from their favourite brand, Dolly Devil. To meet with the top designer Lucy Kisaragi, it was a pay out to meet in the big city!
#6 | 11/05/2015I Want to See You, Okinawa
The three members of Luminas are headed for their next destination for their Nationwide Tour: Okinawa! In Okinawa, they met Minami Hateruma who attends Churaumi Beat Academy. Coincidentally, Minami is a friend of Rin Kurosawa, and strongly desires to reunite once again. The land of Starlight which is far far away from Okinawa, can Minami and Rin dance together again...!?
#7 | 11/12/2015Galaxy✩Starlight
An All Star Idol special drama named Idol Universe War "Ozoracon" will be taking place at Starlight School. Right now, on the stage of the Idol Academy in the Universe, Galaxy☆Starlight, the fierce story of the splendid idols begins now ――!
#8 | 11/19/2015Perfect Dream Idol!
From the shadows, the young girl Tsubaki Saionji has always watched Akari Ōzora, whom she is envious of. Tsubaki proclaims herself as the "Perfect Lady" among the students in Starlight School. In order the have the Premium Dress of Dreamy Crown made, it is necessary to meet with the top designer, Tsubasa Sena, but...!
#9 | 11/26/2015Tale of the Osaka Idol
The next location of the "Luminas☆Japan Tour" will be held in Osaka! At the location, the unit Akari Ōzora is in, Luminas will be coming across Nina Dōjima, who attends Naniwa World's No. 1 Academy, the Comedy School Osaka is so proud of. Nina whose head features bear ears that acts as her trademark is a cute and intense character...!
#10 | 12/03/2015☆Mecha Panic☆
The three idols from Luminas who are now in Osaka will be participating in a local program alongside the idol of comedy, Nina Dōjima. The theme of the program is "Going around various places, deliver laughters to people from kids to adults". While looking for a location and being seen at the same time, the real form of Nina's theory of comedy is...!
#11 | 12/10/2015Happiness Party♪
The idols of Starlight School where Akari Ōzora and her friends are at has received an offer for the CM of "Happiness Toys", a newly standing toy brand that was sponsored by a major toy manufacturer! Not only an offer was received, the key to the success of the brand is to grasp "the very first product"'s planning stages and to cooperate with it...!
#12 | 12/17/2015New Year Ahead!
Entering the month of December, the New Year Program that the TV Station is recording is in a mess. Akari Ōzora and her fellow Starlight Idols who are participating in the recording will beautifully finish the recording while being busy with their own personal jobs and will do their best to enjoy each and every one of them. Among those idols, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba are getting excited and bursting with thoughts about their own Aikatsu's.
#13 | 12/24/2015Luminas☆Christmas
Finally, Luminas☆Japan Tour is coming to an end. The day of the final stage will be on the night of christmas eve, while the location venue will be held in Starlight School. The three members of Luminas who are awaiting for the white christmas will be starting an event that shall deliver snow from all over Japan to Starlight named "Snow Relay"...?
#14 | 01/07/2016The First Wind That I Have Found
A new year has begun, and Headmistress Orihime has announced the beginning of the next Starlight Queen Cup. Everyone has began to make their entries, but Sumire has yet to make a decision on "what kind of queen would she like to be". While Akari and Hinaki are beginning to feel impatient as they already have a clear thought, what will be the answer that deprives from Sumire...?
#15 | 01/14/2016The Sketchbook of Dreams
Akari Ōzora who is thinking hard everyday on what kind of stage she will have to create in order to please the audience decides to consult Tsubasa Sena, who has once said that designers and idols are a team. However, Tsubasa has caught a cold...?
#16 | 01/21/2016A Single Road, Our Parting Ways
Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba who has received a boost from seeing Akari and her friends work hard training everyday for the Starlight Queen Cup, has also decided to work hard towards their goal of participating in the Starlight Queen Cup. But at the same time, Nono who would like to participate with Lisa as a PR (public relations) in a potato convention in Hokkaido named "May Queen Cup" (May Queen is a variety of potato), finds Lisa making a gloomy face...
#17 | 01/28/2016Hinaki Miracle!
In order to get even closer to becoming the Starlight Queen, Hinaki Shinjō has requested for a new Premium Rare Dress from her favourite brand Vivid Kiss to be made. The ideas collected some time ago in order to create an extraordinary dress turns out to be the live venue of a certain idol!
#18 | 02/04/2016The Power of Idols
There is a month left until the beginning of the Starlight Queen Cup. While Sumire Hikami and Hinaki Shinjō has completed their preparations of unveiling their new Premium Rare Dresses for the stages, Akari Ōzora's dress has yet to be completed. On the other hand, the designer Tsubasa Sena who is aiming to produce the best dress continues creating his masterpiece. After seeing Tsubasa's actions, Akari who has begin to think about becoming a power to help someone...
#19 | 02/11/2016Best Friend
Madoka books a concert house so she can perform with Rin again, since they haven't had much time to practise together. As everyone gets excited for the performance, Rin takes Madoka out to a café to celebrate her birthday.
#20 | 02/18/2016Spring DreaCarnival!
Akari and the others go to Dream Academy to attend its annual DreaCarnival, where they catch up with Seira and the other Dream Academy idols. Along the way, they discover that Noelle has enrolled as a middle-school student, hoping to become an idol like her sister.
#21 | 02/25/2016Double Miracle☆
With word spreading about a top secret guest set to headline the Starlight Queen Cup, everyone becomes curious as to who it will be, including Johnny. While visiting Ichigo's bento shop, Johnny comes to the assumption that Masquerade is the special guest in question. His guess turns out to be completely off the mark, however, as the real guests are revealed to be Mizuki and Mikuru, who have reformed WM.
#22 | 03/03/2016My Move on now!
Risa decides she wants to perform Mizuki's signature song, "Move on now!", for the Starlight Queen Cup, as it was the first song she sung on her own. However, she becomes nervous when she learns Mizuki herself will be providing live commentary. While doing a drama shoot with Juri, Risa hears from her about how she gained the confidence to become her own idol. The first day of the Starlight Queen Cup soon gets underway, with Juri managing to obtain an Appeal Ranking of A to place at the top spot. Risa finishes the day's events with her performance, placing just behind Juri, before receiving some personal thanks from Mizuki.
#23 | 03/10/2016The Futures We Want to Come True
While the other idols prepare for the next day of the Starlight Festival, Nono makes Risa a meal to cheer her up, promising to win in her stead. The next day, as Miyabi and Kokone come to Starlight to watch the event, Nono kicks the day off with her performance, also falling just behind Juri in the rankings. Rin lands in the spot after Nono, while Madoka places between Juri and Nono. With Juri still in the top spot, Akari, Sumire, and Hinaki prepare for the next day's performances.
#24 | 03/17/2016The Queen of Roses
Rin and Madoka decide to respectively help Sumire and Akari train for their performance, while Hinaki speaks with Juri before receiving some flowers from Mikuru. As the final day of the Starlight Queen Cup begins, Hinaki is the first to perform, managing to overtake Juri in the rankings. During her performance, Sumire attempts a Special A-Rank Fever Appeal but fails to land it successfully.
#25 | 03/24/2016Looking Forward to the Future
Receiving encouragement from Sumire, who still places in the top eight in spite of her failed Fever Appeal, Akari steps up for the final performance. Not only does Akari manage to beat Hinaki and win the title of Starlight Queen, but she also earns the Special A-Rank for her Fever Appeal. During the awards ceremony, Akari is crowned by Ichigo and thanks everyone for helping her get so far. Afterwards, Akari moves into the Starlight Manor, where she finds Sumire and Hinaki waiting to join her in celebration.
#26 | 03/31/2016The Greatest Present
Akari is invited out by Ichigo, who treats her to a special made bento to celebrate her victory. After her meal, Akari makes a request to have Luminas and Soleil hold a joint concert together. Following the performance, the other idols bring out a birthday surprise for Akari, pitting her in an obstacle course race against Ichigo for her present. Managing to catch up to Ichigo at the last second, Akari is treated with a spectacular view and is offered whatever present she'd like, which turns out to be a solo concert with Ichigo.
10/02/2014Season 3 - 51 episodes
10/03/2013Season 2 - 51 episodes
10/08/2012Season 1 - 50 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: Japan
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 12 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Turkish (TR), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/08/2012
Last episode released on: 03/31/2016
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"星梦学园"
"Aikatsu! Idol Activity"
"Aikatsu! Idol katsudô"
"アイカツ! アイドルカツドウ!"
"아이 엠 스타!: 꿈의 오디션"
Keywords: school, shoujo, anime

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