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Aikatsu!

★ 6.7/10•2012•24m•7•Animation•Comedy•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 8, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - I Can Become an Idol?E124m

I Can Become an Idol?

Ichigo Hoshimiya is a bright young girl who is always helping her mother out at a takeaway bento place. After accidentally messing up her brother Raichi's photos of top idol Mizuki Kanzaki, Ichigo goes to her best friend Aoi Kiriya, who manages to get them some tickets to Mizuki's concert. The three of them go to Mizuki's concert, which leaves a strong impression on Ichigo.

Oct 8, 2012

Episode 2 - So Many Idols!E224m

So Many Idols!

Ichigo and Aoi begin their first day at Starlight Academy, taking in the sights before moving into their dorm. They then meet up with the headmistress, Orihime Mitsuishi, who gives them the Aikatsu cards they selected in the audition, as well as an Aikatsu Phone used to store their cards.

Oct 15, 2012

Episode 3 - I Want to Know More About YouE324m

I Want to Know More About You

As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to pursue them in secret. She is soon caught stowing away, but Mizuki lets her tag along regardless.

Oct 22, 2012

Episode 4 - Oh! My! Fan!E424m

Oh! My! Fan!

After Ichigo and Aoi's audition is uploaded to the academy's website, Aoi gets her first fan letter. As Ichigo applies for another audition with Aoi for a job at a takoyaki store, she begins training to avoid tripping over like last time.

Oct 29, 2012

Episode 5 - Ran! Runway!E524m

Ran! Runway!

Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.

Nov 5, 2012

Episode 6 - Lost in an Autograph!E624m

Lost in an Autograph!

As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about this, Johnny tasks Ichigo and Aoi to come up with a signature by the next day. Ran agrees to help them figure out an autograph to use, spending all night helping them out.

Nov 12, 2012

Episode 7 - Beware the BlogE724m

Beware the Blog

Ichigo and Aoi end up signing up for different auditions on the same day, receiving support from fans from the KiraKiratter social network.

Nov 19, 2012

Episode 8 - The Underground SunE824m

The Underground Sun

As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.

Nov 26, 2012

Episode 9 - Move on Now!E924m

Move on Now!

As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran train for their special audition, they ask Johnny for help on obtaining special Premium Cards needed for their audition.

Dec 3, 2012

Episode 10 - The Rainbow MaidenE1024m

The Rainbow Maiden

On their way to school, the girl's meet the peculiar Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the school fountain trying to catch a rainbow. Meanwhile, a tournament is held for one of three places in a special Christmas event, with Ichigo to face Otome in the first round.

Dec 10, 2012

Episode 11 - Otome Falls in Love with SomeoneE1124m

Otome Falls in Love with Someone

As Otome falls out of a tree trying to rescue a cat, she is rescued by the janitor. As Otome seems a little spaced out afterwards, Ichigo and the others assume she has a crush on the janitor, leading Aoi to reminisce about a boy she previously admired.

Dec 17, 2012

Episode 12 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas!E1224m

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

As Ichigo ends up volunteering everyone to help out for a Christmas party on the day of the special event, she notices the normally energetic Yuna Nakayama is feeling down due to her parents working around Christmas.

Dec 24, 2012

Episode 13 - Tragedy of CaloriesE1324m

Tragedy of Calories

As the New Year rolls in, Orihime informs Mizuki of her planned partnership with Ichigo for a special stage event. Meanwhile, Ichigo ends up eating too much over the New Year's break and gains weight by the time school starts up again.

Jan 7, 2013

Episode 14 - Naughty DetectivesE1424m

Naughty Detectives

As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fellow schoolmate Shion Kamiya. As the girls are informed of two roles to audition for, Shion cuts her hair short to try for a boyish detective role. As Aoi starts to become nervous, Orihime gives her and Ichigo some words of advice.

Jan 14, 2013

Episode 15 - Love Under the Camphor TreeE1524m

Love Under the Camphor Tree

As Ichigo and the others prepare for a team audition, they decide that Otome needs to obtain some premium cards. After Johnny warns them that the designer for Otome's favourite brand, Happy Rainbow, is a very strict person, the girls work on their team training.

Jan 21, 2013

Episode 16 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1E1624m

Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, Mizuki starts training Ichigo on a trampoline, teaching her about the Special Appeals she'll need to use. As Ichigo struggles to think about how to pull it off, her friends give her some advice.

Jan 28, 2013

Episode 17 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2E1724m

Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2

As the day of the concert arrives, Ichigo's mother, Ringo, has a feeling of nostalgia as she takes Raichi to the theater. Meanwhile, Ichigo is nervous as she hasn't been able to do three Special Appeals during her rehearsal, but Aoi, Ran and Otome show up to give her their support.

Feb 4, 2013

Episode 18 - A Bit of Chocolate LoveE1824m

A Bit of Chocolate Love

As Ichigo, Aoi, Ran and Otome are asked to perform for a Valentine's Day Fashion Show, the girls decide to make some handmade chocolate for the event before spending the night picking out their choice of clothes.

Feb 11, 2013

Episode 19 - The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret ScentE1924m

The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent

While running home late from a job, Ichigo encounters a supposed vampire, who runs off when she sees a pin Otome gave her. This vampire is revealed to be Otome's classmate, Yurika Tōdō, who constantly acts in character in preparation for a Loli-Goth themed audition for a rock festival, which Ichigo also intends to participate in.

Feb 18, 2013

Episode 20 - Vampire ScandalE2024m

Vampire Scandal

An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from the public.

Feb 25, 2013

Episode 21 - Stylish Thief SwallowtailE2124m

Stylish Thief Swallowtail

Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a show which previously starred Masquerade, the idol pair Orihime was a part of. As the gang train for the audition, Yurika chooses not to in order to keep with her vampire character.

Mar 4, 2013

Episode 22 - Idol Aura and Calendar GirlE2224m

Idol Aura and Calendar Girl

The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.

Mar 11, 2013

Episode 23 - The Muse of AgehaE2324m

The Muse of Ageha

As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the senior students' graduation ceremony. R

Mar 18, 2013

Episode 24 - Enjoy Off TimeE2424m

Enjoy Off Time

After finishing up their auditions for a while, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran decide to go to some hot springs for their time off. Along the way, they encounter some fans, have conversations on the train and stop by a field of flowers to enjoy a picnic.

Mar 25, 2013

Episode 25 - An April Fool's PromiseE2524m

An April Fool's Promise

Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during his travels.

Apr 4, 2013

Episode 26 - The Season of SakuraE2624m

The Season of Sakura

As a new school year arrives and Ichigo and the others move up a year, the now second year students are assigned to help mentor the new freshmen.

Apr 11, 2013

Episode 27 - Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls CupE2724m

Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup

The Fresh Girls Cup is announced, in which students get the chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Queen. Ran, who competed the previous year before Ichigo and Aoi transferred in, explains how remarkable Mizuki is for facing off against every single student, stating it will be tough to beat her and all of their rivals.

Apr 18, 2013

Episode 28 - Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled TurtleE2824m

Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

Ichigo, Aoi and Ran find themselves unable to sleep before the semi-finals and decide to have a sleepover in Ichigo's room.

Apr 25, 2013

Episode 29 - Idol TeacherE2924m

Idol Teacher

As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran ponder on how they can catch up to Mizuki, they meet a first year named Akane Mimori, who is an admirer of Aoi.

May 2, 2013

Episode 30 - A Sincere Call & ResponseE3024m

A Sincere Call & Response

A special audition is being held where idols must form teams to try and earn the Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and the others invite Sakura to join their team, but she doesn't feel confident as she doesn't have any premium rare cards.

May 9, 2013

Episode 31 - An Idol on Mother's Day!E3124m

An Idol on Mother's Day!

As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's songs.

May 16, 2013

Episode 32 - Ichigo PanicE3224m

Ichigo Panic

As the gang are chosen for a Newcomer Idol event, in which they decide on wearing matching brands, Ichigo is requested by Angely Sugar's designer to appear in a commercial for their mascot, Angely Bear.

May 23, 2013

Episode 33 - Chance and Try ☆E3324m

Chance and Try ☆

Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.

May 30, 2013

Episode 34 - Hello ☆ Super IdolE3424m

Hello ☆ Super Idol

Kaede, who is a super idol in America, manages to get a place in the final audition by showing she has done more extreme versions of the trials the other idols went through.

Jun 6, 2013

Episode 35 - Star of TearsE3524m

Star of Tears

With the final audition approaching, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran are told to spend the night living in separate rooms of a big mansion without their Aikatsu Phones.

Jun 13, 2013

Episode 36 - Tristar Takeoff ☆E3624m

Tristar Takeoff ☆

As Tristar's schedule becomes busier, Ran becomes more isolated from Ichigo and Aoi, who are saddened to hear Ran is unable to return to the Star Academy dorms due to her schedule.

Jun 20, 2013

Episode 37 - Head For The SunE3724m

Head For The Sun

As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personally decide to name Soleil.

Jun 27, 2013

Episode 38 - Strawberry Parfait ♪E3824m

Strawberry Parfait ♪

With Soleil now a three-girl group, Aoi and Ran decide Ichigo should be the leader. Meanwhile, Otome decides to form her own idol unit with Sakura and Shion, Powa Powa Puririn, while Mizuki takes an interest in Yurika.

Jul 4, 2013

Episode 39 - Go get 'em, Soleil!E3924m

Go get 'em, Soleil!

Orihime arranges for Soleil to perform a concert at a local open-air stage in Ichigo's hometown. The catch, however, is that they must fill every seat without using television or the internet, otherwise the event will be called off.

Jul 11, 2013

Episode 40 - Girl Meets GirlE4024m

Girl Meets Girl

Soleil have to make the announcement about STAR☆ANIS' tour without the Tristar due to a flight delay, but Aoi manages to handle things until a live feed goes up.

Jul 18, 2013

Episode 41 - Summer-colored Miracle☆E4124m

Summer-colored Miracle☆

As Powa Powa Puririn give a press conference about their involvement with STAR☆ANIS, Shion states she will not join STAR☆ANIS in order to focus on her acting career.

Jul 25, 2013

Episode 42 - Finale on Board☆E4224m

Finale on Board☆

As STAR☆ANIS' tour comes to an end, Orihime announces there will be one more secret live concert, taking place on a cruise ship with a hundred fans.

Aug 1, 2013

Episode 43 - Idol in Wonderland!E4324m

Idol in Wonderland!

As the STAR☆ANIS members return to their individual units, Shion is preparing for an audition for the role of Alice in a production of Alice in Wonderland.

Aug 8, 2013

Episode 44 - More-Than-True Crisis!E4424m

More-Than-True Crisis!

A musician named King from Nao's band More Than True appears at Star Academy's gates, telling Ichigo to pass on a message that he "will never approve of Nao's music".

Aug 15, 2013

Episode 45 - Happy Summer ☆ VacationE4524m

Happy Summer ☆ Vacation

Orihime decides to give the members of STAR☆ANIS a day off by renting out part of a water park. As the gang slowly assemble, Mizuki gets delayed due to some sudden radio work. To lighten up the mood, Aoi suggests they have a water sports contest, which soon draws a crowd.

Aug 22, 2013

Episode 46 - Respect J☆E4624m

Respect J☆

Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. With the chance to face off against Mizuki, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran become curious about what Mizuki did during her one year out of the spotlight.

Aug 29, 2013

Episode 47 - Legendary Idol: MasqueradeE4724m

Legendary Idol: Masquerade

As Mizuki starts to feel the burden of her packed work schedule, Orihime gives Ichigo and the others a key to a Masquerade reference room featuring various materials on the group.

Sep 5, 2013

Episode 48 - Wake Up My Music ♪E4824m

Wake Up My Music ♪

After Ichigo, along with Aoi and Ran, learns about Ringo's secret, she goes home with her to rest up for the Starlight Queen Cup, where Raichi also learns of Ringo's identity.

Sep 12, 2013

Episode 49 - Where the Brilliance Leads UsE4924m

Where the Brilliance Leads Us

With two days until the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi learns that she's won the lead role in a movie while Ran hears of another audition to be Spicy Ageha's representative.

Sep 19, 2013

Episode 50 - Memories Lie in the FutureE5024m

Memories Lie in the Future

After everyone gets together, Ichigo reveals her intention to leave Starlight Academy and go to America after the cup so she can work on her own Aikatsu, with Aoi putting on a brave face to support her friend. The next day, Ichigo faces off against Mizuki in the Starlight Queen Cup finale, which is inevitably won by Mizuki.

Sep 26, 2013

Actors

Sumire Morohoshi

Sumire Morohoshi

Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice)

Ayaka Ohashi

Ayaka Ohashi

Ran Shibuki (voice)

Azusa Tadokoro

Azusa Tadokoro

Aoi Kiriya (voice)

Aya Suzaki

Aya Suzaki

Mikuru Natsuki (voice)

Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki

Mizuki Kanzaki (voice)

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Tomoyo Kurosawa

Otome Arisugawa (voice)

Sanae Fuku

Sanae Fuku

Lisa Shirakaba (voice)

Shino Shimoji

Shino Shimoji

Akari Ōzora (voice)

Kotori Koiwai

Kotori Koiwai

Nono Ōji (voice)

Kaya Matsutani

Kaya Matsutani

Orihime Mitsuishi

Kiyono Yasuno

Kiyono Yasuno

Sakura Kitaooji (voice)

Makoto Yasumura

Makoto Yasumura

Johnny Beppu

Waka Kirishima

Waka Kirishima

Ichigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)

Yuu Wakui

Yuu Wakui

Sumire Hikami (voice)

Yui Ishikawa

Yui Ishikawa

Hinaki Shinjou (voice)

Aya Saito

Aya Saito

Juri Kurebayashi (voice)

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