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Aikatsu!(2012)

AnimationComedyDramaKidsSci-Fi & Fantasy
First Air Date: 2012-10-08
Average Runtime: 24m
Rating: 6.7
Votes: 25
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 178

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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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 50
E01
I Can Become an Idol?

Air Date: 2012-10-08

24m

Ichigo Hoshimiya is a bright young girl who is always helping her mother out at a takeaway bento place. After acciden...

E02
So Many Idols!

Air Date: 2012-10-15

24m

Ichigo and Aoi begin their first day at Starlight Academy, taking in the sights before moving into their dorm. They t...

E03
I Want to Know More About You

Air Date: 2012-10-22

24m

As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to ...

E04
Oh! My! Fan!

Air Date: 2012-10-29

24m

After Ichigo and Aoi's audition is uploaded to the academy's website, Aoi gets her first fan letter. As Ichigo applie...

E05
Ran! Runway!

Air Date: 2012-11-05

24m

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

E06
Lost in an Autograph!

Air Date: 2012-11-12

24m

As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about...

E07
Beware the Blog

Air Date: 2012-11-19

24m

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

E08
The Underground Sun

Air Date: 2012-11-26

24m

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

E09
Move on Now!

Air Date: 2012-12-03

24m

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

E10
The Rainbow Maiden

Air Date: 2012-12-10

24m

On their way to school, the girl's meet the peculiar Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the school fountain trying to cat...

E11
Otome Falls in Love with Someone

Air Date: 2012-12-17

24m

As Otome falls out of a tree trying to rescue a cat, she is rescued by the janitor. As Otome seems a little spaced ou...

E12
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Air Date: 2012-12-24

24m

As Ichigo ends up volunteering everyone to help out for a Christmas party on the day of the special event, she notice...

E13
Tragedy of Calories

Air Date: 2013-01-07

24m

As the New Year rolls in, Orihime informs Mizuki of her planned partnership with Ichigo for a special stage event. Me...

E14
Naughty Detectives

Air Date: 2013-01-14

24m

As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fello...

E15
Love Under the Camphor Tree

Air Date: 2013-01-21

24m

As Ichigo and the others prepare for a team audition, they decide that Otome needs to obtain some premium cards. Afte...

E16
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

Air Date: 2013-01-28

24m

Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, ...

E17
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2

Air Date: 2013-02-04

24m

As the day of the concert arrives, Ichigo's mother, Ringo, has a feeling of nostalgia as she takes Raichi to the thea...

E18
A Bit of Chocolate Love

Air Date: 2013-02-11

24m

As Ichigo, Aoi, Ran and Otome are asked to perform for a Valentine's Day Fashion Show, the girls decide to make some ...

E19
The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent

Air Date: 2013-02-18

24m

While running home late from a job, Ichigo encounters a supposed vampire, who runs off when she sees a pin Otome gave...

E20
Vampire Scandal

Air Date: 2013-02-25

24m

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

E21
Stylish Thief Swallowtail

Air Date: 2013-03-04

24m

Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a s...

E22
Idol Aura and Calendar Girl

Air Date: 2013-03-11

24m

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

E23
The Muse of Ageha

Air Date: 2013-03-18

24m

As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the...

E24
Enjoy Off Time

Air Date: 2013-03-25

24m

After finishing up their auditions for a while, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran decide to go to some hot springs for their time o...

E25
An April Fool's Promise

Air Date: 2013-04-04

24m

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

E26
The Season of Sakura

Air Date: 2013-04-11

24m

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

E27
Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup

Air Date: 2013-04-18

24m

The Fresh Girls Cup is announced, in which students get the chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Que...

E28
Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

Air Date: 2013-04-25

24m

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

E29
Idol Teacher

Air Date: 2013-05-02

24m

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

E30
A Sincere Call & Response

Air Date: 2013-05-09

24m

A special audition is being held where idols must form teams to try and earn the Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and...

E31
An Idol on Mother's Day!

Air Date: 2013-05-16

24m

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

E32
Ichigo Panic

Air Date: 2013-05-23

24m

As the gang are chosen for a Newcomer Idol event, in which they decide on wearing matching brands, Ichigo is requeste...

E33
Chance and Try ☆

Air Date: 2013-05-30

24m

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

E34
Hello ☆ Super Idol

Air Date: 2013-06-06

24m

Kaede, who is a super idol in America, manages to get a place in the final audition by showing she has done more extr...

E35
Star of Tears

Air Date: 2013-06-13

24m

With the final audition approaching, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran are told to spend the night living in separate rooms of a bi...

E36
Tristar Takeoff ☆

Air Date: 2013-06-20

24m

As Tristar's schedule becomes busier, Ran becomes more isolated from Ichigo and Aoi, who are saddened to hear Ran is ...

E37
Head For The Sun

Air Date: 2013-06-27

24m

As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they person...

E38
Strawberry Parfait ♪

Air Date: 2013-07-04

24m

With Soleil now a three-girl group, Aoi and Ran decide Ichigo should be the leader. Meanwhile, Otome decides to form ...

E39
Go get 'em, Soleil!

Air Date: 2013-07-11

24m

Orihime arranges for Soleil to perform a concert at a local open-air stage in Ichigo's hometown. The catch, however, ...

E40
Girl Meets Girl

Air Date: 2013-07-18

24m

Soleil have to make the announcement about STAR☆ANIS' tour without the Tristar due to a flight delay, but Aoi manages...

E41
Summer-colored Miracle☆

Air Date: 2013-07-25

24m

As Powa Powa Puririn give a press conference about their involvement with STAR☆ANIS, Shion states she will not join S...

E42
Finale on Board☆

Air Date: 2013-08-01

24m

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

E43
Idol in Wonderland!

Air Date: 2013-08-08

24m

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

E44
More-Than-True Crisis!

Air Date: 2013-08-15

24m

A musician named King from Nao's band More Than True appears at Star Academy's gates, telling Ichigo to pass on a mes...

E45
Happy Summer ☆ Vacation

Air Date: 2013-08-22

24m

Orihime decides to give the members of STAR☆ANIS a day off by renting out part of a water park. As the gang slowly as...

E46
Respect J☆

Air Date: 2013-08-29

24m

Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. Wit...

E47
Legendary Idol: Masquerade

Air Date: 2013-09-05

24m

As Mizuki starts to feel the burden of her packed work schedule, Orihime gives Ichigo and the others a key to a Masqu...

E48
Wake Up My Music ♪

Air Date: 2013-09-12

24m

After Ichigo, along with Aoi and Ran, learns about Ringo's secret, she goes home with her to rest up for the Starligh...

E49
Where the Brilliance Leads Us

Air Date: 2013-09-19

24m

With two days until the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi learns that she's won the lead role in a movie while Ran hears of an...

E50
Memories Lie in the Future

Air Date: 2013-09-26

24m

After everyone gets together, Ichigo reveals her intention to leave Starlight Academy and go to America after the cup...

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Top Cast

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)