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Ichigo Hoshimiya discovers her idol potential after attending a concert and passing the Starlight Academy entrance exam.
Oct 8, 2012Ichigo Hoshimiya assists her mother at a takeaway bento shop until she accidentally ruins her brother Raichi’s photos of idol Mizuki Kanzaki. Her best friend Aoi Kiriya secures concert tickets, and the experience deeply impresses Ichigo. Aoi subsequently introduces her to Starlight Academy, an idol school utilizing an Aikatsu card system for outfit selection. Believing Ichigo possesses the qualities of an idol, Aoi encourages her to take the entrance exam. During the live audition, Ichigo delivers a special appeal performance that captivates Mizuki Kanzaki and the judges. Consequently, both Ichigo and Aoi successfully pass the examination and are admitted to the academy.
- 2EP 2
Idols Everywhere!
Oct 15, 2012Ichigo and Aoi start their first day at Starlight Academy, exploring the campus before settling into their dorm. They meet headmistress Orihime Mitsuishi, who provides the Aikatsu cards chosen during auditions and an Aikatsu Phone for storage. After being introduced to homeroom teacher Johnny Bepp and enrolled, the girls learn of a special audition with a single slot for Mizuki's temporary manager. While Aoi studies and shares her idol origins with Ichigo, Ichigo stumbles during the performance, resulting in Aoi's victory. That night, Ichigo laments her defeat until Mizuki appears to warn her that she cannot always rely on Aoi's presence.
- 3EP 3
Ichigo secretly follows Mizuki and learns about her rigorous training history.
Oct 22, 2012Aoi starts working as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside Honoka Tsukikage. Ichigo secretly follows them but is caught stowing away. Mizuki allows Ichigo to join them anyway. During Mizuki's activities, Honoka hints that Mizuki is not the effortless prodigy Ichigo believes. Later, Ichigo and Aoi return Mizuki's Aikatsu Phone and see her training late at night. Honoka explains that Mizuki trains harder than any other idol. She spent a full year away from the public eye before her debut for intensive training. Honoka states that Ichigo and Aoi must train even harder if they wish to surpass Mizuki.
- 4EP 4
Ichigo and Aoi train with fan Oota to succeed in auditions and track meet
Oct 29, 2012After Aoi receives her first fan letter following an online audition upload, she and Ichigo prepare for a takoyaki store job audition. Ichigo trains to avoid tripping, spraining her foot, but is assisted by a young boy named Oota who reveals himself as a fan. The next day, Ichigo and Aoi join Oota for running practice, where their mutual encouragement helps them push through harsh training. Oota is inspired to improve his track running after seeing Ichigo's effort. During the events, Ichigo and Aoi successfully convey their feelings to win their audition, while Oota passes his track preliminaries. Later, Aoi reveals to Ichigo that she was actually Oota's very first fan.
- 5EP 5
Ichigo trains with Aoi and partners with Ran for a fashion show audition.
Nov 5, 2012Ichigo grows curious about her classmate Ran Shibuki, who seems like a loner, and they are paired for a fashion show audition. Ichigo trains with Aoi to adopt a model's demeanor while Ran reflects on her former partner. Mizuki offers Ichigo advice regarding Ran before the event. During the audition, Ran explains to Ichigo that an idol's role on the runway is to convey the emotions of the staff, supporters, and audience. After successfully passing the audition, Ran opens up to Ichigo about her former roommate who had to drop out, an event that had negatively impacted Ran's mood prior to the audition.
- 6EP 6
Ichigo Rushes Autograph Design to Please Johnny and Win Audition
Nov 12, 2012Ichigo and Ran travel to a fashion shoot, but Ichigo lacks an autograph signature. Johnny orders Ichigo and Aoi to create one by the next day. Ran assists them overnight. Johnny approves Aoi’s design but rejects Ichigo’s for being too slow. Ichigo trains to write faster instead of simplifying the design. Her family requests a visit, which Raichi converts into an autograph session. Ichigo’s haste alienates fans. Ran advises prioritizing fan interaction over signature quality. Ichigo adopts this approach, pleasing Johnny. He rewards her with rare Angely Sugar Aikatsu cards. These cards help her win an audition as a stationary spokeswoman. The episode focuses on balancing artistic speed with genuine fan engagement.
- 7EP 7
Ichigo and Aoi face audition challenges while relying on online feedback and friends.
Nov 19, 2012Ichigo and Aoi register for separate auditions on the same day, drawing support from the KiraKiratter social network. Aoi feels uneasy upon discovering that Ran is also competing in her audition. She begins following bizarre training tips from KiraKiratter, such as beam balancing and aromatherapy, which worries Ichigo. During the Pon-Pon Crepe audition, Aoi receives Futuring Girl cards from a janitor who doubts her ability to use them. Waiting for her turn, Aoi realizes she has ignored her real-life friends in favor of online comments. Doubting her chances against Ran, she is encouraged by Ichigo, who returns from her own audition to offer personal support. Bolstered by Ichigo, Aoi wins her audition, and Ichigo also passes hers.
- 8EP 8
Ichigo and friends discover an underground studio while Ran prepares for a tie against Hikari.
Nov 26, 2012While filming a vlog, Ichigo becomes lost and finds an underground studio where another idol is training. It is revealed that Ran must participate in a Sensational Student Audition against Hikari Minowa, a rival she has never defeated. Later, Ichigo and Aoi return to the studio and discover Hikari using the space to rehearse for her web concerts. During a visit to Ran's room, the group learns that Ran received rare cards from a brand designer she admired. In the final audition, Ran and Hikari compete and end in a tie, agreeing to settle the score at a later date. Following this event, Ran decides to train Ichigo and Aoi for a special group audition.
- 9EP 9
Ichigo and friends train for a special audition while seeking help from Johnny and Orihime.
Dec 3, 2012Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran seek Johnny’s assistance to acquire Premium Cards for their special audition. With Orihime arranging a meeting with brand designers, the trio practices performing a Mizuki song. They encounter Michelle Tachibana and Asuna Himero at the library, who are also preparing for the event. Aoi and Ran successfully secure cards from their respective designers. Ichigo’s meeting with Angely Sugar nearly conflicts with the audition, but she proceeds anyway. Her Aikatsu Phone dies, forcing a long climb up a mountain. Top designer Amane rewards her perseverance with new cards. Ichigo arrives in time for the performance. Alongside Michelle and Asuna, the girls deliver an impressive show, passing the audition and earning a Mastery light in their Aikatsu Phones. That night, Ichigo meets Mizuki, who declares this is merely the beginning.
- 10EP 10
Ichigo and Otome compete for Christmas event spots after a fountain encounter.
Dec 10, 2012While traveling to school, the girls encounter Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the fountain attempting to catch a rainbow. A tournament determines three participants for a special Christmas event, pitting Ichigo against Otome in the first round. Naoto cautions Aoi and Ran that Ichigo’s focus on fun may hinder her victory. Witnessing Otome’s rigorous practice, Ichigo resolves to train harder. After receiving advice from the janitor to sing from her soul, Ichigo shares a rainbow moment with Otome. Ichigo successfully auditions for a spot alongside Aoi and Ran. Subsequently, Orihime and Johnny announce an additional position due to increased participation, inviting Otome to audition.
- 11EP 11
Otome's in Love With Someone!
Dec 17, 2012Otome falls from a tree while rescuing a cat and is saved by the janitor. Her dazed reaction leads Ichigo and others to suspect she has a crush on him, prompting Aoi to recall a past admiration. Discovering they do not know his name, Ichigo follows the janitor and learns he is a band vocalist named Naoto Suzukawa who requests secrecy about his career. The group eventually realizes Otome’s affection was directed at the cat-shaped necklace he wore, not the man himself. Later, Otome successfully passes her revenge audition.
- 12EP 12
Ichigo and friends seek a Christmas tree at Angely Mountain for Yuna Nakayama.
Dec 24, 2012Ichigo organizes a Christmas party and notices Yuna Nakayama is sad because her parents are working. Determined to cheer her up, Ichigo and her classmates, accompanied by a television producer, travel to Angely Mountain to find a large tree. After cutting down the tree, they transport it back to the academy with assistance from Angely Sugar's gardener. The students decorate the tree while their efforts are broadcast on television. Orihime rewards the group with rare Aikatsu cards for their contribution. Yuna is thrilled by the surprise appearance of her parents during the celebration. Meanwhile, Orihime discusses potential pairings between Ichigo and Mizuki as the festivities continue.
- 13EP 13
Ichigo Gains Weight and Faces Auditions Amidst Calorie Concerns
Jan 7, 2013Orihime announces a partnership with Ichigo for a stage event as the New Year begins. Ichigo gains weight from overeating during the break and struggles to return to her idol training. Aoi and Ran enter her into a Shining Girl audition to motivate her, but Ichigo remains lazy. They explain that she cannot use her Aikatsu cards without full dedication. Inspired by Mizuki’s hard work, Ichigo starts a diet and trains harder. Although she loses the weight, she pushes too far until Mizuki advises moderation. After passing the audition, the group learns they will compete in a drama audition against each other.
- 14EP 14
Girls audition for Naughty Detectives while facing rival Shion Kamiya
Jan 14, 2013Students prepare for auditions for a drama titled Naughty Detectives, encountering competition from classmate Shion Kamiya. Upon learning about two available roles, Shion cuts her hair short to pursue a boyish detective part. Aoi experiences nervousness during this process, prompting Orihime to offer advice to both Aoi and Ichigo. The group participates in a series of adlib auditions. Ultimately, both Aoi and Shion successfully pass the auditions through their performances. Ichigo is also cast in the production, though in the role of an extra. The narrative focuses on the preparation, rivalry, and outcomes of these specific casting attempts for the school drama project.
- 15EP 15
Otome Helps Ikuyo Find a Camphor Tree Before Audition
Jan 21, 2013While preparing for a team audition, Ichigo and her friends learn that Otome requires premium cards from the strict designer of her favorite brand, Happy Rainbow. On audition day, Orihime secures a last-minute meeting, but Otome gets lost and meets Ikuyo, an elderly woman seeking a camphor tree where she once confessed her love. Otome assists Ikuyo in finding the tree, which was destroyed by a typhoon. Grateful, Ikuyo gives Otome a ring from her rejected suitor. The designer, Makoto, initially denies Otome the cards for being late but recognizes the ring as one passed down from his father, realizing he was Ikuyo’s first love. He grants the cards, allowing the group to pass the audition and earn the Mastery of Appearance. Mizuki later informs Ichigo that they will perform together.
- 16EP 16
Ichigo nervously meets Mizuki's staff to plan her next concert and begins trampoline training.
Jan 28, 2013Ichigo attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff to discuss plans for her upcoming concert. Following this meeting, Mizuki begins training Ichigo on a trampoline, instructing her on the Special Appeals required for the performance. While Ichigo struggles to figure out how to execute these moves, her friends offer her advice. During the rehearsal, Ichigo successfully performs a Special Appeal but becomes frustrated because she could not match Mizuki, who performed three. Despite this setback, Mizuki reassures Ichigo that she will be able to perform three Special Appeals on the day of the concert.
- 17EP 17
Ichigo performs Special Appeals with Mizuki's support despite fatigue
Feb 4, 2013Ringo takes Raichi to the theater, feeling nostalgic as the concert day arrives. Ichigo worries about failing three Special Appeals during rehearsal, but Aoi, Ran, and Otome arrive to encourage her. On stage with Mizuki, Ichigo successfully executes three Special Appeals, impressing the audience. During the second performance, Ichigo feels weak, yet Mizuki provides the strength needed to finish the song while also performing a fourth Special Appeal. After the event, Ichigo appears distracted but later praises Mizuki enthusiastically to Naoto, expressing her desire to become a top idol like her.
- 18EP 18
Valentine's Fashion Show and Raichi's Disguised Chocolate Effort
Feb 11, 2013Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, and Otome prepare for a Valentine's Day fashion show by crafting handmade chocolates and selecting outfits overnight. Raichi, hoping to receive chocolate from Aoi, infiltrates Starlight Academy disguised as a girl and poses as Ichigo's younger sister to assist with the sweets. His mood sours upon discovering Aoi has not prepared any chocolate specifically for him. However, his spirits lift after attending the fashion show performance. Following the event, Aoi presents Raichi with chocolate, resolving his earlier disappointment and concluding the day's activities at the academy.
- 19EP 19
Ichigo dresses as Frankenstein's bride for a rock festival audition against Yurika.
Feb 18, 2013While returning home late from work, Ichigo meets a vampire who flees upon seeing a pin from Otome. This vampire is Yurika Tōdō, a classmate preparing for a Loli-Goth audition at a rock festival that Ichigo also plans to join. To compete, Ichigo adopts a Frankenstein’s bride costume. The following day, Yurika accidentally starts a fire in her dorm while using aroma candles for her role. Ichigo rushes in to save her umbrella before Naoto extinguishes the flames. Yurika then reveals her true self as a regular girl who enjoys vampires. On audition day, Ichigo competes using her unique style. Although she does not win, she feels proud of her performance.
- 20EP 20
Yurika Faces Public Exposure and Seeks Premium Cards for Rock Festival
Feb 25, 2013Tabloids publish photos revealing Yurika's true appearance, causing her to fear losing fans who loved her vampire persona. Ichigo suggests obtaining Premium Cards for a rock festival to help her recover. Feeling despondent, Yurika is cheered up by Ichigo, who reveals supportive fans waiting outside her dorm. With renewed confidence, Yurika visits the spooky mansion of Loli Gothic head designer Maya Yumekouji. With assistance from her friends to overcome frightening trials, Yurika meets Maya, who recognizes her desire to grow stronger and provides the necessary Premium Cards. Yurika delivers an outstanding performance at the rock festival, successfully returning to her former self.
- 21EP 21
Ichigo and Otome audition for the Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail movie remake alongside Ran and Yurika.
Mar 4, 2013Ichigo, Ran, Otome, and Yurika audition for a Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail movie remake starring former idol pair Masquerade. Yurika skips training to maintain her vampire persona. At the holographic Mizuki castle audition, the girls must retrieve a stolen card while avoiding booby traps. Ichigo and Otome’s haste complicates matters for Ran and Yurika, whose lack of preparation becomes evident when dodging security lasers. Yurika assists in bypassing guards, but the group eventually fights through Aoi and Shion to reach a hot air balloon. During the escape phase, the balloon descends rapidly, prompting Ichigo, Otome, Ran, and Yurika to disembark to lighten the load. The audition concludes with all participants receiving a Mark of Acting in their Aikatsu Phones. Ultimately, Ichigo and Otome are selected for the movie roles.
- 22EP 22
The group goes undercover to watch a film, leading to a radio interview and concert where Ichigo discovers her natural idol aura.
Mar 11, 2013The group goes undercover to watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal theater. Afterwards, they meet Ringo and Raichi, who notes that idols have a distinct scent. Aoi explains this as an idol's aura, causing Ichigo to worry about lacking one. She, Aoi, and Ran are then informed of a concert due to their recent attention. Ichigo appears in a radio interview, initially nervous but reassured by the host. During the broadcast, she reads a letter from Raichi, which projects her aura to fans. Ichigo realizes aura flows naturally from her activities rather than being consciously exerted. The concert proceeds smoothly, and Orihime arranges for Ran to participate in a special audition held by Spicy Ageha.
- 23EP 23
Ran trains for Spicy Ageha but loses to Ema and learns muse meaning from Orihime
Mar 18, 2013Ran prepares for the Spicy Ageha representative audition while Ichigo enters her for a senior graduation fashion show. Ran acknowledges that she must surpass third-year student Ema Shinjou to succeed. However, Ran loses the audition to Ema. Orihime notes that although Ran’s performance was accurate, she lacks the essence required to be the brand's muse. Motivated by this feedback, Ran intensifies her training, doubting her suitability for the fashion show. Observing Ran’s discouragement, Orihime visits the third-year classrooms to explain that a muse inspires designers. After receiving new Aikatsu cards, Ran participates in the fashion show with her peers and bids farewell to Ema upon her graduation.
- 24EP 24
Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran enjoy a day off with fans and a missed bus ride home.
Mar 25, 2013Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran take time off after auditions to visit hot springs. They meet fans, chat on the train, and picnic in a flower field. A long nap causes them to miss all buses to the springs, forcing a walk back to the station. Another fan offers them a ride home. Although they do not reach the hot springs, the girls appreciate their shared day. During the return trip, Ichigo learns that her father is coming back home. The group reflects on their outing despite the changed plans and transportation issues.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Aikatsu! have?
- Aikatsu! has 50 episodes.
- When did Aikatsu! come out?
- Aikatsu! came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Aikatsu!?
- Aikatsu! was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Aikatsu!?
- Aikatsu! was directed by Hiromi Kikuta.
- Is Aikatsu! finished?
- Current status of Aikatsu!: Finished.