Ep. 50: Ichigo departs Starlight Academy for America after Mizuki wins the Starlight Queen Cup
Aired on September 26, 2013
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Ichigo announces her plan to leave Starlight Academy for America to pursue her own Aikatsu path, prompting Aoi to offer supportive encouragement. During the Starlight Queen Cup finale, Mizuki defeats Ichigo, yet Ichigo finds joy in her fans' support, earning the Mastery of Friendship. Before departing for the airport, Mizuki cancels her encore to let Ichigo perform one last time with Aoi and Ran. At the airport, Aoi releases her pent-up emotions while fellow idols gather to bid farewell. Following Ichigo's departure, it is revealed that Mizuki has also chosen to leave Starlight Academy to follow her own dreams.
Episodes
- Ep. 46 · STAR☆ANIS Train Under Johnny's Guidance for Starlight Queen Cup
- Ep. 47 · Orihime Reveals Her Secret Past as Masquerade Idol During Crisis
- Ep. 48 · Ichigo learns Ringo's secret and prepares for the Starlight Queen Cup with friends.
- Ep. 49 · Aoi learns of Ichigo's departure plans before the Starlight Queen Cup finals.
- Ep. 50 · Ichigo departs Starlight Academy for America after Mizuki wins the Starlight Queen Cup
- Ep. 51 · Aoi faces Seira from Dream Academy while Ichigo returns after a year in America
- Ep. 52 · Ichigo Returns and Infiltrates Dream Academy to Research Seira
- Ep. 53 · Seira visits Ichigo to inquire about her time in America while Noel connects the two.
- Ep. 54 · Idols promote cameras and explore natural smiles at a café