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Orihime forms Soleil while Ran leaves Tristar to join Ichigo and Aoi
Jun 27, 2013Tristar maintains its momentum as Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will debut in a new idol unit named Soleil. Ran experiences loneliness after missing a rehearsal and making an error during a performance, leading her to realize how much she misses her friends. Mizuki observes this distress and recognizes that she has suppressed Ran's potential for personal ambition. Upon receiving a message from Mizuki, Ran attends Soleil's debut concert. There, she declares her resignation from Tristar, choosing to shine brightly alongside Ichigo and Aoi as a new member of Soleil.
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Ichigo Leads Soleil After Strawberry Inspiration While New Units Form
Jul 4, 2013With 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. While initially struggling with what leader she should try and become, Ichigo gets some inspiration from a strawberry parfait, being a leader that relies on her team mates as much as they rely on her. Mizuki eventually reveals that she has chosen Yurika as the third member of TriStar, followed by an announcement that TriStar and Soleil will perform together in concert. Later that night, Ran meets up with Yurika to pass on her former uniform. Then the next day, after Soleil's performance, Johnny praised Ichigo as the leader although the day before, he said Ichigo will cause chaos. And after both have done their performances, Orihime mentioned how many units will formed one after another soon, including Powapowa Puririn.
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Orihime organizes a full-seat concert for Soleil in Ichigo's hometown with strict attendance rules.
Jul 11, 2013Orihime 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. The girls jog throughout town, spreading awareness of their concert to the townsfolk, including adults who may not have heard of Soleil. After stopping by Ringo's restaurant, the girls help deliver some groceries to an old lady, who helps spread word of the concert to her elderly friends, who in turn provide more opportunities to promote themselves, building up to a large following. Although there is one seat left remaining, Ichigo manages to plead with Johnny to let the concert go ahead so they don't disappoint their fans. As the girls perform, the concert manages to pull even more fans than they needed, proving to be a complete success. Afterwards, Orihime reveals that Soleil and Tristar will perform together in a summer tour as a combined unit, STAR☆ANIS.
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Soleil Announces Tour and Aoi Meets Designer Rei for Premium Dress
Jul 18, 2013Due to a flight delay, Soleil must announce the STAR☆ANIS tour without Tristar until a live feed resolves the issue. Orihime reveals that Powa Powa Puririn will join the group. The Soleil girls prepare for a special Mastery of Dance audition, prompting Aoi to seek a new Futuring Girl Premium Dress from a top designer. Aoi shares her origin story with Ran, explaining how she befriended Ichigo at a festival. When designer Rei locks himself away, Aoi visits him to discuss Futuring Girl’s significance and her bond with Ichigo. Moved by her sincerity, Rei emerges and provides the dress. The audition succeeds, and Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran each earn the Mastery of Dance title.
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STAR☆ANIS faces typhoon blackout during tour while Powa Powa Puririn hold press conference
Jul 25, 2013Powa Powa Puririn hold a press conference regarding their connection to STAR☆ANIS, where Shion announces her decision to remain focused on acting rather than joining the group. As the members depart for their tour, Aoi assumes responsibility for publicity duties. After a joint rehearsal, the team worries about an impending typhoon, but tension eases when Mizuki arrives for the evening. Although the storm passes by morning and the tour proceeds, a damaged electric pylon causes a stadium blackout that disables the Aikatsu system. To avoid disappointing their audience, the girls perform a variety act on stage to buy time for staff to activate a backup generator, ultimately allowing the show to continue successfully.
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The final shipboard concert brings STAR☆ANIS together with fans for a secret live event.
Aug 1, 2013As the STAR☆ANIS tour concludes, Orihime reveals a final secret live concert on a cruise ship for one hundred fans. Ichigo reflects on Mizuki’s advice to act as individuals and discusses this with Kaede, who shares her perspective on the hard work required of true idols. The following day, the members engage in various activities with their fans, including a dance session with Johnny and a dinner where fans can interact directly with their favorite idols. These individual interactions help Ichigo understand how personal connections strengthen the group's overall bond. After the final performance, the cruise ship returns home, and the groups resume their regular activities.
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Shion Auditions as Alice in Wonderland Amidst Friends' Surprising Castings
Aug 8, 2013STAR☆ANIS members return to their units while Shion prepares for an Alice in Wonderland audition. Worried about her ability to smile brightly after playing stoic roles, she faces the day with anxiety. She discovers Ichigo cast as the White Rabbit by Orihime's request, with Aoi, Ran, and others in various parts. Despite the pressure to maintain character amidst these surprises, Shion enjoys the experience. In the final scene, she cheerfully expresses her acting dreams with a dazzling smile, impressing the director and securing the role of Alice.
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King from Nao's band More Than True delivers a harsh message about her music at Star Academy.
Aug 15, 2013King 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". After the message is passed on, Nao simply states it is between them and reminds Ichigo not to tell anyone he's in a band. After stuffing her cheeks to keep herself from blabbing to Aoi and Ran, Ichigo follows Nao to a music studio, where she finds her arguing with his bandmates, Hiro and Shurato, over King quitting the band. Ichigo learns from Nao that, after More Than True became popular, King became frustrated with Nao only writing songs that would sell and decided to quit the band. As Nao laments his indecisiveness, King overhears their conversation and apologises, though stands by his feeling that their songs should be for their fans. With the direction of the band still in question, Ichigo suggests they attend one of Soleil's concerts to show them there is no such thing as 'a fan you can't see'. Inspired by this, More Than True resumes their activities.
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Orihime organizes a water park outing for STAR☆ANIS members while Mizuki is delayed by radio work.
Aug 22, 2013Orihime rents a section of a water park to give STAR☆ANIS a day off. Mizuki is delayed by sudden radio work, prompting Aoi to suggest a water sports contest that attracts a crowd. Honoka, urged by Ichigo, rushes to bring Mizuki to the park to share a memory. The group performs a secret song for the audience. After closing time, Honoka convinces staff to let the girls stay longer to play with Mizuki.
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STAR☆ANIS Train Under Johnny's Guidance for Starlight Queen Cup
Aug 29, 2013Orihime announces the upcoming Starlight Queen Cup, confirming all STAR☆ANIS members are qualified. Curious about Mizuki’s year away, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran discover her former coach is Johnny. He agrees to train them in emotional expression through performance. Mizuki later reveals she was inspired by Masquerade’s first concert and spent a year training under Johnny’s choreography. The girls undergo rigorous lessons to master conveying happiness. Their efforts culminate in a successful performance that effectively communicates joy to the audience, demonstrating the impact of Johnny’s specialized instruction on their artistic growth and stage presence.
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Orihime Reveals Her Secret Past as Masquerade Idol During Crisis
Sep 5, 2013Mizuki struggles under a heavy workload while Orihime shares a reference room containing details about the idol duo Masquerade. Ichigo and the group discover that Orihime adopted a masked persona to avoid taking over her father's company, yet records regarding her partner Miya remain scarce. When Mizuki faints just before the Starlight Queen Cup opening concert, Orihime contacts Miya to stage an emergency reunion performance. Mizuki draws strength from their show and recovers sufficiently to finish her set. Following the event, Ichigo meets Miya, who reveals her true identity as Ringo.
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Ichigo learns Ringo's secret and prepares for the Starlight Queen Cup with friends.
Sep 12, 2013Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran discover Ringo's hidden identity, prompting a visit to her home to rest before the Starlight Queen Cup. Raichi also learns the truth. Ringo shares her origin story, explaining how she met Orihime to form an idol unit. She kept her identity secret from Ichigo to allow her an independent choice about pursuing idols. The following day, Ichigo and Ringo meet Asuka, who facilitated Ringo's transition from idol to bento shop owner. Ichigo receives a premium dress from Asuka. Later, Masquerade performs one last time. Ringo then thanks Mizuki for supporting Ichigo's journey toward her dream.
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Aoi learns of Ichigo's departure plans before the Starlight Queen Cup finals.
Sep 19, 2013Two days before the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi secures a movie lead while Ran pursues an audition as Spicy Ageha's representative. With various idols setting post-competition goals, Ichigo consults Kaede regarding her own future path. The tournament commences with seven idols competing, resulting in Ichigo being selected to challenge Mizuki for the Starlight Queen title. During the event, Aoi attempts to order a parfait for celebration but is stunned when Kaede reveals that Ichigo intends to leave Starlight Academy. This disclosure occurs amidst the high-stakes competition, highlighting the diverging trajectories of the participants as the finals unfold and personal ambitions clash with the ongoing idol rivalry.
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Ichigo departs Starlight Academy for America after Mizuki wins the Starlight Queen Cup
Sep 26, 2013Ichigo 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.
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Aoi faces Seira from Dream Academy while Ichigo returns after a year in America
Oct 3, 2013One year after Ichigo departed for America, the rival Dream Academy emerges. At Starlight Academy, where Otome holds the Starlight Queen title, Aoi encounters an unidentified girl. Orihime unveils the Constellation card evolution and introduces Dream Academy headmaster Tiara Yumesaki, announcing a competitive concert with Aoi as Starlight Academy's representative. Aoi and Ran overhear Orihime telling Johnny that she will resign if Aoi loses. The following day, the mysterious girl introduces herself as Seira Otoshiro, Dream Academy's representative, alongside producer Kii Saegusa. Seira debuts as an idol, performing a stunning Constellation Appeal that captivates the audience. As Aoi grows anxious about her upcoming performance, Ichigo makes a surprise return.
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Ichigo Returns and Infiltrates Dream Academy to Research Seira
Oct 10, 2013Ichigo reconnects with her friends, prompting Seira to attempt a Constellation Appeal while Aoi substitutes in the concert. Ichigo successfully performs the appeal, leading to a draw in the contest. Orihime, happy about Ichigo’s return to Starlight Academy, gifts her a new Aikatsu Phone and a Constellation mark. The group then hosts a welcome home party where Ichigo shares her experiences from America. The following day, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran plan to infiltrate Dream Academy to research Seira’s daily activities. They remain unaware that Mizuki is secretly observing their actions.
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Seira visits Ichigo to inquire about her time in America while Noel connects the two.
Oct 17, 2013Kii dispatches Seira to Ichigo’s residence to investigate the missing details regarding Ichigo’s year in America. Concurrently, Ichigo and Raichi visit a café where they encounter Noel, an Ichigo fan who is also Raichi’s classmate and Seira’s younger sister. Through interactions with Noel, Ichigo gains insight into Seira’s life, while Seira begins to understand Ichigo better by consuming Ringo’s lunches. The pair is subsequently invited to perform together at a Swing Rock event. During this performance, Seira successfully wins over Ichigo, yet she remains convinced that she did not shine as brightly as her rival during the show.
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Idols promote cameras and explore natural smiles at a café
Oct 24, 2013Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, and Seira assist in promoting a new camera model by posing for fan photographs. While practicing candid expressions, they encounter Kii and go shopping together to discover various facial expressions. The group then visits Seira's café, where they discuss how their most genuine smiles arise from engaging in activities they enjoy. Following the conclusion of their photo session performance, Seira reflects on the pleasant prospect of standing alongside her friends on stage.
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Seira helps Kii audition as Pon Pon Crepe image girl using a special hair accessory
Oct 31, 2013Seira encourages Kii to audition for the new Pon Pon Crepe image girl role replacing Aoi, despite Kii’s hesitation about her producer identity. Curious about Kii’s past, Seira learns how her mother’s hair accessories once cheered her up. After consulting Aoi, Seira secretly registers Kii for the audition, having her pose as a producer. Reluctant at first, Kii gains confidence when Seira provides an Aikatsu card featuring the accessory her mother crafted. This encouragement helps Kii showcase her cuteness effectively. She successfully passes the audition, securing the position as the new image girl for Pon Pon Crepe. This victory marks the beginning of Kii’s journey as an idol, transitioning her from behind-the-scenes production to performing on stage.
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Idols Face Mister S While Preparing for a First Love Fashion Show
Nov 7, 2013The arrival of Mister S, a reporter notorious for exposing idol romances, causes widespread alarm among the cast. Aoi and Kii are selected to perform in a fashion show centered on the theme of first love. Suspecting that Mister S intends to target Seira, Kii arranges for her to seek refuge at Starlight Academy, believing Seira’s habit of speaking cutely to cats conflicts with her rock idol persona. To prevent a scandal, the group devises a plan to publicly reveal Seira’s affection for felines before Mister S can exploit it. During this time, Orihime shares her perspectives on idols and love with Ichigo and the others as Aoi and Kii prepare for their performance. Ultimately, Mister S’s true motive is revealed to be uncovering the reasons behind Dream Academy’s sudden rise in popularity.
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Ran Conceals Her Secret Love for Ebipon Mascot While Preparing for Fashion Show
Nov 14, 2013Ichigo notices Ran possesses a mascot charm when the topic arises. Ran receives a Constellation Premium Dress from Spicy Ageha's top designer, requiring her to perform a Constellation Appeal at an upcoming show. Ichigo and Aoi find Ran hiding her fondness for Ebipon to protect her image. They attempt to stop the delivery of a giant Ebipon plush she won, but fail during her magazine interview. Ran admits she likes Ebipon to relieve career stress. After the public learns of her secret, Ran confidently performs her appeal and is hired as Ebipon's PR model.
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Seira and Kii seek Johnny's choreography guidance for their joint performance
Nov 21, 2013Seira and Kii plan a joint performance and decide to create original choreography. They consult Johnny, who instructs them, along with Ichigo and others, on composing dance routines. Johnny emphasizes listening to lyrics and visualizing matching poses, leaving them with a cryptic final thought. When the pair feels their routine is unnatural, Ichigo and the group offer advice to make movements more fluid and encourage mutual support. A computer program then suggests practicing dynamic movements at an airport. Before the show, Seira and Kii realize Johnny's hidden lesson: they must consider their supportive fans and execute their choreography flawlessly.
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Aoi and friends audition for a chocolate detective drama, revising the script and solving a theft mystery.
Nov 28, 2013Aoi receives a proposal to produce a television drama promoting new chocolates. She decides on a concept featuring a detective who eats chocolate and invites Ichigo and others to audition, with Seira and Kii also joining the process. The group finds the initial scenario too old-fashioned, so they meet with the producers to adjust the tone to be cuter and more chocolate-themed. The audition involves pairs of detectives and assistants helping Kaede locate stolen chocolate. During the climax, Ichigo and Seira realize Kaede tricked them into stealing the chocolate, which Ichigo then eats. Ultimately, Seira and Kii are selected for the roles.
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Otome and Sakura seek a replacement for Shion after she misses a fashion show.
Dec 5, 2013Otome, Sakura, and Shion visit Seira’s café while Ichigo, Seira, and Kii secretly follow them to film Powa Powa Puririn’s daily activities, including line-balancing, leaf sweeping, and tag games. These clips are intended for a television broadcast to showcase the group's charm. Later, a scheduling conflict prevents Shion from participating in an upcoming fashion show alongside her friends. Otome and Sakura attempt to find a suitable substitute but fail to locate anyone available. Just as hope seems lost, Shion successfully arranges for Kaede to step in at the last minute. This timely solution ensures that both the fashion show and Shion’s filming schedule proceed without issue, resulting in a positive outcome for all involved parties.
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- 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.