Aikatsu!
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WM's Stunning Performance Against Soleil After Overcoming Nerves
Jun 26, 2014Mikuru worries about matching Soleil before WM's performance, but Mizuki reassures her that facing tough opponents was a deliberate choice. Ichigo receives a call from Ringo, who credits WM's appearance for Soleil's legendary status. Mizuki visits Orihime, finally understanding the idol's advice that legends cannot be formed alone, while Mikuru visits Soleil to calm her nerves. Strengthened by their resolve, WM delivers a stunning performance that surpasses Soleil. Afterward, Mizuki thanks Soleil, explaining that their pursuit motivated WM to do their best. This encounter highlights the mutual respect and inspiration between the groups as they strive for legendary status in the industry.
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Yurika promotes cereal and seeks a shy fan after a handshake event guilt
Jul 3, 2014Yurika appears on a variety show to promote a cereal commercial, announcing a handshake event. At the event, she feels guilty for failing to answer a shy fan's question about strength. While helping Maya prepare for a Loli Gothic event, Ichigo and the others inform Yurika about a scandal from a few years ago. After receiving a Constellation Premium Dress from Maya, Yurika asks her friends to help locate the fan using a book as a clue. She eventually finds the girl, appears in her normal appearance, and answers the question properly, demonstrating that people can grow stronger through small daily changes.
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Aoi creates a music video for Futuring Girl using a fashion show concept
Jul 10, 2014Aoi is tasked with producing and starring in a music video to promote Futuring Girl. Struggling for ideas, she draws inspiration from Yurika’s commercial development story, deciding to base the project on a fashion show. After staff approval, Aoi works with the team to refine the concept despite ongoing challenges. On the shooting day, Ichigo follows Ringo’s advice, visiting the studio in a rabbit suit with Raichi to offer support and lunch. When Aoi feels the video lacks something, she observes Ichigo’s movements in the costume, which sparks new choreography ideas. The final production is well received by audiences.
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Aikatsu 8 election results announced as members begin summer tour under Mizuki's production
Jul 17, 2014The winners of the Aikatsu 8 elections are revealed to be Seira, Otome, Sora, Maria, Mikuru, Yurika, Ichigo, and Mizuki. The group embarks on a summer tour with Mizuki managing their performances. During their first hotel stay, the idols review intro videos highlighting their strengths. Mizuki later shares her ambition to bring happiness to Japan with Ichigo, urging her to consider Aikatsu's future. The following day, the group performs their inaugural concert. Afterward, Seira suggests that Ichigo help contemplate the organization's direction.
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Idol Girls Hold Pajama Party Before Final Concert and Declare Future Goals
Jul 24, 2014The night before their tour concludes, the idols organize a pajama party and take photos for the final performance. Ichigo and Seira, reflecting on Mizuki’s earlier words, encounter Mikuru, who discloses Mizuki’s ambition to defeat Masquerade. Following the tour's end, Ichigo and Seira publicly state their intention to surpass Mizuki and WM by September. They express the belief that this achievement represents the future of Aikatsu, marking a significant shift in their professional aspirations and team dynamics as they prepare for the next phase of their careers.
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Mizuki proposes a Twinkle Star Cup challenge for Starlight and Dream Academy idols to face WM.
Jul 31, 2014Mizuki meets Orihime to propose the Twinkle Star Cup, where Starlight Academy and Dream Academy will each send an idol to team up and challenge WM. Orihime asks Aoi to select a worthy idol from Starlight, while Kii chooses one from Dream Academy. After a café mishap with desserts inspires them, Aoi and Kii have Ichigo and Seira try on each other’s favorite brands and engage in each other’s preferred activities. To conclude the process, Maria drops the pair in the woods, where they realize that while synchronization is good, their differences make their partnership special. Trusting their friends’ realization, Aoi and Kii select Ichigo and Seira to compete against WM.
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Aoi and Kii help name the unit while a concert conflict arises.
Aug 7, 2014Aoi and Kii convene a meeting to select a name for Ichigo and Seira’s unit, incorporating suggestions from Raichi and Noelle. Following a promise by Seira to visit Noelle on Sunday, Johnny discloses that the pair’s debut concert is scheduled for that same day. Consequently, Ichigo invites Noelle to attend the performance instead. Reflecting on their idol aspirations to surpass WM and spread joy, Aoi and Kii arrange a secret concert at Raichi and Noelle’s school. Inspired by the audience's smiles, Seira proposes the name "2wingS," symbolizing their ambition to achieve new heights.
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Ichigo and Seira swap schools to understand Starlight and Dream Academy differences
Aug 14, 2014Prompted by Kii’s computer, Ichigo and Seira exchange schools to compare Starlight Academy and Dream Academy. Ichigo discovers Dream Academy emphasizes freedom of choice, while Seira finds Starlight Academy focuses on rivalry and overcoming limits. At night, Seira meets Naoto, who reveals Tiara founded Dream Academy to help girls pursue idol dreams without the pressure of Starlight’s strict standards. Tiara created multiple courses to allow students to choose their paths. Naoto explains Tiara’s final dream was to debut an idol only Dream Academy could raise, which proved to be Seira. As the exchange concludes, both girls realize their current identities as idols are shaped by the distinct educational environments of the schools they attended.
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Akari's Summer Training Camp and Support from Friends
Aug 21, 2014Akari remains at school during the summer break to attend a training camp focused on improving her Special Appeals performance. Meanwhile, Ichigo sees off Aoi and Ran, who are traveling to the Amazon for a film shoot, before she resumes her own training with Seira. Akari continues to face difficulties with her Special Appeals routine. She receives a watermelon from her mother and has a conversation with Johnny. Johnny later approaches Ichigo to discuss Akari's ongoing struggles and requests that Ichigo provide support to help Akari overcome her challenges during this period.
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Ichigo Opens Aoi's Letter to Help Akari Perfect Her Special Appeal
Aug 28, 2014Akari struggles independently while Ichigo seeks a way to assist her. Recalling her time in America, Ichigo opens a letter from Aoi, remembering that they can always communicate regardless of distance. Motivated by Aoi’s advice to maintain focus on her goals, Ichigo encourages Akari to share her difficulties. This support enables Akari to refine her Special Appeal technique. Consequently, Akari successfully executes the Special Appeal and passes the training camp, marking a significant achievement through Ichigo’s guidance and encouragement.
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Ichigo and Seira seek twin dresses for their concert against WM
Sep 5, 2014Ichigo and Seira struggle to choose outfits for their concert against WM. Aoi and Kii discover rumors about an unused Masquerade concept, leading Orihime to provide access to the reference room. There, they learn Masquerade intended for favorite designers to create complementary twin dresses resembling butterfly wings. Despite concerns regarding the contrast between Angely Sugar and Swing Rock, the girls request the designs from both brands, who agree to collaborate. After days of silence, the girls visit the workshop and witness the completion of the Gemini Coord. However, their celebration is interrupted by news that WM had planned identical twin dresses.
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WM Announces Disbandment After Twinkle Star Cup Amidst Personal Plans
Sep 11, 2014Mizuki and Mikuru declare that WM will disband after the Twinkle Star Cup, regardless of the outcome. Ichigo and Seira visit the duo to understand their reasoning. Mikuru reveals she intends to focus on a gardening tournament to promote the hobby in Japan. Encouraged by this news, Ichigo and Seira train diligently to honor their wishes. Meanwhile, Mikuru shares her tournament concept with Mizuki. On the day of the Twinkle Star Cup, WM performs first. Mikuru expresses deep gratitude to Mizuki for her support. Ichigo and Seira then prepare for their own performance as the event continues.
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Ichigo and Seira win the Twinkle Star Cup with a performance that inspires Mizuki and Mikuru to pursue their idol dreams.
Sep 18, 2014Following WM's impressive show, Ichigo and Seira feel energized about future opportunities and deliver a captivating performance to conclude the Twinkle Star Cup. National vote tallies reveal 2wingS as the winners. During the interview segment, Seira expresses gratitude for the support she received, while Ichigo shares her ambition to pursue numerous dreams. Mizuki then voices her joy in becoming an idol and her goal to enhance Aikatsu's brilliance, presenting the winning trophy to Ichigo and Seira. Subsequently, Mizuki thanks Orihime and Ringo for their assistance. Meanwhile, Mikuru declares a new aspiration to challenge Mizuki as a rival idol in the future, marking a significant moment of growth and camaraderie among the participants.
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Akari manages her admiration for Ichigo before a recital and receives encouragement to pursue her own idol path.
Sep 25, 2014First-year students prepare for their annual recital, prompting Akari to suppress her feelings for Ichigo to concentrate on her act. On performance day, Akari attempts to avoid Ichigo but is intercepted. Ichigo reveals that her admiration for Mizuki motivated her enrollment at Starlight Academy, clarifying that Akari chose to attend herself. This realization encourages Akari to define her unique idol journey. She performs on stage accompanied by Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran. Following the event, Mizuki sees Mikuru off at the airport while the group enjoys a tea party. Akari resolves to begin her Aikatsu activities with a fresh start, embracing her individual path within the academy.
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Akari and Sumire Bond While Auditioning for Ichigo's Manager Role
Oct 2, 2014Rain causes a leak in Akari's dorm, forcing her to move in with Sumire Hikami. After receiving new Aikatsu Phones and cards from Orihime, the two attempt to connect before Sumire leaves for lessons. Akari invites Sumire to audition for a day as Ichigo's manager, a role that would increase Akari's rivals. Sumire, who usually views peers as competitors, is pleased to practice with a friend. Sumire wins the audition, while Akari is content with their strengthened friendship despite not winning herself.
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Sumire manages Ichigo with Akari and receives encouragement and cards.
Oct 9, 2014Before her shift with Ichigo, Sumire encounters a poor horoscope but reframes it positively. Akari assists Sumire in preparing for the role, and Ichigo provides materials for review. The following day, Ichigo permits Akari to accompany Sumire as they both act as managers during Ichigo’s schedule. After recording sessions, they participate in unique idol activities. Later, invited to Ichigo and Aoi’s room, Sumire expresses insecurity about the distance between them. Ichigo shares her own past struggles, urging Sumire to persist despite the gap. As a reward for her work, Ichigo gifts Sumire special Romance Dress Aikatsu Cards for a performance attended by her older sister.
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Akari and Hinaki prepare for the Pon Pon Crepe Girl audition
Oct 16, 2014Akari encounters Hinaki Shinjyo, a child actor from Sumire's class who has followed her since the entrance audition where she was mistaken for Ichigo. They agree to participate in the Pon Pon Crepe Girl audition together. Hinaki proposes practicing how to describe food as delicious, revealing that her extensive work in gourmet reports has made her feel her expressions lack freshness. She credits Akari’s audition with reigniting her passion. To support Akari, Hinaki provides a hair accessory card that gives her the advantage needed to win the competition.
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Akari Creates Poses While Helping Hinaki Overcome Past Stage Trauma
Oct 23, 2014Akari, serving as the Pon Pon Crepe Girl, seeks promotional poster poses with Hinaki’s assistance. She observes Hinaki’s sadness and receives guidance from Ichigo before Johnny invites her to Hinaki’s event. After impressing staff with her unique poses, Akari and Sumire visit Hinaki. Hinaki reveals that a stage accident four years ago caused her to suppress her enthusiasm to avoid worrying others, leading her to follow staff decisions rather than her own desires. Inspired by Akari’s draft poses, Hinaki chooses to move forward by wearing a coord of her own selection for her upcoming performance.
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Students compete for candy to star in the annual Nightmare Party.
Oct 30, 2014As Halloween nears, Johnny assigns students to gather candy for the annual Nightmare Party. On the night, Sumire receives significant amounts of candy, particularly from Aoi. Johnny then introduces trials to earn more candy, including one where students must identify Ichigo among peers dressed as Jack-o-Lanterns. Akari uses elimination and food to lure out Ichigo, securing a reward that places her in the lead. While selecting a costume for her performance, Akari tries on a new Dreamy Crown brand outfit. The dress fits her perfectly, and the brand designer observes the successful fitting. This sequence highlights the competitive yet festive atmosphere of the event, focusing on individual strategies and the introduction of new fashion elements within the school setting.
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Akari seeks designer Tsubasa Sena to create a Premium Dress for her upcoming solo concert.
Nov 6, 2014Akari learns of her first solo concert at a shopping mall and decides to secure a Premium Dress from the mysterious Dream Crown designer, Tsubasa Sena. She visits Dreamy Crown's headquarters and is surprised to find Tsubasa is male. He reveals a dress requiring a month to complete, but with the concert in three days, Akari searches for specific berries to dye the ribbon and accelerate production. After multiple attempts to find the correct color, her efforts help Tsubasa finish the Odette Swan Coord Premium Dress in time. This success earns a strong reputation for both Akari and Tsubasa, marking a significant moment in her career.
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Sumire seeks Maya's advice for a Premium Dress and presents cinnamon apples to earn the Snow Princess Coord.
Nov 13, 2014Sumire and her friends visit Yurika to learn how to impress Maya, the leading designer in Loli Gothic, as Sumire desires to obtain a Premium Dress. Inspired by the Snow White theme of Maya's upcoming creation, Sumire prepares baked cinnamon apples to present to the designer. Upon arriving at Maya's mansion, Sumire encounters numerous challenges that her companions Akari and Hinaki assist her in overcoming. Maya is impressed by both Sumire's culinary efforts and her personal abilities. Consequently, Maya awards Sumire the Snow Princess Coord, fulfilling her goal.
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Juri Kurebayashi auditions for a drama role alongside Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran.
Nov 20, 2014A new transfer student, Juri Kurebayashi, joins Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran for an audition for a drama starring role. Hinaki notes Juri was a former child star who quit acting years ago, prompting curiosity about her return. During the audition, Juri grows irritated by her famous mother, Karen, watching and drawing attention. Juri explains she stepped away to avoid relying on her mother's success, choosing instead to train independently to become a true actress. Encouraged by Akari to demonstrate her own strength, Juri delivers a confident performance and successfully wins the role.
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Juri seeks designer Atsushi Encierro to overcome acting slump with Sangria Rosa help
Nov 27, 2014Juri feels dissatisfied with her performance for an upcoming episode. Karen shares that a premium dress from her favorite brand, Sangria Rosa, helped her overcome a similar acting rut. Juri searches for Sangria Rosa's top designer, Atsushi Encierro, who has been out of contact for a few weeks, with others assisting her. They find Atsushi, but he is also in a creative rut and cannot provide a dress. Juri and the others try giving him his favorite things to reignite his passion. Atsushi finally understands what he was missing after seeing Juri's passionate flamenco dance. As thanks, Atsushi creates the Rose Glass Princess Coord for Juri, which helps reignite her own passionate acting.
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Asahi's Fan Event and Akari's Virtual Avatar Performance
Dec 4, 2014Asahi Azuma, a classmate of Raichi and Noelle who admires Akari, prepares for his first handshake event with Sumire. Aoi invites the idols to watch her variety show appearance, encouraging them to consider the fan perspective, which leads Akari to recall her feelings for Ichigo. On the day of the event, Asahi falls ill and cannot attend. To ensure he can still participate, Raichi has Noelle arrange a phone call between Asahi and Akari. Following this, Raichi assists in creating a virtual avatar that allows Akari to perform for Asahi remotely, bridging the gap caused by his illness.
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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.