Ep. 8: Saaya joins Poppin'Party for the cultural festival performance after her mother's hospitalization.
Aired on March 11, 2017

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During the cultural festival, Poppin'Party prepares to perform without Saaya. Her mother is hospitalized, and while Saaya wishes to stay by her side, she sees a note from Kasumi containing lyrics for a new song. Moved by this gesture, Saaya's mother insists she attend the event. Saaya arrives just in time to join the band, and they perform the song "Star Beat! Hoshi no Kodou" together.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Kasumi bonds with Tae Hanazono in class, causing Arisa's jealousy over skipped practice
- Ep. 5 · Kasumi's band prepares for a performance to make Tae's heart flutter
- Ep. 6 · Kasumi Leads Committee While Arisa Names Band and Saaya Meets Natsuki
- Ep. 7 · Saaya's Past with CHiSPA and Kasumi's Plea for Her to Join
- Ep. 8 · Saaya joins Poppin'Party for the cultural festival performance after her mother's hospitalization.
- Ep. 9 · Saaya and Kasumi buy gear while Poppin'Party works at Space to gain experience.
- Ep. 10 · Kasumi struggles with stress and loses her voice after a harsh critique from Shifune.
- Ep. 11 · Kasumi struggles with voice loss as Poppin'Party adapts practice methods to support her recovery.
- Ep. 12 · Poppin'Party Secures Performance Opportunity at Space Venue After Final Audition