Aikatsu!

Aikatsu! (2012-2016)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime

Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 18:00 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E26The Best Presentmars 31, 2016
S04E25The Present Heading Towards the Futuremars 24, 2016
S04E24Queen of Rosesmars 17, 2016
S04E23The Futures That I'd Like to Come Truemars 17, 2016
S04E22My Move on Now!mars 3, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Aikatsu! premiere?

Aikatsu! premiered on October 8, 2012.

What is Aikatsu!?

Aikatsu! is a Japanese anime television series that follows the story of Ichigo Hoshimiya, a young girl who dreams of becoming an idol.

Who created Aikatsu!?

Aikatsu! was created by Sunrise, a Japanese animation studio.

How many episodes are in the first season of Aikatsu!?

The first season of Aikatsu! consists of 50 episodes.

What is the genre of Aikatsu!?

Aikatsu! is a music and idol anime series.

Who is the main character of Aikatsu!?

Ichigo Hoshimiya is the main character of Aikatsu! who is determined to become an idol.

What is the Aikatsu card game?

The Aikatsu card game is a Japanese arcade game that allows players to collect various cards and use them to dress up their avatar and perform on stage.

Are there any live-action adaptations of Aikatsu!?

Yes, there is a live-action adaptation of Aikatsu!, which aired in Japan from December 2012 to March 2016.

What is the name of the school in Aikatsu!?

The school in Aikatsu! is called Starlight Academy.

What is the name of the idol group that Ichigo is a part of?

Ichigo is a part of the idol group known as Soleil.

Who is the rival of Ichigo in Aikatsu!?

Ran Shibuki is the rival of Ichigo in Aikatsu! who is also a part of the idol group Soleil.

Who is Mizuki Kanzaki in Aikatsu!?

Mizuki Kanzaki is a popular top idol in Aikatsu! who is often referred to as the "Blooming Star".

Cast

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Characters

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Also known as

  • アイカツ!アイドルカツドウ! (Japan)
  • Aikatsu! Idol Katsudou! (Japan)
  • Айкацу! (Russian Federation)

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