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)

Last Episode

The Best Present
Season 4Episode 2625 min

The Best Present

Akari is invited out by Ichigo, who treats her to a special made bento to celebrate her victory. After her meal, Akari makes a request to have Luminas and Soleil hold a joint concert together. Following the performance, the other idols bring out a birthday surprise for Akari, pitting her in an obstacle course race against Ichigo for her present. Managing to catch up to Ichigo at the last second, Akari is treated with a spectacular view and is offered whatever present she'd like, which turns out to be a solo concert with Ichigo.
mars 31, 2016

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

Yui Ishikawa

Yui Ishikawa

voices Hinaki Shinjou
Sumire Morohoshi

Sumire Morohoshi

voices Ichigo Hoshimiya
Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki

voices Mizuki Kanzaki
Kaori Ishihara

Kaori Ishihara

voices Seira Otoshiro
Manami Numakura

Manami Numakura

voices Yurika Toudou
Ayaka Ohashi

Ayaka Ohashi

voices Ran Shibuki
Tomoyo Kurosawa

Tomoyo Kurosawa

voices Otome Arisugawa
Azusa Tadokoro

Azusa Tadokoro

voices Aoi Kiriya
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Characters

Hinaki Shinjou

Hinaki Shinjou

voiced by Yui Ishikawa
Ichigo Hoshimiya

Ichigo Hoshimiya

voiced by Sumire Morohoshi
Mizuki Kanzaki

Mizuki Kanzaki

voiced by Minako Kotobuki
Seira Otoshiro

Seira Otoshiro

voiced by Kaori Ishihara
Yurika Toudou

Yurika Toudou

voiced by Manami Numakura
Ran Shibuki

Ran Shibuki

voiced by Ayaka Ohashi
Otome Arisugawa

Otome Arisugawa

voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa
Aoi Kiriya

Aoi Kiriya

voiced by Azusa Tadokoro
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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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