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Aikatsu! (2012)
Popularity 45.1
Overview
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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Sumire MorohoshiIchigo Hoshimiya (voice)
Ayaka OhashiRan Shibuki (voice)
Azusa TadokoroAoi Kiriya (voice)
Aya SuzakiMikuru Natsuki (voice)
Minako KotobukiMizuki Kanzaki (voice)
Tomoyo KurosawaOtome Arisugawa (voice)
Sanae FukuLisa Shirakaba (voice)
Shino ShimojiAkari Ōzora (voice)
Kotori KoiwaiNono Ōji (voice)
Kaya MatsutaniOrihime Mitsuishi
Kiyono YasunoSakura Kitaooji (voice)
Makoto YasumuraJohnny Beppu
Waka KirishimaIchigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)
Yuu WakuiSumire Hikami (voice)
Yui IshikawaHinaki Shinjou (voice)
Aya SaitoJuri Kurebayashi (voice)
Haruka TeruiYui Hattori (voice)
Yuuki TakadaRin Kurosawa (voice)
Key Crew
Masayuki OzakiExecutive Producer
Nobuyuki HosoyaProducer
Ryuichi KimuraSeries Director
Ryuuta WakanabeProducer
Takanori ItoProducer
Yoichi KatoSeries Composition
Yosuke ImaiProducer
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Season 1
50 episodes · First aired 2012-10-08
E01
I Can Become an Idol?
2012-10-08 · 24 min
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a bright young girl who is always helping her mother out at a takeaway bento place. After accidentally messing up her brother Raichi's photos of top idol Mizuki Kanzaki, Ichigo goes to her best friend Aoi Kiriya, who manages to get them some tickets to Mizuki's concert. The three of them go to Mizuki's concert, which leaves a strong impression on Ichigo.
E02
So Many Idols!
2012-10-15 · 24 min
Ichigo and Aoi begin their first day at Starlight Academy, taking in the sights before moving into their dorm. They then meet up with the headmistress, Orihime Mitsuishi, who gives them the Aikatsu cards they selected in the audition, as well as an Aikatsu Phone used to store their cards.
E03
I Want to Know More About You
2012-10-22 · 24 min
As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to pursue them in secret. She is soon caught stowing away, but Mizuki lets her tag along regardless.
E04
Oh! My! Fan!
2012-10-29 · 24 min
After Ichigo and Aoi's audition is uploaded to the academy's website, Aoi gets her first fan letter. As Ichigo applies for another audition with Aoi for a job at a takoyaki store, she begins training to avoid tripping over like last time.
E05
Ran! Runway!
2012-11-05 · 24 min
Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.
E06
Lost in an Autograph!
2012-11-12 · 24 min
As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about this, Johnny tasks Ichigo and Aoi to come up with a signature by the next day. Ran agrees to help them figure out an autograph to use, spending all night helping them out.
E07
Beware the Blog
2012-11-19 · 24 min
Ichigo and Aoi end up signing up for different auditions on the same day, receiving support from fans from the KiraKiratter social network.
E08
The Underground Sun
2012-11-26 · 24 min
As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.
E09
Move on Now!
2012-12-03 · 24 min
As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran train for their special audition, they ask Johnny for help on obtaining special Premium Cards needed for their audition.
E10
The Rainbow Maiden
2012-12-10 · 24 min
On their way to school, the girl's meet the peculiar Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the school fountain trying to catch a rainbow. Meanwhile, a tournament is held for one of three places in a special Christmas event, with Ichigo to face Otome in the first round.
E11
Otome Falls in Love with Someone
2012-12-17 · 24 min
As Otome falls out of a tree trying to rescue a cat, she is rescued by the janitor. As Otome seems a little spaced out afterwards, Ichigo and the others assume she has a crush on the janitor, leading Aoi to reminisce about a boy she previously admired.
E12
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
2012-12-24 · 24 min
As Ichigo ends up volunteering everyone to help out for a Christmas party on the day of the special event, she notices the normally energetic Yuna Nakayama is feeling down due to her parents working around Christmas.
E13
Tragedy of Calories
2013-01-07 · 24 min
As the New Year rolls in, Orihime informs Mizuki of her planned partnership with Ichigo for a special stage event. Meanwhile, Ichigo ends up eating too much over the New Year's break and gains weight by the time school starts up again.
E14
Naughty Detectives
2013-01-14 · 24 min
As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fellow schoolmate Shion Kamiya. As the girls are informed of two roles to audition for, Shion cuts her hair short to try for a boyish detective role. As Aoi starts to become nervous, Orihime gives her and Ichigo some words of advice.
E15
Love Under the Camphor Tree
2013-01-21 · 24 min
As Ichigo and the others prepare for a team audition, they decide that Otome needs to obtain some premium cards. After Johnny warns them that the designer for Otome's favourite brand, Happy Rainbow, is a very strict person, the girls work on their team training.
E16
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1
2013-01-28 · 24 min
Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, Mizuki starts training Ichigo on a trampoline, teaching her about the Special Appeals she'll need to use. As Ichigo struggles to think about how to pull it off, her friends give her some advice.
E17
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2
2013-02-04 · 24 min
As the day of the concert arrives, Ichigo's mother, Ringo, has a feeling of nostalgia as she takes Raichi to the theater. Meanwhile, Ichigo is nervous as she hasn't been able to do three Special Appeals during her rehearsal, but Aoi, Ran and Otome show up to give her their support.
E18
A Bit of Chocolate Love
2013-02-11 · 24 min
As Ichigo, Aoi, Ran and Otome are asked to perform for a Valentine's Day Fashion Show, the girls decide to make some handmade chocolate for the event before spending the night picking out their choice of clothes.
E19
The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent
2013-02-18 · 24 min
While running home late from a job, Ichigo encounters a supposed vampire, who runs off when she sees a pin Otome gave her. This vampire is revealed to be Otome's classmate, Yurika Tōdō, who constantly acts in character in preparation for a Loli-Goth themed audition for a rock festival, which Ichigo also intends to participate in.
E20
Vampire Scandal
2013-02-25 · 24 min
An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from the public.
E21
Stylish Thief Swallowtail
2013-03-04 · 24 min
Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a show which previously starred Masquerade, the idol pair Orihime was a part of. As the gang train for the audition, Yurika chooses not to in order to keep with her vampire character.
E22
Idol Aura and Calendar Girl
2013-03-11 · 24 min
The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.
E23
The Muse of Ageha
2013-03-18 · 24 min
As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the senior students' graduation ceremony. R
E24
Enjoy Off Time
2013-03-25 · 24 min
After finishing up their auditions for a while, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran decide to go to some hot springs for their time off. Along the way, they encounter some fans, have conversations on the train and stop by a field of flowers to enjoy a picnic.
E25
An April Fool's Promise
2013-04-04 · 24 min
Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during his travels.
E26
The Season of Sakura
2013-04-11 · 24 min
As a new school year arrives and Ichigo and the others move up a year, the now second year students are assigned to help mentor the new freshmen.
E27
Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup
2013-04-18 · 24 min
The Fresh Girls Cup is announced, in which students get the chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Queen. Ran, who competed the previous year before Ichigo and Aoi transferred in, explains how remarkable Mizuki is for facing off against every single student, stating it will be tough to beat her and all of their rivals.
E28
Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle
2013-04-25 · 24 min
Ichigo, Aoi and Ran find themselves unable to sleep before the semi-finals and decide to have a sleepover in Ichigo's room.
E29
Idol Teacher
2013-05-02 · 24 min
As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran ponder on how they can catch up to Mizuki, they meet a first year named Akane Mimori, who is an admirer of Aoi.
E30
A Sincere Call & Response
2013-05-09 · 24 min
A special audition is being held where idols must form teams to try and earn the Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and the others invite Sakura to join their team, but she doesn't feel confident as she doesn't have any premium rare cards.
E31
An Idol on Mother's Day!
2013-05-16 · 24 min
As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's songs.
E32
Ichigo Panic
2013-05-23 · 24 min
As the gang are chosen for a Newcomer Idol event, in which they decide on wearing matching brands, Ichigo is requested by Angely Sugar's designer to appear in a commercial for their mascot, Angely Bear.
E33
Chance and Try ☆
2013-05-30 · 24 min
Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.
E34
Hello ☆ Super Idol
2013-06-06 · 24 min
Kaede, who is a super idol in America, manages to get a place in the final audition by showing she has done more extreme versions of the trials the other idols went through.
E35
Star of Tears
2013-06-13 · 24 min
With the final audition approaching, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran are told to spend the night living in separate rooms of a big mansion without their Aikatsu Phones.
E36
Tristar Takeoff ☆
2013-06-20 · 24 min
As Tristar's schedule becomes busier, Ran becomes more isolated from Ichigo and Aoi, who are saddened to hear Ran is unable to return to the Star Academy dorms due to her schedule.
E37
Head For The Sun
2013-06-27 · 24 min
As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personally decide to name Soleil.
E38
Strawberry Parfait ♪
2013-07-04 · 24 min
With 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.
E39
Go get 'em, Soleil!
2013-07-11 · 24 min
Orihime 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.
E40
Girl Meets Girl
2013-07-18 · 24 min
Soleil have to make the announcement about STAR☆ANIS' tour without the Tristar due to a flight delay, but Aoi manages to handle things until a live feed goes up.
E41
Summer-colored Miracle☆
2013-07-25 · 24 min
As Powa Powa Puririn give a press conference about their involvement with STAR☆ANIS, Shion states she will not join STAR☆ANIS in order to focus on her acting career.
E42
Finale on Board☆
2013-08-01 · 24 min
As STAR☆ANIS' tour comes to an end, Orihime announces there will be one more secret live concert, taking place on a cruise ship with a hundred fans.
E43
Idol in Wonderland!
2013-08-08 · 24 min
As the STAR☆ANIS members return to their individual units, Shion is preparing for an audition for the role of Alice in a production of Alice in Wonderland.
E44
More-Than-True Crisis!
2013-08-15 · 24 min
A musician named King 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".
E45
Happy Summer ☆ Vacation
2013-08-22 · 24 min
Orihime decides to give the members of STAR☆ANIS a day off by renting out part of a water park. As the gang slowly assemble, Mizuki gets delayed due to some sudden radio work. To lighten up the mood, Aoi suggests they have a water sports contest, which soon draws a crowd.
E46
Respect J☆
2013-08-29 · 24 min
Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. With the chance to face off against Mizuki, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran become curious about what Mizuki did during her one year out of the spotlight.
E47
Legendary Idol: Masquerade
2013-09-05 · 24 min
As Mizuki starts to feel the burden of her packed work schedule, Orihime gives Ichigo and the others a key to a Masquerade reference room featuring various materials on the group.
E48
Wake Up My Music ♪
2013-09-12 · 24 min
After Ichigo, along with Aoi and Ran, learns about Ringo's secret, she goes home with her to rest up for the Starlight Queen Cup, where Raichi also learns of Ringo's identity.
E49
Where the Brilliance Leads Us
2013-09-19 · 24 min
With two days until the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi learns that she's won the lead role in a movie while Ran hears of another audition to be Spicy Ageha's representative.
E50
Memories Lie in the Future
2013-09-26 · 24 min
After everyone gets together, Ichigo reveals her intention to leave Starlight Academy and go to America after the cup so she can work on her own Aikatsu, with Aoi putting on a brave face to support her friend. The next day, Ichigo faces off against Mizuki in the Starlight Queen Cup finale, which is inevitably won by Mizuki.
Season 2
51 episodes · First aired 2013-10-03 After Ichigo takes a year-long break to train in America, she returns to find another idol school, Dream Academy, has appeared, bringing with it new rivals and friends.
E01
That Rock Chick is a Dream☆Girl
2013-10-03 · 24 min
One year after Ichigo left for America, a new rival idol school, Dream Academy, has been formed, raising its own idols. Meanwhile, at Starlight Academy, where Otome is the current Starlight Queen, Aoi and the others meet a peculiar girl, though can't identify her amongst the listed idols.
E02
Welcome Back ♫ Strawberry
2013-10-10 · 24 min
After Ichigo rekindles with everyone, Seira decides to test if she can pull off a Constellation Appeal, with Aoi letting her take her place in the concert. Ichigo manages to pull off a Constellation Appeal, which results in the contest ending in a draw.
E03
La la la ☆ ★ rival
2013-10-17 · 24 min
After failing to find some concrete details on what Ichigo got up to during her year in America, Kii sends Seira over to Ichigo's house to ask her in person.
E04
Secret of Smiles
2013-10-24 · 24 min
As the idols have some new promotional photos taken, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran, along with Seira, are asked to help promote a new camera model by letting fans take pictures of them. After running into each other while practising their candid expressions, Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, Seira, and Kii go shopping together to explore the range of expressions they can make, before stopping by Seira's café.
E05
The Password is OK-OK-Okay☆
2013-10-31 · 24 min
With an audition for the next Pon Pon Crepe image girl to replace Aoi coming up, Seira suggests Kii give it a go, but she states it wouldn't suit her since she's a producer.
E06
Top Secret of Love
2013-11-07 · 24 min
The presence of a reporter known as Mister S, who is infamous for exposing idol love affairs, puts the other idols on high alert. Meanwhile, Aoi and Kii are asked to participate in a fashion show themed around 'first love'. Feeling that Mister S may be targeting Seira, Kii has her take asylum in Starlight Academy, as she feels her secret hobby of cutely talking to cats clashes with her rock idol image.
E07
Loose Cha-Ran-Way
2013-11-14 · 24 min
As the subject of mascot phone charms is brought up, Ichigo notices Ran seems to have her own mascot charm. Meanwhile, Ran is given a Constellation Premium Dress by Spicy Ageha's top designer and is tasked with performing a Constellation Appeal at her next fashion show.
E08
Magical Dancing♪
2013-11-21 · 24 min
Seira and Kii are due to do a performance together, with Kii suggesting they do their own choreography. Wanting to learn about choreography, the two seek out Johnny, who decides to give them, along with Ichigo and co, a lesson on how to compose choreography.
E09
Choco and Solution☆Choco-Pop Detectives
2013-11-28 · 24 min
Aoi is approached about creating a TV drama to promote some new chocolates. After deciding to make the drama about a chocolate-eating detective, Aoi asks Ichigo and the others to audition alongside her, with Seira and Kii also brought in to audition.
E10
The Fabled Powa-Puri☆
2013-12-05 · 24 min
After Otome, Sakura and Shion pay a visit to Seira's café, Ichigo, Seira, and Kii tail them to get a glimpse of Powa Powa Puririn's activities, which happen to include line-balancing, leaf sweeping and games of tag. It is then shown they are filmed in secret for their television show in order to capture their appeal.
E11
Sparkle Drip Magic☆
2013-12-12 · 24 min
Sora Kazesawa, a Dream Academy student studying in both idol and designer courses, is approached by Tiara to start her own Aikatsu brand. However, Sora feels a bit nervous about the responsibility of running a brand, as she's always been free in the way she's designed her clothes.
E12
The Idol is the Santa Claus!
2013-12-19 · 24 min
Dream Academy decides to hold a Christmas party with Kii as producer and Sora at the designer, while Ichigo features on a Christmas cake designed by Asuka.
E13
Red-White Aikatsu Battle!
2013-12-26 · 24 min
As idols from both Starlight Academy and Dream Academy gather to participate in the Red and White Aikatsu Battle, Mister S is spotted, hoping to find the person responsible for Dream Academy's rise to fame somewhere among them. After interviews, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran go to greet the event's super special guest, enka singer Sabuko Nishijima, helping to carry her giant 'Enkatsu card' that she had brought to the event.
E14
Lucky Idol ☆
2014-01-09 · 24 min
At the start of the new year, Starlight Academy and Dream Academy are poised to compete in a Lucky Idol Race, with a custom-made Constellation Dress up for grabs for the winner. All the idols make preparation for the race while Raichi is busy preparing his Aikatsu Newspaper.
E15
Door Towards the Dream
2014-01-16 · 24 min
Ichigo and the others are informed of a Starlight Idol Festival occurring in March, with Ichigo as the headlining act. However, on the day Orihime announces the festival, it is also revealed that Dream Academy is holding its own Dream Academy Carnival on the same dates. Feeling that it is too much of a coincidence, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran follow Nao, the only other person who heard about the festival in advance, and learn that he is in fact Tiara's younger brother.
E16
The Wonderful Mutual Love
2014-01-23 · 24 min
After producing a successful makeup commercial for Seira, Kii is lined up to audition for the poster girl of her favorite beverage, Brain Thunder. Wanting Kii to audition, Seira tries to take her to search for Magical Toy's top designer while he is in town, but finds it hard to drag her away from producing her next commercial.
E17
Fortune Compass☆
2014-01-30 · 24 min
It's almost Setsubun and Starlight School is busy in preparation of the event. But when Ran decides to enter she tries to choose between being her self or offering something that will please others- even if she doesn't like it.
E18
Flower-Blooming Aurora Princess
2014-02-06 · 24 min
Dream Academy idol Maria Himesato, who is due to appear on an 'Idol Princesses' television program where she will receive a Constellation Dress from Green Grass, decides she wants daisies incorporated into the design to remind her of the mountains.
E19
Hosting Heart ♡
2014-02-13 · 24 min
Given the chance to appear in a special episode of Idol Princesses, Maria decides to invite her friends from both Dream Academy and Starlight Academy to a house party at her mansion.
E20
Stylish Expedition: Cool Angels!
2014-02-20 · 24 min
Seira, Kii, Sora, and Maria are invited to audition for a four-girl drama series. Unable to decide on which roles to audition for, they let Kii's computer choose for them, with Kii ending up as the leader character. The girls ask Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran for advice on drama auditions, learning how to utilise their skills to fit their assigned roles and make them their own.
E21
The Glittering Aquarius
2014-02-27 · 24 min
Aoi is requested to appear in a concert promoting a Futuring Girl Constellation Dress, in which she is expected to perform a Constellation Appeal. As Aoi wonders how she can pull off a Constellation Appeal, Tiara tells her that she is much like water, though doesn't get an opportunity to explain why, leaving Aoi with more questions than answers. Noticing her unease, the other idols each do their part to give Aoi some encouragement.
E22
Happy☆Idol Fest 1st DAY!
2014-03-06 · 24 min
The day before the Star Dream Festival & Carnival begins, Dream Academy is busy with preparations for the Dream Carnival day. Seira, who has been nervous about being the headlining act, learns from Ichigo that she plans to perform alongside her friends.
E23
Happy☆Idol Fest 2nd DAY!
2014-03-13 · 24 min
Otome explains that she was so focused on including everyone into her schedule that she forgot to include herself, refusing to make any further changes to the timetable.
E24
Cherry Blossom-colored Memories
2014-03-20 · 24 min
With graduation approaching for the third year students, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are put in charge of the graduation album committee, collecting a large amount of pictures and reminiscing about the memories they possess, particularly from the year Ichigo was away.
E25
Again ♪ off time
2014-03-27 · 24 min
With spring break arriving again, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran once again attempt to go to the hot springs they missed last time, stopping by the rape blossom field again along the way when they discover a bus stop has been built next to it.
E26
Shocking☆Fresh Girl!
2014-04-03 · 24 min
Upon beginning their lives as high school students, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are requested by Orihime to act as judges for an Audition Caravan scouting the country for potential new Starlight Academy idols.
E27
Let's Aim To Be Stars ☆彡
2014-04-10 · 24 min
Akari begins her first day at Starlight Academy, meeting up with Orihime and receiving her cards, ID, and Aikatsu Phone before moving into the dorms with her new roommate, Yuu.
E28
Miracle begins!
2014-04-17 · 24 min
Akari shows up with a shorter haircut, which the others help to straighten up. Later, Ichigo ends up encountering Mizuki, who reveals she is forming her own unit from a new agency she founded herself, before leaving some cryptic words concerning waffles. The next day, both Starlight and Dream Academy announce the revival of the Partner's Cup, a tournament for idol pairs.
E29
Yes! Best Partner
2014-04-24 · 24 min
With the appearance of WM proving a threat to both Starlight and Dream Academy, Ichigo and the others turn their focus onto choosing an ideal partner, with Starlight students allowed to pair up with Dream Academy students. The girls who had yet to find a partner gather up together and try some test runs with different partner variations to see what works for them.
E30
Aikatsu! Boot Camp
2014-05-01 · 24 min
Noticing Akari's poor grades, Orihime signs her up for Aikatsu Boot Camp, which has a reputation for having harsh training. Akari and the other trainees arrive at the boot camp on a remote island, where they are tasked with building a stage to perform on.
E31
Vi-Vi-Vi☆Partner
2014-05-08 · 24 min
With the Partner's Cup approaching, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran head to Dream Academy to practise with their partners. Wanting to learn more about WM, Ichigo and Seira visit Mizuki and Mikuru, who explain how they came to meet each other.
E32
Aim For It☆The Greatest Partners
2014-05-15 · 24 min
After being informed by Raichi and Noelle, Aoi and Kii go to visit Ichigo and Seira, who are nervous about going up against WM following their performance, with both of them expressing how they don't want to hold the other back. As each of the pairs give their performance, Ichigo and Seira observe how the partners compliment each other perfectly in unique ways. Before their performance comes up, Ichigo and Seira are told that their feelings of not wanting to hold each other back already makes them the perfect partners.
E33
Otome RAINBOW!
2014-05-22 · 24 min
Having become close friends with Otome during the Partner's Cup, Maria becomes keen to learn more about her, wondering how she became how she is. Meanwhile, Otome hears from Makoto that he is designing a Constellation Premium Dress for Happy Rainbow, but is struggling with ideas. Afterwards, Maria comes across Otome at a kindergarten, which is revealed to be Otome's home, and helps her with preparations for a play of The Wizard of Oz.
E34
A Miracle in Bloom!
2014-05-29 · 24 min
As Mizuki and WM reach the top of Aikatsu Ranking charts, Mikuru is tasked by Mizuki to reach the top ten rankings of the individual charts, suggesting that she needs to obtain a Premium dress from Vivid Kiss' top designer, Kayoko, who is currently in America. Whilst pondering about how to accomplish this, Mikuru is tasked with growing and delivering a golden Miracle Flower, which requires watering at specific times of the day whilst also working around her busy schedule.
E35
Rhapsody of the Moon Desert
2014-06-05 · 24 min
Ran is invited to audition for a drama based on Aladdin alongside Sora, who is also asked to design outfits for the audition. Ran, along with Ichigo and Aoi, undergoes swordsmanship training for the role, with their teacher not only teaching them about the basics, but also how to break realism for the sake on putting on a good show.
E36
My Dear Idol!
2014-06-12 · 24 min
Orihime and Tiara announce the beginning of the Aikatsu8 Elections, in which fans will show their support for their favorite idols, and the eight most popular idols will form a special unit known as Aikatsu8. They declare that the Elections are not limited to idols from Starlight and DreAca, so Mizuki and Mikuru from WM are eligible to participate.
E37
Soleil☆Rising
2014-06-19 · 24 min
Mizuki and Mikuru announce they want to challenge Soleil in a contest. Deciding to bring Soleil out of hiatus, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran accept the challenge, but find their conflicting schedules give them little time to practice with each other. Noticing Akari and her roommate being Otome's managers for the day and remembering the time she herself became Mizuki's manager, Ichigo decides to arrange everyone's schedules so that whenever one person is working, the other two act as their managers.
E38
A Legendary Place
2014-06-26 · 24 min
Whilst awaiting WM's performance, Mikuru worries that she won't be able to match Soleil's performance, but Mizuki gives her some assurance, stating she chose to face Soleil because they would be tough opponents. Meanwhile, Ichigo receives a call from Ringo, who states it is thanks to WM's appearance that Soleil is able to shine as a legend.
E39
Longing for Eternity
2014-07-03 · 24 min
Yurika appears on a variety show to promote a cereal commercial she appeared in, announcing she will appear at a handshake event. As dozens of fans come to the event to shake Yurika's hand, Yurika feels guilty when she is unable to answer a shy fan's question on how to become strong like she is.
E40
Gleaming✩Futuring Girl
2014-07-10 · 24 min
Aoi is requested to produce and star in her own music video to promote Futuring Girl. As Aoi struggles to come up with an idea in the short time she's been given, she hears from Yurika about how her commercial was built up from a simple idea, inspiring Aoi to use a fashion show as the basis for her music video.
E41
Formation✩Aikatsu 8
2014-07-17 · 24 min
The results of the Aikatsu 8 elections are announced, with the chosen idols being Seira, Otome, Sora, Maria, Mikuru, Yurika, Ichigo, and Mizuki. The chosen girls soon set off on their summer tour, with Mizuki put in charge of producing their performances.
E42
Summer Idol Story
2014-07-24 · 24 min
On the night before the last concert in their tour, the girls decide to hold a pajama party, taking pictures to use in their final concert.
E43
Twinkle Stars
2014-07-31 · 24 min
Mizuki meets up with Orihime and proposes a Twinkle Star Cup, in which both Starlight Academy and Dream Academy will each put forward an idol to team up and challenge WM.
E44
Two Wings
2014-08-07 · 24 min
Aoi and Kii hold a meeting to come up with a name for Ichigo and Seira's unit, also receiving some input from Raichi and Noelle.
E45
Where Dreams Bloom
2014-08-14 · 24 min
Asked by Kii's computer to find out the differences between Starlight Academy and Dream Academy, Ichigo and Seira trade places and spend a day attending each other's school.
E46
Let's! Akari Summer
2014-08-21 · 24 min
Akari, who has been struggling with performing Special Appeals, has to stay at school over the summer break for a training camp, whilst Ichigo sees Aoi and Ran off as they go to the Amazon for a film shoot before resuming her training with Seira.
E47
The Secret Letter and the Invisible Star
2014-08-28 · 24 min
As Akari continues to struggle on her own, Ichigo tries to think of a way to help her out. Thinking about her experiences in America, Ichigo decides to open the letter Aoi gave her back then, reminding her that no matter the time or place, she can always talk to her.
E48
Twin Dresses
2014-09-05 · 24 min
Ichigo and Seira start thinking about what outfits they should wear for their concert against WM, struggling to come up with an exciting coordination. Aoi and Kii hear rumors about an unused coord concept Masquerade was planning, so Orihime gives the girls the key to Masquerade's reference room, where they learn Masquerade planned to have their favorite designers make a pair of twin dresses that complimented each other like butterfly wings.
E49
The Tears of the Flower
2014-09-12 · 24 min
Mizuki and Mikuru announce they plan to disband WM following the Twinkle Star Cup, regardless of if they win or lose. Curious as to how they came to that decision, Ichigo and Seira pay them a visit to find out why.
E50
The Wings to Our Dreams
2014-09-18 · 24 min
With the crowd awed by WM's performance, Ichigo and Seira become excited thinking about the opportunities that await them even after the concert. Using this excitement, the girls step on stage and give a stunning performance, bring the Twinkle Star Cup to a close. With the votes across the nation tallied together, the winning unit is revealed to be 2wingS.
E51
The SHINING LINE of Admiration
2014-09-25 · 24 min
With the first years due to perform a yearly recital, Akari tries to keep thoughts of admiration for Ichigo out of her head so she can focus on her performance. As such, when Akari comes across Ichigo on the day of the performance, she attempts to run away from her but is eventually caught.
