Aikatsu! Season 1

(2012) October - September | # of Episodes : 50

Ratings

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Series Details

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 178

Creators:

Networks: Tokyo MX

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Oct 8, 2012

Recent Air Date: Mar 31, 2016

Run Time: m

In Production: No

Original Language: Japanese

Age Rating: 7

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Production Companies: Bandai Namco Pictures , SUNRISE

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Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Sumire Morohoshi

Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Ayaka Ohashi

Ran Shibuki (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 32%

Azusa Tadokoro

Aoi Kiriya (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Kaya Matsutani

Orihime Mitsuishi

Age : N/A | Popularity : 34%

Kiyono Yasuno

Sakura Kitaooji (voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 77%

Makoto Yasumura

Johnny Beppu

Age : N/A | Popularity : 14%

Waka Kirishima

Ichigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Asami Seto

Shion Kamiya / Raichi Hoshimiya

Age : N/A | Popularity : 95%

Episodes

Episode 1

08 October 2012 - I Can Become an Idol?

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.

Episode 2

15 October 2012 - So Many Idols!

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.

Episode 3

22 October 2012 - I Want to Know More About You

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.

Episode 4

29 October 2012 - Oh! My! Fan!

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.

Episode 5

05 November 2012 - Ran! Runway!

Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.

Episode 6

12 November 2012 - Lost in an Autograph!

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.

Episode 7

19 November 2012 - Beware the Blog

Ichigo and Aoi end up signing up for different auditions on the same day, receiving support from fans from the KiraKiratter social network.

Episode 8

26 November 2012 - The Underground Sun

As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.

Episode 9

03 December 2012 - Move on Now!

As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran train for their special audition, they ask Johnny for help on obtaining special Premium Cards needed for their audition.

Episode 10

10 December 2012 - The Rainbow Maiden

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.

Episode 11

17 December 2012 - Otome Falls in Love with Someone

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.

Episode 12

24 December 2012 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

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.

Episode 13

07 January 2013 - Tragedy of Calories

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.

Episode 14

14 January 2013 - Naughty Detectives

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.

Episode 15

21 January 2013 - Love Under the Camphor Tree

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.

Episode 16

28 January 2013 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

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.

Episode 17

04 February 2013 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2

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.

Episode 18

11 February 2013 - A Bit of Chocolate Love

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.

Episode 19

18 February 2013 - The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent

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.

Episode 20

25 February 2013 - Vampire Scandal

An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from the public.

Episode 21

04 March 2013 - Stylish Thief Swallowtail

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.

Episode 22

11 March 2013 - Idol Aura and Calendar Girl

The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.

Episode 23

18 March 2013 - The Muse of Ageha

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

Episode 24

25 March 2013 - Enjoy Off Time

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.

Episode 25

04 April 2013 - An April Fool's Promise

Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during his travels.

Episode 26

11 April 2013 - The Season of Sakura

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.

Episode 27

18 April 2013 - Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup

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.

Episode 28

25 April 2013 - Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

Ichigo, Aoi and Ran find themselves unable to sleep before the semi-finals and decide to have a sleepover in Ichigo's room.

Episode 29

02 May 2013 - Idol Teacher

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.

Episode 30

09 May 2013 - A Sincere Call & Response

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.

Episode 31

16 May 2013 - An Idol on Mother's Day!

As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's songs.

Episode 32

23 May 2013 - Ichigo Panic

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.

Episode 33

30 May 2013 - Chance and Try ☆

Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.

Episode 34

06 June 2013 - Hello ☆ Super Idol

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.

Episode 35

13 June 2013 - Star of Tears

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.

Episode 36

20 June 2013 - Tristar Takeoff ☆

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.

Episode 37

27 June 2013 - Head For The Sun

As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personally decide to name Soleil.

Episode 38

04 July 2013 - Strawberry Parfait ♪

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.

Episode 39

11 July 2013 - Go get 'em, Soleil!

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.

Episode 40

18 July 2013 - Girl Meets Girl

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.

Episode 41

25 July 2013 - Summer-colored Miracle☆

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.

Episode 42

01 August 2013 - Finale on Board☆

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.

Episode 43

08 August 2013 - Idol in Wonderland!

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.

Episode 44

15 August 2013 - More-Than-True Crisis!

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".

Episode 45

22 August 2013 - Happy Summer ☆ Vacation

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.

Episode 46

29 August 2013 - Respect J☆

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.

Episode 47

05 September 2013 - Legendary Idol: Masquerade

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.

Episode 48

12 September 2013 - Wake Up My Music ♪

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.

Episode 49

19 September 2013 - Where the Brilliance Leads Us

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.

Episode 50

26 September 2013 - Memories Lie in the Future

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Nobuyuki Hosoya Ryuuta Wakanabe Takanori Itou Yosuke Imai
	Executive Producer	Masayuki Ozaki
Visual Effects	Color Designer	Masumi Otsuka
Art	Art Direction	Yuji Onuki
Editing	Editor	Yoshihiro Kasahara
Sound	Sound Director	Hiromi Kikuta
Directing	Series Director	Ryuichi Kimura
Department	Role	Name

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