Aikatsu!

An idol's brilliance illuminates the dreams of humanity. Starlight Academy, a holy ground for celebrities in training, seeks to realize this belief. Behind its rigorous entrance requirements lie not only the top young stars in the entertainment business, but some of the best memories these students will ever have.

Or so Aoi Kiriya believes. Alongside her best friend Ichigo, Aoi decides to apply for the prestigious private school in hopes of living up to the praise of the biggest idol in the world: Mizuki Kanzaki. As they journey through the numerous laughs, friendships, and heartbreaks that await them, can the two girls light up the lives of others as Mizuki has done for them?

Whether it be chopping down Christmas trees, traversing obstacle courses, or even rock climbing, there's always a playful new adventure to be found in the world of Aikatsu!.

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Hoshimiya, Ichigo Main

Morohoshi, Sumire Japanese

Kiriya, Aoi Main

Tadokoro, Azusa Japanese

Oozora, Akari Main

Shimoji, Shino Japanese

Toudou, Yurika Main

Numakura, Manami Japanese

Shibuki, Ran Main

Ohashi, Ayaka Japanese

Hikami, Sumire Main

Wakui, Yuu Japanese

Arisugawa, Otome Main

Kurosawa, Tomoyo Japanese

Kanzaki, Mizuki Main

Kotobuki, Minako Japanese

Kurebayashi, Juri Main

Saitou, Aya Japanese

Otoshiro, Seira Main

Ishihara, Kaori Japanese

Mizushima, Seiji Producer, Planning

Hosoya, Nobuyuki Producer

Saitou, Tomoyuki Producer

Itou, Takanori Producer, Assistant Producer

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Apr 7, 2025

y1chigo

Recommended

Ichigo is my love, my life, my heart, my liver, my kidneys. Aikatsu is the best idol anime ever.

Aikatsu is one of my first and toptoptop anime since childhood. I usually hate long ep anime’s but I can always re-watch aikatsu over and over and over again despite the 200eps + 4 series. I love seeing them try so hard to reach their dreams, I love how they would fail but stand back up and try again, it really motivates me and makes me a happier person.

All songs were so damn good, to the point I listen it everyday lol. The dresses are even better, ... they’re so gorgeous and unique. The characters personality and style are on point as well. Loveeeeee

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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May 1, 2024

Redeyblagon

Recommended

Honestly, this is the most beautiful anime ever made. At least for me. It's just a cute story about cute idols making everyone smile, and that's all I need to be happy. There are no stupid misunderstandings in Aikatsu, all the characters are always nice to each other and there are no serious conflicts going on. Aikatsu is a perfect world in which everyone lives happily and in harmony. If everyone watched Aikatsu, the world would be a better place to live in. So please, watch Aikatsu if you're the kind of person who would like to live in a perfect world with no hate ... and zero conflicts. Let's make our hopes and dreams come true.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Mar 2, 2016

Kagami

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Preliminary (170/178 eps)

Do you have a dream? Do you know somebody with a dream? Now tell me this: Do you believe that a dream can be accomplished if effort becomes an ingredient in the story that is your life? Hoshimiya Ichigo certainly has a case for any doubters of this theory. Who is Ichigo you ask? Hoshimiya Ichigo is a normal girl like numerous young girls who watch this in Japan. Hoshimiya Ichigo is a normal though animated human like all of my readers. Hoshimiya Ichigo had a dream and with effort, turned her scoop into a mic. Hello readers, this is Aikatsu.

Aikatsu is an anime that ... began airing in Japan in October 2012 and swiftly became a marketing hit among young girls and even older male otaku. It ran until March 2016 and would soon be replaced by Aikatsu Stars!. Though, what exactly was the reason behind the success of such an anime? Honestly speaking, it was likely many different things that helped leap Aikatsu's popularity, though what really made it special was the market value it offered and characters that were all able to shine in amazing forms. If you have stuck around this long, allow me and my assis...

Yurika-Sama: May you get on with the review? Unless you want me to suck your blood?

Very well, Yurika-Sama. Aikatsu begins with Ichigo's best friend Aoi suggesting our heroine that they tryout to earn a place in the very prestigious Idol academy known as "Starlight Academy". Starlight Academy is a famous academy in the world of Aikatsu and Aoi herself who adores all things idols very much believes their time has come. Can an uncertain Ichigo believe in herself enough to pass an audition and join in the ranks of idolhood? Upon meeting Mizuki who is acclaimed as the most popular idol known currently, Hoshimiya decides to take the leap in the process changing her life forever. Now, my second assistant will help me critique the anime fairly and as accurate as possible.

Aoi Nee-San: Now that was something special! Though, was Aikatsu as special?

Well, Aoi. I honestly need to admit that Aikatsu is a very flawed anime that could of been great and an instant classic! While Aikatsu was certainly above average for sure and proved a long running idol anime could work, the anime seemed to really struggle at different points of its famous run. If it was starting bland with very ugly CGI or a horrible executed fifty one episode second season that introduced less interesting characters that caused just uprising characters to fade into a role of become sideline catchphrase characters. Sadly, a girl known by the name of Otome really never recovered from what I witnessed and even an attempt to keep her relevant felt lackluster compared to the character who had the throne before her. Avoiding spoilers, it was a pity. Aikatsu also had struggles later on and at times had art that was really nothing amazing. Actually, it was even trash at times. Though despite my criticism, Aikatsu really did shine in certain areas as wel-

Yurika-Sama: Did you even like our 170+ episode anime?
Aoi Nee-San: Personally, I thought it was very special!

Letting me finish girls, yes I did enjoy the vibrant world that was Aikatsu. It had a fantastic cast of characters and is entertaining despite the flaws. It also has fantastic music and is certainly a must watch for fans of idol anime. Though, if you fail to enjoy anime that are dragged on or that can be called cute, avoid Aikatsu. Also, did I mention that the voice cast will be returning for Aikatsu Stars? So, if you enjoyed the VA for Aikatsu then you'll likely be pleased at the news!

Yurika-Sama: By the way, what is your opinion on me?

Best girl.

Yurika-Sama: W-Wha?

Anywho. Thanks for reading. Let's all.....

Akari: You barely discussed me...

Listen, future watchers won't want to be spoiled! You are amazing, no fear. Anyway...

Me with Yurika, Aoi and Akari: Lets all Aikatsu!

Overall: 6.3

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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