Aikatsu! (2012)

Episode 1: I Can Become an Idol?

Oct 08, 2012

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 Raic...

Episode 2: So Many Idols!

Oct 15, 2012

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...

Episode 3: I Want to Know More About You

Oct 22, 2012

As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to pursue them in secret. She i...

Episode 4: Oh! My! Fan!

Oct 29, 2012

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 ...

Episode 5: Ran! Runway!

Nov 05, 2012

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

Episode 6: Lost in an Autograph!

Nov 12, 2012

As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about this, Johnny tasks Ichigo a...

Episode 7: Beware the Blog

Nov 19, 2012

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: The Underground Sun

Nov 26, 2012

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

Episode 9: Move on Now!

Dec 03, 2012

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: The Rainbow Maiden

Dec 10, 2012

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 t...

Episode 11: Otome Falls in Love with Someone

Dec 17, 2012

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 othe...

Episode 12: We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2012

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 Nak...

Episode 13: Tragedy of Calories

Jan 07, 2013

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 to...

Episode 14: Naughty Detectives

Jan 14, 2013

As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fellow schoolmate Shion Kamiya. As the...

Episode 15: Love Under the Camphor Tree

Jan 21, 2013

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 desi...

Episode 16: Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

Jan 28, 2013

Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, Mizuki starts training Ichig...

Episode 17: Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2

Feb 04, 2013

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 ne...

Episode 18: A Bit of Chocolate Love

Feb 11, 2013

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 e...

Episode 19: The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent

Feb 18, 2013

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...

Episode 20: Vampire Scandal

Feb 25, 2013

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

Episode 21: Stylish Thief Swallowtail

Mar 04, 2013

Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a show which previously starred Ma...

Episode 22: Idol Aura and Calendar Girl

Mar 11, 2013

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

Episode 23: The Muse of Ageha

Mar 18, 2013

As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the senior students' graduation...

Episode 24: Enjoy Off Time

Mar 25, 2013

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...

Episode 25: An April Fool's Promise

Apr 04, 2013

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

Episode 26: The Season of Sakura

Apr 11, 2013

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: Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup

Apr 18, 2013

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 previou...

Episode 28: Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

Apr 25, 2013

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: Idol Teacher

May 02, 2013

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: A Sincere Call & Response

May 09, 2013

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...

Episode 31: An Idol on Mother's Day!

May 16, 2013

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

Episode 32: Ichigo Panic

May 23, 2013

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...

Episode 33: Chance and Try ☆

May 30, 2013

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

Episode 34: Hello ☆ Super Idol

Jun 06, 2013

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 ot...

Episode 35: Star of Tears

Jun 13, 2013

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 P...

Episode 36: Tristar Takeoff ☆

Jun 20, 2013

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...

Episode 37: Head For The Sun

Jun 27, 2013

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: Strawberry Parfait ♪

Jul 04, 2013

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...

Episode 39: Go get 'em, Soleil!

Jul 11, 2013

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...

Episode 40: Girl Meets Girl

Jul 18, 2013

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 ...

Episode 41: Summer-colored Miracle☆

Jul 25, 2013

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...

Episode 42: Finale on Board☆

Aug 01, 2013

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 ...

Episode 43: Idol in Wonderland!

Aug 08, 2013

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 Wond...

Episode 44: More-Than-True Crisis!

Aug 15, 2013

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...

Episode 45: Happy Summer ☆ Vacation

Aug 22, 2013

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...

Episode 46: Respect J☆

Aug 29, 2013

Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. With the chance to face off agains...

Episode 47: Legendary Idol: Masquerade

Sep 05, 2013

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 va...

Episode 48: Wake Up My Music ♪

Sep 12, 2013

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 al...

Episode 49: Where the Brilliance Leads Us

Sep 19, 2013

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 A...

Episode 50: Memories Lie in the Future

Sep 26, 2013

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 Aikat...