Aikatsu!: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
I Can Become an Idol?
Oct 8, 2012 · 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
So Many Idols!
Oct 15, 2012 · 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
I Want to Know More About You
Oct 22, 2012 · 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 Miz
Oh! My! Fan!
Oct 29, 2012 · 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,
Ran! Runway!
Nov 5, 2012 · 24 min
Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.
Lost in an Autograph!
Nov 12, 2012 · 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
Beware the Blog
Nov 19, 2012 · 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.
The Underground Sun
Nov 26, 2012 · 24 min
As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.
Move on Now!
Dec 3, 2012 · 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.
The Rainbow Maiden
Dec 10, 2012 · 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
Otome Falls in Love with Someone
Dec 17, 2012 · 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 t
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 2012 · 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 h
Tragedy of Calories
Jan 7, 2013 · 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 bre
Naughty Detectives
Jan 14, 2013 · 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 rol
Love Under the Camphor Tree
Jan 21, 2013 · 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 bra
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1
Jan 28, 2013 · 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 abo
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2
Feb 4, 2013 · 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
A Bit of Chocolate Love
Feb 11, 2013 · 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 pick
The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent
Feb 18, 2013 · 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
Vampire Scandal
Feb 25, 2013 · 24 min
An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from the public.
Stylish Thief Swallowtail
Mar 4, 2013 · 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
Idol Aura and Calendar Girl
Mar 11, 2013 · 24 min
The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.
The Muse of Ageha
Mar 18, 2013 · 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
Enjoy Off Time
Mar 25, 2013 · 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
An April Fool's Promise
Apr 4, 2013 · 24 min
Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during his travels.
The Season of Sakura
Apr 11, 2013 · 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.
Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup
Apr 18, 2013 · 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 t
Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle
Apr 25, 2013 · 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.
Idol Teacher
May 2, 2013 · 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.
A Sincere Call & Response
May 9, 2013 · 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 f
An Idol on Mother's Day!
May 16, 2013 · 24 min
As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's songs.
Ichigo Panic
May 23, 2013 · 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 thei
Chance and Try ☆
May 30, 2013 · 24 min
Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.
Hello ☆ Super Idol
Jun 6, 2013 · 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.
Star of Tears
Jun 13, 2013 · 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.
Tristar Takeoff ☆
Jun 20, 2013 · 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.
Head For The Sun
Jun 27, 2013 · 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.
Strawberry Parfait ♪
Jul 4, 2013 · 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, whi
Go get 'em, Soleil!
Jul 11, 2013 · 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 t
Girl Meets Girl
Jul 18, 2013 · 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.
Summer-colored Miracle☆
Jul 25, 2013 · 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.
Finale on Board☆
Aug 1, 2013 · 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.
Idol in Wonderland!
Aug 8, 2013 · 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.
More-Than-True Crisis!
Aug 15, 2013 · 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".
Happy Summer ☆ Vacation
Aug 22, 2013 · 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 l
Respect J☆
Aug 29, 2013 · 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 be
Legendary Idol: Masquerade
Sep 5, 2013 · 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.
Wake Up My Music ♪
Sep 12, 2013 · 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.
Where the Brilliance Leads Us
Sep 19, 2013 · 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.
Memories Lie in the Future
Sep 26, 2013 · 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 brav