Aikatsu!: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Aikatsu! Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
That Rock Chick is a Dream☆Girl
Oct 3, 2013
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
Welcome Back ♫ Strawberry
Oct 10, 2013
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 o
La la la ☆ ★ rival
Oct 17, 2013
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.
Secret of Smiles
Oct 24, 2013
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. Aft
The Password is OK-OK-Okay☆
Oct 31, 2013
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.
Top Secret of Love
Nov 7, 2013
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
Loose Cha-Ran-Way
Nov 14, 2013
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 t
Magical Dancing♪
Nov 21, 2013
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
Choco and Solution☆Choco-Pop Detectives
Nov 28, 2013
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 a
The Fabled Powa-Puri☆
Dec 5, 2013
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-balanci
Sparkle Drip Magic☆
Dec 12, 2013
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 th
The Idol is the Santa Claus!
Dec 19, 2013
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.
Red-White Aikatsu Battle!
Dec 26, 2013
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 Dre
Lucky Idol ☆
Jan 9, 2014
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. Al
Door Towards the Dream
Jan 16, 2014
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 als
The Wonderful Mutual Love
Jan 23, 2014
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 tr
Fortune Compass☆
Jan 30, 2014
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 w
Flower-Blooming Aurora Princess
Feb 6, 2014
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
Hosting Heart ♡
Feb 13, 2014
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 mansio
Stylish Expedition: Cool Angels!
Feb 20, 2014
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
The Glittering Aquarius
Feb 27, 2014
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 o
Happy☆Idol Fest 1st DAY!
Mar 6, 2014
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
Happy☆Idol Fest 2nd DAY!
Mar 13, 2014
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.
Cherry Blossom-colored Memories
Mar 20, 2014
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 reminis
Again ♪ off time
Mar 27, 2014
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 whe
Shocking☆Fresh Girl!
Apr 3, 2014
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 St
Let's Aim To Be Stars ☆彡
Apr 10, 2014
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.
Miracle begins!
Apr 17, 2014
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
Yes! Best Partner
Apr 24, 2014
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 allow
Aikatsu! Boot Camp
May 1, 2014
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
Vi-Vi-Vi☆Partner
May 8, 2014
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 Mi
Aim For It☆The Greatest Partners
May 15, 2014
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 expres
Otome RAINBOW!
May 22, 2014
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
A Miracle in Bloom!
May 29, 2014
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 P
Rhapsody of the Moon Desert
Jun 5, 2014
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 swordsmanshi
My Dear Idol!
Jun 12, 2014
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 spe
Soleil☆Rising
Jun 19, 2014
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
A Legendary Place
Jun 26, 2014
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
Longing for Eternity
Jul 3, 2014
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 Yurik
Gleaming✩Futuring Girl
Jul 10, 2014
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 Yu
Formation✩Aikatsu 8
Jul 17, 2014
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 th
Summer Idol Story
Jul 24, 2014
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.
Twinkle Stars
Jul 31, 2014
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.
Two Wings
Aug 7, 2014
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.
Where Dreams Bloom
Aug 14, 2014
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.
Let's! Akari Summer
Aug 21, 2014
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 th
The Secret Letter and the Invisible Star
Aug 28, 2014
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
Twin Dresses
Sep 5, 2014
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
The Tears of the Flower
Sep 12, 2014
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
The Wings to Our Dreams
Sep 18, 2014
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 s
The SHINING LINE of Admiration
Sep 25, 2014
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