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Aikatsu Stars! 2016

★ 7.6/10 · 16 votes AnimationComedyDramaFamilyKidsSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is Aikatsu Stars!?

Aikatsu Stars! is a television series that follows the journey of Yume Nijino as she pursues her ambition of becoming a top idol.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Ended
Episodes
100
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2016
Last aired
Mar 29, 2018
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
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Overview

Aikatsu Stars! is a television series that follows the journey of Yume Nijino as she pursues her ambition of becoming a top idol. To achieve this goal, she enrolls in the Yotsuboshi Gakuen, also known as Four Stars Academy. This educational institution is distinguished by the presence of the S4, a special group comprised of the four most prominent active idols currently attending the school. The narrative centers on Yume and her fellow first-year students as they work toward their collective objective of earning a position within the S4. The broader Aikatsu! franchise, which includes this series, originated from a collectible card game produced by Bandai for its Data Carddass line of arcade machines. The franchise is managed by a production committee involving entities such as BNArts, Dentsu, and TV Tokyo. This series serves as part of the ongoing multimedia project that explores the world of idol activity and performance training, building upon the established themes of the original Aikatsu! property.

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Should you watch it?

“Yume Nijino enrolls in an elite idol academy aiming to join its top four stars.”

# aspirational# colorful# energetic# school-based# performance-driven
Reasons to watch
  • vibrant animation style
  • idol performance sequences
  • positive messages about friendship and dreams
Keep in mind
  • requires familiarity with idol culture
  • repetitive episode structure

you enjoy school-based anime with idol themes and performance elements.

Suitable for viewers who enjoy light-hearted anime focused on music and school life.

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Cast

Miyu Tomita Yume Nijino (voice)
Ayaka Asai Rola Sakuraba (voice)
Natsumi Murakami Ako Saotome (voice)
Yume Miyamoto Mahiru Kasumi (voice)
Minami Tsuda Hime Shiratori (voice)
Sumire Morohoshi Tsubasa Kisaragi (voice)
Azusa Tadokoro Yuzu Nikaidou (voice)
Ayaka Ohashi Yozora Kasumi (voice)
Reina Ueda Lily Shirogane (voice)
Megumi Yamaguchi Koharu Nanakura (voice)
Taku Yashiro Subaru Yuuki (voice)
Yuto Uemura Nozomu Igarashi (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 50 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 50 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this series connected to the original Aikatsu?

Yes, it is the sequel series featuring new characters and settings.

What is the main goal of the protagonist?

Yume aims to become part of the top four idols at her school.

Does it involve singing competitions?

Yes, performances and competitions are central to the plot.

Is there a card game related to this series?

Yes, it is based on Bandai's Data Carddass arcade game series.

Are there multiple seasons available?

Yes, the series continued beyond the first season.