Aikatsu Stars!: Season 1
Aikatsu Stars! is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 2016 and ran through 2018. The program is classified under animation, comedy, drama, family, kids, and science‑fiction/fantasy genres. It is based on Bandai’s Data Carddass arcade collectible‑card game launched in May 2016, which serves as the successor to the earlier Aikatsu! series. The narrative follows Yume Nijino, a first‑year student who
Season overview
Aikatsu Stars! is a Japanese animated television series that premiered in 2016 and ran through 2018. The program is classified under animation, comedy, drama, family, kids, and science‑fiction/fantasy genres. It is based on Bandai’s Data Carddass arcade collectible‑card game launched in May 2016, which serves as the successor to the earlier Aikatsu! series. The narrative follows Yume Nijino, a first‑year student who enrolls at Yotsuboshi Gakuen—also known as Four Star Academy—with the goal of becoming a top idol. Within the academy, a distinguished group called S4 represents the four most active idols, and Yume, together with her fellow first‑year classmates, strives to earn a place in this elite unit. The series depicts her training, performances, and the challenges she faces while pursuing her idol aspirations. Aikatsu Stars! is produced for a family‑friendly audience and emphasizes themes of ambition, friendship, and personal growth within the idol‑training setting.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Beginning of a Dream
Apr 7, 2016 · 25 min
Yume Nijino and her friend Koharu Nanakura, who want to join the top idol group S4, enroll at the idol school Yotsuboshi Academy, where the four members of S4; Hime Shiratori, Yozo
The Two of Us are Rivals!
Apr 14, 2016 · 25 min
As word spreads about Yume's performance, despite Yume herself being unable to remember what happened or repeat any of the prowess she showed in class, she and Koharu check out the
The Sky of My Color
Apr 21, 2016 · 25 min
With the class sorting auditions approaching, Yume worries that she isn't good enough to join the Song Class.
Always 100%!
Apr 28, 2016 · 25 min
The first year students in the Song Class are tasked with working backstage at Aikatsu TV, setting up a stage for a fashion show that Hime and Yozora are appearing in.
My Dress Make!
May 5, 2016 · 25 min
The students are tasked with using the Dress Make system to design their own dresses.
ROCK! Rock Girls!
May 12, 2016 · 25 min
Yume, Koharu, and Rola decide to enter an audition for a drama starring S4, despite none of them having acted before.
Simple is The Best!
May 19, 2016 · 25 min
Rola enters an audition searching for individualistic idols to be the mascot of an ice-cream company.
A Small Radiance
May 26, 2016 · 25 min
As a fashion model contest is held for the Beauty Class first-years, Koharu befriends her classmate, Mahiru Kasumi. Koharu becomes hesitant to enter the audition, feeling she is la
Miracle Girls
Jun 2, 2016 · 25 min
Yume and Rola are selected to represent Yotsuboshi Academy in an open audition for a confectionary campaign girl, competing against idols from other schools.
A Dream's Start Line!
Jun 9, 2016 · 25 min
Yume is requested by the school's headmaster, Hikaru Moroboshi, to hold her first solo concert after Hime's concert gets cancelled.
Stuck To! A Day with Hime Shiratori
Jun 16, 2016 · 25 min
As an apology for the trouble caused by her concert's cancellation, Hime offers Yume the chance to be her manager for the day, as a television crew documents her schedule.
The Fluttering Girlfriend
Jun 23, 2016 · 25 min
Following a performance together, Yume and Rola encounter a scary creature on their way back to their dorms, where they face a punishment from Tsubasa for being late.
Story of the Little Fairy
Jun 30, 2016 · 25 min
Yotsuboshi Academy puts on an original movie in which Yume stars as a small fairy. Learning that her sister, played by Hime, has been kidnapped by a demon lord, Yume goes off towar
Mahiru's Battle!
Jul 7, 2016 · 25 min
Yozora announces a contest for students to design their own dress for Romance Kiss and wear it in a special performance. While exploring town for ideas, Yume, Rola, and Koharu come
The Moon and The Sun
Jul 21, 2016 · 25 min
As the top scorers of their respective classes, Rola, Ako, and Mahiru, along with the Dance Class' Luka Haruka, are chosen to pair up with the S4 members and compete in a Summer Fe
Miracle Baton Touch
Jul 28, 2016 · 25 min
While out doing a commercial shoot on the morning of the second day of Summer Fest, a camera malfunction puts Rola at risk of not making it back in time for her performance with Hi
Serious Switch!
Aug 4, 2016 · 25 min
Yume, Koharu, Rola, and Ako appear on M4's variety show. As Ako remains intent on getting Subaru's attention, she is warned by Kanata Hira to keep things under control and treat he
Together with Yuri-chan
Aug 11, 2016 · 25 min
The girls hear about the Fresh Idol Election, in which the first-year idols will be ranked by fan votes, with the top four idols appearing in the upcoming Aikatsu Island event.
Midsummer's Top Dancer
Aug 18, 2016 · 25 min
Hoping to help Koharu with her heat exhaustion, Yuzu invites the girls to a Dance Battle tournament that she is participating in.
Passion and Pride!
Aug 25, 2016 · 25 min
Yume and the others sneak onto the set of a movie that Tsubasa is starring in alongside the rest of S4. During the shoot, Tsubasa gets a lot of slack from the lead actor, Taiyou, w
Feeling of the Desire to Win
Sep 1, 2016 · 25 min
As the Song Class are faced with an audition to make their CD debut, putting Yume and Rola is direct competition with each other, they are required to wear weighted clothing during
Longing for the Road of Continuation
Sep 8, 2016 · 25 min
Due to Moroboshi's meddling, Yume is given only a short amount of time to record a mini-album for her debut CD, with Hime's new album planned for release on the same day.
Descent of the Tundra Songstress!
Sep 15, 2016 · 25 min
Wanting to find her own individuality, Yume and the others go searching for seven "luckies" around the school said to grant wishes.
Smiles are Rainbow-Colored
Sep 22, 2016 · 25 min
After giving a group performance, Yume, Rola, Mahiru, and Ako are given a three day break from their activities. Learning that Yume's family runs a well known bakery, the girls all
Broadway☆Dream
Sep 29, 2016 · 25 min
As students are given roles in a Broadway Dream production for the upcoming school festival, Koharu is selected as a show dancer for one of the musical numbers.
A Dream That Can't Be Taken
Oct 6, 2016 · 25 min
Lily returns to Yotsuboshi Academy, though still struggles to participate in activities due to her weak constitution.
Story of the Little Dress
Oct 13, 2016 · 25 min
Yume and Lily go with Hime to her dress brand, My Little Heart, to observe the completion of her new dress.
Halloween Magic
Oct 20, 2016 · 25 min
On Halloween, the students are tasked with gathering the most candy through trick-or-treating in order to be crowned the Halloween Princess.
True Rivals
Oct 27, 2016 · 25 min
As the girls take part in an audition to perform during a soccer half-time show, Koharu is conflicted about potentially having to relocate to Italy with her family.
Rainbow-Colored Candy
Nov 3, 2016 · 25 min
After hearing from Koharu that she is moving overseas in a week's time, Yume works with her friends to throw her a surprise farewell party.
Fly, SKY-GIRL!
Nov 10, 2016 · 25 min
With students tasked with forming three-girl units for the upcoming Autumn Festival, Tsubasa invites Mahiru to join her unit alongside Yozora, which they decide to name Sky-Girl.
Go Forth! Yuzukoshō!
Nov 17, 2016 · 25 min
Roped into joining Yuzu and Ako's unit, Yuzukoshou, Yume is unable to get into the swing of things as she is worried about what would happen if she fails again.
The Lost Laura!?
Nov 24, 2016 · 25 min
Noticing Rola is still in a funk over not being able to beat Yume, Anna and Moroboshi arrange for her to be sent with Lily to the Spa Resort Okunotani.
Stylish Girl Lesson
Dec 1, 2016 · 25 min
As Mahiru is offered her own regular feature in a fashion magazine, she comes across two rude ganguro high school girls, Motoko and Eiko, scolding them for littering.
The Chosen Stars
Dec 8, 2016 · 25 min
Still worried about her power kicking in, Yume asks Hime for a full explanation about what is happening to her.
Beyond the Rainbow
Dec 15, 2016 · 25 min
Moroboshi arranges for Yume to hold a solo concert, threatening to expel her if she cannot satisfy 90% of the audience.
An Exciting Christmas!
Dec 22, 2016 · 25 min
The admins prepare to hold a party for Christmas Eve with a stream of S4's concert, encouraging Yume to put on a performance of her own alongside Rola, Mahiru, and Ako.
Aikatsu New Year!
Jan 5, 2017 · 25 min
After hosting a New Year's show, the S4 girls look back on how Yume and the others have grown over the past year, contemplating who is likely to be chosen for the upcoming S4 Selec
Four Star Academy, in a Crisis!?
Jan 12, 2017 · 25 min
Overhearing a conversation between Moroboshi and Anna about the school being in financial crisis, Lily offers to represent Yottsuboshi Academy in a Russian brand designer contest w
Chasing After Princess Dia!!
Jan 19, 2017 · 25 min
The girls star in yet another drama, titled Aikatsu Detectives! The Princess Diamond Incident. As phantom thieves known as the Shadow Stars plot to steal Hime's Princess Diamond, A
Burn! Star Catching Festival!
Jan 26, 2017 · 25 min
The school holds the Star Catching Festival, in which each class must use their talents to win different areas by earning votes from the townsfolk.
The Two Childhood Friends
Feb 2, 2017 · 25 min
Yuzu decides that whoever can keep up with her dancing will be her partner in a music video, but no one in the Dance Class is able to keep up with her.
The Chocolate and Song That are Full of Feelings
Feb 9, 2017 · 25 min
Yume is requested to appear on The Best of Music Show's Valentine's Day Special alongside M4, receiving some pointers from Subaru on how she needs to convey her feelings to the aud
The Premonition of Spring
Feb 16, 2017 · 25 min
As both Rola and Mahiru become worried about whether they've progressed, Mahiru takes Yozora's advice to perform more and decides to put on a special event with Rola.
Ako, At Full Speed!
Feb 23, 2017 · 25 min
Wanting to get her own Grade Up Glitter to catch up with the others, Ako searches for a venue for her own performance.
The Blazing S4 Selection!
Mar 2, 2017 · 25 min
The S4 Selection begins, with Yuzu retaining her spot at the top of the Dance Class. Preparing for the Theater Class selection taking place the next day, Ako becomes determined to
Kasumi Sisters, Battle!
Mar 9, 2017 · 25 min
Mahiru prepares to face off against Yozora in the Beauty Class' selection. After both sisters bring out their all in their performances, Mahiru wins the top spot by a small margin.
The Song that Only Belongs to Me
Mar 16, 2017 · 25 min
The time finally comes for the Song Class selection, with Yume, Rola, Lily, and Hime all competing against each other.
To Become the Number One Star!
Mar 23, 2017 · 25 min
Just before her performance, Yume gets a call from Koharu, giving her thanks for everything she has done for her.
The Strongest LIVE
Mar 30, 2017 · 25 min
With the crowning ceremony, Hime, Tsubasa, and Yozora officially announce Yume, Ako, and Mahiru as their respective successors, joining Yuzu in S4.