Aikatsu!
Series Overview
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 178 Episodes
24 min per episode
2012 – 2016
Premiered: Mon, Oct 8, 2012
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 26: “The Greatest Present”
Akari is invited out by Ichigo, who treats her to a special made bento to celebrate her victory. After her meal, Akari makes a request to have Luminas and Soleil hold a joint concert together. Following the performance, the other idols bring out a birthday surprise for Akari, pitting her in an obstacle course race against Ichigo for her present. Managing to catch up to Ichigo at the last second, Akari is treated with a spectacular view and is offered whatever present she'd like, which turns out to be a solo concert with Ichigo.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Sumire Morohoshi
Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice)
Ayaka Ohashi
Ran Shibuki (voice)
Azusa Tadokoro
Aoi Kiriya (voice)
Aya Suzaki
Mikuru Natsuki (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Mizuki Kanzaki (voice)
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Otome Arisugawa (voice)
Sanae Fuku
Lisa Shirakaba (voice)
Shino Shimoji
Akari Ōzora (voice)
Kotori Koiwai
Nono Ōji (voice)
Kaya Matsutani
Orihime Mitsuishi
Kiyono Yasuno
Sakura Kitaooji (voice)
Makoto Yasumura
Johnny Beppu
Waka Kirishima
Ichigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)
Yuu Wakui
Sumire Hikami (voice)
Yui Ishikawa
Hinaki Shinjou (voice)
Aya Saito
Juri Kurebayashi (voice)
Haruka Terui
Yui Hattori (voice)
Yuuki Takada
Rin Kurosawa (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuichi Kimura
Yoichi Kato
Yoshihiro Kasahara
Ryuuta Wakanabe, Takanori Ito, Yosuke Imai, Nobuyuki Hosoya, Masayuki Ozaki
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuuta Wakanabe
Producer
Takanori Ito
Producer
Yosuke Imai
Producer
Nobuyuki Hosoya
Producer
Yoshihiro Kasahara
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aikatsu!
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What is Aikatsu! about?
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.
How many seasons does Aikatsu! have?
Aikatsu! comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Aikatsu!?
Key cast members in Aikatsu! include Sumire Morohoshi, Ayaka Ohashi, Azusa Tadokoro, Aya Suzaki, Minako Kotobuki.
Who created or directed Aikatsu!?
Aikatsu! was developed and directed by Ryuichi Kimura.