Aikatsu!
アイカツ！
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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
Aikatsu! premiered on October 8, 2012. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 4 seasons and 178 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ. and concluded its run on March 31, 2016.
Why viewers enjoy Aikatsu!
Aikatsu! targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Aikatsu! was animated by BN Pictures, SUNRISE, TV Tokyo, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Critical reception
Aikatsu! holds a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 25 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Aikatsu! include: high school, school, shoujo, card, anime, idol group, based on card game, music. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kaya Matsutani
Kiyono Yasuno
Makoto Yasumura
Sumire Morohoshi
Waka Kirishima
Asami Seto
Remi Mitani
Shino Shimoji
Mona Tomoyama
Ayaka Ohashi
Production credits
- Direction
- Ryuichi Kimura · Kazuo Nogami · Mitsuto Yamaji
- Writing
- Yoichi Kato · Yuka Yamada · Keiichiro Ochi
Release dates
Premiered
October 8, 2012
Last aired
March 31, 2016
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 8, 2012·50episodes
Season1
October 8, 2012·50episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
October 3, 2013·51episodes
Season2
October 3, 2013·51episodes
After Ichigo takes a year-long break to train in America, she returns to find another idol school, Dream Academy, has appeared, bringing with it new rivals and friends.
Season3
October 2, 2014·51episodes
Season3
October 2, 2014·51episodes
This season focuses on Akari Ozora, a first year at Starlight Academy who seeks to become a top idol like her upperclassman, Ichigo Hoshimiya.
Season4
October 1, 2015·26episodes
Season4
October 1, 2015·26episodes
The season follows the idols Akari Ozora, Sumire Hikami, and Hinaki Shinjo as they take their idol unit, Luminas, on a tour across Japan.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- high school
- school
- shoujo
- card
- anime
- idol group
- based on card game
- music
- idol
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Frequently asked questions
When did Aikatsu! premiere?
Aikatsu! premiered on October 8, 2012.
How many seasons does Aikatsu! have?
Aikatsu! has 4 seasons and 178 episodes in total.
What genre is Aikatsu!?
Aikatsu! is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Aikatsu! air on?
Aikatsu! aired on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Is Aikatsu! finished?
Yes, Aikatsu! concluded its run on March 31, 2016.
How long is each episode of Aikatsu!?
Each episode of Aikatsu! runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Aikatsu! from?
Aikatsu! is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Aikatsu!?
Aikatsu! holds a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
