Ichigo Hoshimiya
main character
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7.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 8, 2012 – September 26, 2013
- Season
- Fall 2012
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Ryuuichi Kimura
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- MONACA
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 75/100
Estimated watch time
20h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Idol97%Primarily Female Cast92%School90%Female Protagonist88%Dancing86%Fashion84%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things81%Episodic79%Ensemble Cast79%Henshin74%
overview details
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Aikatsu!?
Aikatsu! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 75/100 — 56% of 4,109 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 highest-rated anime of 2012, and #87 most popular anime of 2012, and #15 highest-rated anime of Fall 2012 on AniList.
Of the 9K AniList users who started it, 11.4% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 5.4K have finished it.
At roughly 20 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Music — especially idol, primarily female cast, school, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Ryuuichi Kimura
- Series composition
- Youichi Katou
- Character design
- Hiroko Yaguchi
- Music
- MONACA
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Aikatsu! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Aikatsu! 2 (2013)
- Optional extras: Aikatsu Friends!, Aikatsu Stars!, Aikatsu on Parade!, Aikatsu Planet!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (8)
- OP1“Signalize!” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 1-25
- OP2“Diamond Happy” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 26-50
- OP3“KIRA☆Power” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 51-75
- OP4“SHINING LINE*” · eps 76-101
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- OP5“Du-Du-Wa DO IT!!” · eps 102-126
- OP6“Lovely Party Collection” · eps 127-152
- OP7“START DASH SENSATION” · eps 153-176, 178
- OP1-TVTokyoEncore“AIKATSU! x AIKATSU!” by Waka & Fuuri & Yuna · eps 1-
Endings (8)
- ED1“Calendar Girl” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 1-25, 125
- ED2“Hirari / Hitori / Kirari” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 26-43, 45-50
- ED4“Original Star☆彡” by Sunao Yoshikawa · eps 51-75
- ED5“Precious” · eps 76-101
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- ED6“Good morning my dream” · eps 102-124, 126
- ED7“Chuchu Ballerina” · eps 127-152
- ED8“lucky train!” · eps 153-178
- ED1-TVTokyoEncore“Aikatsu! INVITATION” by REMI & Waka & Fuuri & Yuna & Eri & Risuko · eps 1-
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Aikatsu! FAQ
How many episodes does Aikatsu! have?
Aikatsu! has 50 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Aikatsu!?
About 20 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Aikatsu! finished?
Yes. Aikatsu! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Aikatsu!?
Yes — the story continues in Aikatsu! 2 (2013).
Where do I start Aikatsu!?
Start here: Aikatsu! is the first entry, followed by Aikatsu! 2.
Is Aikatsu! based on a video game?
Yes. Aikatsu! adapts the video game by Hajime Yatate.
Who animated Aikatsu!?
Aikatsu! was animated by Sunrise and directed by Ryuuichi Kimura.
Who sings the opening of Aikatsu!?
The opening, "Signalize!", is performed by Sunao Yoshikawa.