Season 1
(2012)
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.
Cast
as Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice)
as Ran Shibuki (voice)
as Aoi Kiriya (voice)
as Orihime Mitsuishi
as Sakura Kitaooji (voice)
as Johnny Beppu
as Ichigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)
as Shion Kamiya / Raichi Hoshimiya
as Ringo Hoshimiya
as Yurika Toudou
as Mizuki Kanzaki
as Hikari Minowa
as Otome Arisugawa
as Naoto Suzukawa
as Honoka Tsukikage
as Kaede Ichinose
as Yurika Toudou (singing voice)
as Otome Arisugawa (singing voice)
as Mizuki Kanzaki (Singing Voice)
as Ran Shibuki (singing voice)
as Kaede Ichinose / Shino Kamiya (singing voice)
Episodes
I Can Become an Idol? 0.0
October 8, 2012
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a bright young girl who is always helping her mother out at a takeaway bento place. After accidenta…
So Many Idols! 0.0
October 15, 2012
Ichigo and Aoi begin their first day at Starlight Academy, taking in the sights before moving into their dorm. They the…
I Want to Know More About You 0.0
October 22, 2012
As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to pu…
Oh! My! Fan! 0.0
October 29, 2012
After Ichigo and Aoi's audition is uploaded to the academy's website, Aoi gets her first fan letter. As Ichigo applies …
Ran! Runway! 0.0
November 5, 2012
Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.
Lost in an Autograph! 0.0
November 12, 2012
As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about t…
Beware the Blog 0.0
November 19, 2012
Ichigo and Aoi end up signing up for different auditions on the same day, receiving support from fans from the KiraKira…
The Underground Sun 0.0
November 26, 2012
As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.
Move on Now! 0.0
December 3, 2012
As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran train for their special audition, they ask Johnny for help on obtaining special Premium Cards ne…
The Rainbow Maiden 0.0
December 10, 2012
On their way to school, the girl's meet the peculiar Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the school fountain trying to catch…
Otome Falls in Love with Someone 0.0
December 17, 2012
As Otome falls out of a tree trying to rescue a cat, she is rescued by the janitor. As Otome seems a little spaced out …
We Wish You a Merry Christmas! 0.0
December 24, 2012
As Ichigo ends up volunteering everyone to help out for a Christmas party on the day of the special event, she notices …
Tragedy of Calories 0.0
January 7, 2013
As the New Year rolls in, Orihime informs Mizuki of her planned partnership with Ichigo for a special stage event. Mean…
Naughty Detectives 0.0
January 14, 2013
As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fellow …
Love Under the Camphor Tree 0.0
January 21, 2013
As Ichigo and the others prepare for a team audition, they decide that Otome needs to obtain some premium cards. After …
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1 0.0
January 28, 2013
Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, Mi…
Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2 0.0
February 4, 2013
As the day of the concert arrives, Ichigo's mother, Ringo, has a feeling of nostalgia as she takes Raichi to the theate…
A Bit of Chocolate Love 0.0
February 11, 2013
As Ichigo, Aoi, Ran and Otome are asked to perform for a Valentine's Day Fashion Show, the girls decide to make some ha…
The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent 0.0
February 18, 2013
While running home late from a job, Ichigo encounters a supposed vampire, who runs off when she sees a pin Otome gave h…
Vampire Scandal 0.0
February 25, 2013
An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from th…
Stylish Thief Swallowtail 0.0
March 4, 2013
Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a sho…
Idol Aura and Calendar Girl 0.0
March 11, 2013
The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.
The Muse of Ageha 0.0
March 18, 2013
As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the s…
Enjoy Off Time 0.0
March 25, 2013
After finishing up their auditions for a while, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran decide to go to some hot springs for their time off…
An April Fool's Promise 0.0
April 4, 2013
Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during h…
The Season of Sakura 0.0
April 11, 2013
As a new school year arrives and Ichigo and the others move up a year, the now second year students are assigned to hel…
Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup 0.0
April 18, 2013
The Fresh Girls Cup is announced, in which students get the chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Queen…
Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle 0.0
April 25, 2013
Ichigo, Aoi and Ran find themselves unable to sleep before the semi-finals and decide to have a sleepover in Ichigo's r…
Idol Teacher 0.0
May 2, 2013
As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran ponder on how they can catch up to Mizuki, they meet a first year named Akane Mimori, who is an …
A Sincere Call & Response 0.0
May 9, 2013
A special audition is being held where idols must form teams to try and earn the Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and t…
An Idol on Mother's Day! 0.0
May 16, 2013
As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's song…
Ichigo Panic 0.0
May 23, 2013
As the gang are chosen for a Newcomer Idol event, in which they decide on wearing matching brands, Ichigo is requested …
Chance and Try ☆ 0.0
May 30, 2013
Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.
Hello ☆ Super Idol 0.0
June 6, 2013
Kaede, who is a super idol in America, manages to get a place in the final audition by showing she has done more extrem…
Star of Tears 0.0
June 13, 2013
With the final audition approaching, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran are told to spend the night living in separate rooms of a big …
Tristar Takeoff ☆ 0.0
June 20, 2013
As Tristar's schedule becomes busier, Ran becomes more isolated from Ichigo and Aoi, who are saddened to hear Ran is un…
Head For The Sun 0.0
June 27, 2013
As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personal…
Strawberry Parfait ♪ 0.0
July 4, 2013
With Soleil now a three-girl group, Aoi and Ran decide Ichigo should be the leader. Meanwhile, Otome decides to form he…
Go get 'em, Soleil! 0.0
July 11, 2013
Orihime arranges for Soleil to perform a concert at a local open-air stage in Ichigo's hometown. The catch, however, is…
Girl Meets Girl 0.0
July 18, 2013
Soleil have to make the announcement about STAR☆ANIS' tour without the Tristar due to a flight delay, but Aoi manages t…
Summer-colored Miracle☆ 0.0
July 25, 2013
As Powa Powa Puririn give a press conference about their involvement with STAR☆ANIS, Shion states she will not join STA…
Finale on Board☆ 0.0
August 1, 2013
As STAR☆ANIS' tour comes to an end, Orihime announces there will be one more secret live concert, taking place on a cru…
Idol in Wonderland! 0.0
August 8, 2013
As the STAR☆ANIS members return to their individual units, Shion is preparing for an audition for the role of Alice in …
More-Than-True Crisis! 0.0
August 15, 2013
A musician named King from Nao's band More Than True appears at Star Academy's gates, telling Ichigo to pass on a messa…
Happy Summer ☆ Vacation 0.0
August 22, 2013
Orihime decides to give the members of STAR☆ANIS a day off by renting out part of a water park. As the gang slowly asse…
Respect J☆ 0.0
August 29, 2013
Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. With …
Legendary Idol: Masquerade 0.0
September 5, 2013
As Mizuki starts to feel the burden of her packed work schedule, Orihime gives Ichigo and the others a key to a Masquer…
Wake Up My Music ♪ 0.0
September 12, 2013
After Ichigo, along with Aoi and Ran, learns about Ringo's secret, she goes home with her to rest up for the Starlight …
Where the Brilliance Leads Us 0.0
September 19, 2013
With two days until the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi learns that she's won the lead role in a movie while Ran hears of anot…
Memories Lie in the Future 0.0
September 26, 2013
After everyone gets together, Ichigo reveals her intention to leave Starlight Academy and go to America after the cup s…