Aikatsu!

2012-10-08

S01 E01 · 2012-10-08 · 24 min

I Can Become an Idol?

Ichigo Hoshimiya is a bright young girl who is always helping her mother out at a takeaway bento place. After accidentally messing up her brother Raichi's photos of top idol Mizuki Kanzaki, Ichigo goes to her best friend Aoi Kiriya, who manages to get them some tickets to Mizuki's concert. The three of them go to Mizuki's concert, which leaves a strong impression on Ichigo.

S01 E02 · 2012-10-15 · 24 min

So Many Idols!

Ichigo and Aoi begin their first day at Starlight Academy, taking in the sights before moving into their dorm. They then meet up with the headmistress, Orihime Mitsuishi, who gives them the Aikatsu cards they selected in the audition, as well as an Aikatsu Phone used to store their cards.

S01 E03 · 2012-10-22 · 24 min

I Want to Know More About You

As Aoi begins her job as Mizuki's temporary manager alongside her usual manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo decides to pursue them in secret. She is soon caught stowing away, but Mizuki lets her tag along regardless.

S01 E04 · 2012-10-29 · 24 min

Oh! My! Fan!

After Ichigo and Aoi's audition is uploaded to the academy's website, Aoi gets her first fan letter. As Ichigo applies for another audition with Aoi for a job at a takoyaki store, she begins training to avoid tripping over like last time.

S01 E05 · 2012-11-05 · 24 min

Ran! Runway!

Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.

S01 E06 · 2012-11-12 · 24 min

Lost in an Autograph!

As Ichigo and Ran head to their fashion shoot, Ichigo realises she doesn't have an autograph signature. Hearing about this, Johnny tasks Ichigo and Aoi to come up with a signature by the next day. Ran agrees to help them figure out an autograph to use, spending all night helping them out.

S01 E07 · 2012-11-19 · 24 min

Beware the Blog

Ichigo and Aoi end up signing up for different auditions on the same day, receiving support from fans from the KiraKiratter social network.

S01 E08 · 2012-11-26 · 24 min

The Underground Sun

As Ichigo gets lost while shooting a vlog, she discovers an underground studio where another idol is in training.

S01 E09 · 2012-12-03 · 24 min

Move on Now!

As Ichigo, Aoi and Ran train for their special audition, they ask Johnny for help on obtaining special Premium Cards needed for their audition.

S01 E10 · 2012-12-10 · 24 min

The Rainbow Maiden

On their way to school, the girl's meet the peculiar Otome Arisugawa, who fell into the school fountain trying to catch a rainbow. Meanwhile, a tournament is held for one of three places in a special Christmas event, with Ichigo to face Otome in the first round.

S01 E11 · 2012-12-17 · 24 min

Otome Falls in Love with Someone

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 afterwards, Ichigo and the others assume she has a crush on the janitor, leading Aoi to reminisce about a boy she previously admired.

S01 E12 · 2012-12-24 · 24 min

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

As Ichigo ends up volunteering everyone to help out for a Christmas party on the day of the special event, she notices the normally energetic Yuna Nakayama is feeling down due to her parents working around Christmas.

S01 E13 · 2013-01-07 · 24 min

Tragedy of Calories

As the New Year rolls in, Orihime informs Mizuki of her planned partnership with Ichigo for a special stage event. Meanwhile, Ichigo ends up eating too much over the New Year's break and gains weight by the time school starts up again.

S01 E14 · 2013-01-14 · 24 min

Naughty Detectives

As the girls anticipate their audition for a drama called Naughty Detectives, they also find themselves against fellow schoolmate Shion Kamiya. As the girls are informed of two roles to audition for, Shion cuts her hair short to try for a boyish detective role. As Aoi starts to become nervous, Orihime gives her and Ichigo some words of advice.

S01 E15 · 2013-01-21 · 24 min

Love Under the Camphor Tree

As Ichigo and the others prepare for a team audition, they decide that Otome needs to obtain some premium cards. After Johnny warns them that the designer for Otome's favourite brand, Happy Rainbow, is a very strict person, the girls work on their team training.

S01 E16 · 2013-01-28 · 24 min

Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

Ichigo nervously attends her first meeting with Mizuki's staff as they plan for her next concert. After the meeting, Mizuki starts training Ichigo on a trampoline, teaching her about the Special Appeals she'll need to use. As Ichigo struggles to think about how to pull it off, her friends give her some advice.

S01 E17 · 2013-02-04 · 24 min

Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2

As the day of the concert arrives, Ichigo's mother, Ringo, has a feeling of nostalgia as she takes Raichi to the theater. Meanwhile, Ichigo is nervous as she hasn't been able to do three Special Appeals during her rehearsal, but Aoi, Ran and Otome show up to give her their support.

S01 E18 · 2013-02-11 · 24 min

A Bit of Chocolate Love

As Ichigo, Aoi, Ran and Otome are asked to perform for a Valentine's Day Fashion Show, the girls decide to make some handmade chocolate for the event before spending the night picking out their choice of clothes.

S01 E19 · 2013-02-18 · 24 min

The Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent

While running home late from a job, Ichigo encounters a supposed vampire, who runs off when she sees a pin Otome gave her. This vampire is revealed to be Otome's classmate, Yurika Tōdō, who constantly acts in character in preparation for a Loli-Goth themed audition for a rock festival, which Ichigo also intends to participate in.

S01 E20 · 2013-02-25 · 24 min

Vampire Scandal

An article appears in the tabloids features photos that expose Yurika's normal appearance that she keeps secret from the public.

S01 E21 · 2013-03-04 · 24 min

Stylish Thief Swallowtail

Ichigo, Ran, Otome and Yurika are given the chance to audition for a movie remake of Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail, a show which previously starred Masquerade, the idol pair Orihime was a part of. As the gang train for the audition, Yurika chooses not to in order to keep with her vampire character.

S01 E22 · 2013-03-11 · 24 min

Idol Aura and Calendar Girl

The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.

S01 E23 · 2013-03-18 · 24 min

The Muse of Ageha

As Ran trains for the representative audition for Spicy Ageha, Ichigo applies her to appear in a fashion show for the senior students' graduation ceremony. R

S01 E24 · 2013-03-25 · 24 min

Enjoy Off Time

After finishing up their auditions for a while, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran decide to go to some hot springs for their time off. Along the way, they encounter some fans, have conversations on the train and stop by a field of flowers to enjoy a picnic.

S01 E25 · 2013-04-04 · 24 min

An April Fool's Promise

Ichigo's father, Taichi, arrives home on April Fools' Day, bringing with him some star grapes that he acquired during his travels.

S01 E26 · 2013-04-11 · 24 min

The Season of Sakura

As a new school year arrives and Ichigo and the others move up a year, the now second year students are assigned to help mentor the new freshmen.

S01 E27 · 2013-04-18 · 24 min

Raise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup

The Fresh Girls Cup is announced, in which students get the chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Queen. Ran, who competed the previous year before Ichigo and Aoi transferred in, explains how remarkable Mizuki is for facing off against every single student, stating it will be tough to beat her and all of their rivals.

S01 E28 · 2013-04-25 · 24 min

Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

Ichigo, Aoi and Ran find themselves unable to sleep before the semi-finals and decide to have a sleepover in Ichigo's room.

S01 E29 · 2013-05-02 · 24 min

Idol Teacher

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 admirer of Aoi.

S01 E30 · 2013-05-09 · 24 min

A Sincere Call & Response

A special audition is being held where idols must form teams to try and earn the Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and the others invite Sakura to join their team, but she doesn't feel confident as she doesn't have any premium rare cards.

S01 E31 · 2013-05-16 · 24 min

An Idol on Mother's Day!

As Mother's Day approaches, an audition is announced in which student pairs will be performing one of Masquerade's songs.

S01 E32 · 2013-05-23 · 24 min

Ichigo Panic

As the gang are chosen for a Newcomer Idol event, in which they decide on wearing matching brands, Ichigo is requested by Angely Sugar's designer to appear in a commercial for their mascot, Angely Bear.

S01 E33 · 2013-05-30 · 24 min

Chance and Try ☆

Mizuki decides to hold an audition at Starlight Academy for two partners to form a new idol unit, Tristar, with her.

S01 E34 · 2013-06-06 · 24 min

Hello ☆ Super Idol

Kaede, who is a super idol in America, manages to get a place in the final audition by showing she has done more extreme versions of the trials the other idols went through.

S01 E35 · 2013-06-13 · 24 min

Star of Tears

With the final audition approaching, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran are told to spend the night living in separate rooms of a big mansion without their Aikatsu Phones.

S01 E36 · 2013-06-20 · 24 min

Tristar Takeoff ☆

As Tristar's schedule becomes busier, Ran becomes more isolated from Ichigo and Aoi, who are saddened to hear Ran is unable to return to the Star Academy dorms due to her schedule.

S01 E37 · 2013-06-27 · 24 min

Head For The Sun

As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personally decide to name Soleil.

S01 E38 · 2013-07-04 · 24 min

Strawberry Parfait ♪

With Soleil now a three-girl group, Aoi and Ran decide Ichigo should be the leader. Meanwhile, Otome decides to form her own idol unit with Sakura and Shion, Powa Powa Puririn, while Mizuki takes an interest in Yurika.

S01 E39 · 2013-07-11 · 24 min

Go get 'em, Soleil!

Orihime arranges for Soleil to perform a concert at a local open-air stage in Ichigo's hometown. The catch, however, is that they must fill every seat without using television or the internet, otherwise the event will be called off.

S01 E40 · 2013-07-18 · 24 min

Girl Meets Girl

Soleil have to make the announcement about STAR☆ANIS' tour without the Tristar due to a flight delay, but Aoi manages to handle things until a live feed goes up.

S01 E41 · 2013-07-25 · 24 min

Summer-colored Miracle☆

As Powa Powa Puririn give a press conference about their involvement with STAR☆ANIS, Shion states she will not join STAR☆ANIS in order to focus on her acting career.

S01 E42 · 2013-08-01 · 24 min

Finale on Board☆

As STAR☆ANIS' tour comes to an end, Orihime announces there will be one more secret live concert, taking place on a cruise ship with a hundred fans.

S01 E43 · 2013-08-08 · 24 min

Idol in Wonderland!

As the STAR☆ANIS members return to their individual units, Shion is preparing for an audition for the role of Alice in a production of Alice in Wonderland.

S01 E44 · 2013-08-15 · 24 min

More-Than-True Crisis!

A musician named King from Nao's band More Than True appears at Star Academy's gates, telling Ichigo to pass on a message that he "will never approve of Nao's music".

S01 E45 · 2013-08-22 · 24 min

Happy Summer ☆ Vacation

Orihime decides to give the members of STAR☆ANIS a day off by renting out part of a water park. As the gang slowly assemble, Mizuki gets delayed due to some sudden radio work. To lighten up the mood, Aoi suggests they have a water sports contest, which soon draws a crowd.

S01 E46 · 2013-08-29 · 24 min

Respect J☆

Orihime announces that the Starlight Queen Cup is approaching, with all the STAR☆ANIS girls qualified to compete. With the chance to face off against Mizuki, Ichigo, Aoi and Ran become curious about what Mizuki did during her one year out of the spotlight.

S01 E47 · 2013-09-05 · 24 min

Legendary Idol: Masquerade

As Mizuki starts to feel the burden of her packed work schedule, Orihime gives Ichigo and the others a key to a Masquerade reference room featuring various materials on the group.

S01 E48 · 2013-09-12 · 24 min

Wake Up My Music ♪

After Ichigo, along with Aoi and Ran, learns about Ringo's secret, she goes home with her to rest up for the Starlight Queen Cup, where Raichi also learns of Ringo's identity.

S01 E49 · 2013-09-19 · 24 min

Where the Brilliance Leads Us

With two days until the Starlight Queen Cup, Aoi learns that she's won the lead role in a movie while Ran hears of another audition to be Spicy Ageha's representative.

S01 E50 · 2013-09-26 · 24 min

Memories Lie in the Future

After everyone gets together, Ichigo reveals her intention to leave Starlight Academy and go to America after the cup so she can work on her own Aikatsu, with Aoi putting on a brave face to support her friend. The next day, Ichigo faces off against Mizuki in the Starlight Queen Cup finale, which is inevitably won by Mizuki.

2013-10-03 · 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.

S02 E01 · 2013-10-03 · 24 min

That Rock Chick is a Dream☆Girl

One year after Ichigo left for America, a new rival idol school, Dream Academy, has been formed, raising its own idols. Meanwhile, at Starlight Academy, where Otome is the current Starlight Queen, Aoi and the others meet a peculiar girl, though can't identify her amongst the listed idols.

S02 E02 · 2013-10-10 · 24 min

Welcome Back ♫ Strawberry

After Ichigo rekindles with everyone, Seira decides to test if she can pull off a Constellation Appeal, with Aoi letting her take her place in the concert. Ichigo manages to pull off a Constellation Appeal, which results in the contest ending in a draw.

S02 E03 · 2013-10-17 · 24 min

La la la ☆ ★ rival

After failing to find some concrete details on what Ichigo got up to during her year in America, Kii sends Seira over to Ichigo's house to ask her in person.

S02 E04 · 2013-10-24 · 24 min

Secret of Smiles

As the idols have some new promotional photos taken, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran, along with Seira, are asked to help promote a new camera model by letting fans take pictures of them. After running into each other while practising their candid expressions, Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, Seira, and Kii go shopping together to explore the range of expressions they can make, before stopping by Seira's café.

S02 E05 · 2013-10-31 · 24 min

The Password is OK-OK-Okay☆

With an audition for the next Pon Pon Crepe image girl to replace Aoi coming up, Seira suggests Kii give it a go, but she states it wouldn't suit her since she's a producer.

S02 E06 · 2013-11-07 · 24 min

Top Secret of Love

The presence of a reporter known as Mister S, who is infamous for exposing idol love affairs, puts the other idols on high alert. Meanwhile, Aoi and Kii are asked to participate in a fashion show themed around 'first love'. Feeling that Mister S may be targeting Seira, Kii has her take asylum in Starlight Academy, as she feels her secret hobby of cutely talking to cats clashes with her rock idol image.

S02 E07 · 2013-11-14 · 24 min

Loose Cha-Ran-Way

As the subject of mascot phone charms is brought up, Ichigo notices Ran seems to have her own mascot charm. Meanwhile, Ran is given a Constellation Premium Dress by Spicy Ageha's top designer and is tasked with performing a Constellation Appeal at her next fashion show.

S02 E08 · 2013-11-21 · 24 min

Magical Dancing♪

Seira and Kii are due to do a performance together, with Kii suggesting they do their own choreography. Wanting to learn about choreography, the two seek out Johnny, who decides to give them, along with Ichigo and co, a lesson on how to compose choreography.

S02 E09 · 2013-11-28 · 24 min

Choco and Solution☆Choco-Pop Detectives

Aoi is approached about creating a TV drama to promote some new chocolates. After deciding to make the drama about a chocolate-eating detective, Aoi asks Ichigo and the others to audition alongside her, with Seira and Kii also brought in to audition.

S02 E10 · 2013-12-05 · 24 min

The Fabled Powa-Puri☆

After Otome, Sakura and Shion pay a visit to Seira's café, Ichigo, Seira, and Kii tail them to get a glimpse of Powa Powa Puririn's activities, which happen to include line-balancing, leaf sweeping and games of tag. It is then shown they are filmed in secret for their television show in order to capture their appeal.

S02 E11 · 2013-12-12 · 24 min

Sparkle Drip Magic☆

Sora Kazesawa, a Dream Academy student studying in both idol and designer courses, is approached by Tiara to start her own Aikatsu brand. However, Sora feels a bit nervous about the responsibility of running a brand, as she's always been free in the way she's designed her clothes.

S02 E12 · 2013-12-19 · 24 min

The Idol is the Santa Claus!

Dream Academy decides to hold a Christmas party with Kii as producer and Sora at the designer, while Ichigo features on a Christmas cake designed by Asuka.

S02 E13 · 2013-12-26 · 24 min

Red-White Aikatsu Battle!

As idols from both Starlight Academy and Dream Academy gather to participate in the Red and White Aikatsu Battle, Mister S is spotted, hoping to find the person responsible for Dream Academy's rise to fame somewhere among them. After interviews, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran go to greet the event's super special guest, enka singer Sabuko Nishijima, helping to carry her giant 'Enkatsu card' that she had brought to the event.

S02 E14 · 2014-01-09 · 24 min

Lucky Idol ☆

At the start of the new year, Starlight Academy and Dream Academy are poised to compete in a Lucky Idol Race, with a custom-made Constellation Dress up for grabs for the winner. All the idols make preparation for the race while Raichi is busy preparing his Aikatsu Newspaper.

S02 E15 · 2014-01-16 · 24 min

Door Towards the Dream

Ichigo and the others are informed of a Starlight Idol Festival occurring in March, with Ichigo as the headlining act. However, on the day Orihime announces the festival, it is also revealed that Dream Academy is holding its own Dream Academy Carnival on the same dates. Feeling that it is too much of a coincidence, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran follow Nao, the only other person who heard about the festival in advance, and learn that he is in fact Tiara's younger brother.

S02 E16 · 2014-01-23 · 24 min

The Wonderful Mutual Love

After producing a successful makeup commercial for Seira, Kii is lined up to audition for the poster girl of her favorite beverage, Brain Thunder. Wanting Kii to audition, Seira tries to take her to search for Magical Toy's top designer while he is in town, but finds it hard to drag her away from producing her next commercial.

S02 E17 · 2014-01-30 · 24 min

Fortune Compass☆

It's almost Setsubun and Starlight School is busy in preparation of the event. But when Ran decides to enter she tries to choose between being her self or offering something that will please others- even if she doesn't like it.

S02 E18 · 2014-02-06 · 24 min

Flower-Blooming Aurora Princess

Dream Academy idol Maria Himesato, who is due to appear on an 'Idol Princesses' television program where she will receive a Constellation Dress from Green Grass, decides she wants daisies incorporated into the design to remind her of the mountains.

S02 E19 · 2014-02-13 · 24 min

Hosting Heart ♡

Given the chance to appear in a special episode of Idol Princesses, Maria decides to invite her friends from both Dream Academy and Starlight Academy to a house party at her mansion.

S02 E20 · 2014-02-20 · 24 min

Stylish Expedition: Cool Angels!

Seira, Kii, Sora, and Maria are invited to audition for a four-girl drama series. Unable to decide on which roles to audition for, they let Kii's computer choose for them, with Kii ending up as the leader character. The girls ask Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran for advice on drama auditions, learning how to utilise their skills to fit their assigned roles and make them their own.

S02 E21 · 2014-02-27 · 24 min

The Glittering Aquarius

Aoi is requested to appear in a concert promoting a Futuring Girl Constellation Dress, in which she is expected to perform a Constellation Appeal. As Aoi wonders how she can pull off a Constellation Appeal, Tiara tells her that she is much like water, though doesn't get an opportunity to explain why, leaving Aoi with more questions than answers. Noticing her unease, the other idols each do their part to give Aoi some encouragement.

S02 E22 · 2014-03-06 · 24 min

Happy☆Idol Fest 1st DAY!

The day before the Star Dream Festival & Carnival begins, Dream Academy is busy with preparations for the Dream Carnival day. Seira, who has been nervous about being the headlining act, learns from Ichigo that she plans to perform alongside her friends.

S02 E23 · 2014-03-13 · 24 min

Happy☆Idol Fest 2nd DAY!

Otome explains that she was so focused on including everyone into her schedule that she forgot to include herself, refusing to make any further changes to the timetable.

S02 E24 · 2014-03-20 · 24 min

Cherry Blossom-colored Memories

With graduation approaching for the third year students, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are put in charge of the graduation album committee, collecting a large amount of pictures and reminiscing about the memories they possess, particularly from the year Ichigo was away.

S02 E25 · 2014-03-27 · 24 min

Again ♪ off time

With spring break arriving again, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran once again attempt to go to the hot springs they missed last time, stopping by the rape blossom field again along the way when they discover a bus stop has been built next to it.

S02 E26 · 2014-04-03 · 24 min

Shocking☆Fresh Girl!

Upon beginning their lives as high school students, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are requested by Orihime to act as judges for an Audition Caravan scouting the country for potential new Starlight Academy idols.

S02 E27 · 2014-04-10 · 24 min

Let's Aim To Be Stars ☆彡

Akari begins her first day at Starlight Academy, meeting up with Orihime and receiving her cards, ID, and Aikatsu Phone before moving into the dorms with her new roommate, Yuu.

S02 E28 · 2014-04-17 · 24 min

Miracle begins!

Akari shows up with a shorter haircut, which the others help to straighten up. Later, Ichigo ends up encountering Mizuki, who reveals she is forming her own unit from a new agency she founded herself, before leaving some cryptic words concerning waffles. The next day, both Starlight and Dream Academy announce the revival of the Partner's Cup, a tournament for idol pairs.

S02 E29 · 2014-04-24 · 24 min

Yes! Best Partner

With the appearance of WM proving a threat to both Starlight and Dream Academy, Ichigo and the others turn their focus onto choosing an ideal partner, with Starlight students allowed to pair up with Dream Academy students. The girls who had yet to find a partner gather up together and try some test runs with different partner variations to see what works for them.

S02 E30 · 2014-05-01 · 24 min

Aikatsu! Boot Camp

Noticing Akari's poor grades, Orihime signs her up for Aikatsu Boot Camp, which has a reputation for having harsh training. Akari and the other trainees arrive at the boot camp on a remote island, where they are tasked with building a stage to perform on.

S02 E31 · 2014-05-08 · 24 min

Vi-Vi-Vi☆Partner

With the Partner's Cup approaching, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran head to Dream Academy to practise with their partners. Wanting to learn more about WM, Ichigo and Seira visit Mizuki and Mikuru, who explain how they came to meet each other.

S02 E32 · 2014-05-15 · 24 min

Aim For It☆The Greatest Partners

After being informed by Raichi and Noelle, Aoi and Kii go to visit Ichigo and Seira, who are nervous about going up against WM following their performance, with both of them expressing how they don't want to hold the other back. As each of the pairs give their performance, Ichigo and Seira observe how the partners compliment each other perfectly in unique ways. Before their performance comes up, Ichigo and Seira are told that their feelings of not wanting to hold each other back already makes them the perfect partners.

S02 E33 · 2014-05-22 · 24 min

Otome RAINBOW!

Having become close friends with Otome during the Partner's Cup, Maria becomes keen to learn more about her, wondering how she became how she is. Meanwhile, Otome hears from Makoto that he is designing a Constellation Premium Dress for Happy Rainbow, but is struggling with ideas. Afterwards, Maria comes across Otome at a kindergarten, which is revealed to be Otome's home, and helps her with preparations for a play of The Wizard of Oz.

S02 E34 · 2014-05-29 · 24 min

A Miracle in Bloom!

As Mizuki and WM reach the top of Aikatsu Ranking charts, Mikuru is tasked by Mizuki to reach the top ten rankings of the individual charts, suggesting that she needs to obtain a Premium dress from Vivid Kiss' top designer, Kayoko, who is currently in America. Whilst pondering about how to accomplish this, Mikuru is tasked with growing and delivering a golden Miracle Flower, which requires watering at specific times of the day whilst also working around her busy schedule.

S02 E35 · 2014-06-05 · 24 min

Rhapsody of the Moon Desert

Ran is invited to audition for a drama based on Aladdin alongside Sora, who is also asked to design outfits for the audition. Ran, along with Ichigo and Aoi, undergoes swordsmanship training for the role, with their teacher not only teaching them about the basics, but also how to break realism for the sake on putting on a good show.

S02 E36 · 2014-06-12 · 24 min

My Dear Idol!

Orihime and Tiara announce the beginning of the Aikatsu8 Elections, in which fans will show their support for their favorite idols, and the eight most popular idols will form a special unit known as Aikatsu8. They declare that the Elections are not limited to idols from Starlight and DreAca, so Mizuki and Mikuru from WM are eligible to participate.

S02 E37 · 2014-06-19 · 24 min

Soleil☆Rising

Mizuki and Mikuru announce they want to challenge Soleil in a contest. Deciding to bring Soleil out of hiatus, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran accept the challenge, but find their conflicting schedules give them little time to practice with each other. Noticing Akari and her roommate being Otome's managers for the day and remembering the time she herself became Mizuki's manager, Ichigo decides to arrange everyone's schedules so that whenever one person is working, the other two act as their managers.

S02 E38 · 2014-06-26 · 24 min

A Legendary Place

Whilst awaiting WM's performance, Mikuru worries that she won't be able to match Soleil's performance, but Mizuki gives her some assurance, stating she chose to face Soleil because they would be tough opponents. Meanwhile, Ichigo receives a call from Ringo, who states it is thanks to WM's appearance that Soleil is able to shine as a legend.

S02 E39 · 2014-07-03 · 24 min

Longing for Eternity

Yurika appears on a variety show to promote a cereal commercial she appeared in, announcing she will appear at a handshake event. As dozens of fans come to the event to shake Yurika's hand, Yurika feels guilty when she is unable to answer a shy fan's question on how to become strong like she is.

S02 E40 · 2014-07-10 · 24 min

Gleaming✩Futuring Girl

Aoi is requested to produce and star in her own music video to promote Futuring Girl. As Aoi struggles to come up with an idea in the short time she's been given, she hears from Yurika about how her commercial was built up from a simple idea, inspiring Aoi to use a fashion show as the basis for her music video.

S02 E41 · 2014-07-17 · 24 min

Formation✩Aikatsu 8

The results of the Aikatsu 8 elections are announced, with the chosen idols being Seira, Otome, Sora, Maria, Mikuru, Yurika, Ichigo, and Mizuki. The chosen girls soon set off on their summer tour, with Mizuki put in charge of producing their performances.

S02 E42 · 2014-07-24 · 24 min

Summer Idol Story

On the night before the last concert in their tour, the girls decide to hold a pajama party, taking pictures to use in their final concert.

S02 E43 · 2014-07-31 · 24 min

Twinkle Stars

Mizuki meets up with Orihime and proposes a Twinkle Star Cup, in which both Starlight Academy and Dream Academy will each put forward an idol to team up and challenge WM.

S02 E44 · 2014-08-07 · 24 min

Two Wings

Aoi and Kii hold a meeting to come up with a name for Ichigo and Seira's unit, also receiving some input from Raichi and Noelle.

S02 E45 · 2014-08-14 · 24 min

Where Dreams Bloom

Asked by Kii's computer to find out the differences between Starlight Academy and Dream Academy, Ichigo and Seira trade places and spend a day attending each other's school.

S02 E46 · 2014-08-21 · 24 min

Let's! Akari Summer

Akari, who has been struggling with performing Special Appeals, has to stay at school over the summer break for a training camp, whilst Ichigo sees Aoi and Ran off as they go to the Amazon for a film shoot before resuming her training with Seira.

S02 E47 · 2014-08-28 · 24 min

The Secret Letter and the Invisible Star

As Akari continues to struggle on her own, Ichigo tries to think of a way to help her out. Thinking about her experiences in America, Ichigo decides to open the letter Aoi gave her back then, reminding her that no matter the time or place, she can always talk to her.

S02 E48 · 2014-09-05 · 24 min

Twin Dresses

Ichigo and Seira start thinking about what outfits they should wear for their concert against WM, struggling to come up with an exciting coordination. Aoi and Kii hear rumors about an unused coord concept Masquerade was planning, so Orihime gives the girls the key to Masquerade's reference room, where they learn Masquerade planned to have their favorite designers make a pair of twin dresses that complimented each other like butterfly wings.

S02 E49 · 2014-09-12 · 24 min

The Tears of the Flower

Mizuki and Mikuru announce they plan to disband WM following the Twinkle Star Cup, regardless of if they win or lose. Curious as to how they came to that decision, Ichigo and Seira pay them a visit to find out why.

S02 E50 · 2014-09-18 · 24 min

The Wings to Our Dreams

With the crowd awed by WM's performance, Ichigo and Seira become excited thinking about the opportunities that await them even after the concert. Using this excitement, the girls step on stage and give a stunning performance, bring the Twinkle Star Cup to a close. With the votes across the nation tallied together, the winning unit is revealed to be 2wingS.

S02 E51 · 2014-09-25 · 24 min

The SHINING LINE of Admiration

With the first years due to perform a yearly recital, Akari tries to keep thoughts of admiration for Ichigo out of her head so she can focus on her performance. As such, when Akari comes across Ichigo on the day of the performance, she attempts to run away from her but is eventually caught.

2014-10-02 · This season focuses on Akari Ozora, a first year at Starlight Academy who seeks to become a top idol like her upperclassman, Ichigo Hoshimiya.

S03 E01 · 2014-10-02 · 24 min

Let's Aikatsu☆Ready Go!!

During a rainfall, the roof in Akari's dorm room starts leaking, resulting in Akari and her roommate, Yuu, having to move into separate dorms, with Akari moving in with Sumire Hikami, who she met by coincidence that morning.

S03 E02 · 2014-10-09 · 24 min

Positive Reading

On the day before her job with Ichigo, Sumire gets a less than favorable horoscope, but finds a way to twist it into something positive. Later, Akari helps Sumire read up on Ichigo, with Ichigo herself giving her a bag of things to look over.

S03 E03 · 2014-10-16 · 24 min

Aikatsu Dash!

Akari meets Hinaki Shinjyo, a child actor from Sumire's class, who has been interested in her ever since her entrance audition where she inadvertently introduced herself as Ichigo.

S03 E04 · 2014-10-23 · 24 min

Effervescent Sparkle☆

As part of her role as the Pon Pon Crepe Girl, Akari needs to come up with a pose for a promotional poster. With help from Hinaki, Akari manages to come up with a variety of poses, but also notices Hinaki seems to be downhearted about something.

S03 E05 · 2014-10-30 · 24 min

Idol☆Halloween

With Halloween approaching, Johnny tasks students with collecting as much candy as possible in order to star in the annual Nightmare Party.

S03 E06 · 2014-11-06 · 24 min

Two Dreamers

Akari is informed about her first solo concert, which will take place in a shopping mall. Feeling that this could be a decisive moment for her, Akari decides to try and obtain a Premium Dress from Dream Crown's designer, Tsubasa Sena, who is wrapped in mystery.

S03 E07 · 2014-11-13 · 24 min

Gather Your Feelings Into an Apple

Wanting to get a Premium Dress herself, Sumire and the others visit Yurika for advice on how to appeal to Loli Gothic's top designer Maya.

S03 E08 · 2014-11-20 · 24 min

Aikatsu's Hot Wind!

As an audition is held for the starring role in a new drama alongside Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran, a new transfer student, Juri Kurebayashi, expresses her passionate desire to win the role.

S03 E09 · 2014-11-27 · 24 min

The Passionate Sangria Rosa

Juri feels downhearted as she isn't satisfied with her own performance for an upcoming episode. Karen explains to her that when she was in an acting rut, it was a premium dress from her favorite brand, Sangria Rosa, the helped her overcome it.

S03 E10 · 2014-12-04 · 24 min

Dear My Fan!

Raichi and Noelle's classmate, Asahi Azuma, who is a big fan of Akari, learns that she'll be appearing in her first handshake event alongside Sumire.

S03 E11 · 2014-12-11 · 24 min

GOGO! Ichigo Cheer Squad

After Ichigo announces her own Great Starmiya Ichigo Festival, which is being produced by Aoi and Ran, Akari decides she wants to help with the preparations.

S03 E12 · 2014-12-18 · 24 min

Stylish☆Vivid Girl

With a week until Christmas, Sakura is put in charge of preparations for the Christmas Party, which includes a special Aikatsu Christmas Stage. Aiming to audition for the stage alongside Akari and Sumire, Hinaki decides she needs to get a Vivid Kiss Premium Dress so she can perform a Heroine Appeal.

S03 E13 · 2014-12-25 · 24 min

Happy Tree Christmas☆

After Hinaki receives her Premium Dress from Kayoko, the girls focus on the preparations for the Christmas Party. Both Akari and Juri reminisce about three years ago, when Ichigo and her friends cut down a large Christmas tree to cheer up their fellow student, with Akari taking up the challenge of cutting down another tree in the same way.

S03 E14 · 2015-01-08 · 24 min

Unwind☆Japanese New Year

With her family on vacation, Juri joins Akari and her family in celebrating the new year, where Akari becomes a little embarrassed by her parents' obsession with soil.

S03 E15 · 2015-01-15 · 24 min

Ozora JUMP!!

With the start of the new semester, Akari makes a new year's resolution to find something she is good at. To this end, Akari decides to audition to become a weather girl, with Sumire and the others helping her to train.

S03 E16 · 2015-01-22 · 24 min

Sumire-Colored Singing Voice

As Akari begins her job as a weather girl, Sumire decides she needs to find her own speciality too. However, she gets a throat cold just as she receives word of a shampoo girl audition, which seems to favor her beauty rather than her singing talent.

S03 E17 · 2015-01-29 · 24 min

Miyabi's Elegant Aikatsu!

Yuu goes off on a month-long exchange program with Himezakura Girls Academy in Kyoto, who send one of their own students, Miyabi Fujiwara, to Starlight Academy in her place.

S03 E18 · 2015-02-05 · 24 min

The Nadeshiko's Dance!

Miyabi meets a fan of hers named Tomoyo who feels downhearted because of her boyish looks, feeling she can't be 'cute' like she considers Miyabi to be.

S03 E19 · 2015-02-12 · 24 min

Star☆Valentine

With literally truckloads of chocolate arriving from fans for Valentine's Day, Orihime announces a "Thanks, Valentine" event to show not one piece goes unappreciated, with cafeteria chef Shun Yotsuba put in charge as head patissier.

S03 E20 · 2015-02-19 · 24 min

A Promise to the Future!

With only three days remaining before Miyabi must return to Kyoto, Akari and the others make plans for a proper send-off. Meanwhile, as Miyabi is offered a stage for her final day, she decides she wants to compete against Sakura in order to challenge herself.

S03 E21 · 2015-02-26 · 24 min

Vampire Mystery

The girls get together to watch a mystery movie that they all starred in together. When Sumire Gelato is abducted by the vampire Yurika, vampire hunter Jurius Caesar Salada is sent to Starlight Academy to investigate.

S03 E22 · 2015-03-05 · 24 min

Spring Bouquet

As Tsubasa struggles to come up with a design for his next Premium Dress, Akari's popularity as a weather presenter earns her a stage during a concert being planned by her TV channel, feeling she needs to up her game to earn the right to wear the Premium Dress.

S03 E23 · 2015-03-12 · 24 min

The Queen's Flower

The Starlight Queen Cup is moved up to Spring, with the entire middle school section eligible to participate. As the girls are asked by Otome to help her move out of her current dorm, which is reserved for the next Starlight Queen, Sakura, who had previously lost against Otome, keep her distance, feeling she doesn't yet have the right to enter the dorm just yet.

S03 E24 · 2015-03-19 · 24 min

The Other Side of Admiration

Soleil announce they will be launching a half-year long nationwide tour in the spring, setting up a project room at Starlight Academy to plan the tour.

S03 E25 · 2015-03-26 · 24 min

A Warm♪Off Time

With Akari, Sumire, and Hinaki on their long-awaited off-time, Akari suggests they go on a camping trip at the Dreamy Lake near Tsubasa's headquarters.

S03 E26 · 2015-04-02 · 24 min

Starry Sky Entrance☆

As the second year begins, Akari and Sumire are assigned as the respective mentors of two new freshmen; Rin Kurosawa, a skilled dancer who admires Johnny, and Madoka Amahane, the granddaughter of Angely Sugar's Asuka Amahane, while Naoto becomes the freshmen's new homeroom teacher.

S03 E27 · 2015-04-09 · 24 min

Showtime of Dreams

When Rin gets an offer to appear in a dance event, she decides to get a Premium Dress from her favorite brand, Dance Fusion, whose top designer, Sonny, used to be in a dance unit with Johnny.

S03 E28 · 2015-04-16 · 24 min

Talk Show Runway

Akari, Sumire, and Hinaki are set to appear together on a popular talk show. However, after meeting the show's host, Maguro, Akari has doubts she'll be able to keep up a conversation with him on the real thing.

S03 E29 · 2015-04-23 · 24 min

Unit Magic

When asked to form an idol unit for her next single, Sumire decides to ask Rin to become her partner, feeling that the new song fits Rin's dancing ability perfectly.

S03 E30 · 2015-04-30 · 24 min

The Radiant Dancing Divas

After Sumire and Rin name their new unit Dancing Diva, they are approached by the same shampoo company who approached Sumire before, who want to use their song for their next commercial.

S03 E31 · 2015-05-07 · 24 min

The Burning Passionate Jalapeño!

Juri tries to search for a partner for her own unit, but finds herself turned down by everyone she asks. As Hinaki helps Juri search for partner that contrastly compliments her like a chocolate-covered potato chip, Akari and Madoka notice that the two seem perfect for each other.

S03 E32 · 2015-05-14 · 24 min

Hello New World

With Sumire busy with Dancing Diva, she asks Akari to watch over Madoka, who is offered a gig. Madoka wants an Angely Sugar Premium Dress for her performance, but is reluctant about asking her grandmother for one as she doesn't feel she is worthy enough. Akari decides to spend the next week training with Madoka to build her self-confidence, assuring her that even the pros aren't perfect when it comes to being confident.

S03 E33 · 2015-05-21 · 24 min

Spontaneous Skipping♪

Deciding she wants to be in a unit herself, Madoka asks Akari to become her partner, to which she immediately accepts. Jumping straight into meetings to decide the nature of their club, Akari takes Madoka with her as she goes about her daily work schedule, seeing how she interacts with her fans and learning about why she chose her as her partner. Inspired by Madoka's spontaneous skipping, Akari decides to name their unit "Skips".

S03 E34 · 2015-05-28 · 24 min

The World is Centered Around Kokone!

Yuu goes on another exchange program, this time to Etoile Academy in Kobe, who send over their student, Kokone Kurisu, who is friends with Miyabi. Upon arriving at Starlight Academy, Kokone, used to being the center of attention, becomes downhearted that she's not as well known outside her hometown.

S03 E35 · 2015-06-04 · 24 min

Their Name is Fluffy Sweet☆Nadeshiko

Following the formation of so many units, Orihime announces a Unit Cup for both existing and new units. Wanting to enter the event herself, Kokone invites Miyabi over to be her unit partner, naming their unit Fluffy Sweet Nadeshiko.

S03 E36 · 2015-06-11 · 24 min

Heart Fluttering☆Unit Cup

As the Unit Cup gets underway, it is revealed that, in addition to their stage performances, the participating units will also be ranked on backstage reports conducted inbetween performances.

S03 E37 · 2015-06-18 · 24 min

Unadorned Brilliance☆

With only a matter of time til their performance, Akari and Madoka search their room for their missing cards with no such luck. When Hinaki and Juri come over to do their report on Skips, they deduce that the cards got mixed up with the gifts, which were taken back to the Academy.

S03 E38 · 2015-06-25 · 24 min

Johnny and the Bride

After Akari and Sumire are requested for a wedding-themed event, they overhear Johnny discussing an upcoming wedding over the phone, jumping to the conclusion that he's getting married.

S03 E39 · 2015-07-02 · 24 min

Aikatsu Restaurant

Akari and the other idols all star in a broadcast play, in which Juri and Madoka run a failing restaurant that is struggling to get any customers.

S03 E40 · 2015-07-09 · 24 min

Hot Spicy Girls!

Hinaki and Juri are hired to be image girls for a Mexican food booth at a world food festival. While helping with the booth's preparations, Hinaki suggests calling in Juri's father, Kamino Serio, to make a special dish using jalapenos, among many other ideas.

S03 E41 · 2015-07-16 · 24 min

I Want to Say Thank You

As the end of her transfer program approaches, Kokone seems defiant about Akari and the others holding a send-off party for her, leading them to think that she doesn't want to leave.

S03 E42 · 2015-07-23 · 24 min

Horror!? Summer Island

After Orihime gives Akari and the others a day off for summer vacation, Naoto arranges for them to spend a day on an island, which turns out to be the same island where Akari faced her hellish boot camp.

S03 E43 · 2015-07-30 · 24 min

The Great Candid Idol Operation

Akari and Hinaki participate in a hidden camera show in which they must try and spring a surprise on Sumire. After their initial pranks fail to provoke any kind of reaction from Sumire, the girls try using raw fish to spook her, only to discover that she had learned how to manage them since last time.

S03 E44 · 2015-08-06 · 24 min

Hot Summer Festival

Rin and Madoka look forward to attending a summer festival wearing yukatas designed by Suzuha, also being joined by Juri. As the girls enjoy the sights of the festival, Rin and Madoka become curious when they overhear Juri talk about going on a date and decide to follow her, eventually learning she is just meeting up with her father, while Tsubasa and the teacher enjoy a guy's night out.

S03 E45 · 2015-08-13 · 24 min

Three of Us Again

With the Aikatsu8 Election results drawing hear, Akari speaks with Ichigo, who had just returned to Starlight Academy, hearing about her desire to get all of Soleil into Aikatsu8 this time around, whilst also stating those who don't get chosen still have a chance to shine on their own.

S03 E46 · 2015-08-20 · 24 min

The Dazzling Luminas

Hinaki decides to join Akari and Sumire for their three person unit, wanting to become more passionate after losing out on the Aikatsu8. After doing some model shoots for Kayoko, Hinaki is a bit concerned when she is asked to retake them, only to learn that Kayoko wants her to demonstrate a new Fine Drum Coord that she made just for her.

S03 E47 · 2015-08-27 · 24 min

Raise the Curtain, the Great Starlight School Festival☆

As PowaPowa Puririn prepare for the Great Starlight School Festival, Shion learns that the recording schedule for the movie she is starring conflicts with their concert, but becomes determined to attend both.

S03 E48 · 2015-09-03 · 24 min

Our Different Colors

Madoka, Rin, and Juri all decide to form a unit together, but soon become concerned that their preferences and styles clash with each other. Looking for a way to feel united, the girl meet up with Encierro's disciple, Atsurou Muleta, who offers to make them unit dresses. However, Atsurou struggles to come up with a design that unifies the girls all together.

S03 E49 · 2015-09-10 · 24 min

The Bond Between Stars

As Luminas work to improve themselves before the festival, Kaede approaches Yurika about entering the festival as Tristar. While initially believing it to be impossible, Yurika eventually realises from spending time with Powa Powa Puririn that she wants to reform Tristar too. After being approached by Kaede and Yurika, Mizuki feels the same way and gets Orihime's okay to reform Tristar.

S03 E50 · 2015-09-17 · 24 min

Light of the Stage

Both Soleil and Luminas are lined up for the final day of the festival, with Akari and the others struggling to nail their unit appeal. Nonetheless, with Akari's optimistic outlook, the girls train until the last minute, finally managing to perfect their appeal.

S03 E51 · 2015-09-24 · 24 min

The Road of Meetings

Wanting to challenge themselves, Akari, Sumire, and Hinaki decide to take Luminas on a nationwide tour. After they manage to get Orihime's approval, the girls receive help from their friends to decide on the theme of their tour; encounters.

2015-10-01 · The season follows the idols Akari Ozora, Sumire Hikami, and Hinaki Shinjo as they take their idol unit, Luminas, on a tour across Japan.

S04 E01 · 2015-10-01 · 24 min

Let's Fly, Look Out Vast World!

When the three members of Luminas began their Luminas☆Japan Tour, their very first location was the Land of the North, Hokkaido. In this land filled with the presence of nature, an encounter was made with the Sing and Dance Lovers, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba. When their encounter begins, right here, right now opens the curtains of the beginning of the two idols' Aikatsu!

S04 E02 · 2015-10-08 · 24 min

We'll Take that Potato, and Replace it with a Mic

After meeting Luminas, the pounding hearts of Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba are unstoppable. This came from the strong feeling of admiration towards them as an idol. And so, in order to express this feeling of theirs, the two have decided to participate in the Entrance Audition for Starlight School...!

S04 E03 · 2015-10-15 · 24 min

Thrilling Carat☆

The now hottest Jewelry brand "Thrilling Carat" is holding a CM (commercial) audition, and Akari Ōzora, Sumire Hikami and Hinaki Shinjō have been invited to participate in the audition. The three did a lot of research about Jewelry despite their busy schedule in order to pass the audition, and enjoyed it very much. Inspired by the trio, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba decides to join in on researching...!

S04 E04 · 2015-10-22 · 24 min

YOU! GO! KYOTO!!

Akari Ōzora's previous roommate, Yū Hattori has gained popularity through being a "Travelling Idol"! Now, Yū and Akari's unit Luminas are heading for Kyoto at the same time. The TV program in Kyoto that Yū was planning to attend turns out to have also invited Luminas. The reason behind the brilliance of Yū right now is thanks to a promise made between her and Akari.

S04 E05 · 2015-10-29 · 24 min

Little Devil Happening

Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba have received offers to perform during the fashion event that has been gathering everyone's attention: "Urban Girls Collection"! The two who are overjoyed by the news have decided to obtain the Premium Rare Coord from their favourite brand, Dolly Devil. To meet with the top designer Lucy Kisaragi, it was a pay out to meet in the big city!

S04 E06 · 2015-11-05 · 24 min

I Want to See You, Okinawa

The three members of Luminas are headed for their next destination for their Nationwide Tour: Okinawa! In Okinawa, they met Minami Hateruma who attends Churaumi Beat Academy. Coincidentally, Minami is a friend of Rin Kurosawa, and strongly desires to reunite once again. The land of Starlight which is far far away from Okinawa, can Minami and Rin dance together again...!?

S04 E07 · 2015-11-12 · 24 min

Galaxy✩Starlight

An All Star Idol special drama named Idol Universe War "Ozoracon" will be taking place at Starlight School. Right now, on the stage of the Idol Academy in the Universe, Galaxy☆Starlight, the fierce story of the splendid idols begins now ――!

S04 E08 · 2015-11-19 · 24 min

Perfect Dream Idol!

From the shadows, the young girl Tsubaki Saionji has always watched Akari Ōzora, whom she is envious of. Tsubaki proclaims herself as the "Perfect Lady" among the students in Starlight School. In order the have the Premium Dress of Dreamy Crown made, it is necessary to meet with the top designer, Tsubasa Sena, but...!

S04 E09 · 2015-11-26 · 24 min

Tale of the Osaka Idol

The next location of the "Luminas☆Japan Tour" will be held in Osaka! At the location, the unit Akari Ōzora is in, Luminas will be coming across Nina Dōjima, who attends Naniwa World's No. 1 Academy, the Comedy School Osaka is so proud of. Nina whose head features bear ears that acts as her trademark is a cute and intense character...!

S04 E10 · 2015-12-03 · 24 min

☆Mecha Panic☆

The three idols from Luminas who are now in Osaka will be participating in a local program alongside the idol of comedy, Nina Dōjima. The theme of the program is "Going around various places, deliver laughters to people from kids to adults". While looking for a location and being seen at the same time, the real form of Nina's theory of comedy is...!

S04 E11 · 2015-12-10 · 24 min

Happiness Party♪

The idols of Starlight School where Akari Ōzora and her friends are at has received an offer for the CM of "Happiness Toys", a newly standing toy brand that was sponsored by a major toy manufacturer! Not only an offer was received, the key to the success of the brand is to grasp "the very first product"'s planning stages and to cooperate with it...!

S04 E12 · 2015-12-17 · 24 min

New Year Ahead!

Entering the month of December, the New Year Program that the TV Station is recording is in a mess. Akari Ōzora and her fellow Starlight Idols who are participating in the recording will beautifully finish the recording while being busy with their own personal jobs and will do their best to enjoy each and every one of them. Among those idols, Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba are getting excited and bursting with thoughts about their own Aikatsu's.

S04 E13 · 2015-12-24 · 24 min

Luminas☆Christmas

Finally, Luminas☆Japan Tour is coming to an end. The day of the final stage will be on the night of christmas eve, while the location venue will be held in Starlight School. The three members of Luminas who are awaiting for the white christmas will be starting an event that shall deliver snow from all over Japan to Starlight named "Snow Relay"...?

S04 E14 · 2016-01-07 · 24 min

The First Wind That I Have Found

A new year has begun, and Headmistress Orihime has announced the beginning of the next Starlight Queen Cup. Everyone has began to make their entries, but Sumire has yet to make a decision on "what kind of queen would she like to be". While Akari and Hinaki are beginning to feel impatient as they already have a clear thought, what will be the answer that deprives from Sumire...?

S04 E15 · 2016-01-14 · 24 min

The Sketchbook of Dreams

Akari Ōzora who is thinking hard everyday on what kind of stage she will have to create in order to please the audience decides to consult Tsubasa Sena, who has once said that designers and idols are a team. However, Tsubasa has caught a cold...?

S04 E16 · 2016-01-21 · 24 min

A Single Road, Our Parting Ways

Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba who has received a boost from seeing Akari and her friends work hard training everyday for the Starlight Queen Cup, has also decided to work hard towards their goal of participating in the Starlight Queen Cup. But at the same time, Nono who would like to participate with Lisa as a PR (public relations) in a potato convention in Hokkaido named "May Queen Cup" (May Queen is a variety of potato), finds Lisa making a gloomy face...

S04 E17 · 2016-01-28 · 24 min

Hinaki Miracle!

In order to get even closer to becoming the Starlight Queen, Hinaki Shinjō has requested for a new Premium Rare Dress from her favourite brand Vivid Kiss to be made. The ideas collected some time ago in order to create an extraordinary dress turns out to be the live venue of a certain idol!

S04 E18 · 2016-02-04 · 24 min

The Power of Idols

There is a month left until the beginning of the Starlight Queen Cup. While Sumire Hikami and Hinaki Shinjō has completed their preparations of unveiling their new Premium Rare Dresses for the stages, Akari Ōzora's dress has yet to be completed. On the other hand, the designer Tsubasa Sena who is aiming to produce the best dress continues creating his masterpiece. After seeing Tsubasa's actions, Akari who has begin to think about becoming a power to help someone...

S04 E19 · 2016-02-11 · 24 min

Best Friend

Madoka books a concert house so she can perform with Rin again, since they haven't had much time to practise together. As everyone gets excited for the performance, Rin takes Madoka out to a café to celebrate her birthday.

S04 E20 · 2016-02-18 · 24 min

Spring DreaCarnival!

Akari and the others go to Dream Academy to attend its annual DreaCarnival, where they catch up with Seira and the other Dream Academy idols. Along the way, they discover that Noelle has enrolled as a middle-school student, hoping to become an idol like her sister.

S04 E21 · 2016-02-25 · 24 min

Double Miracle☆

With word spreading about a top secret guest set to headline the Starlight Queen Cup, everyone becomes curious as to who it will be, including Johnny. While visiting Ichigo's bento shop, Johnny comes to the assumption that Masquerade is the special guest in question. His guess turns out to be completely off the mark, however, as the real guests are revealed to be Mizuki and Mikuru, who have reformed WM.

S04 E22 · 2016-03-03 · 24 min

My Move on now!

Risa decides she wants to perform Mizuki's signature song, "Move on now!", for the Starlight Queen Cup, as it was the first song she sung on her own. However, she becomes nervous when she learns Mizuki herself will be providing live commentary. While doing a drama shoot with Juri, Risa hears from her about how she gained the confidence to become her own idol. The first day of the Starlight Queen Cup soon gets underway, with Juri managing to obtain an Appeal Ranking of A to place at the top spot. Risa finishes the day's events with her performance, placing just behind Juri, before receiving some personal thanks from Mizuki.

S04 E23 · 2016-03-10 · 24 min

The Futures We Want to Come True

While the other idols prepare for the next day of the Starlight Festival, Nono makes Risa a meal to cheer her up, promising to win in her stead. The next day, as Miyabi and Kokone come to Starlight to watch the event, Nono kicks the day off with her performance, also falling just behind Juri in the rankings. Rin lands in the spot after Nono, while Madoka places between Juri and Nono. With Juri still in the top spot, Akari, Sumire, and Hinaki prepare for the next day's performances.

S04 E24 · 2016-03-17 · 24 min

The Queen of Roses

Rin and Madoka decide to respectively help Sumire and Akari train for their performance, while Hinaki speaks with Juri before receiving some flowers from Mikuru. As the final day of the Starlight Queen Cup begins, Hinaki is the first to perform, managing to overtake Juri in the rankings. During her performance, Sumire attempts a Special A-Rank Fever Appeal but fails to land it successfully.

S04 E25 · 2016-03-24 · 24 min

Looking Forward to the Future

Receiving encouragement from Sumire, who still places in the top eight in spite of her failed Fever Appeal, Akari steps up for the final performance. Not only does Akari manage to beat Hinaki and win the title of Starlight Queen, but she also earns the Special A-Rank for her Fever Appeal. During the awards ceremony, Akari is crowned by Ichigo and thanks everyone for helping her get so far. Afterwards, Akari moves into the Starlight Manor, where she finds Sumire and Hinaki waiting to join her in celebration.

S04 E26 · 2016-03-31 · 24 min

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.