Aikatsu! is an anime television series created and produced by Sunrise (and later by Sunrise' spin-off studio, BN Pictures) based on a card arcade game by Bandai. The series revolves around Ichigo Hoshimiya, an aspiring Japanese idol who enrolls into Starlight Academy and partakes in auditions using special Aikatsu cards. The series aired on TV Tokyo from October 8, 2012, until March 31, 2016.

The series began releasing on DVD by Bandai Visual subsidiary Happinet from March 2, 2013, with initial releases of each volume containing bonus cards that can be used with Data Carddass machines. Beginning with the second season on March 4, 2014, the series is also being released on Blu-ray Disc.

Episodes Season 1

The opening theme for the first 25 episodes is "Signalize!" by Waka, Fūri, Sunao and Risuko whilst the ending theme is by Waka, Fūri and Sunao. From episodes 26 until 50, the opening theme is by Waka, Fūri, and Sunao whilst the ending is by Waka, Fūri, Sunao, Remi, Moe, Eri, Yuna, and Risuko. The ending theme for episode 44 is by Rey.

Season 2

From episodes 51 until 75, the opening theme is "Kira Power" by Waka, Fūri and Sunao whilst the ending theme is by Waka, Fūri, Sunao, Remi, Moe, Eri, Yuna, and Risuko. From episodes 76 until 101, the opening theme is "Shining Line" by Waka, Fūri, and Yuna; the ending theme is "Precious" by Risuko, Waka, Fūri, and Mona.

Season 3

From episodes 102 until 126, the opening and ending themes respectively are "Du-Du-Wa Do It!!" by Ruka, Mona, Miki, and Waka and "Good morning my dream" by Ruka, Mona, and Miki. From episodes 127 until 152, the opening and ending themes respectively are "Lovely Party Collection" and – both performed Mona, Ruka, and Miki.

Season 4

The opening and ending themes respectively are "Start Dash Sensation" and "Lucky Train!", both performed by Ruka, Mona, and Miki.

Movies No. Title Original release date

Releases Season 1 Volume Release date Episodes First-Press Extra Card(s) Regular Edition Extras Ref1March 2, 20131-2 DVD original Aikatsu! Card: "Girly Strawberry Ribbon" Reversible illustrated jacket 2April 2, 20133-8 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "Emerald Cyber Onepiece" Reversible illustrated jacket 3June 4, 20139-14 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "White Cyber No-sleeve" Reversible illustrated jacket Non-credit ED "Calendar Girl" Data Carddass Aikatsu! 5th collection PV Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Idol Activity!", "Move on Now!" 4July 2, 201315-20 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "Girly Strawberry Onepiece" Reversible illustrated jacket DVD Commercials Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Signalize!", "Ponytail After School", "Glass Doll" 5September 3, 201321-26 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "Girly Strawberry Boots" Reversible illustrated jacket Non-credit new OP: "Diamond Happy" Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Calendar Girl", "Happiness on the same Earth" Data Carddass Aikatsu! 6th collection PV 6October 2, 201327-32 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "Angely Bear Ribbon" Reversible illustrated jacket Non-credit new ED: "Hirari/Hitori/Kirari" Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Growing for a dream" Data Carddass Aikatsu! 2014 Series: 1st collection PV. 7December 3, 201333-38 DVD original design Aikatsu! Cards: "Magenta Trio Onepiece", "Tristar High-heels", "Tristar Hair Corsage" Reversible illustrated jacket Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Growing for a dream", "prism spiral" 8January 7, 201439-44 DVD original design Aikatsu! Cards: "Sunshine Onepiece", "Sunny Boots", "Sunny Headband" Reversible illustrated jacket Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Diamond Happy", "Hirari/Hitori/Kirari" 9February 4, 201445-50 DVD original design Aikatsu! Card: "Starlight Tiara" Reversible illustrated jacket Data Carddass Aikatsu! MV: "Moonlight destiny"

Season 2 Volume Release date Episodes First-Press Extra Card(s) Regular Edition Extras Ref2nd Season Vol. 1March 4, 201451-52 Aikatsu! Card: "Freeze Union Tops" Reversible illustrated jacket Raichi's newspaper 8P booklet Live scene continuous playback function

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