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Aikatsu!

2012·Show
178Episodes in4Seasons
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4
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IMDb8.4
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Aikatsu! fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Idol CultureFriendship & RivalryMusical PerformanceBright & ColorfulAspirational JourneyFashion FocusPositive EnergyTeam DynamicsYouthful OptimismStagecraft

Crew

Directed by:
Ryuichi Kimura, Kazuo Nogami, Mitsuto Yamaji
Written by:
Yoichi Kato, Yuka Yamada, Keiichiro Ochi
Produced by:
Yosuke Imai, Takanori Ito, Nobuyuki Hosoya
Composed by:
Ryuichi Takada

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Aikatsu! worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Aikatsu! have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 178 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Aikatsu! air?

It ran from 2012 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Aikatsu! in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Aikatsu!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Aikatsu! in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Aikatsu! use?

Friendly Rivalry"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueStock FootageThe RevealHair of Gold, Heart of GoldHot Springs EpisodeAscended FanboyAngelic BeautyThe GlompRefusal of the CallPut on a BusClark Kentingand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Aikatsu!, including Friendly Rivalry, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Stock Footage.