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Aikatsu Stars!

2016 – 2018Show2 seasons100 episodes

AnimationComedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about growing up and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 100 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Beginning of a Dream" 7.8

Episodes

7.9

Story

Yume Nijino aims to become a top idol, and she enrolls in the Yotsuboshi Gakuen (Four Stars Academy). This academy has a special group called the S4, who are the top four active idols in the school. Yume and the other first-year students aim to become a part of the S4.

Feels like

  • Idol Anime
  • Showbiz Drama
  • High-Energy Performances
  • Friendship & Rivalry
  • Colorful Visual Spectacle
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Music-Centric Narrative
  • Wholesome & Uplifting
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Teruo Sato, Yusuke Onoda, Harume Kosaka
Written by
Yuko Kakihara
Produced by
Takanori Ito

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 2016 · March 29, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 2016
Last aired
March 29, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 100 episodes
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Curb-Stomp Battle, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Spinoff Sendoff +9

  • Curb-Stomp Battle
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Spinoff Sendoff
  • Absurdly Youthful Mother
  • Art Shift
  • Only One Female Mold
  • Costume Porn
  • All Love Is Unrequited
  • Out of Focus
  • Meaningful Name
  • Improbably Female Cast
  • Dangerous Forbidden Technique

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Aikatsu Stars!?"

Questions about Aikatsu Stars!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Aikatsu Stars!?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Aikatsu Stars! worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Aikatsu Stars! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Aikatsu Stars!?

42 h

About 42 hours: 100 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

Will Aikatsu Stars! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Aikatsu Stars!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Aikatsu Stars! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.