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The Best Episodes of Aikatsu!

Every episode of Aikatsu! ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Aikatsu!!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 3 - I Want to Know More About You
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #1 - I Want to Know More About You

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Hisaya Takabayashi
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  2. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 50 - Memories Lie in the Future
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Memories Lie in the Future

    S1:E50

    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.

    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  3. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 2 - So Many Idols!
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #3 - So Many Idols!

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  4. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 49 - Where the Brilliance Leads Us
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Where the Brilliance Leads Us

    S1:E49

    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.

    Director:Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  5. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 4 - Oh! My! Fan!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Oh! My! Fan!

    S1:E4

    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.

    Directors:Nobuo Tomizawa, Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Tatsuya Takahashi

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  6. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 26 - The Season of Sakura
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Season of Sakura

    S1:E26

    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.

    Director:Shuuji Miyahara
    Writer:Yuka Yamada

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  7. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 48 - Wake Up My Music ♪
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Wake Up My Music ♪

    S1:E48

    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.

    Director:Mayu Numayama
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  8. Aikatsu! Season 4 Episode 24 - The Queen of Roses
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Queen of Roses

    S4:E24

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Kawakoshi
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  9. Aikatsu! Season 4 Episode 25 - Looking Forward to the Future
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Looking Forward to the Future

    S4:E25

    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.

    Director:Naoya Ando
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  10. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 1 - I Can Become an Idol?
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #10 - I Can Become an Idol?

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Osamu Kamei
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  11. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 28 - Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Mizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle

    S1:E28

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

    Director:Mitsuko Ohya
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  12. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 32 - Ichigo Panic
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Ichigo Panic

    S1:E32

    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.

    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Yuniko Ayana

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  13. Aikatsu! Season 4 Episode 26 - The Greatest Present
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Greatest Present

    S4:E26

    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.

    Director:Ryuichi Kimura
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  14. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 20 - Vampire Scandal
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Vampire Scandal

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Shuuji Miyahara
    Writer:Yuka Yamada

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  15. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 15 - Love Under the Camphor Tree
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Love Under the Camphor Tree

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  16. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 18 - A Bit of Chocolate Love
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - A Bit of Chocolate Love

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Yuniko Ayana

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  17. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 31 - An Idol on Mother's Day!
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - An Idol on Mother's Day!

    S1:E31

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

    Director:Shuuji Miyahara
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  18. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 5 - Ran! Runway!
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Ran! Runway!

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Chikayo Nakamura
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  19. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 8 - The Underground Sun
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #19 - The Underground Sun

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  20. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 11 - Otome Falls in Love with Someone
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Otome Falls in Love with Someone

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  21. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 25 - An April Fool's Promise
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #21 - An April Fool's Promise

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Kazuo Nogami
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  22. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 33 - Chance and Try ☆
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Chance and Try ☆

    S1:E33

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

    Director:Mitsuko Ohya
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  23. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 7 - Beware the Blog
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Beware the Blog

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Mitsuko Ohya
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  24. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 9 - Move on Now!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Move on Now!

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Nobuo Tomizawa
    Writer:Yoichi Kato

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  25. Aikatsu! Season 1 Episode 16 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Heart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Yuka Yamada

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Want to Know More About You" is the best rated episode of "Aikatsu!". It scored 8.7/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Hisaya Takabayashi and written by Yoichi Kato, it aired on 10/22/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Memories Lie in the Future".