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Season 1
7.9/1017 votesI Can Become an Idol?
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2012
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
8.4/1013 votesSo Many Idols!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2012
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
8.7/1013 votesI Want to Know More About You
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2012
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
8.0/107 votesOh! My! Fan!
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2012
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.
Director: Nobuo Tomizawa, Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Tatsuya Takahashi
7.3/106 votesRan! Runway!
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2012
Ichigo becomes curious about her classmate, Ran Shibuki, who appears to be something of a loner.
Director: Chikayo Nakamura
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
7.0/106 votesLost in an Autograph!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2012
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.
Director: Yasuo Tsuchiya
Writer: Yuniko Ayana
7.2/106 votesBeware the Blog
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012
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
7.3/106 votesThe Underground Sun
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012
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
- 7.2/106 votes
Move on Now!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012
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
6.5/106 votesThe Rainbow Maiden
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2012
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.
Director: Masahiro Okamura
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
- 7.3/106 votes
Otome Falls in Love with Someone
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2012
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
6.8/106 votesWe Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/24/2012
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.
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Yoichi Kato
7.0/106 votesTragedy of Calories
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2013
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.
Director: Kazuo Nogami
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
6.2/105 votesNaughty Detectives
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2013
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.
Director: Takahiro Kawakoshi
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
7.5/106 votesLove Under the Camphor Tree
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/2013
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
7.2/106 votesHeart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 1
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2013
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
6.6/105 votesHeart-Pounding! Special Live: Part 2
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2013
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.
Director: Yoshitaka Makino
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
7.4/105 votesA Bit of Chocolate Love
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/2013
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
7.0/105 votesThe Moonlit Girl Gives off a Secret Scent
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/18/2013
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.
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Mariko Kunisawa
7.6/105 votesVampire Scandal
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/25/2013
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
6.2/105 votesStylish Thief Swallowtail
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/4/2013
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.
Director: Mayu Numayama
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
6.4/105 votesIdol Aura and Calendar Girl
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/11/2013
The gang decide to go undercover so they can watch Ichigo and Otome's movie in a normal movie theater.
Director: Takahiro Kawakoshi
Writer: Yoichi Kato
6.6/105 votesThe Muse of Ageha
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/18/2013
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
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
6.4/105 votesEnjoy Off Time
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/25/2013
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.
Director: Satomi Nakamura
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
7.3/107 votesAn April Fool's Promise
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 4/4/2013
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
8.0/109 votesThe Season of Sakura
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 4/11/2013
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
7.2/105 votesRaise the Curtain Fresh Girls Cup
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 4/18/2013
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.
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Yoichi Kato, Mariko Kunisawa
7.8/105 votesMizuki and the Soft-Shelled Turtle
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 4/25/2013
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
6.8/105 votesIdol Teacher
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 5/2/2013
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.
Director: Taichi Atarashi
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
7.0/105 votesA Sincere Call & Response
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/9/2013
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.
Director: Kazuo Nogami
Writer: Miharu Hirami
7.4/105 votesAn Idol on Mother's Day!
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 5/16/2013
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
7.8/105 votesIchigo Panic
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 5/23/2013
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
7.3/106 votesChance and Try ☆
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 5/30/2013
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
6.8/106 votesHello ☆ Super Idol
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 6/6/2013
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.
Director: Kazuo Nogami
Writer: Yuka Yamada
7.2/107 votesStar of Tears
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 6/13/2013
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.
Director: Nobuo Tomizawa
Writer: Miharu Hirami
6.6/106 votesTristar Takeoff ☆
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 6/20/2013
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.
Director: Ayako Kono
Writer: Yoichi Kato
N/A/100 votesHead For The Sun
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 6/27/2013
As Tristar continue their success, Orihime announces that Ichigo and Aoi will form a new idol unit, which they personally decide to name Soleil.
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
N/A/100 votesStrawberry Parfait ♪
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 7/4/2013
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.
Director: Juzaburou Kyounan
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
N/A/100 votesGo get 'em, Soleil!
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 7/11/2013
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.
Director: Kazuma Satou
Writer: Yuka Yamada
N/A/100 votesGirl Meets Girl
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 7/18/2013
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.
Director: Kazuo Nogami
Writer: Miharu Hirami
N/A/100 votesSummer-colored Miracle☆
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 7/25/2013
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.
Director: Nobuo Tomizawa
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
N/A/100 votesFinale on Board☆
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 8/1/2013
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.
Director: Yousuke Hashiguchi
Writer: Miharu Hirami
N/A/100 votesIdol in Wonderland!
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 8/8/2013
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.
Director: Keiko Oyamada
Writer: Yuka Yamada
N/A/100 votesMore-Than-True Crisis!
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 8/15/2013
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".
Director: Ayako Kono
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
N/A/100 votesHappy Summer ☆ Vacation
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 8/22/2013
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.
Director: Kazuo Nogami
Writer: Yuniko Ayana
N/A/100 votesRespect J☆
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 8/29/2013
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.
Director: Nobuo Tomizawa
Writer: Natsuko Takahashi
N/A/100 votesLegendary Idol: Masquerade
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 9/5/2013
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.
Director: Kazuma Satou
Writer: Yoichi Kato
8.0/109 votesWake Up My Music ♪
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 9/12/2013
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
8.1/108 votesWhere the Brilliance Leads Us
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 9/19/2013
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
8.5/109 votesMemories Lie in the Future
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 9/26/2013
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