#she and mizuki kanzaki would be besties

[mahoutoons]

learning that ai hoshino is so popular with japanese kids to the point that a children's idol show (aipri) had an oshi no ko collab is so funny like... yes ai does look like she fits in with a children's idol show. in a better world she's an aikatsu or pretty series character.

[meep-hani]

Aikatsu! (2012-2016)

❗SPOILER WARNING: Notes/comments❗

Aikatsu!

Aired: October 2012 to March 2016 Watched: No record to August 31, 2019

Producers: TV Tokyo, Bandai Visual, Dentsu Studios: Sunrise, Bandai Namco Pictures

Number of episodes: 178 Synopsis:

An idol's brilliance illuminates the dreams of humanity. Starlight Academy, a holy ground for celebrities in training, seeks to realize this belief. Behind its rigorous entrance requirements lie not only the top young stars in the entertainment business, but some of the best memories these students will ever have.

Or so Aoi Kiriya believes. Alongside her best friend Ichigo, Aoi decides to apply for the prestigious private school in hopes of living up to the praise of the biggest idol in the world: Mizuki Kanzaki. As they journey through the numerous laughs, friendships, and heartbreaks that await them, can the two girls light up the lives of others as Mizuki has done for them?

Whether it be chopping down Christmas trees, traversing obstacle courses, or even rock climbing, there's always a playful new adventure to be found in the world of Aikatsu!.

Notable characters:

Hoshimiya Ichigo (voiced by Morohoshi Sumire [speaking] and Kirishima Waka [singing])

Kiriya Aoi (voiced by Tadokoro Azusa [speaking] and Uebana Fuuri [singing])

Shibuki Ran (voiced by Ohashi Ayaka [speaking], Yoshikawa Sunao [singing - formerly], and Ichikura Yuna [singing - currently])

Oozora Akari (voiced by Shimoji Shino [speaking] and Endou Ruka [singing])

Hikami Sumire (voiced by Wakui Yuu [speaking], Tomoyama Mona [singing - formerly], and Fujishiro Rie [singing - currently])

Shinjou Hinaki (voiced by Ishikawa Yui [speaking] and Mirai Miki [singing])

Rating/s:

Notes/comments (optional):

Shibuki Ran and Oozora Akari supremacy!!!

They have good amazing songs, in my opinion.

The improvement of the CGI was astounding. <3

Still can't forget these moments:

Soleil's performances of Diamond Happy, especially the first one! Their debut had me in tears, the rest gave me chills.

Renewed Tristar with Yurika-sama. IT'S NOT THAT I'M SAYING THAT MY QUEEN RAN IS INFERIOR TO YURIKA. It's just that I think Ran fits in Soleil better because she should be with her besties, and Yurika's aura fits Tristar better.

Sumire's failed Special Appeal in the Starlight Queen Cup. (She's still a queen though. 💅)

Akari's winning performance in the Starlight Queen Cup! The chills I had watching her perform. From the clumsy girl who made mistakes in her audition to this ✨️star✨️... (ToT)

Will I rewatch? Probably not because it's rather long. But I might go back to watch some episodes. But there's no doubt that I would watch the performances every now and then!

Sources:

MyAnimeList

Aikatsu Wiki