Aikatsu Planet! | |
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![]() Aikatsu Planet! key visual featuring Mao Otoha and her avatar idol, Hana. | |
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Written by | Misuzu Chiba |
Directed by | Ryūichi Kimura |
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Opening theme | Bloomy*Smile |
Ending theme | Glittering☆Party♪ Time |
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Country of origin | Japan |
Original language | Japanese |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 25 ( list of episodes) |
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Running time | 24–25 minutes |
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Network | TXN ( TV Tokyo) |
Release | January 10 June 27, 2021 | –
Aikatsu Planet! ( Japanese: アイカツプラネット!, Hepburn: Aikatsu Puranetto!) is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai's Data Carddass line of machines, which launched in December 2020. Unlike the previous series of arcade games, it revolves around using collectible swing cards for the idol battle stage.
A hybrid live-action Tokusatsu drama/ anime television adaptation by BN Pictures aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021.
A sequel film, Aikatsu Planet! The Movie was released on July 15, 2022. [1]
An ordinary first-year student at the private academy Seirei Private High School named Mao Otoha is in a place of Meisa Hinata, who suddenly disappeared, taking the avatar of Aikatsu Planet!'s top idol Hana to begin her idol activities However, Mao's new role as Hana is a secret kept from everyone else.
In the adored virtual world of "Aikatsu Planet!", real life idols can become an avatar. Mao, who assume the role as Hana, uses "Swing Card" with her chosen "Dressia" to put on a dress, and begins the world of intense Battle Stages with her rivals. Along with her best friend Shiori Motoya, model Ruli Tamaki, as well as senior Kyōko Umekōji, they aim to be top idols together.
On 10 August 2020, Aikatsu Planet! was officially announced during a press conference of Bandai x BN Pictures Festival alongside its cast. [2] The series was originally set to premiere in October 2020, but the series was delayed to January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. [3] [4] [5] The series aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021.
No. | Title | Original air date |
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1 | "Suddenly an Idol" Transliteration: "Aidoru wa Totsuzen ni" ( Japanese: アイドルは突然に) | January 10, 2021 |
2 | "An Idol After All☆" Transliteration: "Nantettatte Aidoru☆" ( Japanese: なんてったってアイドル☆) | January 17, 2021 |
3 | "My Heart Beats for the Dress♡" Transliteration: "Doresu ni mune kyun♡" ( Japanese: ドレスに胸キュン♡) | January 24, 2021 |
4 | "Yamato Nadeshiko Rock Change" Transliteration: "Yamato Nadeshiko Rokku Henge" ( Japanese: やまとなでしこロック変化) | January 31, 2021 |
5 | "Cinderella Girl" Transliteration: "Shinderera Gāru" ( Japanese: シンデレラガール) | February 7, 2021 |
6 | "The Cupid of Perfection" Transliteration: "Pāfekuto no Kamisama" ( Japanese: パーフェクトの神様) | February 14, 2021 |
7 | "Dancing Meruli Ruli!" Transliteration: "Odoru Meruri Ruri!" ( Japanese: 踊るメルリルリ!) | February 21, 2021 |
8 | "Rock'n' Beat!" Transliteration: "Rokkun Bīto!" ( Japanese: ロックンビート!) | February 28, 2021 |
9 | "My Revolution" Transliteration: "Mai Reboryūshon" ( Japanese: マイ レボリューション) | March 7, 2021 |
10 | "The One and Only Hana in the World" Transliteration: "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana" ( Japanese: 世界に一つだけのハナ) | March 14, 2021 |
11 | "Kind Feelings" Transliteration: "Yasashii Kimochi" ( Japanese: やさしい気持ち) | March 21, 2021 |
12 | "High School Lullaby" Transliteration: "Hai Sukūru Rarabai" ( Japanese: ハイスクールララバイ) | March 28, 2021 |
13 | "Shifting Feelings" Transliteration: "Yureru Omoi" ( Japanese: ゆれる思い) | April 4, 2021 |
14 | "That's The Way I Run" Transliteration: "Kore ga Watashi no Hashiru Michi" ( Japanese: これがわたしの走る道) | April 11, 2021 |
15 | "Rose of Passion" Transliteration: "Jōnetsu no Bara" ( Japanese: 情熱のバラ) | April 18, 2021 |
16 | "Pajama Party Night" Transliteration: "Pajama Pātī Naito" ( Japanese: パジャマパーティーナイト) | April 25, 2021 |
17 | "The Dress is a Question" Transliteration: "Doresu wa Kuesuchon" ( Japanese: ドレスはクエスチョン) | May 2, 2021 |
18 | "Fashion!" Transliteration: "Oshare!" ( Japanese: オシャレ!) | May 9, 2021 |
19 | "Just By You Being Here" Transliteration: "Kimi ga Iru Dake de" ( Japanese: 君がいるだけで) | May 16, 2021 |
20 | "5 Seconds Before Battle!" Transliteration: "Maji de Batoru no Gobyō Mae!" ( Japanese: マジでバトルの5秒前!) | May 23, 2021 |
21 | "Our Planet☆" Transliteration: "Futari no Puranetto☆" ( Japanese: ふたりのプラネット☆) | May 30, 2021 |
22 | "Bloomy*Smile" Transliteration: "Bloomy*Sumairu" ( Japanese: Bloomy*スマイル) | June 6, 2021 |
23 | "Into a Dream" Transliteration: "Yume no Naka e" ( Japanese: 夢の中へ) | June 13, 2021 |
24 | "Everyone's Request" Transliteration: "Minna no Rikuesuto" ( Japanese: みんなのリクエスト) | June 20, 2021 |
25 | "SWEET MEMORIES" | June 27, 2021 |
The anime uses two pieces of theme songs. The opening theme is "Bloomy Smile" by Mao, Ruli, Kyōko and Shiori from Starry Planet, while the ending theme is "Glittering Party Time" (キラリパーティタイム, Kirari Pāti Taimu) by all members of Starry Planet. [4]
A film, simply titled Aikatsu Planet! The Movie, was released in theaters in Japan on July 15, 2022. [1]