Aikatsu! (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Aikatsu! is an animation, comedy, drama and kids series.
What it’s about. 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 all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.
Who’s in it. Aikatsu! stars Sumire Morohoshi as Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice), Ayaka Ohashi as Ran Shibuki (voice), Azusa Tadokoro as Aoi Kiriya (voice) and Aya Suzaki as Mikuru Natsuki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Aikatsu! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aikatsu! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aikatsu! tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aikatsu! (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aikatsu! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aikatsu! worth watching?
- Aikatsu! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aikatsu!?
- Aikatsu! stars Sumire Morohoshi, Ayaka Ohashi, Azusa Tadokoro, Aya Suzaki and Sanae Fuku.
- When was Aikatsu! released?
- Aikatsu! was released in 2012.