Ichigo Hoshimiya is a quick-witted girl, ever ready to assist her mother at their bustling bento shop. A small mishap involving her brother Raichi’s photographs of the celebrated idol Mizuki Kanzaki leads Ichigo to confide in her best frien…

First day at Starlight Academy. Ichigo and Aoi took it all in – the grand halls, the bustling courtyards – before settling into their dorm. Soon after, they were introduced to Headmistress Orihime Mitsuishi, who presented them with the Aika…

With Aoi’s arrival as Mizuki’s temporary manager, working alongside their regular manager, Honoka Tsukikage, Ichigo resolves to follow them discreetly. Her clandestine pursuit is quickly discovered, yet Mizuki permits her to join nonetheles…

The video of Ichigo and Aoi’s audition appeared on the academy website, and soon after, Aoi received her first fan letter. Meanwhile, Ichigo, seeking employment at a takoyaki shop, began the application process with Aoi. Determined to avoid…

A quiet curiosity began to bloom within Ichigo as she observed Ran Shibuki, a classmate who seemed to exist apart from the others.

As Ichigo and Ran prepared for their fashion shoot, Ichigo had a sudden realization: she lacked an autograph. Upon hearing this, Johnny assigned Ichigo and Aoi the task of devising one by the following day. Ran readily offered her assistanc…

Fatefully, Ichigo and Aoi found themselves scheduled for separate auditions on the same day, bolstered by encouragement from their fans across the KiraKiratter network.

While filming a vlog, Ichigo finds herself disoriented and lost, eventually stumbling upon a hidden underground studio. There, she discovers another aspiring idol undergoing rigorous training.

With their important audition drawing near, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran seek assistance from Johnny in acquiring the specific Premium Cards required for their performance.

As they walked to school, the girls encountered the unusual Otome Arisugawa, who had fallen into the school fountain while attempting to catch a rainbow. Simultaneously, a tournament was being held for one of three coveted spots in a specia…

Falling from the branches in a desperate attempt to save a cat, Otome was caught by the janitor. Afterward, she seemed somewhat distant, and Ichigo and the others concluded she had developed an infatuation with him. This prompted Aoi to rec…

As the day of the special event approached, Ichigo volunteered everyone to assist with the Christmas party. Observing the flurry of activity, she noticed Yuna Nakayama, usually so full of life, seemed subdued; her parents were working dilig…

With the arrival of the new year, Orihime shares her plans with Mizuki: a collaborative stage performance with Ichigo. Simultaneously, Ichigo’s New Year’s festivities involve a generous amount of indulgence, resulting in a noticeable weight…

The girls awaited their audition for the play, *Naughty Detectives*, a shared anticipation tinged with a subtle rivalry with classmate Shion Kamiya. News arrived of two roles for which they would compete. Shion, in response, altered her app…

With a team audition looming, Ichigo and her companions resolve that Otome requires a few special cards. Johnny cautions them, however, that the designer behind Otome’s beloved Happy Rainbow brand is notoriously exacting. Undeterred, the gi…

Ichigo fidgeted, a nervous energy thrumming beneath her skin, as she sat through her first meeting with Mizuki’s staff. They were discussing the details of her upcoming concert. Afterward, Mizuki led Ichigo to a trampoline, beginning her tr…

With the concert day at hand, Ichigo’s mother, Ringo, felt a pang of nostalgia as she walked Raichi toward the theater. Inside, Ichigo wrestled with nerves; she hadn't yet managed three Special Appeals during rehearsals. But Aoi, Ran, and O…

For a Valentine's Day fashion show, Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, and Otome were tasked with a performance. The girls resolved to craft chocolates by hand for the event, and then spent the evening selecting outfits to wear.

Hurrying home after a long shift, Ichigo unexpectedly encounters someone who appears to be a vampire. The figure flees upon seeing a pin that Otome had given her. It turns out the vampire is Yurika Tōdō, Otome’s classmate. Yurika is perpetu…

A recent article in the tabloids includes photographs revealing Yurika's everyday appearance, a side of herself she has carefully concealed from public view.

Ichigo, Ran, Otome, and Yurika find themselves with an opportunity: an audition for a movie remake of *Stylish Thief ☆ Swallowtail*. The original series featured Masquerade, the idol duo in which Orihime once performed. As the quartet prepa…

The group resolved to go undercover, hoping to catch a showing of Ichigo and Otome’s film in a proper cinema.

While Ran prepares for the crucial audition with Spicy Ageha, Ichigo secures her a place in a fashion show for the graduating seniors.

Following a stretch of auditions, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran resolved to spend their downtime at a hot spring. Their journey included an encounter with a few fans, quiet conversations on the train, and a stop at a field of flowers for a leisurely…

On April Fool's Day, Ichigo’s father, Taichi, returned home, bearing a gift of star grapes gathered during his journeys.

With the start of a new academic year, Ichigo and their classmates advance to their second year, and are now tasked with guiding the incoming freshmen.

The Fresh Girls Cup has been announced, offering students a chance to challenge Mizuki for the title of Starlight Queen. Ran, who competed the previous year before Ichigo and Aoi arrived, speaks of Mizuki's exceptional talent. Facing every …

With the semi-finals looming, sleep proved elusive for Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran. They settled on a sleepover in Ichigo’s room, hoping for some rest before the pressure mounted.

Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran were considering how to bridge the gap between themselves and Mizuki when they encountered a first-year student named Akane Mimori, who held a keen admiration for Aoi.

A unique audition is underway, demanding that aspiring performers coalesce into teams to strive for Mastery of Communication. Ichigo and her companions extend an invitation to Sakura to join their group, though she hesitates, lacking the co…

With Mother's Day drawing near, an audition has been announced: student pairs will be invited to perform a selection from Masquerade's repertoire.

With the group selected for the Newcomer Idol competition, a decision arose regarding coordinated attire. Consequently, Ichigo received a request from the designer of Angely Sugar to feature in a commercial promoting their mascot, Angely Be…

Mizuki resolved to hold auditions at Starlight Academy, seeking two partners to comprise a new idol unit alongside herself: Tristar.

Kaede, a celebrated idol in the United States, secured a spot in the final audition by demonstrating her ability to surpass the challenges faced by her fellow performers.

As the final auditions drew near, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran received instructions to spend the night in the sprawling mansion, each in a separate room and without the familiar comfort of their Aikatsu Phones.

With Tristar’s increasing demands on her time, Ran finds herself growing distant from Ichigo and Aoi. They are both disheartened by the news that her schedule prevents her from returning to the Star Academy dormitories.

Amidst Tristar's ongoing triumphs, Orihime reveals that Ichigo and Aoi will be joining forces as a new idol unit. They settle on the name Soleil for their venture.

Now that Soleil had grown to a trio, Aoi and Ran determined that Ichigo should take on the role of leader. Separately, Otome resolved to form her own idol unit, Powa Powa Puririn, with Sakura and Shion. Meanwhile, Mizuki found herself drawn…

Orihime secured a performance for Soleil at an open-air venue in Ichigo’s hometown. The stipulation was strict: the venue had to be filled to capacity, achieved without the aid of television or the internet; failure to meet this condition w…

Due to a flight delay impacting the Tristar's arrival, Soleil found herself tasked with announcing STAR☆ANIS’ upcoming tour. Until a live feed could be established, however, it fell to Aoi to manage the situation.

During a press conference addressing Powa Powa Puririn's connection to STAR☆ANIS, Shion announced her decision to prioritize her acting career and therefore would not be joining the group.

With STAR☆ANIS's tour drawing to a close, Orihime reveals a final, clandestine performance. The concert will be held aboard a cruise ship, accommodating a select group of one hundred devoted fans.

With the STAR☆ANIS members dispersing to their respective units, Shion finds herself preparing for an audition: the role of Alice in a production of *Alice in Wonderland*.

King, a musician from Nao’s band, More Than True, appeared at the entrance to Star Academy. He sought out Ichigo and instructed him to convey a message: that he would never endorse Nao’s music.

Orihime, wanting to treat the members of STAR☆ANIS, arranged for a private section of a water park. As the group gathered, Mizuki was held up by an unexpected radio commitment. To lift spirits, Aoi proposed a water sports competition, which…

Orihime made the announcement: the Starlight Queen Cup was drawing near, and every member of STAR☆ANIS was eligible to participate. The prospect of competing against Mizuki, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran stirred a sense of curiosity within them – a …

The weight of Mizuki’s demanding schedule began to press upon her, and sensing this, Orihime offered Ichigo and the others a key. It unlocked a reference room dedicated to the Masquerade, filled with an assortment of documents and materials…

Following Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran’s discovery of Ringo’s secret, they accompanied her home to allow her to recuperate for the Starlight Queen Cup. It was there that Raichi also learned the truth of Ringo’s identity.

Two days remained until the Starlight Queen Cup, and Aoi received news that she had been cast as the lead in a film. Meanwhile, Ran learned of an audition for the position of Spicy Ageha’s representative.

Following their reunion, Ichigo shares her decision to leave Starlight Academy for America after the Cup. She intends to pursue her independent Aikatsu career, and Aoi offers a steadfast facade of support. The following day, Ichigo confront…