Aikatsu Stars! · Episode 7: Simple Is the Best!
Simple Is the Best!
2016-05-1925 min
This Spring, an ice cream company known as "Jewel Ice Cream" is looking for the "Unique Idol". Being attracted to the word "unique", Laura decides to become a candidate. When she does some research on the personality of being this idol, she realizes something. What is the personality to be this idol? The more Laura thinks about it, the more she doesn't understand, so she decides to try and reach for her own individuality...
1The Beginning of a Dream2016-04-0725 minYume Nijino is a first year middle school student who attends the idol school, Four Star Academy as a freshman student. Within the school is an idol group consisting of four idols known as "S4", and within that group is Hime Shiratori who Yume yearns to be partners with. To start this new life, there will be a show on the main stage for all freshman students to compete in. As this is the first stage, Yume is to show herself on that stage!?2The Two of Us Are Rivals!2016-04-1425 minAt Four Star Academy, there are four performance sets, song sets, acting sets, dance sets and fashion sets and the new students have to think about which set to try and enter. Meanwhile the welcome party for new students is under way and new students must stand on stage as a pair. The outcome of a lottery pairs Yume Nijino and her classmate Laura Sakuraba. The two people can only disagree, will their stage be a success?3The Sky of My Color2016-04-2125 minA Spring Festival has been announced to decide which set the new students belong in. Yume wishes to enter within the Song Class that Hime is in, as the Song Class is the most popular of the four classes. However, Yume makes things rather hard for herself, so she becomes rather negative. But, she is given words of encouragement by many people, which suddenly gives Yume a boost of motivation. Now everyone is waiting for the results that will decide which set they belong in. Which one will they be in--!?4Always 100%!2016-04-2825 minTo be on Aikatsu! TV is something that brings joy to Yume and Laura. With also the appearance of Hime, things keep motivating them even more. However, it is revealed that they will be working behind the scenes. To Yume this was rather dissapointing to hear, but when she is told to come by early the next morning, she hears her most loved person playing the piano...5My Dress Make!2016-05-0525 minThere is a test that is to be carried out in just one week and it has made its way to Yume and the others. The challenge has to do with the Dance Stage and the costume is to be made under the conditions of a Dress Make. This is Yume's first time doing a Dress Make so when Yozora says the words "the purpose the dress serves", Yume questions how she is going to do her first Dress Make...6Rock! Rock Girls!2016-05-1225 minS4 has announced that they will star in a production of a drama called "ROCK! Rock Girls", which causes Yume Nijino and the other idols of Four Star Academy to cause an uproar. However, the student officers have set up an audition to select three students among the first years to join the drama. Yume, Laura and Koharu are all motivated to pass the audition and co-star with S4. However, who will be the three people to pass the audition!?7Simple Is the Best!2016-05-1925 minThis Spring, an ice cream company known as "Jewel Ice Cream" is looking for the "Unique Idol". Being attracted to the word "unique", Laura decides to become a candidate. When she does some research on the personality of being this idol, she realizes something. What is the personality to be this idol? The more Laura thinks about it, the more she doesn't understand, so she decides to try and reach for her own individuality...8A Small Radiance2016-05-2625 minYozora Kasumi from S4 has notified the first year Moon Beauty students about a contest for fashion models. After her attempt on the large stage, Koharu is quite nervous. With their lessons used for production time, everyone is in the same class from midday. With Koharu having no faith in herself, she begins to lose all of her self-confidence...9Miracle Girls2016-06-0225 minYume and Laura are to play in the Campaign Girl Audition for the famous sweets shop, Saiwai Hanando. The president of Saiwai Hanando says that she wants new products related to "sea bream baked in miracles" as she is looking for miracle idols. Intelligence, physical fitness is what those lucky enough need to pass the audition. Overcoming a number of things, who will become the splendid Campaign Girl...!?10Yume’s Start Line!2016-06-0925 minOne day, Yume is suddenly issued to do the school's office. Since Hime's originally planned live was cancelled, Yume is told to perform her first live instead. Yume is ecstatic but not all of the tickets were sold out. In these severe circumstances, Yume wonders if she will succeed on the big stage...11Stuck To! A Day with Hime Shiratori2016-06-1625 minYume Nijino of Four Star Academy is told to serve the top idol Hime Shiratori as her manager for one day. Due to being close to Hime, Yume gets to accompany her to her program, in which she once again sees the proof of "Hime being a prodigy". However, the program director seems to be worried about something...12The Fluttering Girlfriend2016-06-2325 minYume Nijino and the others have been living in the dormitories for days, when they receive a strict yet friendly call from Tsubasa Kisaragi, member of S4 and the school's student council president. Meanwhile, a first year has found a pet and brought it in. The dormitories ban pets and as this first year broke the rules, Tsubasa is rather angry yet she doesn't seem worried about it at all.13Story of the Little Fairy2016-06-3025 minAt least once a year Four Star Academy holds a festival called "Four Star Film Festival", in which this year, an original movie starring Yume and the others called "Little Fairy Story" will be shown. Using a lottery system, Yume is selected for the leading role. The shooting of the film has somehow finally came to an end and the day for the festival has finally arrived. What is the final product for this kind of movie--!?14Mahiru’s Battle!2016-07-0725 minS4's Yozora Kasumi's program has an idea of recruiting a Stage Dress. Having heard that there will be a special live for whoever has the best dress, Yume and the others are motivated to attempt this as they overflow with determination. Mahiru Kasumi from the first year Beauty Class hears this and for reason has a stern look on her face--.15The Moon and the Sun2016-07-2125 minAn implementation for a proficiency test has been announced for the first years. Furthermore, one student from each class will be selected to participate in the Summer Festival as a unit with S4. Test results of their abilities come back and Mahiru Kasumi is the first to be selected for the Beauty Class. Everyone thought she would be happy but her facial expression is firm, saying "I will definitely not lose to my sister"...16Miracle Baton Touch2016-07-2825 minIt is the second day of the Summer Festival, and Laura Sakuraba will stand on the stage as the representative for the first years from the Flower Song Class in the very same location where the CM was shot. The schedule for Laura's performance was supposed to be on time, but there is trouble with the equipment. It is impossible for Laura to leave the set, so how will Laura be able to get back to the school after her turn--!?17Serious Switch!2016-08-0425 minThe quartet, Yume Nijino, Laura Sakuraba, Koharu Nanakura and Ako Saotome will make a guest appearance on the popular variety program for M4, and they hope they are ready for it. But Ako, only longs for Subaru Yūki who seems rather worried, as she appears to have forgotten her role as an idol...18Together with Yuri-chan2016-08-1125 minIt is announced that anyone who is a first year is to be implemented into a fan voting. The top 4 idols of this vote will have to stand on the opening stage for the summer event, "Aikatsu☆Island". While everyone strives for no accidents to occur, Yume has seemed to have found a new Aikatsu...?19Midsummer’s Top Dancer2016-08-1825 minThe 2nd year S4 member Yuzu Nikaidō, is to compete in a dance competition at Japan's highest level. Yuzu safely qualifies, but she is no where to be found before the final round. Yume and the dance executives, look for her around the venue. Where has Yuzu, the idol who is always too free, gone too--!?20Passion and Pride!2016-08-2525 minYume, Laura, Koharu and S4 are going to shoot a movie that they will appear in. To Tsubasa, being exhausted is a curse, which makes her director complain. Meanwhile, the stunt people do not come. At this rate, the release of the movie will be cancelled. Within this pinch, one idol stands up--!21Feeling of the Desire to Win2016-09-0125 minAll first years from Four Star Academy's Flower Song class are to take an audition over a CD debut. This is a big chance in their eyes, so as rivals, Yume Nijino and Laura Sakuraba tackle the harsh lessons together. However, they overlook each other's skills because when that result is shown, "You better not have hard feelings for whoever wins"--?22Longing for the Road of Continuation2016-09-0825 minYume has passed the audition, and now she is filled with so much motivation to create an amazing CD. But, her release date clashes with the release date of Hime Shiratori's CD, who is one of the S4 members. Even though Laura and Koharu worry about her, Yume proceeds to prepare for the date without worrying but...23Descent of the Tundra Songstress!2016-09-1525 min"The Lucky Seven of Four Star Academy" is where if you collect every wish, something will come true! Yume and Laura, start looking for these wishes, but they can't find the seventh "Tundra Songstress" who is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Yuzu Nikaidō of S4 is at an event, and announces that her show is going to be replaced by another idol who is about to make a guest appearance.24Smiles Are Rainbow-Colored2016-09-2225 minFor the first time ever, Yume, Laura, Mahiru and Koharu are invited to "Rainbow Pastry Shop" which is actually Ako's home. Everyone eats some sweets, and as Yume watches an album of someone's early childhood, the next door neighbor, Reina comes in saying "I want to bake a cake together"...25Broadway Dream2016-09-2925 minTsubasa Kisaragi from S4 describes the main event of this festival to be "Broadway Dream". On the stage for a dance show, people are hard at work behind the scenes doing things like creating a production and doing a certificate course, which is all being done for one student. As this is their first time experiencing something like this, Yume and the others excitement levels will not drop--!26A Dream That Can’t Be Taken2016-10-0625 minOne of the members of S4, Yuzu Nikaidō appears to be in a good mood for some reason. And that reason is because Lilie Shirogane, the "Songstress of Tundra" is coming back to the school. Lilie is a second year student in the Flower Song Class, as well as being Yuzu's childhood friend. And in response to her fans, Lily will be having a school-wide come-back live--!27Story of the Little Dress2016-10-1325 minYume and Lilie are invited by one of the S4 members, Hime Shiratori to visit the headquarters of the most admired brand, "My Little Heart". There, they get to see, up close, the creation of a Premium Rare Dress, making the two girls very excited. Within that, Yume learn the big goal of Lilie. But.....28Halloween Magic2016-10-2025 minTonight is Halloween, and Four Star Academy is holding a Halloween event. The student who collects the most sweets will be crowned as the Halloween☆Princess. Within the academy, there are a number of stages to clear that have traps set on them. So, who on earth will be the shining princess--!?29True Rivals2016-10-2725 minEvery year, there is a soccer world tournament. Yume, Laura and the others have been scheduled to perform for the halftime show. Furthermore, before the finals, an audition has been organised to pick who shall be in the center. Due to this, Laura has a serious expression on her face that she doesn't normally wear...30Rainbow-Colored Candy2016-11-0325 minYume's childhood friend, Koharu has something important to tell Yume, but can't say it. However, she can't stay silent forever. Not wanting to cause too much attention, Koharu decides to say it. Yume is confused about this sudden talk, and realises that it's better to not be sad, so she and Laura decide to come up with a plan for Koharu.31Fly, Sky-Girl!2016-11-1025 minFour Star Academy announces that they will be holding an Autumn festival. The event's theme is "A unit of three", which is said to help form a unit, even if the members are in different classes or are different ages. After hearing this announcement, Mahiru Kasumi, a first year student in the Moon Beauty Class decides to aim high. In response to Mahiru, Tsubasa Kisaragi from S4 gives her a suggestion.32Go Forth! Yuzukoshou!2016-11-1725 minYume Nijino, a first year in the Song class, is suddenly chosen to form a unit with Yuzu Nikaidō, a member of S4, for the Autumn festival. Ako Saotome, a first year in the Drama class is also chosen. Both Yuzu and Ako are ready to perform however, Yume is having anxiety about failing on stage again...33The Lost Laura!?2016-11-2425 minLaura Sakuraba, a first year student in the Song Class, can't help but wonder why she can't win against Yume. Before she can figure it out, she gets asked if she could accept a job for the academy. And this job is all about supporting Lilie Shirogane, a second year student in the Song Class. What is this new feeling Laura feels when she watches Lilie's Aikatsu! routine--?34Stylish Girl Lesson2016-12-0125 minAs Mahiru is offered her own regular feature in a fashion magazine, she comes across two rude ganguro high school girls, Motoko and Eiko, scolding them for littering. The next day, the girls and their leader, Sumiko, come to Mahiru for advice on how best to wear make-up. With her various hair and make-up tips, Mahiru manages to help the girls show off their true beauty without excessive products. As Mahiru becomes inspired to use her magazine feature for make-up lessons, she further trains the three girls to be her models at a fashion show showing off their transformations.35The Chosen Stars2016-12-0825 minStill worried about her power kicking in, Yume asks Hime for a full explanation about what is happening to her. Hime explains how Hotaru was the first to develop this power, the side effects of which led to her losing her voice and suddenly retiring. Having noticed Hotaru's suffering more than anyone else, Moroboshi noticed the symptoms in both Hime and Yume and took it upon himself to stop them ending up the same way. Becoming more afraid upon hearing this, Yume confides about her power to Rola, who encourages her to become a stronger rival. The next day, Moroboshi suddenly tasks Yume with…36Beyond the Rainbow2016-12-1525 minMoroboshi arranges for Yume to hold a solo concert, threatening to expel her if she cannot satisfy 90% of the audience. As Yume feels her back up against the wall, Hime sends her to a flower shop run by Hotaru. Hotaru explains her experiences with her power and how it led to her losing her voice, regretting that she never appreciated her own natural talent. Reminded of the self-confidence that comes from the support of others, Yume seeks out help from her friends to prepare for her concert and soon returns to her normal self. With everyone's support, Yume manages to perform a successful…37An Exciting Christmas!2016-12-2225 minThe admins prepare to hold a party for Christmas Eve with a stream of S4's concert, encouraging Yume to put on a performance of her own alongside Rola, Mahiru, and Ako. After checking with M4's plans, the girls manage to set up their concert at the shopping district. After everyone's individual events turn out successfully, Subaru starts to develop feelings for Yume.38Aikatsu New Year!2017-01-0525 minAfter hosting a New Year's show, the S4 girls look back on how Yume and the others have grown over the past year, contemplating who is likely to be chosen for the upcoming S4 Selection. After visiting the shrine with her friends, Yume is invited to have tea with Hime, who shows her the Tree of Bonds that represent the bonds between S4 members.39Four Star Academy, in a Crisis!?2017-01-1225 minOverhearing a conversation between Moroboshi and Anna about the school being in financial crisis, Lily offers to represent Yottsuboshi Academy in a Russian brand designer contest which is offering a sponsorship for the winner. As Lily clears all the challenges ahead of her and reaches the final three, she starts to develop a fever but refuses to retire from the running. Having been concerned for her health, Yume and Rola make their way through snowy weather to deliver some medicine and coffee to Lily, giving her the energy to complete a design for the final round and win the contest. Two…40Chasing After Princess Dia!!2017-01-1925 minThe girls star in yet another drama, titled Aikatsu Detectives! The Princess Diamond Incident. As phantom thieves known as the Shadow Stars plot to steal Hime's Princess Diamond, Ako joins Tsubasa, Yuzu, Yozora, and Mahiru as part of an investigation team guarding the diamond at a party. Despite detectives being place everyhere, the diamond gets stolen under everyone's noses, which Tsubasa quickly deduces wasn't the work of the Shadow Stars. As witnesses are questioned, Ako notices that Yuri shouldn't have been able to legibly write a poster after her right hand was injured during the theft…41Burn! Star Catching Festival!2017-01-2625 minThe school holds the Star Catching Festival, in which each class must use their talents to win different areas by earning votes from the townsfolk. As each of the classes win areas in different ways, the event culminates in a tiebreaker performance between Tsubasa and Yozora. Although the weather gets cloudy halfway through, Yozora manages to use her performance to fill the sky with stars and a dazzling moon to win the festival for the Beauty Class.42The Two Childhood Friends2017-02-0225 minYuzu decides that whoever can keep up with her dancing will be her partner in a music video, but no one in the Dance Class is able to keep up with her.43The Chocolate and Song That Are Full of Feelings2017-02-0925 minYume Nijino, first-year student of Song Class in Four Star Academy, gets an offer to perform in "The Best Music Show", a popular TV show. Thinking this is the chance to get herself known around the world, Yume gets all fired up. But, Subaru Yūki, the idol who is going to co-star with Yume, says something unusual to her....44The Premonition of Spring2017-02-1625 minDue to the fact that the S4 Selection that is coming up in Spring is getting closer, Laura Sakuraba, first-year student of the Song Class, becomes nervous. She is doing all she can do, but still feels like she is lacking something.... Mahiru Kasumi, first-year student of the Beauty Class, also feels the same thing. Together, thinking that being on the stage is the closest shortcut to their growth, they form a group to open an event...!45Ako, at Full Speed!2017-02-2325 minAko Saotome, first-year student of the Theater Class, is thinking about getting her own special dress. To do that, she needs to be successful on a big stage and get a special grade up glitter. But, there is no stage that is free inside or outside the academy. After a lot of effort, Ako finally finds a free stage, but...?!46The Blazing S4 Selection!2017-03-0225 minFinally, Four Star Academy's biggest event, the "S4 Selection", has begun. First year Ako Saotome of the Theatre Class asserts her goal of beating the current S4 and becoming the new S4. The feeling is the same for Yume and the other first years. Using all of her power, Ako challenges current S4 member Tsubasa Kisaragi.47Kasumi Sisters, Battle!2017-03-0925 minIn the S4 Selection of the Beauty Class, "the first ever sister showdown in the history of Four Star Academy" has garnered great interest. Challenging current S4 member Yozora Kasumi is her very own little sister, first year Mahiru Kasumi. Mahiru has been working hard all this time in order to surpass Yozora. Has the time come for her efforts to finally bear fruit--!?48The Song That Only Belongs to Me2017-03-1625 minThe S4 Selection of the Song Class begins, with the students to take the stage and perform one after another. Among them, second year admin Lilie Shirogane's stage is quite wonderful. However, having witnessed this performance, first year Laura Sakuraba becomes uneasy...49To Become the Number One Star!2017-03-2325 minFinally, the time has come for Yume to take the stage. Challenging the current S4 member Hime Shiratori, in a serious stage in which she's risking everything... Yume is worried, unsure how to go about her performance. In that moment, she receives a phone call from a certain someone. Here and now, Yume shines in her own special way, and the curtain rises upon her full power stage---!50The Strongest Live2017-03-3025 minThe S4 Selection has finished, and the appointment ceremony for the new S4 takes place. After the graduation ceremony, a "Thank you party" from S4?---They hold a meeting, planning a performance to show gratitude to the teachers and students who have supported them. Gratitude... hearing that word, Yume comes up with something.51Perfect Idol Elza2017-04-0625 min52Idol Under Pursuit?!2017-04-1325 min53Open Sesame! Obtaining the Wings of Stars!2017-04-2025 min54Kirara the Fluffy Idol2017-04-2725 min55All Aboard Venus Ark!2017-05-0425 min56Kyaa! Warning Ahead2017-05-1125 min57Sparkling Walking Weather2017-05-1825 min58Miracle Audition!!2017-05-2525 min59You Can Shine As Well2017-06-0125 min60Stuck To! The World of Elza Forte2017-06-0825 min61The Feelings of Love2017-06-1525 min62By Going My Way2017-06-2225 min63The Hot Wind Blown from the Tundra2017-06-2925 min64Wish Upon a Star2017-07-0625 min65Hop on the Venus Wave2017-07-2025 min66Send a Cheer2017-07-2725 min67Summer! The Pool! It’s a Treasure Hunt!2017-08-0325 min68Venus Ark’s Scary Rumor!2017-08-1025 min69Expand the Aikatsu Ring!2017-08-1725 min70Jungle Activities!2017-08-2425 min71Goodbye, Koharu-chan!?2017-08-3125 min72The Two’s First Star2017-09-0725 min73Rainbow Dress2017-09-1425 min74Fluffy Puffy Friends2017-09-2125 min75Kasumi Family Day Off2017-09-2825 min76Fairy Idol Futaba Aria2017-10-0525 min77Through Flower Language2017-10-1225 min78Welcome, Perfect Mother!2017-10-1925 min79Halloween Surprise2017-10-2625 min80Kizaki Rei’s Oath2017-11-0225 min81Search for the Splendid S2017-11-0925 min82Aikatsu in Love2017-11-1625 min83Lily and the Prince2017-11-2325 min84Dream Together2017-11-3025 min85Share in the Radiance2017-12-0725 min86The Number of Tears2017-12-1425 min87Thank You Merry X-mas!2017-12-2125 min88It’s New Year’s Everyone Gather Round!2018-01-0425 min89Diary of Stars2018-01-1125 min90Venus Crisis!2018-01-1825 min91Hustle Idol Discipline2018-01-2525 min92Our Episode Solo2018-02-0125 min93Sword of Light2018-02-0825 min94Mahiru’s Radiance2018-02-1525 min95Lonely Sun2018-02-2225 min96Shine with Everyone!2018-03-0125 min97Bon Bon Voyage!2018-03-0825 min98Yuzutto Lily2018-03-1525 min99Futari no Wasuremono2018-03-2225 min100Mada Minu Mirai e2018-03-2925 min
Aikatsu Stars!★ 76%Synopsis
Aikatsu Stars! features the protagonist Yume Nijino. Yume aims to become a top idol, and she enrolls in the Yotsuboshi Gakuen. This academy has a special group called the S4, who are the top four active idols in the school. Yume and the other first-year students aim to become a part of the S4.(Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Characters & Voice Actors
Yume NijinoMain
Miyu TomitaJP
Hime ShiratoriMain
Minami TsudaJP
Tsubasa KisaragiMain
Sumire MorohoshiJP
Yozora KasumiMain
Ayaka OohashiJP
Rola SakurabaMain
Ayaka AsaiJP
Ako SaotomeMain
Natsumi MurakamiJP
Lily ShiroganeMain
Reina UedaJP
Yuzu NikaidoMain
Azusa TadokoroJP
Mahiru KasumiMain
Yume MiyamotoJP
Subaru YuukiSupporting
Taku YashiroJP
Anna HibikiSupporting
Akemi KandaJP
Nozomu IgarashiSupporting
Yuuto UemuraJP
Staff
Yuuko KakiharaSeries Composition
Yukiko AikeiCharacter Design
Kenichi TajiriArt Director
Hidekazu ShimamuraAnimation Director (OP)
Kyouhei IshiguroUnit Director (ED)
Kyouhei IshiguroStoryboard (ED)
Ruka EndouTheme Song Performance (ED1)
Ruka EndouInsert Song Performance (ep 50)
Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live
PriPara
Love Live! School Idol Project
Kirarin Revolution
HUGtto! Precure
Himitsu no AiPri
Waccha PriMagi!
Shugo Chara!
Idol Time Pripara
Pop in Q
Love Live! Superstar!!
Shugo Chara!! Doki
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