Aikatsu Planet!


Aikatsu Planet! 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.

Plot

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.

Production

On 10 August 2020, Aikatsu Planet! was officially announced during a press conference of Bandai x BN Pictures Festival alongside its cast. 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. The series aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021.

Media

Video games

Aikatsu Planet!
  • ''Aikatsu Planet! Unit Stage''

Music

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" by all members of Starry Planet.
;Insert songs
  • Happy Aikatsu! - Meisa, Mao and Ruli, Ayumi, Mao and Ann, Mao, Ruli, Kyōko, and Shiori
  • Flying Tip - Ruli and Ayumi, Mao and Ayumi
  • Magical Door - Ruli and Shiori from Starry Planet
  • See You See You See You See You See You Tomorrow - Mao and Shiori, Ayumi and Kyōko
  • Inner Voice - Ruli and Meisa, Ruli and Kyōko
  • Petit Price Everyday - Ann and Sara, Shiori and Sara
  • Soulmate - Mao and Shiori

Film

Aikatsu Planet! The Movie, was released in theaters in Japan on July 15, 2022.

Cast