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. An English dub by Funimation began streaming from July 30, 2016. The opening and ending themes are and respectively, both performed by Aqours (

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). A second season aired from October 7 to December 30, 2017 and was also simulcast by Crunchyroll and dubbed by Funimation. The opening and ending themes respectively are and , both performed by Aqours. "Aozora Jumping Heart" is used as the opening theme for the final episode. The first Blu-ray disc of the series, containing the first episode of the anime, was released on September 27, 2016. The limited edition contained a balloting ticket for Aqours' first concert, an original song CD, a newly written novel by Sakurako Kimino, a ''Love Live! School Idol Festival'' themed UR rarity sticker, a card for ''Love Live! School Idol Collection'', a PR card, and an 8-page booklet. An anime film, ''Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow'', was released in Japan on January 4, 2019. __TOC__

Episode list

Season 1

Season 2

Notes

References