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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

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television adaptation by BN Pictures aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021. A sequel film, ''

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'' 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

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of "Aikatsu Planet!", real life idols can become an

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. 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

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. The series aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021.

Episodes

Media

Video games

* ''Aikatsu Planet!'' (

, 2020) * ''Aikatsu Planet! Unit Stage'' (Data Carddass, 2022)

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 by all members of Starry Planet. ;Insert songs * - Meisa (Episode 1), Mao and Ruli (Episode 2), Ayumi(Episode 5), Mao and Ann (Episode 12), Mao, Ruli, Kyōko, and Shiori (Episode 12) * Flying Tip - Ruli and Ayumi (Episode 6), Mao and Ayumi (Episode 13) * Magical Door - Ruli and Shiori from Starry Planet (Episode 9) * - Mao and Shiori (Episode 10), Ayumi and Kyōko (Episode 14) * Inner Voice - Ruli and Meisa (Episode 15), Ruli and Kyōko (Episode 20) * - Ann and Sara (Episode 17), Shiori and Sara (Episode 18) * - Mao and Shiori

Film

'', was released in theaters in Japan on July 15, 2022.

Cast

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References

External links

* * * {{Bandai Namco Pictures 2021 Japanese television series debuts 2020 video games

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