A new movie celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Aikatsu Stars!", depicting idol activities, has been announced for release on January 22. The film features a story where the characters are invited to the "Venus Jamboree" alongside the world's top idols.
New Adventures and Theme Song
Bandai Namco Pictures released the trailer and key visual for "Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress" at a fan meeting event on October 17. The movie's main theme song "Five Stars" was also announced in this trailer. Additionally, the ending theme song "Anata e" was showcased, with performances by Sena, Rie, Miki, Nanase, and Kana for both songs.
Return of Cast and Creators
The director of the "Aikatsu Stars!" anime series, Tetsuo Sato, returns to helm this project, with Yuko Kakihara, the main scriptwriter of the original series, handling the screenplay. The character design continues to be overseen by Keiko Ago, who was the character designer for the series. Bandai Namco Pictures is responsible for production and distribution.
Evolution of the "Aikatsu!" Franchise
The "Aikatsu!" series began in 2012 as an arcade card game and was broadcast as a TV anime from 2012 to 2016. This new film celebrates the 10th anniversary, making it special for fans. Sequels like "Aikatsu Friends!" and "Aikatsu on Parade!" have also been developed, appealing to a wide range of generations.
