Where to watch Aikatsu! in Japan
Aikatsu! is streaming on U-NEXT and dAnime Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Aikatsu!
Aikatsu! is a 2012 web series in the Animation, Comedy and Drama genres, starring Sumire Morohoshi, Ayaka Ohashi and Azusa Tadokoro. It spans 4 seasons and 178 episodes, and originally aired on Tokyo MX. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aikatsu! in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Aikatsu! trailer
Overview
Ichigo Hoshimiya is a regular, ordinary middle school girl. But when her best friend Aoi invites her to join the idol training academy, Starlight Academy, her whole world is turned upside down. As she encounters all kinds of rivals and learns what it takes to be an idol, she uses her Aikatsu Cards to challenge countless auditions.
Seasons (4)
- Season 150 episodes · 2012
- Season 251 episodes · 2013
- Season 351 episodes · 2014
- Season 426 episodes · 2015
Top cast
Sumire Morohoshi
Ichigo Hoshimiya (voice)
Ayaka Ohashi
Ran Shibuki (voice)
Azusa Tadokoro
Aoi Kiriya (voice)
Aya Suzaki
Mikuru Natsuki (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Mizuki Kanzaki (voice)
Tomoyo Kurosawa
Otome Arisugawa (voice)
Sanae Fuku
Lisa Shirakaba (voice)
Shino Shimoji
Akari Ōzora (voice)
Kotori Koiwai
Nono Ōji (voice)
Kaya Matsutani
Orihime Mitsuishi
Kiyono Yasuno
Sakura Kitaooji (voice)
Makoto Yasumura
Johnny Beppu
Waka Kirishima
Ichigo Hoshimiya (Singing Voice)
Yuu Wakui
Sumire Hikami (voice)
Yui Ishikawa
Hinaki Shinjou (voice)
Aya Saito
Juri Kurebayashi (voice)
Haruka Terui
Yui Hattori (voice)
Yuuki Takada
Rin Kurosawa (voice)
Asami Yano
Nina Doujima (voice)
Miki Mirai
Hinaki Shinjo (singing voice)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Aikatsu! in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Aikatsu! on U-NEXT and dAnime Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD and Google Play Movies.
Is Aikatsu! on Netflix?+
Aikatsu! is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and dAnime Amazon Channel.
How many seasons of Aikatsu! are there?+
Aikatsu! has 4 seasons and 178 episodes in total.
Who stars in Aikatsu!?+
Aikatsu! stars Sumire Morohoshi, Ayaka Ohashi, Azusa Tadokoro, Aya Suzaki and Minako Kotobuki.
When did Aikatsu! come out?+
Aikatsu! is a 2012 web series.
What genre is Aikatsu!?+
Aikatsu! is Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
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