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Release Year2018
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Drama
Votes12
Director—
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TypeWeb Series
Rating8.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAikatsu Friends!
About Aikatsu Friends!
Aine Yūki is good at making friends, and is enrolled in Star Harmony Academy's general education track. She befriends Mio Minato, the school's top idol, and becomes an idol herself.
Directed by —, Aikatsu Friends! leans on a strong ensemble — Yui Ninomiya, Akane Matsunaga, Yuuki Kuwahara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2018.
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