Series

Aikatsu Friends!

★ 8.2(12)201824m2 seasons

Animation Comedy Drama Family Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Aikatsu Friends! 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 16 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2018-04-05
Runtime: 24m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 76
Network: TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: BN Pictures

About Aikatsu Friends!

Aikatsu Friends! is a 2018 web series in the Animation, Comedy and Drama genres, starring Yui Ninomiya, Akane Matsunaga and Yuuki Kuwahara. It spans 2 seasons and 76 episodes, and originally aired on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aikatsu Friends! in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (2)

Season 150 eps · 2018

Shining Jewel26 eps · 2019

Cast

Yui Ninomiya

Hinata Ema

Akane Matsunaga

Yuuki Aine

Yuuki Kuwahara

Shirayuri Kaguya

Saori Onishi

Alicia Charlotte

Emiri Suyama

Shirayuri Sakuya

Azusa Tadokoro

Kamishiro Karen

Ayaka Ohashi

Asuka Mirai

Sumire Morohoshi

Coco

Mai Nakahara

Enjouji Tamaki

Ibuki Kido

Minato Mio

Themes & keywords

friendshipslice of lifeschoolshoujoanimebased on card gamemusicidol

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Aikatsu Friends! in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Aikatsu Friends! 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 Friends! on Netflix?+

Aikatsu Friends! 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 Friends! are there?+

Aikatsu Friends! has 2 seasons and 76 episodes in total.

Who stars in Aikatsu Friends!?+

Aikatsu Friends! stars Yui Ninomiya, Akane Matsunaga, Yuuki Kuwahara, Saori Onishi and Emiri Suyama.

When did Aikatsu Friends! come out?+

Aikatsu Friends! is a 2018 web series.

What genre is Aikatsu Friends!?+

Aikatsu Friends! is Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Kids and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.