The new theatrical film Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshihoshi no Progress~ has been officially dated for a nationwide Japan release on January 22, 2027. The announcement came during the “Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshihoshi no Progress~ Fan Meeting Presented by BN Pictures” event held on October 17, alongside the unveiling of a key visual and a full trailer.

Story

As Yume and her friends approach graduation, they receive an invitation from Elza of Neo Venus Arc to perform at “Venus Jamboree” — a live event gathering the world’s top idols. Just as they prepare, a mysterious cruise ship called the “Petit Venus Arc” appears before them.

Key Visual and Full Trailer

The new key visual depicts Yume and her companions stepping forward toward their individual futures. The full trailer features footage from the film and includes a preview of the theme song “Five stars”, marking its first public reveal.

Staff and Cast

Staff

• Planning / Original Work / Production: BN Pictures
• Original Concept: Bandai
• Director: Teruo Sato
• Screenplay: Yuko Kakihara
• Character Design: Yukiko Aikei
• Distribution: Bandai Namco Pictures

Cast

• Nijino Yume — Tomita Miyu
• Sakuraba Rola — Asai Ayaka
• Nanakura Koharu — Yamaguchi Ai
• Saotome Ako — Murakami Natsumi
• Kasumi Mahiru — Miyamoto Yume
• Shiratori Hime — Tsuda Minami
• Kisaragi Tsubasa — Moroboshi Sumire
• Nikaido Yuzu — Tadokoro Azusa
• Kasumi Yozora — Ohashi Ayaka
• Shirogane Lily — Ueda Reina
• Elza Forte — Hikasa Yoko
• Kisaki Rei — Fujiwara Natsumi
• Hanazono Kirara — Eguchi Naoko
• Futaba Aria — Maeda Kaori

Music

The theme song “Five stars” features lyrics by Miho Karasawa, with music composition and arrangement by Kenichi Nagahashi (agehasprings Party) and Tomohiro Akiura. Akiura also handles the composition and arrangement of the ending theme “Anata e.”

Comments from the Creative Team

Yukiko Aikei (Character Design): “Over these ten years I have grown alongside Aikatsu Stars! as a work loved by so many fans. I am truly happy to see Yume and the others take yet another step forward. Please come to the theatre and witness their growth for yourselves!”

Miho Karasawa (Lyrics): “I am overjoyed to once again put words to their story. ‘Five stars’ captures where they stand today, while ‘Anata e’ holds the feelings I want to convey now that ten years have passed. Even if the shape of a dream changes, even if paths diverge — the time we shared never disappears.”

Kenichi Nagahashi (Composition & Arrangement): “When I worked on the music ten years ago, I never imagined I would be involved again. For ‘Five stars,’ I looked back on that era and asked myself what sound truly belongs to Aikatsu Stars!, while also incorporating things only possible today. I hope you enjoy it to the fullest in the theatre.”

Tomohiro Akiura (Composition & Arrangement): “Congratulations on the 10th anniversary! Ten years ago I met the idols and fans of Aikatsu Stars! through the OP and in-series songs. I never expected to reunite through the ED theme ‘Anata e.’ I poured deep emotion into every note — please listen to all the idols’ voices ringing together in the theatre!”

≠ME Appointed as Promotional Team

≠ME members Ogi Hana, Suzuki Hitomi, and Nagata Shiori have been appointed as the film’s official “promotional division,” and will support the release through various campaigns and events leading up to January.

Movie Ticket Card Vol. 2

The second wave of advance movie ticket cards (ムビチケカード) goes on sale October 23. Purchasers will receive one randomly selected set of five “Hoshihoshi” postcards from three available designs.