* An original anime by Sunrise, originally developed as a concept for a data carddass series by Bandai and released simultaneously with Bandai's trading card arcade game by the same name. Hoshimiya Ichigo is a normal girl in her 1st year of middle-school. However, her life changes drastically when, at her good friend Aoi's invitation, she is admitted into Starlight Academy, a famous school for grooming idols. In the weeks and months to come, Ichigo meets many rivals, learns the skills of being an idol, and, using her Aikatsu! card, enters numerous auditions. ~ translated and adapted from official site by Cranston