The appeal and reviews of the movie "Aikatsu Planet!" - Impressions and recommended points of the 4th movie

The appeal and impressions of "Aikatsu Planet! The Movie"

"Aikatsu Planet! The Movie" is the latest work in the Aikatsu series and the fourth movie in the series, which was released on July 15, 2022. This work has a unique background as the original is a card game, but as a movie version, it brings out new charms. Below, we will provide detailed information and impressions about this work.

Overview

The story of Aikatsu Planet! the Movie is about 17-year-old Otoha Mai Sakura (Hana), a student at the private Seirei High School. She is a second-year high school student who is a top idol at Aikatsu Planet. A few months have passed since the Planet Princess Grand Prix, and as she continues to live a busy life, Mai Sakura realizes that she is who she is today thanks to her fans and friends, and decides to hold the Aikatsu Planet Thanksgiving Festival to express her gratitude to those important to her. The event is packed with a variety of activities for fans and friends to enjoy, including bands, musicals, and even cliff climbing. Aikatsu Planet! Mirror In to the Me I Want to Be is starting in theaters!

Cast and crew

The cast of this production is an all-star lineup, including Date Kaaya as Otoha Mayu (Hana), Ogura Rio as Tamaki Ruri (Ruri), Watanabe Rion as Motoya Shiori (Shiori), Nagao Nene as Umekoji Kyoko (Beat), Amy as Kuriroku An (Ann), Tsukishiro Ayumi (Cupid) as Mizuki, Uno Aimi as Harumei Saki (Rose), and Hano Ruka as Itoi Sara (Sara).

In terms of staff, the project brings together professionals from various fields, including director Kimura Ryuichi, screenwriter Chiba Misuzu, character designer Miyatani Risa, color designer Otsuka Masumi, sound director Kikuchi Hiromi, music by Watanabe Cher, Ono Takamitsu, and Tsuda Kei, live-action production by Tohokushinsha, and distribution by Bandai Namco Pictures.

Main Characters

The main character, Otoha Mayu (Hana), is a cheerful, honest and energetic second-year high school student. She has been learning classical ballet since she was young, and is skilled enough to win prizes in competitions. Through an unexpected turn of events, she becomes Aikatsu Planet's top idol, "Hana," but keeps this a secret from everyone. She is best friends with her childhood friend from elementary school, Motoya Shiori, and they are often together. Her likes are sweets, animals and cute things, her birthday is April 3rd, her special skills are ballet and concentration, and her blood type is O.

Tamaki Ruri (Ruri) is a second-year high school student who is fashion-conscious and loves cute things. She especially loves fashion, and at Aikatsu Planet, she also produces the fashion brand "MELTY HOUSE". She is friendly and cheerful, and has a positive personality that allows her to pursue anything thoroughly without getting discouraged. Her favorite things are fashion, magazines, and parties, her birthday is May 20th, her special skills are fashion, trend forecasting, answer sheets, and her blood type is O.

Tsukishiro Ayumi (Cupid) is a third-year high school student who is Hana's rival in Aikatsu. She has gained popularity with her flawless and refined performances, and has perfect pitch, having studied piano since she was little. She is a hard worker who never complains no matter how tough the training, and works hard at Aikatsu every day, aiming to become a top idol. Her favorite thing is her job, her birthday is December 6th, her special skill is piano, and her blood type is A.

Kyoko Umekoji (Beat) is a third-year high school student from a wealthy family who has received special education since she was a child. She is beautiful, has an excellent figure, and is kind and graceful in her behavior; she is someone everyone looks up to. In Aikatsu Planet, she presents a rock-like appearance as "Beat," but keeps this a secret from everyone. Her favorite things are hamburgers, rock, carbonated drinks, and music. Her birthday is January 7th, her special skills are consideration, mature behavior, and manners, and her blood type is AB.

Shiori Motoya is a diligent, high-achieving second-year high school student. She thoroughly researches anything that interests her, knows a lot about things, and suddenly gives a quiz, saying, "Now, here's a question!" She has a bright and fun side. She has known Mai Sakura since elementary school, and has always admired her for having something she doesn't have. At first, she went to Aikatsu Planet to accompany Mai Sakura, but she began to want to become an idol and stand on stage herself. She is good with machines, likes reading, history, and Japanese, her birthday is March 26th, her special skill is quizzes, and her blood type is A.

An Kururoku (Ann) is a third-year junior high school student who admires Tsukishiro Ayumi, a senior at the same agency. She is a cute, fluffy girl who loves sweets and is good at making them. In Aikatsu Planet, she plays Aikatsu under the name "Ann." Her favorite things are sweets and games, her birthday is February 15th, her special skills are cooking, making sweets, and illustrations, and her blood type is B.

Rose was originally active in Aikatsu Planet as "Hana", but suddenly disappeared, leaving her idol license and Aiplaphone behind, and went abroad to study abroad to further perfect Aikatsu. She returns to Japan to battle with Mai Sakura, and takes to the stage again as a new avatar, "Rose". She is a genius and free-spirited, and sometimes becomes so absorbed in things she is interested in that she loses sight of what is going on around her. Her favorite things are upbeat music, karaoke, spicy food, and coffee. Her birthday is July 10th, her special skills are samba and bowling, and her blood type is B.

Sara Itoi is a dress designer at Starlet Promotion. She loves dresses and the dresses she makes are very popular because they bring out the best in Dressia. She is a reliable older sister who is always willing to listen to the idols' concerns, but if she gets too focused, she may not leave the atelier. Her favorite things are sewing, knitting, and detailed work. Her birthday is June 17th, her special skill is dexterity, and her blood type is AB.

Related Titles

"Aikatsu Planet!" has also been developed as a TV series, and there are various related works such as "Aikatsu Planet! Mirror-in☆Lab" and "Aikatsu Planet! Bloomy*Cafe." By enjoying these works together, you can experience the world of Aikatsu even more deeply.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music of "Aikatsu Planet! The Movie" are also part of its appeal. The opening theme "Kirari☆Party♪Time" was written by PA-NON, composed and arranged by Otsuda Gegege (Sound Scramble), and sung by STARRY PLANET☆. In addition, insert songs such as "HAPPY∞Aikatsu!", "Lady Lady Lady", "Parallel World", and "Tick×Tack Nostalgia" are used, and each song adds excitement to the story.

Impressions and reviews

"Aikatsu Planet! The Movie" is a long-awaited new work for fans of the Aikatsu series, and it is a work that brings out the charm of the series to the fullest. In particular, the Aikatsu Planet Thanksgiving Festival, which Mai Sakura holds to express her gratitude to her fans and friends, is depicted as the center of the story, and there are many fun events. In addition, the characters' growth, friendships, and rivalries are deeply depicted, and the story development is easy to empathize with.

The visuals are also impressive, with a fusion of animation and live action, creating a strong visual impact. The music is also catchy, with the theme song and insert songs helping to liven up the story. The acting by the cast is excellent, and the personalities of the characters are well expressed.

Overall, "Aikatsu Planet! The Movie" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Aikatsu series, but also to those who like idol anime and musicals. There is a lot of charm packed into the short 43 minutes, and it is a content that can be enjoyed over and over again. Please experience this excitement at the theater.

Recommendation

After enjoying "Aikatsu Planet! The Movie," be sure to check out the related works. The "Aikatsu Planet!" TV series depicts the characters' daily lives and growth in more depth, helping you understand the background of the movie. "Aikatsu Planet! Mirror-in☆Lab" and "Aikatsu Planet! Bloomy*Cafe" are also enjoyable works that allow you to see new sides of the characters.

Furthermore, if you watch other movies in the Aikatsu series, you can get a sense of the flow of the series as a whole and the evolution of the characters. The Aikatsu series has a long history, and the story and character growth depicted in it are worth watching.

You can also enjoy the Aikatsu Planet card game. By actually experiencing Aikatsu with the cards, you can immerse yourself even more in the world of the work. If you participate in fan events and live shows, you will be able to rediscover the charm of Aikatsu while interacting with other fans.

"Aikatsu Planet! The Movie" is a new step forward for the Aikatsu series, and its appeal is endless. Please enjoy the world of Aikatsu to the fullest through this work.