Aikatsu Stars! Film Opens January 22, 2027, Trailer Revealed
The 10th-anniversary film Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress also unveiled a key visual and a promotions team from idol group ≠ME.
The anime film Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress will open in Japanese theaters on January 22, 2027, organizers announced. The main trailer was also unveiled and introduces the theme song "Five stars" for the first time.
A key visual was released alongside the trailer, carrying the tagline "The rainbow-colored (our) dream is not over yet." According to Crunchyroll, the film commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Aikatsu Stars! anime series.
In the film's story, Yume and her friends receive an invitation to perform from Elza of Neo Venus Ark at the live event "Venus Jamboree", and encounter the mysterious passenger ship "Petit Venus Ark".
Promotions team and staff
≠ME members Hana Ogi, Hitomi Suzuki and Shiori Nagata were appointed to the film's promotions team and will promote it through various projects.
Teruo Sato is directing and Yuko Kakihara is writing the screenplay, with Yukiko Aikei returning as original character designer.
The Aikatsu Stars! series aired for 100 episodes from April 2016 to March 2018. Aikatsu Stars! The Movie, a 93-minute feature, was released in Japan on August 13, 2016. The franchise's second installment, Aikatsu Stars! followed the original Aikatsu! series.
Quick answers
When does Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress open in Japan?
The film opens in Japanese theaters on January 22, 2027.
What is the theme song of the film?
The theme song is "Five stars", introduced in the main trailer.
Who is directing the film?
Teruo Sato directs, with a screenplay by Yuko Kakihara and Yukiko Aikei returning as original character designer.