To mark the 10th anniversary of the beloved idol anime series, Bandai Namco Pictures has announced that the brand-new theatrical feature Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~ will open across Japanese cinemas on January 22, 2027. Along with the official date, the production unveiled a striking key visual, a full trailer previewing original music, and a special promotional ambassador campaign.
First launched in 2016 as a successor to the original Aikatsu! line, the franchise chronicled Yume Nijino and her classmates striving to conquer the heights of Four Star Academy. The anniversary movie moves the timeline forward to the precipice of graduation, setting the idols on course for the international "Venus Jamboree" concert after receiving an invitation from Elza Forte's Neo Venus Ark, while a mysterious ship named "Petit Venus Ark" disrupts their horizons.
Staff, Cast, and Musical Showcase
The core television creative team returns under BN Pictures, directed by Teruo Sato with series composition by Yuko Kakihara and character designs by Yukiko Aikei. The main voice cast reunites in full force:
- Miyu Tomita as Yume Nijino
- Ayaka Asai as Rola Sakuraba
- Megumi Yamaguchi as Koharu Nanakura
- Natsumi Murakami as Ako Saotome
- Yume Miyamoto as Mahiru Kasumi
- Yoko Hikasa as Elza Forte
The newly unveiled trailer previews the main theme song "Five stars," penned by Miho Karasawa with composition and arrangement by Kenichi Nagahashi (agehasprings Party). The ending track "Anata e" is also composed by agehasprings Party's Tomohiro Akiura, featuring lyrics once again by Karasawa.
Members of idol group ≠ME—Hana Ogi, Hitomi Suzuki, and Shiori Nagata—have been appointed to the film's promotional board, releasing a special introductory commentary alongside their launch event.
The second wave of Muviticket advance sales opens on October 23, packaged with limited 5-card postcard sets across three randomized variations.
