Aikatsu Planet! (movie)

Aired in TV Tokyo from January to late June 2021, Aikatsu Planet is the fourth installment of Bandai Namco's Aikatsu franchise that breaks apart from the franchise traditions. It features a mix of live-action J-drama (tokusatsu, if you like to refer) and anime sequences and instead of cards, Aikatsu Planet uses the swing system where avatars use swings to tame mysterious creatures known as Dressias, possessing wonderful outfits to use on-stage battles.

The series ended last year but those who are wondering what's next for Hana and the girls wait no more because the movie version of the Aikatsu Planet has arrived in time for the Aikatsu franchise's 10th anniversary, giving fans a much-needed closure.

Aikatsu Planet! (movie)

The Aikatsu Planet girls are back and this time they're on the big screen as the movie version of the said show picks up moments after the series finale. In this movie, Mao Otoha (played by Kahya Date) and the gang are staging an Aikatsu Planet festival on the school campus; meaning there will be more fun and games for the girls as they're getting through all sorts of misfits in the name of all things Aikatsu.

Although appreciated for the return of the STARRY PLANET girls and the classic Aikatsu moment returned in this movie, this movie didn't deliver what the fans wanted; summer uniforms, snowballs, kimonos, and a beach. What a bummer for Aikatsu fans because like the show itself, Aikatsu Planet did break the franchise norms and it's a shame fans didn't get to see what's like when our favorite Aikatsu Planet girls got soaked for summer or whatever the Aikatsu franchise showed in its glorious pasts.

Despite the movie didn't deliver what the fans want for the girls, this movie truly is a fitting start for the Aikatsu franchise's 10th anniversary, even the new songs featured in this movie are proof that it's still Aikatsu. Mind you, there's even a special Aikatsu 10th-anniversary short movie before this and we get to see the original Aikatsu anime characters returned for more.

This movie is a fitting start to the Aikatsu franchise's 10th anniversary and despite lacking the fanservice, their big-screen antics have shown that this is the true ending to the Aikatsu Planet saga...although it hurts saying it this is the peak of the saga has reached. Well done, STARRY PLANET girls.

Now that the Aikatsu Planet movie finally hits theaters, what to expect next in the Aikatsu franchise now that we no longer see them on the telly? Only time will tell...