Aikatsu! Over the Rainbow

"*Now, our miracle is about to begin! Aikatsu! Over the Rainbow!*"— Chiaki, Makoto, and Mai's opening line
**Aikatsu! Over the Rainbow** (アイカツ！Over the Rainbow?) is an Aikatsu! fanseries created by AguriiMadoka. This is a revamp of her earlier Aikatsu! fanseries, Aikatsu! Rainbow-Colored Miracle and is set in the original Aikatsu! universe, 26 years after the end of the fourth season.

## Summary

*Main article: Aikatsu! Over the Rainbow/Episodes*
The story follows Chiaki Amamiya and Makoto Nagiyama, two childhood best friends who were inspired to become idols after attending the concert of top idol unit, Lumiere. Now thirteen years old, the two audition for Starlight Academy, the prestigious idol school that gave way to the likes of top idols Mizuki Kanzaki, Ichigo Hoshimiya, and Akari Ozora.

Aiming for the top, Chiaki and Makoto enter the world of idols - although they may have more work cut out for them then they originally thought. Chiaki's singing and dancing skills aren't quite up to par yet, while Makoto must continuously hide the fact he's really a boy under the dress. Not to mention training under the same roof as Mai Nanase, a senior idol who antagonizes Chiaki concerning her mysterious ability to use Crystal Voice...

Meanwhile, Yoshino Takashiro is persuaded by her childhood friend Shiori Minamoto to audition for the rivaling school Dream Academy along side her. Having been raised in a male dominated household with several younger brothers, she doubts being worthy of becoming an idol. She struggles to find acceptance in a strictly feminine industry while Shiori tries to reconcile her traditionalist upbringing by showing her family (specifically her father) how serious she is in following her long held dream.

## Notable Characters

### Starlight Academy

* **Chiaki Amamiya** (雨宮ちあき, *Amamiya Chiaki*?) Voiced by: Shiina Natsukawa (speaking), Eri from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ The central protagonist, a Sexy type idol who uses Dolly Devil. A perky and energetic girl with a mischievous streak.
* **Makoto Kagiyama** (鍵山誠, *Kagiyama Makoto*?) Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa (speaking), Kana from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Cute type idol who uses Dreamy Crown.
* **Mai Nanase** (七瀬まい, *Nanase Mai*?) Voiced by: Shizuka Ishigami (speaking), Yuna from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ A Cool type idol who uses Dance Fusion.
* **Akemi Kanzaki** (神崎暁美, *Kanzaki Akemi*?) Voiced by: Risa Taneda (speaking), Nanase from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Pop type idol who uses Vivid Kiss and the adoptive daughter of **Mizuki Kanzaki**.
* **Miyako Kusamura** (草村みやこ, *Kusamura Miyako*?) Voiced by: Yui Ogura (speaking), Sena from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Cute type idol who uses Wonder Meadow. A bratty and technologically ignorant girl with a soft spot for cute things.
* **Sayaka Kagami** (花ヶ海さやか, *Kagami Sayaka*?) Voice by: Iori Minase (speaking), Ritsuko from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ A Sexy type idol who uses Bohemian Sky. A borderline emotionless girl who originally wanted to become a pediatrician out of obligation to her grandparents.

### Dream Academy

* **Yoshino Takashiro** (高城よしの, *Takashiro Yoshino*?) Voiced by: Mutsumi Tamura (speaking), Fuuri from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ The protagonist of the Dream Academy side, A Cool type idol who uses Gorgeous Prince.
* **Shiori Minamoto** (源しおり, *Minamoto Shiori*?) Voiced by: Mikako Komatsu (speaking), Miho from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Sexy type idol who uses Sakurairo Kaden.
* **Yui Tokiwa** (時葉結衣, *Tokiwa Yui*?) Voiced by: Sayaka Senbongi (speaking), Ruka from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Cute type idol who uses Lovely Machine. A rookie Designer who also takes commissions from non-idols for accessory crafting and plush toy making.
* **Himawari Sugita** (杉田ひまわり, *Sugita Himawari*?) Voiced by: Akari Kito (speaking), Waka from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ A Pop type idol who uses Mecha PaniQ.
* **Alisa Sonozaki** (園崎アリサ, *Sonozaki Arisa*?) Voiced by: Fairouz Ai (speaking), Rie from AIKATSU☆STARS! (singing)
	+ A Cool type idol who uses Loli Gothic. Daughter of **Chimaki Sonozaki** (née **Mochida**),

### Moonlight Office

* **Iroha Myojo** (明星いろは, *Myōjō Iroha*?) Voiced by: Ayana Taketatsu (speaking), Miki from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ A Pop type idol who uses Retro Clover.
* **Yukari Tasogare** (黄昏紫, *Tasogare Yukari*?) Voiced by: Yumi Uchiyama (speaking), Remi from STAR☆ANIS (singing)
	+ A Sexy type idol who uses Nymph Reverie.

## Terminology

* **Consecutive Appeals** (連続アピール, *Renzoku Apīru*?) are when an idol pulls off a Special Appeal in rapid succession. They are usually performed near the end of a song. The maximum number of Consecutive Appeals one can perform safely is seven, with performing eight putting too much strain on the body to the point of collapse.
	+ **Rainbow-Colored Miracle** (虹色ミラクル, *Nijiiro Mirakuru*?) - A legendary Special Appeal created by **Maya Nijihara** that can only be performed once an idol can reliably execute seven Consecutive Appeals. Many idols, like Mai Nanase, strive to perform the Rainbow-Colored Miracle, but only **Ichigo Hoshimiya** and **Akari Ozora** have performed the Appeal without fail. It is extremely difficult to use due to the very specific parameters concerning its execution (height of the jump, correct timing, etc.). As such, it is virtually impossible to perform in a set of Consecutive Appeals and must be done separately.
		- **Dream-Colored Miracle** (夢色ミラクル, *Yumeiro Mirakuru*?) - Mai's upgraded version of the Rainbow-Colored Miracle.
		- **Infinite-Colored Miracle** (無限色ミラクル, *Mugeniro Mirakuru*?) - Chiaki's upgraded version of the Rainbow-Colored Miracle.
* **Crystal Auras** (クリスタルオーラ, *Kurisutaru Ōra*?) are usually activated when an idol maxes out their voltage meter, causing their normal aura to become stronger (sometimes adding in new elements) and their singing voice to become louder and clearer. The Crystal Aura also causes a pair of individualized wings to appear on an idol's back as they execute their Consecutive Appeals, which disappear soon after. Certain idols, like Chiaki Amamiya, are born with the innate ability to activate their Crystal Aura at will.
* **Planet System** (プラネットシステム, *Puranetto Shisutemu*?) - The new system, based on planetary bodies.
	+ Sun - Sakurairo Kaden
	+ Mercury - Dance Fusion
	+ Venus - Nymph Reverie
	+ Earth - Retro Clover
	+ Moon - Gorgeous Prince
	+ Mars - Mecha PaniQ
	+ Ceres - Wonder Meadow
	+ Jupiter - Dreamy Crown
	+ Saturn - Lovely Machine
	+ Uranus - Bohemian Sky
	+ Neptune - Vivid Kiss
	+ Pluto - Loli Gothic
	+ Eris - Dolly Devil

### New Brands

* **Gorgeous Prince** (ゴージャスプリンス, *Gōjasu Purinsu*?) - a Cool-type brand based on Ōji lolita / boystyle fashion. The Designer is **Nashi Hoshimiya**, Ichigo's nephew.
* **Lovely Machine** (ラブリーマシン, *Raburī Mashin*?) - a Cute-type brand based on steampunk fashion and scholarly attire. The Designer is Yui Tokiwa.
* **Wonder Meadow** (ワンダーメドー, *Wandā Medo*?) - a Cute-type brand that bases its designs on animals, with several being mythical. An offshoot brand of Aurora Fantasy created by **Midori Kusamura** (née **Kumada**) and **Hitsuji Kusamura** for their daughter Miyako.
* **Nymph Reverie** (ニンフレヴェリー, *Ninfu Reverī*?) - a Sexy-type brand that bases its designs on Greek mythology and Mediterranean fashion. Designed by Yukari Tasogare for her use.

## Music

*Main article: Aikatsu! Over the Rainbow/Discography*
## Trivia

* Like Rainbow-Colored Miracle, Over the Rainbow contains elements from other idol series like Pretty Rhythm and PriPara.