Aikatsu Planet!
A live-action Tokusatsu drama/anime television adaptation by BN Pictures aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021. Plot. An ordinary first-year student at the private academy Seirei Private High School named Mao Otoha is in a place of Meisa Hinata, who suddenly disappeared, taking the avatar of "Aikatsu Planet!"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s top idol Hana to begin her idol activities However, Mao's new role as Hana is a secret kept from everyone else. In the adored virtual world of "Aikatsu Planet!", real life idols can become an avatar. Mao, who assume the role as Hana , uses "Swing Card" with her chosen "Dressia" to put on a dress, and begins the world of intense Battle Stages with her rivals. Along with her best friend Shiori Motoya, model Ruli Tamaki, as well as senior Kyōko Umekōji, they aim to be top idols together. Production. On 10 August 2020, "Aikatsu Planet!" was officially announced during a press conference of Bandai x BN Pictures Festival alongside its cast. The series was originally set to premiere in October 2020, but the series was delayed to January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. The series aired from January 10  to June 27, 2021. Music. The anime uses two pieces of theme songs. The opening theme is "Bloomy Smile" by Mao, Ruli, Kyōko and Shiori from Starry Planet, while the ending theme is by all members of Starry Planet.