The Aikatsu Stars! anime is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new theatrical film, Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress, which has revealed its full trailer, key visual, and Japanese release date. Bandai Namco Pictures revealed the new promotional material during a fan event on October 17, 2026, confirming that the movie will open in Japanese theaters on January 22, 2027.
The trailer offers a preview of the film’s main theme song, “Five stars,” alongside its ending theme, “Anata e” (“To You”). Both songs are performed by Sena, Rie, Miki, Nanase, and Kana, bringing the music back to the center of the franchise’s celebration.
The film carries the tagline, “Our (rainbow-colored) dream isn’t over yet,” highlighting the continuing journey of the series’ aspiring idols. The new project reunites key members of the original anime’s creative team while introducing another adventure for Yume and her friends.
YUME AND HER FRIENDS RECEIVE AN INVITATION TO VENUS JAMBOREE
The story takes place shortly before Yume and the others graduate. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Elza from Neo Venus Ark invites them to perform at the Venus Jamboree, an event featuring some of the world’s top idols.
A mysterious passenger ship called the Petit Venus Ark then appears, setting the stage for the group’s next adventure. The film’s premise brings the characters back together for a new story about their dreams and future as performers.
Fans can watch the newly released trailer through the official Aikatsu Stars! movie website, which also features promotional information and visuals for the anniversary project.
Bandai Namco Pictures is producing and distributing Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress, with several members of the original television anime’s staff returning. Teruo Sato is directing the movie, while Yūko Kakihara is writing the screenplay. Yukiko Aikei is also returning as character designer.
The original Aikatsu Stars! television anime premiered in April 2016 and concluded in March 2018 after 100 episodes. Its first theatrical film arrived in August 2016, expanding the series beyond television.
The franchise has continued through multiple installments, including Aikatsu Friends!, Aikatsu on Parade!, and Aikatsu Planet!. The new movie gives the Aikatsu Stars! cast another opportunity to return to theaters as the series marks a decade since its debut.
