Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress Film Reveals January 22, 2027 Release Date

The official website for the anime feature film Aikatsu Stars! Hoshiboshi no Progress has announced that the movie will premiere in Japanese theaters on January 22, 2027. Alongside the release date, a main trailer and a new key visual have been unveiled for the film, which is also referred to as Progress of the Stars.

The newly released trailer introduces the film's theme song, titled "Five stars." The key visual features a tagline that reads: "The rainbow-colored (our) dream is not over yet."

Plot and Production Details

The plot summary for the film indicates that it takes place shortly before graduation, with Yume and her friends receiving an invitation to perform from Elza of Neo Venus Ark. The event is called "Venus Jamboree," described as a live gathering of top idols from around the world. A mysterious passenger ship, "Petit Venus Ark," also makes an appearance. The story will follow the characters as they navigate their dreams and future paths, continuing their Aikatsu! activities together.

This film celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Aikatsu Stars! anime series, which ran for 100 episodes from April 2016 to March 2018. Teruo Sato, who directed the TV series, returns as the director for the film, with Yuko Kakihara, the series composer, also returning as the screenwriter. Yukiko Aikei, the anime's original designer, is also back in her role.

Promotional Team

To promote the film, Hana Ogi, Hitomi Suzuki, and Shiori Nagata, members of the idol group ≠ME, have been appointed to the film's "promotions team." They will participate in various projects and promotional activities to highlight the film's appeal.