Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Aikatsu Stars! List

• Aikatsu! - Predecessor series with similar themes of idol training and performances.
• Aikatsu Friends! - Continuation of the Aikatsu franchise with a focus on friendship and idol activities.
• Idolmaster: Xenoglossia - Features idols and their journey in the entertainment industry with a focus on performance.
• Love Live! School Idol Project - Centers around school idols and their efforts to gain popularity and recognition.
• Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream - Involves young girls in the world of idols and fashion, with a vibrant and musical theme.
• Bang Dream! - Focuses on a group of girls forming a band and overcoming challenges in their music careers.
• Fruits Basket - While more focused on drama, contains themes of friendship and personal growth in a school setting.
• Shonen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49 - Explores the challenges faced by aspiring idols in the entertainment industry.
• K-On! - Follows a group of girls forming a music band and their school life, with similar fun and light-hearted themes.
• Ojamajo Doremi - Features magical girls with a focus on friendship and music in a whimsical setting.
• Gundam Build Fighters - Involves kids engaging in competitions and team activities, similar to idol battles.
• Re:Stage! Dream Days - About a group of girls aiming to become idols while developing their friendships and talents.
• Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Although primarily a romantic comedy, it highlights competition and teamwork among students.
• Gakuen Heaven - Focuses on school life with diverse characters and their relationships, incorporating various challenges.
• Monster Musume - Features a mix of comedy, friendships, with a unique take on relationships between different species.
• Zombieland Saga - Combines comedy and idols, where girls resurrect as idols, focusing on their struggles and performances.
• Guilty Crown - Involves a group fighting against larger powers with a mix of music and emotional ties.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! - Features competition, strategy, and friends bonding through shared challenges.
• Uta no Prince-sama - Centers on music, romance, and aspiring idols, similar to the world of Aikatsu.
• Kono Oto Tomare! - Focuses on a high school music club and the journey to compete and perform.
• Your Lie in April - Music-centered story of growth, struggles in performance, and relationships.
• Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - Combines music with action and character development as it navigates the world of AI and singing.
• Sound! Euphonium - Follows a high school music club and their journey to competitions and personal growth.
• Kanon - Involves emotional storytelling and character development with a focus on music.
• Toradora! - Centers around high school relationships and personal growth with comedic elements.
• Sakura Quest - Focuses on young women working together for a common goal while exploring their growth.
• Beyblade - Features competitive themes and friendships, with the youth battling for success.
• The iDOLM@STER - Focuses on a group of girls training to become idols, sharing experiences similar to Aikatsu.
• My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU - Explores high school dynamics and friendships but with heavier themes of realism.
• InuYasha - Though fantasy-themed, it features strong friendships and adventures encountered along the way.
• A3! - Focuses on theater, acting, and personal development, featuring a diverse cast.
• K Project - Involves school life, friendship, and unique characters navigating their challenges.
• Sailor Moon - Classic magical girl show featuring friendship, teamwork, and character growth.
• A Place Further Than the Universe - Focuses on friendship and adventure among a group of girls aiming for a common goal.
• Miss Monochrome - About an aspiring idol with comedy elements, paralleling the challenges of the industry.
• Kiss Him, Not Me - Features themes of friendship and personal transformation in a high school setting.
• Danganronpa: The Animation - Incorporates competition and teamwork in a high-stakes environment, focusing on survival.
• Sonic Boom - Contains comical adventures featuring friendship and competition among characters.
• C3-bu - Focuses on a unique hobby club with elements of friendship and competition.
• Aikatsu on Parade! - A crossover series that includes characters from various Aikatsu universes.