Anime "Aikatsu Stars!" Celebrates 10th Anniversary! 10th Anniversary Project Kicks Off! "Okekatsu! 2026" Concert to be Held, Plus Revival Screenings of "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie" Decided!

## Anime "Aikatsu Stars!" Celebrates 10th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 7, 2026! Various projects will kick off as part of the 10th-anniversary project. In addition to "Okekatsu! 2026 -Anniversary Baton-," which passes the baton from "Aikatsu!" Akari Generation's 10th-anniversary year to "Aikatsu Stars!" 10th-anniversary year, revival screenings commemorating the 10th anniversary of "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie," and special events have also been decided!

### ■ "Okekatsu! 2026 -Anniversary Baton-" to be held
As a baton-passing performance marking the end of "Aikatsu!" Akari Generation's 10th-anniversary year and the beginning of "Aikatsu Stars!" 10th-anniversary year, the 2026 edition of "Okekatsu!" will be held on Monday, May 4 (public holiday), at Sumida Triphony Hall Main Hall.

Ruka Endo, Sena Hoshikoshi, Rie Fujishiro, Miki Mirai, Miho Amane, Nanase Matsuoka, Kana Hoshizaki, and Risa Aizawa will appear. A total of eight performers, the most in "Okekatsu!" history, will perform vocals accompanied by an orchestra.

Details of the bonus CD for S-designated seats with benefits have been announced!
It will be a special disc featuring selections from the March 2020 un-audienced recording, as well as some songs recorded from the March 2025 Sendai performance.

Tickets are currently on general sale.
We sincerely look forward to your attendance at "-Anniversary Baton-," which connects the history of the "Aikatsu! Series" through music.

Please check the 4Gamer website for details.
https://www.4gamer.net/music/

### "Aikatsu! Series" Orchestra Concert "Okekatsu! 2026 -Anniversary Baton-" Performance Outline
- 【Date and Time】
- Monday, May 4, 2026 (public holiday)
- 13:30 Doors open / 14:30 Performance begins (day performance) *Planned
- 17:30 Doors open / 18:30 Performance begins (evening performance) *Planned
- *There are no plans for internet live streaming or live viewing of the performance.
- 【Venue】
- Sumida Triphony Hall Main Hall
- https://www.triphony.com/
- 【Performers】
- Conductor: Hiroyuki Mito
- Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
- Vocals: Ruka Endo, Sena Hoshikoshi, Rie Fujishiro, Miki Mirai, Miho Amane, Nanase Matsuoka, Kana Hoshizaki / Risa Aizawa

### ■ "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie" Revival Screenings Decided!
Revival screenings commemorating the 10th anniversary of the release of "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie" have been decided!
Titled "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie -Anniversary Stars-" (『劇場版アイカツスターズ！』-Anniversary Stars-), it is scheduled to be screened for a limited three weeks from Friday, July 3, 2026, at movie theaters nationwide.
Of course, "Aikatsu! The Targeted Magic Aikatsu! Card" (「アイカツ！ ～ねらわれた魔法のアイカツ！カード～」) will also be screened simultaneously again!
Please await future announcements for details such as the participating theaters.

### "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie -Anniversary Stars-" Outline
- Title: "Aikatsu Stars! The Movie -Anniversary Stars-"
- Simultaneously screened: "Aikatsu! The Targeted Magic Aikatsu! Card"
- Screening date: Limited three-week screening from Friday, July 3, 2026
- Participating theaters: To be announced later
- Special website: https://www.aikatsu.net/portal/anniversary_stars

### ■ 10th Anniversary Event to be held!
A special event commemorating the 10th anniversary of "Aikatsu Stars!" has been decided!
It is scheduled to be held in November 2026.
Details such as the venue and performers will be announced at a later date.

Furthermore, a big 10th-anniversary news announcement is planned for July 2026!
In addition, various other commemorative projects are underway to celebrate the "Aikatsu Stars!" 10th-anniversary year.
"I can't stop my excitement!" Please look forward to the 10th anniversary!

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### ■ About the "Aikatsu! Series"
The "Aikatsu! Series," which began data carddass development and television broadcasting in 2012 and depicts girls striving for idol activities (Aikatsu!) to become top idols, has expanded into series such as "Aikatsu!", "Aikatsu Stars!", "Aikatsu Friends!", "Aikatsu on Parade!", and "Aikatsu Planet!". It has gained popularity through cross-media promotions including TV programs, data carddass, toys, apparel, merchandise, and live performances.
In 2023, "Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY to the Future~" (「アイカツ！ 10th STORY ～未来へのSTARWAY～」) was released in theaters nationwide to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the "Aikatsu! Series," and "Aikatsu Academy!" (「アイカツアカデミー！」) is currently being distributed, continuing its widespread development.

### ■ "All Aikatsu!" Portal Site
https://www.aikatsu.net/portal/
### ■ "Aikatsu! Series" Anime Official X
https://x.com/aikatsu_anime
### ■ "Aikatsu! Series" YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@aikatsu_channel
### ■ "Aikatsu! Series" Anime Official TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@aikatsu_official

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### 【Company Profile】
Bandai Namco Pictures Inc.
Bandai Namco Pictures (Suginami-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroyuki Sato) is an animation production company within the Bandai Namco Group. It was established in April 2015 through the spin-off from Sunrise Inc. (now Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.). Its label name is "BN Pictures."
It mainly produces and produces original works centered on merchandising development such as "Aikatsu!", "Battle Spirits," and "TIGER & BUNNY," as well as works based on original comics such as "Gintama" and "Keroro Gunsou."
Company Website: https://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/

*The content of this press release is as of April 7, 2026, and may be subject to change without notice.