Aikatsu Stars! Film Hoshi No Progress Opens January 22, 2027
The 10th anniversary film ties the franchise's graduation theme directly to its release timing, putting Yume's final stretch at the center of the marketing as the key visual and trailer line up with it.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime News Network, Denfaminicogamer.
Bandai Namco Pictures announced on October 17 that the new film Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshi no Progress~ opens nationwide on January 22, 2027. A key visual and main trailer were released, and the theme song 'Five stars' was unveiled in part. The story follows Nijino Yume and friends near graduation, summoned by Elza to the Venus Jamboree. Teruo Sato directs; Yuko Kakihara writes the screenplay.
The new film is set when graduation is close, and the request comes from Elza of Neo Venus Ark: appear at the Venus Jamboree, a live event where top idols from around the world gather. A mysterious passenger ship, the Petit Venus Ark, also arrives. Member Ogi Hana, Suzuki Hitomi, and Nagata Shiori of ≠ME take on the film's promotion department roles, and commentary footage from the three played at a fan meeting on the announcement day. Movichike cards go on sale October 23 at 1,600 yen, with a Hoshi no Postcard 5-Sheet Set bonus drawn from three types while supplies last.
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