Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future
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| Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future | |
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| Japanese | アイカツ! 10th STORY 未来へのSTARWAY |
| Revised Hepburn | Aikatsu! 10th Sutōri: Mirai e no Sutāwai |
| Directed by | Ryuichi Kimura |
| Screenplay by | Yoichi Katō |
| Based on | Aikatsu! by BN Pictures |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Yoichi Oogami |
| Edited by | Kazuhiro Arai |
| Music by | monaca |
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| Distributed by | BN Pictures |
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| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future (Japanese: アイカツ! 10th STORY 未来へのSTARWAY, Hepburn: Aikatsu! 10th Sutōri: Mirai e no Sutāwai) is a Japanese animated musical dance film directed by Ryuichi Kimura and written by Yoichi Katō; the film is based on the Aikatsu! series by BN Pictures, whom also produced and distributed the film. Starway to the Future celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Aikatsu! franchise, with the story set after the series finale, and follows Ichigo, Aoi and Ran's decision on their path after their final year at Starlight School.[3] The film stars the voices of Sumire Morohoshi, Shino Shimoji, Azusa Tadokoro, and Ayaka Ōhashi.
Starway to the Future was first released in Japan on July 15, 2022 as a short film, double featuring with Aikatsu Planet! The Movie,[4] and later as a full-length feature film on January 20, 2023.[5]
While Akari is shining brightly as Starlight Queen, her and Ichigo just had a successful live event as a duo, "Cosmos". As Ichigo is in her third year at Starlight School's high school division, her, Aoi and Ran must take their paths with caution for what lies ahead.
Voice cast
- Sumire Morohoshi as Ichigo Hoshimiya
- Shino Shimoji as Akari Ōzora
- Azusa Tadokoro as Aoi Kiriya
- Ayaka Ōhashi as Ran Shibuki
- Asami Seto as Shion Kamiya
- Minako Kotobuki as Mizuki Kanzaki
- Yū Wakui as Sumire Hikami
- Yui Ishikawa as Hinaki Shinjō
- Kiyono Yasuno as Sakura Kitaōji
- Manami Munakura as Yurika Todo
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Otome Arisugawa
Production
Release
The film was first released in theaters in Japan on July 15, 2022 as a short film, double feature with Aikatsu Planet! The Movie.[4] A full-length feature film version was released in theaters in Japan on January 20, 2023,[5] and was re-released in theaters in Japan on March 8, 2024 in celebration of Ichigo's birthday the next week.[7]