A new theatrical film, Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~, is set for an early spring 2027 release, reuniting the original director and scriptwriter. The series character Nijino Yume placed second in Anime Anime's 2026 Rainbow Day reader poll.
Aikatsu Stars! is approaching its 10th anniversary with a new theatrical film, the first completely new feature in a decade. The film, titled Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~, was announced in early July 2026 as part of the anniversary project. It will open in theaters in early spring 2027. Director Teruo Sato and scriptwriter Yuko Kakihara, the original creative team behind the series, are reuniting for the film. A teaser video and a visual showing protagonist Yume Nijino in a new dress were released alongside the announcement.
Later that month, the series character Nijino Yume placed second in Anime Anime's annual Rainbow Day reader poll, which asked 102 respondents to name their favorite rainbow-associated character. Yume's second-place finish was an improvement from a tie for fourth place the previous year. The poll was topped by Doma from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for the second straight year.
The film announcement and the poll result together show that Aikatsu Stars! remains active in 2026, with a major new project in production and its lead character still resonating with audiences a decade after the series began.
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Anime Anime's 2026 Rainbow Day reader poll, with 102 respondents, ranked Doma from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first for the second consecutive year. Nijino Yume from Aikatsu Stars! placed second, and Touhou Project's Tenkyuu Chimata took third.
A new theatrical film, Aikatsu Stars! ~Hoshiboshi no Progress~, was announced as part of the series' 10th anniversary project. It will hit theaters in early spring 2027. A teaser video and visual featuring Yume Nijino in a new dress were released. Director Teruo Sato and scriptwriter Yuko Kakihara reunite for the film.