Exclusive Look: Aikatsu! x PriPara Movie Features Dazzling Stage Performances

The upcoming crossover film, “Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -The Miracle of Encounters!-,” has begun sharing snippets of its stage performances. This film marks a significant 10th-anniversary collaboration between the popular idol franchises Aikatsu! and PriPara. On a recent Wednesday, the production team released clips from two of the film’s 13 stage performances, offering fans a sneak peek into the dazzling spectacles that await.

The first clip showcases the performance of “Chuchu Ballerina,” featuring Sumire Hikami from Aikatsu!, voiced by Yū Wakui, alongside Sophie Hōjō and Aroma Kurosu from PriPara. Sophie Hōjō is voiced by Miyu Kubota, and Aroma Kurosu is voiced by Yui Makino. The second clip presents the performance of “Kono Uta Tomarei Hi,” with Fuwari Midorikaze from PriPara, voiced by Azusa Satō, joined by Nono Daichi and Lisa Shirakaba from Aikatsu!. Nono Daichi is voiced by Kotori Koiwai, and Lisa Shirakaba is voiced by Nanase Matsuoka.

The film is set to hit theaters on October 10, celebrating the 10th anniversaries of both Aikatsu! and PriPara, which launched in 2014. The project brings together the Akari generation of Aikatsu! and the PriPara franchise, promising a spectacular blend of their unique styles and talents.

Takahiro Ōkawa, known for his work on Aikatsu on Parade! and Aikatsu Friends! ~Kagayaki no Jewel~, is directing the film at BN Pictures. Michihiro Tsuchiya, renowned for Cinderella Boy and Kaleido Star, is writing the scenario. Character designs are handled by Hiroko Yaguchi and Shōji Hara, who have contributed to multiple seasons of both Aikatsu! and PriPara. The film’s 3D CG is overseen by Ryuichi Kimura and Makoto Moriwaki, with Tatsunoko Production managing the technical aspects. The film is distributed by Bandai Namco Pictures and Avex Pictures.

The main theme song, “Happy Tuning,” and the ending theme song, “Pretty x Activity,” are both performed by a star-studded cast including Ruka, Rie, Miki, Laala Manaka, Mirei Minami, and Sophie Hōjō.

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