Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future
Japanese animation film by Ryuichi Kimura
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 Academy. 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, and later as a full-length feature film on January 20, 2023.
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