Season 1 (2017)
Kasumi Toyama was enthralled by the stars as a young girl, so when she discovers a trail of star-shaped signs one day after transferring to a new school, she can't help but follow them. They lead her to a shop run by the grandmother of one of her new classmates, and Kasumi finds something that will change her life forever: a star-shaped guitar! And just like that, Kasumi knows that forming a band is her destiny. Of course, convincing Arisa and her grandmother to sell her the guitar won't be easy, and finding a group of other girls who want to become musicians will be even harder. But when a girl has stars in her eyes and a starbeat in her heart, there's nothing that will stop Kasumi from making her fantasies come true!
Release date: 2017-01-21
Director: Atsushi Otsuki
Episodes (13):
1. We Met!
One day, as she’s still adjusting to her new high school, Kasumi Toyama discovers a trail of stars that leads her to an old thrift store. Inside, she makes a discovery.
Release date: 2017-01-21
2. We Did It!
Kasumi's heart is set on forming a band, but Arisa wants nothing do with it. In fact, Arisa is so determined to avoid her that she puts the star-shaped guitar up for auction.
Release date: 2017-01-28
3. I Ran Away!
Kasumi asks Rimi to join her band, but Rimi is reluctant. Meanwhile, Glitter*Green runs into an issue on the way to their show.
Release date: 2017-02-04
4. I Got Angry!
Kasumi starts staying after school to take guitar lessons from Tae. Meanwhile, Arisa seems to have a problem with all the time they are spending together.
Release date: 2017-02-11
5. My Heart Was Racing!
Kasumi, Tae, and friends are preparing for their first performance. Are they going to be ready in time?
Release date: 2017-02-18
6. I Made It!
Kasumi begins to struggle in school and enlists Saya's help. Meanwhile, Arisa has been searching for the perfect band name.
Release date: 2017-02-25
7. We Fought!
Kasumi has a tall order in convincing Saya to join Poppin Party, is she able to do it? Meanwhile, they continue to get ready for the Culture Festival!
Release date: 2017-03-04
8. I Ran!
The Cultural Festival preparations are done, and it is time for it to begin. Meanwhile, Poppin' Party play their first show! How does it go?
Release date: 2017-03-11
9. I Got a Job!
Saya gets a new drum set and the girls all get jobs at Space! They learn what goes into putting on a live show.
Release date: 2017-03-25
10. I Was Surprised!
Poppin' Party auditions at Space but to play there you must impress the owner. Do they achieve their dream?
Release date: 2017-04-01
11. I Couldn't Sing Anymore
Kasumi is still struggling to find her voice but the rest of Poppin' Party is there to help pick her up.
Release date: 2017-04-08
12. I Sparkled?!
Poppin' Party gets another chance to play at Space. Will they finally impress the owner?
Release date: 2017-04-15
13. We Sang!
Kasumi finally achieves her dream as Poppin' Party plays at Space's last show. How will they perform?
Release date: 2017-04-22
Cast
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Atsushi Otsuki - Series Director, Matsuko Nita - Character Designer, Scott MacDonald - Art Direction, Shinya Matsuura - CGI Director, Naoki Oya - Background Designer, Yukiko Ashino - Background Designer, Atsushi Iwasaki - Producer, Yasuhiro Nakajima - Producer, Akane Taketsugu - Producer, Yuniko Ayana - Series Composition, Kou Nakamura - Original Story, Junpei Fujita - Music Producer, Noriyasu Agematsu - Music Producer