Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream (2011) — Story, Release Date, Rating

Synopsis:

Aira Harune’s ordinary life takes a vibrant turn when she’s drawn into the captivating world of Prism Shows. This unique performance art blends figure skating with dazzling fashion, where performers known as Prism Stars utilize Prism Stones to execute gravity-defying jumps. Inspired by the spectacle, Aira embarks on her own journey to become a Prism Star, quickly connecting with fellow aspiring performers.

Her path intertwines with Rizumu Amamiya, driven by the ambition to master the challenging “Aurora Rising” jump, and Mion Takamine, determined to achieve unparalleled stardom. The series explores their individual aspirations alongside the bonds forged through shared experiences and rigorous training. It portrays a narrative of self-discovery within a competitive environment, examining themes of perseverance, artistic expression, and the pursuit of dreams in a world of dazzling performances.

Episodes:

Episode 1: A Star is Born! (Aired: 04/09/2011)
Episode 2: Rizumu, Heart's Jump! (Aired: 04/16/2011)
Episode 3: They are our Coaches!? Rabichi and Beachi (Aired: 04/23/2011)
Episode 4: Easter is a Heart-Pounding Experience! (Aired: 04/30/2011)
Episode 5: The Fashion Show: Don't Tell Dad (Aired: 05/07/2011)
... and 46 more episodes

Characters:

Amamiya, Rizumu (Main) - Voice Actors: Hara, Sayuri, Ansell, Gloria, Caggiula, Beatrice
Harune, Aira (Main) - Voice Actors: Asumi, Kana, Magnaghi, Debora, Allington, Vicky
Takamine, Mion (Main) - Voice Actors: Enoki, Azusa, Morese, Deborah
Akai, Meganee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae, Leo Servidio, Rosa, Granato, Jolanda, Hauser, Sarah
Amamiya, Ryuutarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Kenji, Balzarotti, Marco, McKinney, David Lee
Amamiya, Sonata (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Itou, Kanae, Sorrentino, Katia
Asechi, Kei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Soumi, Youko
Asechi, Kyouko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayamizu, Risa, Hauser, Sarah
Beachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hidaka, Noriko, Hauser, Sarah
Chris, Kaname (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae, Ansell, Gloria, Pacotto, Emanuela
Director (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanaya, Hideyuki, Bridges, Dave
Harune, Itsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kumai, Motoko, Ansell, Gloria, Oldani, Andrea
Harune, Hiroshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Nozomu, Pirovano, Pino, Bridges, Dave
Harune, Omi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hidaka, Noriko, De Luca, Lorella
Harune, Uru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Aki, Clerici, Serena, Hauser, Sarah
Harune, Eru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Hiro, Bonfitto, Sabrina, Hauser, Sarah
Ichijou, Nana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai, Ansell, Gloria
Jounouchi, Steven (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terasoma, Masaki, Bridges, Dave
Jounouchi, Serena (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yonezawa, Madoka, Martello, Tiziana, Hauser, Sarah
Konno, Asami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hauser, Sarah, Konno, Asami
Nanri, Furea (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuhara, Kaori
Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae, Hauser, Sarah
Natsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeshima, Ami
Nekochi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kumai, Motoko, Hauser, Sarah
Penguin-sensei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta, Ubaldi, Pietro
Rabichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayamizu, Risa, Scianca, Patrizia
Shou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kondo, Takashi, Benedetti, Marco, Bridges, Dave
Takamine, Anna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakuma, Rei
Takamine, Pietro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Toshihiko
Takigawa, Jun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chiba, Susumu, McKinney, David Lee
Toudou, Kanon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akesaka, Satomi, Clerici, Serena
Toudou, Hibiki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: KENN, Germano, Alessandro, McKinney, David Lee
Wataru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamoto, Nobuhiko, Lussiana, Alessandro, Lee, Victor
Yamada, Yamao (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyake, Kenta, McKinney, David Lee
Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujimura, Ayumi, Hauser, Sarah

Staff:

Kobayashi, Noriko (Producer)
Suzuki, Yuuji (Producer)
Takahashi, Tomoko (Producer)
Yoshida, Shouichi (Producer)
Hishida, Masakazu (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nagasaki, Yukio (Sound Director)
Ejima, Yasuo (Episode Director)
Iwata, Yoshihiko (Episode Director)
Katou, Akira (Episode Director)
Kobayashi, Kousuke (Episode Director)
Kyougoku, Takahiko (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director, Special Effects)
Miyoshi, Masato (Episode Director)
Nakano, Norikatsu (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Negishi, Hiroki (Episode Director)
Sakai, Kazuo (Episode Director)
Tokumoto, Yoshinobu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Tonokatsu, Hideki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Yabana, Kaoru (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
Akao, Deko (Script, Series Composition)
Iuchi, Shuji (Script, Storyboard)
Murakami, Momoko (Script)
Tsubota, Fumi (Script)
Fujiwara, Ryouji (Storyboard)
Honda, Keiichi (Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Ishiodori, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
Kawashima, Hisashi (Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Kondou, Nobuhiro (Storyboard)
Shimura, Hiroaki (Storyboard)
Akesaka, Satomi (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Asumi, Kana (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Enoki, Azusa (Theme Song Performance)
Hara, Sayuri (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Prizmmy☆ (Theme Song Performance)
SUPER☆GiRLS (Theme Song Performance)
Yonezawa, Madoka (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Akama, Misako (Color Design)
Amemiya, Hideo (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Ami, Shuujirou (In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Anzai, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
Baba, Ryuuichi (Animation Director)
Endou, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
Fujita, Masayuki (Key Animation)
Hagiwara, Masato (Key Animation)
Hayase, Makiko (Key Animation)
Hayashi, Takayoshi (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Hayashi, Shiho (Key Animation)
Hidaka, Mayumi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
Hirabayashi, Takashi (Key Animation)
Honda, Miyuki (Key Animation, Animation Director)
... and 94 more staff

News:

'Pretty Rhythm' Series to Receive First Anime Film to Air Spring 2014 (12/22/2013)
Takara Tomy To Produce Kids Anime with Korean Company (01/19/2011)

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Related Anime/Manga:

Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future (anime - Sequel)
Pretty Rhythm (manga - Adaptation)
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Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream - Prism Shougekijou (anime - Side Story)
Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection (anime - Summary)
Pretty Rhythm Movie: All Star Selection - Prism Show☆Best Ten (anime - Alternative Version)
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Genres: Idols (Female), Music, Sports
Themes: Idols (Female), Music
Studios: Tatsunoko Production
Rating: 7.43 / 10
Rank: #2312
Popularity: #4874
Users Listed: 24,383
Users Scored: 9,626
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 09/18/2023
Aired: April 9, 2011 – March 31, 2012 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: game
Age Rating: PG
Episodes: 51
Broadcast: Saturday at 10:00 (JST)

Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream