List of Kirarin Revolution episodes
Kirarin Revolution was adapted into an animated series in 2006, with animation provided by SynergySP and G&G Entertainment.[1] It aired on TV Tokyo from April 7, 2006 to March 27, 2008 for a total of 102 episodes. In 2007, Viz Media's European branch licensed the anime for European release under the title Kilari![2][3]
| List of Kirarin Revolution episodes | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 102 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original release | April 7, 2006 – March 28, 2008 |
| chronology | |
In the week of December 24–30, 2007, the Kirarin Revolution anime series had an average viewership rating of 2.6%.[4]
The majority of the opening and ending theme songs were performed by Morning Musume member Koharu Kusumi, who also provides the voice for Kirari Tsukishima, under the name Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (Morning Musume) (月島きらり starring 久住小春(モーニング娘。)).[5] During the summer of 2007, Kusumi performed with Mai Hagiwara from Cute as the Japanese idol girl group Kira Pika, which their characters were also part of in the show.[6]
The opening theme songs are "Koi Kana", used in episodes 1-26;[7][8] "Balalaika", from episodes 27-51;[9] and "Happy", from episodes 52-67, all of which were performed by Kusumi.[10] From episodes 68-77, "Hana wo Pun", performed by Kusumi and Mai Hagiwara under the name Kira Pika, was used as the opening theme.[6] The fifth opening theme, used from episodes 78-102, was "Chance!", once again performed by Kusumi under her character's name.[11]
The ending theme songs are "Sugao-Flavor" by Kusumi from episodes 1-17; "Ōkina Ai de Motenashite" by Cute from episodes 18-26; "Mizuiro Melody" from episodes 27-38, "Love da yo Darling" from episodes 39-51, and "Koi no Maho wa Habibi no Bi" from episodes 52-64 by Kusumi; "Hana wo Pun" from episodes 65-67 and "Futari wa NS" from episodes 68-77 by Kira Pika;[6] "Ramutara" from episodes 78-90 and "Olala" from episodes 91-102 by Kusumi.
Episode list
| # | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kirarin! Idol Revolution!!" Transcription: "Kirarin! Aidoru Reboryūsyon!!" (Japanese: きらりん!アイドル革命(レボリューション!!) | April 7, 2006 | |
| Kirari Tsukishima saves a turtle stuck in a tree, and its owner, Seiji Hiwatari, gives her a ticket to a Ships concert. When she tries to attend the concert, Hiroto Kazama rips up her ticket and tells her that she and Seiji both live in different worlds. Determined, Kirari sneaks into the concert and discovers that Seiji and Hiroto are part of Ships. She declares on live television that she will become an idol. | |||
| 2 | "Heart Pounding! Ships Audition!!" Transcription: "Dokidoki! Shippusu Ōdishon!!" (Japanese: ドキドキ! SHIPSオーディション!!) | April 14, 2006 | |
| Kirari attends an idol audition with Ships as part of the panelist of judges, only to find out that the audition is for boys. She disguises herself and enters the audition. Although Kirari's identity is discovered while saving Na-san, her confidence and persistence allowed her to become an idol. | |||
| 3 | "Aaah! Aim for a Commercial Debut!!" Transcription: "Kyart! Mezase CM Debyū!!" (Japanese: キャー! めざせCMデビュー!!) | April 21, 2006 | |
| Kirari must compete with Erina Ogura in a cake commercial. The girl whose commercial appeals to the staff the most will be able to debut. Of course, Erina secretly tries to make Kirari lose. | |||
| 4 | "Shock! Papa is Against It!?" Transcription: "Gabiin! Papa ga Hantai!?" (Japanese: ガビーン! パパが反対!?) | April 28, 2006 | |
| Muranishi assigns Kirari a manager: Kasumi Kumoi. Before Kirari can progress as an idol, Kumoi asks for permission from Kirari's father. To Kirari's dismay, her father is against the idea. Kirari attempts to find many ways to convince her father to pursue a career in the entertainment world but fails. Seeing Kirari petitioning to become an idol on his way home, Kirari's father decides to approve of her request. | |||
| 5 | "That can't be! The first job!!" Transcription: "Arienaai! Hajimete no oshigoto!!" (Japanese: ありえなーい!初めてのお仕事!!) | May 5, 2006 | |
| Director Nezumi chooses Kirari's first job as an idol. Erina secretly switches the job to a more ridiculous and difficult task: helper of a group of amateur entertainers. Erina makes the task harder by telling, whining, and making direct lies at Tomy, the person who runs Kirari's 1st job. Tomy, originally unsatisfied with Kirari trying to take his place during his shows, finally accepts her. | |||
| 6 | "So tired! Idol training!!" Transcription: "Hero hero~! Aidolu shugyou!!" (Japanese: ヘロヘロ〜ッ!アイドル修行!!) | May 12, 2006 | |
| Muranishi eyes Kirari as a marketing model for a company called Rainbow Cosmetics. However, Kirari's unclear and strange mind of being an idol results in a rejection of her modeling for Rainbow Cosmetics. To help Kirari become a proper idol, Muranishi assigns Kirari as the manager of SHIPS for a day. | |||
| 7 | "Boee~! Challenge to a song!!" Transcription: "Boee~! Uta e no chousen!!" (Japanese: ボエ〜ッ!歌への挑戦!!) | May 19, 2006 | |
| An influential CD producer has his eyes set on Kirari and even decides to debut her CD, but Kirari can't sing. Her destructive singing voice causes her to be kicked out by every CD producer. Na-san, with some background on singing, teaches her how to become a better singer. With a slim chance of Kirari debuting her first CD, Seiji finds a perfect method to succeed Kirari's singing debut. | |||
| 8 | "Oh no! Live at first stage!!" Transcription: "Awawawa! Hatsu suteeji de namahousou" (Japanese: あわわわ!初ステージで生放送!!) | May 26, 2006 | |
| Kirari performs live on TV with SHIPS for the first time! Erina, trying to take place of Kirari, kidnaps Na-san with taiyaki as a bait and ships Na-san into a zoo far away. With the live show about to begin, Kirari desperately searches for Na-san. As the show runs late, Erina convinces the producers to let her perform. Instead, SHIPS will take place until Kirari arrives. Na-san finds his route back and reunites with Kirari just in time for the live show. | |||
| 9 | "Surprise! Illusionist Arashi!!" Transcription: "Zabaan! Iiriyujiyonisuto Arashi ya!!" (Japanese: ザバーン!イリュージョニスト嵐や!!) | June 2, 2006 | |
| During Kirari's latest shooting, a mysterious magician attacks Kirari and SHIPS with a variety of magic tricks and sea creatures. The magician reveals himself as Arashi. He convinces Kirari to quit her idol work and fulfill the promise they made when they were young. Kirari didn't realize it was a proposal. | |||
| 10 | "Exciting! Transfer to Idol School!!" Transcription: "Ukiuki! Aidolu SCHOOL ni tenkou!!" (Japanese: うきうき!アイドルスクールに転校!!) | June 9, 2006 | |
| As Kirari becomes more recognized by people in the entertainment world, fans and media began to gather around her house. Goin to school also became a problem because of Kirari's work schedule. Muranishi assigns Kirari to a new school for idols that SHIPS attends. Erina, also in her new class, tries to make Kirari's first day a nightmare. However, Erina's plan didn't work out and made Kirari's reputatiom more positive. | |||
| 11 | "Wham! I'm the Heroine!?" Transcription: "Dokaan! Atashi ga HEROINE!?" (Japanese: どかーん!アタシがヒロイン!?) | June 16, 2006 | |
| Kirari will be the leading role of a new drama, "The Sonata of Love and Youth". However, since there will be a kiss, the director has to choose between Seiji, Hiroto, or Arashi. But, Arashi plans to take Kirari's first kiss and to change the drama. I wonder what's next... | |||
| 12 | "Ooooh! Drama Date!!" Transcription: "Noon! Dorama na DATE!!" (Japanese: のーん!ドラマなデート!!) | June 23, 2006 | |
| Since Kirari never had a boyfriend before, she cannot interpret her role properly in the pure love drama. What's this? Seiji asks her to a date? But they can't go alone , because rumors can start... So Hiroto goes with them ! | |||
| 13 | "Smack! Fantastic Kiss!?" Transcription: "Chu! fantasutikku kisu!?" (Japanese: Chu! ファンタスティックキス!?) | June 30, 2006 | |
| Kirari's insecurity about the kiss in the drama interferes with her other idol activities, but with Seiji's help, she finally gains determination to go through with the climatic scene. When the day really comes, however, will she truly really give up her first kiss to Hiroto? | |||
| 14 | "'Is it Love'! Is it SHIPS? Is it Confrontation?" Transcription: "Koi kana? SHIPS kana? Taiketsu kana?" (Japanese: 「恋☆カナ」! SHIPSかな? 対決かな!?) | July 7, 2006 | |
| In order to promote "The Sonata of Love and Youth", there will be a competition between Kirari and SHIPS to determine who can sell the most CDs. Over time, everyone starts to take sides over who will win, and Kirari, overwhelmed by the pressure, loses her will to fight against her friends. | |||
| 15 | "'Is it Love'! Enter the Music Charts!?" Transcription: "「Koi☆Kana」! Chāto In Kana?" (Japanese: 「恋☆カナ」!チャートインかな?) | July 14, 2006 | |
| Kirari's lack of resolve to fight against SHIPS causes her to quit being an idol! After the premiere of the drama starring her, will she have second thoughts? Who will win this confrontation? | |||
| 16 | "All Right! The Troubling Audition!!" Transcription: "Yōsshi! Mō Taihen Ōdisyon!!" (Japanese: ヨーッシ!モー大変オーディション!!) | July 21, 2006 | |
| There's news that auditions for a Morning Musume member are coming up! Kirari is inspired by the group that she ends up joining the audition. Even though she always passes the rounds, Hiroto and Seiji soon intervene, saying that this MoMusu audition is a fake. Surprisingly, Morning Musume's leader, Hitomi Yoshizawa, had come in disguise and forces the "judges" to admit defeat. | |||
| 17 | "Heartbeat! The Swimming Meet of Only Idols!!" Transcription: "Doki! Aidoru Dake no Suiei-Taikai!!" (Japanese: どきっ!アイドルだけの水泳大会!!) | July 28, 2006 | |
| Kirari attends the idol swimming competition with Erina, SHIPS, Arashi, etc. Kirari is not very competitive at these sporting events, making winning a very challenging task for her team. Erina, who fares worse, refuses to go into the water as water will only destroy her appearance. As the competition goes on, Erina's shortcut to protect herself from contact with water only makes their team lose more. | |||
| 18 | "Kirari... Summer Vacation Together With Sayaka and Miku" Transcription: "Kirari...Sayaka to Miku to Natsuyasumi" (Japanese: キラリ...さやかとみくと夏休み) | August 4, 2006 | |
| Two weeks of film shooting had suddenly been canceled, meaning that Kirari can go spend time with her friends Sayaka and Miku. However everywhere they go, fans will appear and chase the girls around. Sayaka and Miku start to think that Kirari cares for the fans more instead of her friends. | |||
| 19 | "Creepy! The Charged Report of Fear" Transcription: "Zozo! Kyōhu no Totsugeki Ripōto" (Japanese: ゾゾ〜ッ!恐怖の突撃リポート) | August 11, 2006 | |
| Kirari and Erina have to do a joint segment where they will solve a mystery in a deserted hotel. Of course Erina wants to get all the credit and tries to trick Kirari again. | |||
| 20 | "Na! My Brother Who Returned!!" Transcription: "Na! Kaette Kita Mai Burazā!!" (Japanese: Na! 帰ってきたマイブラザー!!) | August 18, 2006 | |
| Kirari's older brother, Subaru, has come from America. Envious of Kirari's idol status, Subaru secretly disguises himself as Kirari to take over one of her jobs. | |||
| 21 | "Meow! Idol Battle Against the Super Fubuki!!" Transcription: "Myā! Aidoru Batoru wa Chō Hubuki!!" (Japanese: みゃ〜!アイドルバトルは超ふぶき!!) | August 25, 2006 | |
| When Kirari will be part of Nojo's Top Idol competition, she meets Todou Fubuki of rivaling Higashiyama Co. Fubuki claims that Kirari does not have the potential of being a perfect idol. Kirari and Fubuki end up tieing at the competition. Kirari is satisfied with the results, but Fubuki wants a re-match. | |||
| 22 | "Shock! Kiss With Whom In the Wedding!?" Transcription: "Zuki! Kissu wa Dare to Wedingu!?" (Japanese: ズキッ!キッスは誰とウェディング!?) | September 1, 2006 | |
| The first challenge of the tiebreaker will be to create a wedding scenario with SHIPS. Kirari naturally chooses Seiji, but she doesn't know why her heart pounds for Hiroto. | |||
| 23 | "Stitch Stitch!? Secret Dress and Brother Hiro!" Transcription: "Chikuchiku!? Himitsu no Doresu to Hiro Nii-chan!" (Japanese: チクチク!?ひみつのドレスと宙兄ちゃん!) | September 8, 2006 | |
| The second challenge is to create a dress to show to the fans. Fubuki is naturally an expert, while Kirari is hopeless. Hiroto helps Kirari and she soon finds the perfect things needed for her dress. | |||
| 24 | "Ding! Love Song Echoing By the Sea..." Transcription: "Kyun! Umi de Yurarete Koi no Uta..." (Japanese: きゅん!海で揺られて恋の詩...) | September 15, 2006 | |
| The final challenge is to write lyrics for a song. After having gone out with Hiroto to the beach, Kirari seems to have found inspiration, feelings of love. And around now would be the perfect time for Kirari to confess her feelings to Seiji. But why is Kirari not able to do it? | |||
| 25 | "Heart Pounding! Announce "Love Fireworks"" Transcription: "Dokān! to Happyō「Koi-Hanabi」!!" (Japanese: ドカーン!と発表「恋花火」!!) | September 22, 2006 | |
| Fubuki has already finished her lyrics while Kirari is running out of time! Hiroto tells Kirari that she express her feelings for Seiji. However, Kirari finds herself in a predicament, she loves Seiji, but she always gets nervous around Hiroto. Finally, Kirari's lyrics become her feelings for Hiroto. | |||
| 26 | "Decision! Hot Idol Winner: Na! Mya! Ya!" Transcription: "Kettei! Hotto Aidoru Syō wa Nā! Myā! Yān!" (Japanese: 決定!ホットアイドル賞はなー!みゃ〜!やーん!) | September 29, 2006 | |
| Kirari is the winner of the tiebreaker, with Fubuki questioning why she had lost. At the celebration, Fubuki soon recalls how Kirari had technically given her Mya-san. Having admitted loss, Fubuki remains on good terms with Kirari...for now. | |||
| 27 | "Cream Puff! Super Fast Talk Explosive Laughter" Transcription: "Shūkurīmu! Mashingan Tōku de Daibakusyō" (Japanese: シュークリーム!マシンガントークで大爆笑!!) | October 6, 2006 | |
| Kirari will star on a talk show, but Higashiyama Co. dispatches a non-stop talking girl to ruin Kirari's image. | |||
| 28 | "Na Na Na! Naa-san Revolution!!" Transcription: "Nanana! Nā-san☆Reboryūsyon!!" (Japanese: なななっ!なーさん☆レボリューション!!) | October 13, 2006 | |
| Seeing Mya-san and ToriToshi in the newspaper, Na-san decides to try to become an idol, following steps that Kirari did to become an idol. As a cat, Na-san was rejected instantly during an idol audition. Kirari decides to give Na-san a chance. | |||
| 29 | "Panic! Idols' Big Battle Against Tests!" Transcription: "Panikku! Idol tachi no Tesuto Daisakusen!" (Japanese: パニック!アイドルたちのテスト大作戦!) | October 20, 2006 | |
| Kirari was so busy with work that she goes in a panic when exams are coming up! After overhearing that Kirari will have to study every chance she gets, Erina secretly tries to get Kirari to fail the exams. | |||
| 30 | "Click! The Big Scoop At the School Festival!?" Transcription: "Kasha! Gakuensai De Daisukuupu!?" (Japanese: カシャッ!学園祭で大スクープ!?) | October 27, 2006 | |
| Kirari will be part of a school festival, which means LOTS OF FOOD!! Wrong! Because no one has ever seen Kirari's food obsession, she is forbidden to eat lots of food for it can ruin her image. And just when Higashiyama Co. sends their paparazzi team to find Kirari... | |||
| 31 | "Ah! Love's Stray in New York!?" Transcription: "Nyattsu! Koi No Meiro No Nyuuyooku!?" (Japanese: ニャッツ!恋の迷路のニューヨーク!?) | November 3, 2006 | |
| Kirari and Co. head to New York! However, a sleepy Kirari accidentally gets lost in the city, and without her knowledge of English, how will she find her way back? | |||
| 32 | "Meow~! Tina and Kirari's Revolution" Transcription: "Myao~! Tina To Kirari No Reboryuushon" (Japanese: ミャオ〜!ティナときらりのレボリューション) | November 10, 2006 | |
| Continuing from the previous episode, Kirari and Seiji were found out by American-Japanese idol Tina Garland. Kirari also spreads her popularity to New York. | |||
| 33 | "Sheep's Eyes! Actress's Soul in the Ocean" Transcription: "Nagashime! Oounabara Ni Joyuu-Damashii!!" (Japanese: 流し目!大海原に女優魂!!) | November 17, 2006 | |
| When Kirari is cast as the main role in a drama, the other leading actress tests Kirari's confidence with lines not in the script. (She is from Higashiyama Co., meaning she is rivaling Kirari.) | |||
| 34 | "Hiro-kun! Grandma's Cat Road of Love!?" Transcription: "Hiro-ku~n! Obaa-chan Koi No Nekomichi!?" (Japanese: 宙く〜ん!おばあちゃん恋の猫道!?) | November 24, 2006 | |
| Hiroto is out in the streets of Kirari's hometown! That's the perfect chance for Kirari's grandmother to see him, and things get worse when Grandmother drags Hiroto everywhere with her... | |||
| 35 | "Fire! Chief Kirari VS Phantom X!!" Transcription: "Faiyaa! Kirari Shochou Baasasu Kaitou Ekkusu!!" (Japanese: ファイヤー!きらり署長VS怪盗X!!) | December 1, 2006 | |
| Doing another publicity stunt, Kirari becomes policewoman for a day and helps a detective track down mysterious criminal Phantom X. | |||
| 36 | "Naa, Mya~ Wani-! No.1 Pet Tournament!!" Transcription: "Naa·Mya~·Wanii! Nanbaawan Petto Ketteisen!!" (Japanese: なー·みゃ〜·わにー!No.1ペット決定戦!!) | December 8, 2006 | |
| There's a pet competition, and some of the contestants include Naa-san, Kame-san, Nayan, Tantan, Mya-san, Toridoshi, and Catherine. However, Higashiyama's director plans to make her Catherine the winner... | |||
| 37 | "Kasumi♪ Cinderella of the spring wind" Transcription: "Kasumi♪Harukaze no Shinderera♪" (Japanese: かすみ♪春風のシンデレラ♪) | December 15, 2006 | |
| An incident during Kirari's photoshoot reveals so much. Muranishi tells Kirari and SHIPS about Kasumi Kumoi's past as an idol and why Muranishi Co. and Higashiyama Co. are rivals. | |||
| 38 | "Confession!? SHIPS' Birthday!" Transcription: "Kokuhaku!? SHIPS no Bāsudei!!" (Japanese: 告白!?SHIPSのバースデイ!!) | December 22, 2006 | |
| Not only is it the 3rd anniversary of SHIPS' debut, but it's also Seiji's birthday! Hiroto sees this as the perfect time for Kirari to confess to him! | |||
| 39 | Transcription: "Gōjasu!! Toppu Aidoru Utagassen!!" (Japanese: ゴージャス!!トップアイドル歌合戦!!) | January 5, 2007 | |
| The Super Idol Festival is here, with Kirari, SHIPS, and Erina from Muranishi Co, and Fubuki and Akane from Higashiyama Co. With Higashiyama wanting to win, Akane is given the exact same dress design as Kirari's! | |||
| 40 | "So Long Naa-san!? See You AgaiNAA!!" Transcription: "Sayonara Nāsan!? Mata·Nā!!" (Japanese: さよならなーさん!?また·なー!!) | January 12, 2007 | |
| Naa-san is a big help these days. When SHIPS is about to leave for Hawaii, Hiroto's brother Kouta wants Naa-san to be with him. Kirari agrees to let Naa-san stay for three days. But Kouta really sees Naa-san as a best friend... | |||
| 41 | Transcription: "Aoi! Kirari!! Babān to Supesyaru Sutēji" (Japanese: あおい!きらり!!ババーンとスペシャルステージ) | January 19, 2007 | |
| Aoi and Kirari perform on stage together to promote a new Rainbow Cosmetic but Higarasyima tries to mess it up. | |||
| 42 | "Pink! Transform into EatRanger!" Transcription: "Pinku!! Henshin Kirarin Taberunjā!" (Japanese: ピンク!!変身きらりんタベルンジャー!) | January 26, 2007 | |
| Kirari accidentally injures a performer playing "Pink" in EatRanger. To help out in EatRanger shows for little kids, Kirari takes her spot and dresses up as Pink. With such little experience, she accidentally ruins the show. | |||
| 43 | "Crab! Arashi's Aqua-Illusion!!" Transcription: "Kanī! Arashi no Akua Iryūjon!!" (Japanese: カニー!嵐のアクアイリュージョン!!) | February 2, 2007 | |
| Cappucino, a famous water illusionist from Las Vegas impresses Kirari will all his visual tricks. He claims to hold the #1 title for best magicians. Arashi tries to challenge him with his fairytale performance of love. (Cappucino claims him in 3rd place.). | |||
| 44 | "IQ! Kirari's Quiz Showdown with a Genius!!" Transcription: "IQ! Kirari to Tensai Kuizu Batoru!!" (Japanese: IQ!きらりと天才クイズバトル!!) | February 9, 2007 | |
| Kirari and Erina enter a quiz show. This quiz show tests people's critical thinking and IQ. Being confident that they will win the grand prize, a 7-year-old genius, Rizuko-chan, continuously answers all of the questions correctly, beating out other competitors. | |||
| 45 | "It's a Miracle! Naa-san Circus!!" Transcription: "Mirakuru! Nāsan Sākasu!!" (Japanese: ミラクル!なーさんサーカス!!) | February 16, 2007 | |
| Na-san was invited as a guest for a miracle circus. The ringmaster was proud to meet Na-san, but becomes depressed when his animals do not show interest in Na-san. After seeing Na-san's acts, the animals leave the circus. Kirari and Na-san convince the animals to return to the circus. | |||
| 46 | "Kame-saan! Will SHIPS Disband!?" Transcription: "Kame-Sān! SHIPS ga Kaisan!?" (Japanese: カメさ〜ん!SHIPSが解散!?) | February 23, 2007 | |
| Seiji accidentally pulls down Hiroto's shorts and Hiroto accidentally spills soda over Seiji's pet Kame-san. These two induce an argument, forcing them to split apart. Kirari has to do something to bring them back together. | |||
| 47 | "Makeover! Here I Come, Erina, the Student Gang Leader!!" Transcription: "Imechen! Sukeban Erina Sanjō!!" (Japanese: イメチェン!スケバンエリナ参上!!) | March 2, 2007 | |
| Erina finds methods to impress everyone over Kirari. The media concur Kirari being one of the most popular idols. Challenging Kirari to difficult events such diving off a high location, Erina hopes Kirari will lose in favor of her. | |||
| 48 | "Kirari and Akane!? A Splendid Showdown!!" Transcription: "Kirari to Akane!? Karē naru Taiketsu!!" (Japanese: きらりとあかね!?カレーなる対決!!) | March 9, 2007 | |
| Kirari, Akane, and Aoi were chosen as candidates for the idol queen. | |||
| 49 | "Catch! Perform a Galaxy Dance Splendidly!?" Transcription: "Kyācchi! Kirari to Kimero Gyarakushī Dansu!?" (Japanese: キャ〜ッチ!キラリとキメろギャラクシーダンス!?) | March 16, 2007 | |
| Akane framed Kirari and the news about it spread quickly. | |||
| 50 | Transcription: "Zenkoku Tsuā! Yuki no Daichi ni Moeru Koi!?" (Japanese: 全国ツアー!雪の大地に燃える恋!?) | March 23, 2007 | |
| With Akane withdrawing from the idol queen, Aoi and Kirari are working to win that title through concerts. Higashiyama, angry at Akane's withdrawal, decides to take revenge on Kirari by cancelling one of her concerts. | |||
| 51 | "Shine! The diamond idol queen!!" Transcription: "Kagayake! Daiyamondo Aidoru Kuīn!!" (Japanese: 輝け!ダイヤモンドアイドルクイーン!!) | March 30, 2007 | |
| Kirari's rankings are still far behind from Aoi, her idol queen opponent. She tries to promote her image to everyone all around the country through interviews, concerts, and Live TV. Kirari and Aoi then compete one-on-one at the final idol queen competition. | |||
| 52 | "Play Ball! Kirari starts the game ☆ Season-opening ceremony!" Transcription: "Purei bo-ru!! Kirari Kaimaku ☆ Shikyuushiki!" (Japanese: プレイボール!!きらり開幕☆始球式!) | April 6, 2007 | |
| Kirari learns how to play baseball. | |||
| 53 | "Hello☆Welcome to Kirarin Cafe♥" Transcription: "Irassyai-mase ☆ Kirarinn Cafe e Yōkoso♥" (Japanese: いらっしゃいませ☆きらりんカフェへようこそ♥) | April 13, 2007 | |
| Kirari's dad opens up a new cafe using Kirari's name. While everyone enjoys Kirari's dad's entries, Roccomari, a famous French food critic, gives a low grade. Kirari's dad looks for the best ingredients and perfects the ultimate taste for Roccomari. | |||
| 54 | "Myuu♥Naa in Love!? Kirari Duels!!" Transcription: "Myū♥Nā·Koi!? Kirari Kettō!!" (Japanese: ミュウ♥なー·恋!?キラリ決闘!!) | April 20, 2007 | |
| Na-san saves Myu-san from a group of bullies. Myu-san falls in love with Na-san and tries to convince him to be with her. However, Na-san refuses, already being loyal to Kirari. Kirari thinks of a great idea, a relay course between Myu-san and Kirari. | |||
| 55 | "Unbelievable! Mushroom in Manga Training!?" Transcription: "Arienasū! Manga Syugyō de Kinokō!?" (Japanese: アリエナス〜!まんが修行でキノコ〜!?) | April 27, 2007 | |
| Kirari enjoys manga by Himiko Saotome. Seeing that Fubuki published her own manga, Kirari decides to do it too by visiting Himiko Saotome. However, Himiko Saotome is very tired, rushing to complete her manga just in time for the SHIPS concert. She needs every help she can to bring her next manga to completion. | |||
| 56 | "Kiss! Hiroto and Izumi 'Declaration of Lover!?'" Transcription: "Kisu! Hiroto×Izumi「Koibito Sengen!?」" (Japanese: KISS!宙人×いずみ「恋人宣言!?」) | May 4, 2007 | |
| Izumi, recently hired by Higashiyama, suddenly kisses Hiroto in front of a big crowd during a relay competition. Kirari is heartbroken, thinking that Izumi and Hiroto have both committed love. To make matters worse, the media about this kissing event spreads very quickly. | |||
| 57 | "Yoka! A Tearful Scoop at a Triangle Battle!?" Transcription: "Yoka! Sankaku Batoru de Namida no Sukūpu!?" (Japanese: よかっ!三角バトルで涙のスクープ!?) | May 11, 2007 | |
| Izumi and Kirari compete as pastry chefs. Like previous rivals, Izumi finds every method to cheat by intentionally hurting Kirari. Meanwhile, tabloid reporters are capturing illegal photos and spreading reports about the triangle battle between Hiroto, Kirari, and Izumi. | |||
| 58 | "Clouds of Steam! Mission : Guard Hiroto!!" Transcription: "Yukemurī〜! Hiroto o Mamore Daisakusen!!" (Japanese: ユケムリ〜!宙人を守れ大作戦!!) | May 18, 2007 | |
| Izumi and Hiroto now star in a new drama. Kirari spies on them, ensuring that Izumi does not go overboard with Hiroto. After failing to find a place to live, Kirari suddenly meets an old lady, who lets her stay for the night and invites her to a kimono competition. Izumi, rivaling Kirari, will enter the competition as well. | |||
| 59 | "Wow!? A Mir･a･cle of a Girl in Summer Kimono!" Transcription: "Hyō!? Yukata-Musume no Ki·Se·Ki!" (Japanese: ヒョー!?浴衣娘のキ·セ·キ!) | May 25, 2007 | |
| The kimono competition finally begins. Izumi steals a marker and doodles all over Kirari's kimono, ruining her entry. Although Kirari was able to make a new submission, both Izumi and Kirari's entry becomes overshadowed by Fubuki's entry. Izumi becomes infuriated and chases Fubuki only to reveal her true identity: Hyoutaro, a guy who Hiroto vowed to form an idol unit with until he moved away. | |||
| 60 | "To Outer Space! Kirari☆ in the End of the Earth" Transcription: "Uchū e! Chikyū Saigo no Kirari☆" (Japanese: 宇宙へ!地球最期のキラリ☆) | June 1, 2007 | |
| The world is coming to an end and only Kirari can save the world with her voice. Erina joins in unexpectedly. | |||
| 61 | "Revolution!! A Flower Clock of a Girl and Kirari" Transcription: "Reboryūsyon!! Shōjo to Kirari no Hana-Dokei" (Japanese: レボリューション!!少女ときらりの花時計) | June 8, 2007 | |
| While Kirari discusses a new drama she has been cast in with her family, a boy comes into Kirarin Cafe and passes out. Once he wakes up, he tells Kirari about how his younger sister, a musician with respiratory disease, is in the hospital and wants Kirari to visit her. | |||
| 62 | "Hikaru ☆ A Cocky Candidate for Idol!" Transcription: "Hikaru ☆ Namaiki Aidoru Kōhosē!" (Japanese: ひかる☆なまいきアイドル候補生!) | June 15, 2007 | |
| Kirari meets a new idol girl named Hikaru, but maybe they got off on the wrong foot. | |||
| 63 | "Strain! Kirari and Hikaru's First Performance!!" Transcription: "Do-Kinchō! Kirari to Hikaru Hatsu Sutēji!!" (Japanese: どキンチョー! キラリと光る初ステージ!!) | June 22, 2007 | |
| Hikaru will be performing on stage, but has a nervous case of stage fright. Kirari has to help Hikaru in time for the show. | |||
| 64 | "Smash! A Victory Pair·Huu?" Transcription: "Sumasshu! Bikutorī-Pea da·Hū?" (Japanese: スマッシュ! ビクトリーペアだ·フゥー?) | June 29, 2007 | |
| A familiar cat comes back from Na-san's graduation, and holds a severe grudge against him. | |||
| 65 | "Kira☆Pika♪ in a Pinch!? They are NS!!" Transcription: "Kira☆pika♪ Pīnchi!? Hutari wa NS!!" (Japanese: きら☆ぴか♪ピーンチ!? ふたりはNS!!) | July 6, 2007 | |
| Hikaru experiences what Kirari's stardom life is like. | |||
| 66 | "Shoot! I Wish Fan Letters Would Touch Her Heart!!" Transcription: "Shūto! Hāto ni Todoke Fan Retā!!" (Japanese: シュート! ハートに届けファンレター!!) | July 13, 2007 | |
| A childhood friendship between Hikaru and a boy begins to crumble as both put each other aside to pursue their individual dreams. | |||
| 67 | "Audition! Our Rival is SUPERNOVA!!" Transcription: "Ōdisyon! Raibaru wa Sūpānova!!" (Japanese: オーディション! ライバルはスーパーノヴァ!!) | July 20, 2007 | |
| Kira☆Pika is doing an audition for a movie, and their rival is SUPERNOVA, a new idol group. | |||
| 68 | "Horror! Specter-Buster is at Work!" Transcription: "Horā! Yōkai Bastā Syutsudō Chū!" (Japanese: ホラ〜ッ! 妖怪バスター出動チュー!) | July 27, 2007 | |
| Kirari and Hikaru star as superheroes in a new horror movie. Meanwhile, Muranishi's manager thinks he's been cursed from trying to renovate the office. Kirari and Hikaru decide to intervene. | |||
| 69 | "Hi!! Comedy Competition·Why!?" Transcription: "Dōmō!! Owarai Taikai·Nande-yanēn!?" (Japanese: ど〜も〜!! お笑い大会·なんでやね〜ん!?) | August 3, 2007 | |
| A comedy competition is coming up for idols, so Arashi shows up and puts Kirari and Hikaru through harsh training. But will SUPERNOVA steal the show? | |||
| 70 | "Kirarin☆Cologne! I Might be Happy" Transcription: "Kirarin☆Koron! Happī Kamōn?" (Japanese: きらりん☆コロン! ハッピーかも〜ん?) | August 10, 2007 | |
| Kirari and hikaru want to create their own perfume, but can't come up with any good ideas. | |||
| 71 | "Summer! Swimsuit! All-star Cast" Transcription: "Natsu-da! Mizugi-da! Nishi mo Higasi mo Ōrusutā" (Japanese: 夏だ! 水着だ! 西も東もオールスター) | August 17, 2007 | |
| The Muranishi crew goes to Crescent Island for a day at the beach, and the Higashiyama crew shows up as the same time. While the idols unwind and Kumoi and Higashiyama's director fight over Muranishi director's attention, an island "secret" appears... | |||
| 72 | "Check! Kirari and Hikaru Coordinate Clothes?" Transcription: "Chēkku! Kirari to Hikaru ga Kōdenēto?" (Japanese: チェーック! きらりとひかるがこうでねぇと?) | August 24, 2007 | |
| Kirari and Hikaru are going to be starting their new clothes line called Double Crescent. However, they can't seem to come up with any good fashion ideas. | |||
| 73 | "Quaver! Lost DOUBLE CRESCENT!?" Transcription: "Wanawanā! "Ushi"nawareta Daburu Kuressento!?" (Japanese: ワナワナ〜! ウシなわれたダブルクレッセント!?) | August 31, 2007 | |
| Kirari and Hikaru work together in a department store to help work on their designing for their clothes line. However, every match they come up with doesn't work out with the customers. How will Kirari and Hikaru be able to learn from their mistakes, and will they be able to do it in time? | |||
| 74 | "Musical♪ Outburst! Lose Weight!!" Transcription: "Mūjikaru♪ Hādo na Bakuhatsu! Yaserupiā!!" (Japanese: ミュージカル♪ ハードなバクハツ! ヤセルピアー!!) | September 7, 2007 | |
| Kirari and Hikaru are going to be in a musical, but Kirari loses her focus from only thinking of food. | |||
| 75 | "Twinkle! Hikaru☆ on Stage!" Transcription: "Kirān! Hikaru ☆On-Sutēji!" (Japanese: キラーン! ひかる☆オンステージ!) | September 14, 2007 | |
| SUPERNOVA is desperately trying to ruin the sisterly relationship between Kirari and Hikaru as an important concert is only days away. | |||
| 76 | "Dark Entrapment that Tears Kira☆Pika Apart!?" Transcription: "Kira☆Pika Hutari o Hikisaku Kuroi Wana!?" (Japanese: きら☆ぴか 二人を引き裂く黒いワナ!?) | September 21, 2007 | |
| After many days of perseverance, SUPERNOVA finally tears Kira☆Pika apart. | |||
| 77 | "Forever♪ Kira☆Pika Last Concert♪♪" Transcription: "Fōebā♪ Kira☆Pika Rasuto Konsāto♪♪" (Japanese: フォーエバー♪ きら☆ぴかラストコンサート♪♪) | September 28, 2007 | |
| With an emotionally distressed Hikaru on the sidelines, Kirari must figure out how to end Kira☆Pika's stardom with a bang. | |||
| 78 | "SHIPS vs GEPS" Transcription: "SHIPS Tai GEPS Dansu Batoru" (Japanese: SHIPS vs GEPS ダンスバトル) | October 5, 2007 | |
| Tina comes to Japan with the duo GEPS, who teach Hiroto the true meaning of dance. | |||
| 79 | "SHIPS Disbands!? Good-bye Hiroto..." Transcription: "SHIPS Kaisan!? Good-bye Hiroto..." (Japanese: SHIPS解散!? グッバイヒロト...) | October 12, 2007 | |
| With the fall of SHIPS, Hiroto is leaving to New York to study. Kirari becomes lonely and she doesn't know what to do. | |||
| 80 | "Uh-huh!? Mushroom Ambassador and HAPPY MAITAKE!!" Transcription: "Sōnandā!? Kinoko Taishi de Happī Maitake!!" (Japanese: ソーナンダー!? きのこ大使でハッピーまいたけ!!) | October 19, 2007 | |
| Kirari's mushroom theme is all the rage in Japan. | |||
| 81 | "SOS! Nā-san Robot is Magnum-force!!" Transcription: "SOS! Nā-san-Robo wa SaikyōnanoRESU!!" (Japanese: SOS! なーさんロボは最強なのレス!!) | October 26, 2007 | |
| Na-san has a robotic toy made just like him. But what will happen when a glitch in the robots takes control of the situation? | |||
| 82 | "SEIJI☆Secretly Pursues Solo Work!!" Transcription: "SEIJI☆Sorōri Soro Katsudō!!" (Japanese: SEIJI☆そろ〜りソロ活動!!) | November 2, 2007 | |
| Hiroto is in New York while Seiji remains in Japan. Muranishi's director asks Seiji if he would like pursue a solo career, but Seiji doesn't want to sing without Hiroto. Meanwhile, Kirari helps to design male clothes and she asks Seiji to be her model. | |||
| 83 | Transcription: "Tsuinzu! Tonde Massuru! Nabe Tabemassuru!!" (Japanese: ツインズ!飛んでマッスル!鍋食べマッスル!!) | November 9, 2007 | |
| SUPERNOVA, now without interference from Kira☆Pika, is trying to find a new athletic trainer, but is being turned down by all the trainers they come up with. | |||
| 84 | "Confess your Heart! Erina Falls in Love!" Transcription: "Kokuri-makure! Erina Fōrin Rabu!" (Japanese: 告りまくれ!エリナフォーリンラブ!) | November 16, 2007 | |
| Love is in the air, and Erina has been lovestruck...with Kirari's brother! With Kirari's help, will Erina be able to impress Subaru? | |||
| 85 | "Crane and Tortoise! Kirari and Seiji Get Married Suddenly!?" Transcription: "Tsuru-kame! Kirari to Seiji ga Dengeki Kekkon!?" (Japanese: ツルカメ!きらりと星司が電撃結婚!?) | November 23, 2007 | |
| Seiji's parents originally never wanted Seiji to be an idol. One day they draw the line by severing their consent and telling Seiji has to come home and get married. Now Seiji must introduce a girl to his parents if he's going to save his career, and that girl is...Kirari?! | |||
| 86 | "Black Ambition! Blackwood Starts Up" Transcription: "Kuroki Yabō! Burakku-uddo Shidō" (Japanese: 黒き野望! ブラックウッド始動) | November 30, 2007 | |
| Blackwood becomes a popular idol company, and many idols "decide" to be sponsored by it. | |||
| 87 | "Black Revolution! Crisis in the Muranishi Company" Transcription: "Kuroki Kakumei! Muranishi-Jimusyo no Kiki!!" (Japanese: 黒き革命! 村西事務所の危機!!) | December 7, 2007 | |
| Blackwood is having a great start, but there is trouble ahead... | |||
| 88 | Transcription: "Burakku Muun!? NAZO no Shōjo Debut!!" (Japanese: ブラックムーン!?ナゾの 少女デビュー!!) | December 14, 2007 | |
| The director of Blackwood threatens Kirari to join his company or else he will ruin the careers of her and everyone around her. | |||
| 89 | Transcription: "Ocha Kumi Kirari Ha Mi Ta! Kuroki Himitsu!!" (Japanese: お 茶くみきらりは 見た!黒き 秘密!!) | December 21, 2007 | |
| Kirari has had enough of Blackwood's manager, and stands up to him. In response, he pulls the company's sponsorship. Now Kirari must continue her idol career without credibility or sponsorship. | |||
| 90 | Transcription: "Kuro Fesu! Sutēji no Kirari Dai Shuugou!!" (Japanese: 黒フェス! ステージにきらりん 大 集合!!) | December 28, 2007 | |
| Hiroto returns from New York and becomes SHIPS with Seiji again, and Kirari is accepted back into Muranishi with open arms. | |||
| 91 | "First Date? Kirari's Collection" Transcription: "Fasuto Deeto? Kirari Korekushon" (Japanese: ファーストデート☆きらりんコレクション) | January 11, 2008 | |
| Hiroto and Seiji both ask Kirari out on a date. But she's followed by two tabloid reporters and both of her dates are featured in a magazine. | |||
| 92 | "SHAKIN! KIRARI × charismatic beautician" Transcription: "Shakin! Kirari Kakeru Karisuma Biyou-Shi" (Japanese: シャキン!きらり×カリスマ 美容師) | January 18, 2008 | |
| Kirari meets a hairdresser with very bizarre methods. When she arranges Na-san like a moikan, Kirari decides to challenge the hairdresser. Who will win? | |||
| 93 | "Aoi idol graduation" Transcription: "Aidoru Aoi Guradeeshon" (Japanese: アイドルあおい♪グラデュエーション♪♪) | January 25, 2008 | |
| Aoi says she is retiring as an idol, and receives an explosive goodbye from her idol friends. | |||
| 94 | "Jump around! Kirari on Ice!!" Transcription: "Ton de Mawatte! Kirari on Aisu!!" (Japanese: 跳んで 回って!きらりん onアイス!!) | February 1, 2008 | |
| Kirari and the other idols will make a show on ice, but Kirari can't skate, and there is a special guest star with them. | |||
| 95 | Transcription: "Micchaku 24 Jikan Aidoru no Himitsu!!" (Japanese: 密着24時間 アイドルのヒミツ!!) | February 8, 2008 | |
| A likeable reporter will pass a day with Kirari to admire her style of life, and is about to learn that the idol life has less perks than the tabloids appeal to others. | |||
| 96 | "Princess Kirari!! A Big Adventure in a Bachelor Game" Transcription: "Kirari Hime!! Bacharugemu de Daibouken Nano Resu" (Japanese: きらり 姫!! バーチャルゲームで 大 冒険なのレス) | February 15, 2008 | |
| Kirari and SHIPS will enter a video game, but a glitch runs amok endangering them all. | |||
| 97 | "Hollywood! Actress Luna Visit Japan!!" Transcription: "Hariuddo! Joyū Runa Rainichi!!" (Japanese: ハリウッド! 女優ルナ 来日!!) | February 22, 2008 | |
| An actress comes to Japan from America. | |||
| 98 | "It Really Exists? Lucasberg Audition" Transcription: "Sonna no Ari? Rukasubagu Ōdishon" (Japanese: そんなのあり? ルカスバーグオーディション) | February 29, 2008 | |
| All the top idols are invited to do an audition. | |||
| 99 | "Luna and Kirari's HANIKAMIDETO!!" Transcription: "Runa to Kirari Hanikami Deto !!" (Japanese: ルナときらり☆ハニカミデート!!) | March 7, 2008 | |
| Luna spends the day with Kirari and her manager then later goes out with Kirari to an amusement park. Meanwhile, Kirari's mother in the Tsukishima family portrait looks very familiar, like a certain actress... Kiari realised that Luna-chan is her mom? | |||
| 100 | "Start Filming! A Miraculous Meeting Between Naomi and Sakurako" Transcription: "Kurankuin! Naomi to Sakurako Kiseki no Deai" (Japanese: クランクイン! ナオミと 桜子· 奇跡の 出 会い) | March 14, 2008 | |
| Kirari and Luna film a movie on an island. | |||
| 101 | "... Mom! Crank up the Tears" Transcription: "Mama...! Namida no Kurankuappu" (Japanese: ママ...! 涙のクランクアップ) | March 21, 2008 | |
| Luna confesses to Kirari that she is Kirari's mother. | |||
| 102 | "Kirari's Farewell Concert!?" Transcription: "Kirari Sayonara Konsato!?" (Japanese: ママ...! 涙のクランクアップ きらりん☆サヨナラコンサート!?) | March 28, 2008 | |
| Emotionally damaged from Luna's confession, Kirari holds one last concert. A series reflection takes place. This is the last episode in 2D. Episode 103 will start the series in 3D avatar figures. | |||
Home release
| Volume Number | Publish Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAGE1 | 2006-09-08 | |||
| Contains episodes 01-04 | ||||
| STAGE2 | 2006-10-06 | |||
| Contains episodes 05-08 | ||||
| STAGE3 | 2006-11-10 | |||
| Contains episodes 09-12 | ||||
| STAGE4 | 2006-12-08 | |||
| Contains episodes 13-16 | ||||
| STAGE5 | 2007-01-12 | |||
| Contains episodes 17-20 | ||||
| STAGE6 | 2007-02-09 | |||
| Contains episodes 21-24 | ||||
| STAGE7 | 2007-03-09 | |||
| Contains episodes 25-28 | ||||
| STAGE8 | 2007-04-04 | |||
| Contains episodes 29-32 | ||||
| STAGE9 | 2007-05-10 | |||
| Contains episodes 33-36 | ||||
| STAGE10 | 2007-06-08 | |||
| Contains episodes 37-40 | ||||
| STAGE11 | 2007-07-06 | |||
| Contains episodes 41-44 | ||||
| STAGE12 | 2007-08-10 | |||
| Contains episodes 45-48 | ||||
| STAGE13 | 2007-09-07 | |||
| Contains episodes 49-51 | ||||
| 2nd Tour STAGE1 | 2007-10-03 | |||
| Contains episodes 52-55 | ||||
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