Himitsu no AiPri explained

Himitsu no AiPri
Ja Kanji:ひみつのアイプリ
Publisher:T-ARTS Company
Platforms:Arcade
Developer:syn Sophia
AiPri Verse
Publisher:T-ARTS Company (Takara Tomy Arts)
Genre:Rhythm, Dress-up
Platforms:Arcade
Type:tv series
Music:Izumi Mori
Network:TXN (TV Tokyo)
First:April 7, 2024
Episodes:20
Episode List:
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is a Japanese dress-up rhythm arcade game developed by syn Sophia and published by T-ARTS Company. It is the fifth entry in the Pretty Series, succeeding Waccha PriMagi!. An anime television series co-produced by OLM and DongWoo A&E premiered in April 7, 2024.

Story

"AiPri" is a secret idol who performs in the virtual world, AiPriverse. Himari Aozora, a first-year student at Private Paradise Academy, admires the popular AiPri, Mi-chan, but by chance she finally finds an AiPri Bracelet in the girls' dormitory and puts it on, she passes through the Secret Door and makes her AiPri debut, and has to keep this fact a secret. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Mi-chan's true identity is Mitsuki Hoshikawa, Himari's childhood friend and roommate, and that she has been keeping a secret from everyone around her, including Himari. The two of them both have secrets and have both broken their childhood promise to debut in AiPri together. So, their relationship is about to become strained, but they reveal to each other that they've became AiPri.

Thus, the two of them bring their school life and AiPri activites while carrying their secrets.

Characters

Playable characters

Secret Friends∞

A group that consists of Himari, Mitsuki, and Tsumugi, and is the main team of this work. The initials of their names spell out "Himitsu".

An energetic and cheerful first-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who lives in the school's West Lily girls dormitory. Despite her energetic personality, she is shy and a crybaby. Because of this, she gets very nervous in front of people, but can suppress her stage fright by using a secret spell to press her forehead against her friend, Mitsuki. Her goal is to make 10,000 friends. She is good at dodgeball, and is always the last one to get out. Her theme color is milky pink, and her preferred brand is Poppin' Heart.
A cool, serious first-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who is Himari's childhood friend, roommate at the West Lily girls dormitory, and best friend. She was a very popular AiPri under the stage name Mi-chan, but kept this as a secret from those around her, including Himari. When she was a child, she promised to debut in AiPri together with Himari, but debuted first because she wanted to teach Himari all about AiPri. She is good at playing the piano and baking. Her theme color is milky blue, and her preferred brand is Miracle Moon.
A mysterious girl from AiPriverse. She is the one who led Himari into AiPriverse, but her true identity and purpose are shrouded in mystery. It is not known what her name is at first, but she reveals it to Himari, who seems to know her in the past. She is also impersonative to Mitsuki. Her theme color is milky yellow, and her preferred brand is Flower March.

Ruby=Lazuli

A duo that consists of Sakura and Tamaki.

A competitive but well-caring second-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who is the president of the student council, and lives in the school's East Rose girls dormitory, who is also the leader of the dormitory. She speaks in a tomboyish tone. She is very popular in the school. Her theme color is ruby red, and her preferred brand is Scarlet Butterfly.
An elegant and beautiful second-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who is the vice president of the school council, and lives in the school's East Rose girls dormitory. She speaks in a polite way. Her theme color is royal blue, and her preferred brand is Rosession.

AISMIRIN

A duo that consists of Airi and Rinrin.

A bubbly and cheerful second-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who is the treasurer of the student council, and lives in the school's West Lily girls dormitory, who is also the leader of the dormitory. She speaks in a Kansai accent. Her theme color is fresh green, and her preferred brand is RAINBOW CANDY.
A second-year studnet in Private Paradise Academy, who is secretary of the school council, and lives in the school's West Lily girls dormitory. She is good at data analysis, and speaks in a polite way also. Her theme color is vivid orange, and her preferred brand is Bear Bear Bear.

Others

An attention-seeking first-year student in Private Paradise Academy, who is Himari and Mitsuki's classemate, and lives in the school's East Rose girls dormitory. She is knowledgeable about AiPri. She loves rock music and is good at playing the electric guitar. Her theme color is pastel purple, and her preferred brand is Love My Music.

AiPriverse

The stationarier of AiPriverse. She is in charge of navigation, and appears as a support for Himari and the other Idol Princesses. She also gives advice on outfits and makeup.
A black Aimu with a disco ball-shaped antenna and sunglasses, who is the MC of the program "AiPri Birthday".
One of the judges of AiPri Birthday. She is calm and collected and is also a theorist.
One of the judges of AiPri Birthday. She is easily moved to tears.
One of the judges of AiPri Birthday. He is a funky and sensory person.

Aimu

The are the mascots of the series who serve as partners to the Idol Princesses in the AiPriverse. Each of them have a different personality and tone of voice, but do not generally have a name.

Himari's partner who is pink and has a red heart-shaped antenna. They are cute and friendly, and end their scentences with "Mu".
Mitsuki's partner who is light blue and has a yellow crescent-shaped antenna. They are energetic, and speaks in a somewhat tomboyish tone.
Tsumugi's partner who is yellow and has a green clover-shaped antenna.
Sakura's partner who is red and has a purple butterfly-shaped antenna. Like Sakura, they speak in a tomboyish tone.
Tamaki's partner who is blue and has a magenta rose-shaped antenna. They are gentle and somewhat speak in a drawn-out, polite manner.
Airi's partner who is green and has a purple candy-shaped antenna. Like Airi, they speak in a Kansai dialect.
Rinrin's partner who is orange and has a yellow bear-shaped antenna.
Chii's partner who is purple and has a pink music note-shaped antenna.

Private Paradise Academy students and staff

The principal of Private Paradise Academy. She has a negative view of students' AiPri activities, as they lead to neglect of their studies, and is in conflict with the student council, considering banning AiPri if a student causes a serious problem. She was Patricia's friend in AiPri.
Himari and Mitsuki's homeroom teacher at Private Paradise Academy.
A physical educational teacher at Private Paradise Academy.
The manager of the girls' dormitory at Private Paradise Academy. She was Victoria's friend in AiPri.
Mitsuki's older brother who is a student at Private Paradise Academy. He lives in the West Lily boys' dormitory.
Himari's older brother who is a student at Private Paradise Academy. He lives in the East Rose boys' dormitory. He cares about Himari very seriously.
A boy who is a student at Private Paradise Academy. He is often called "Yuuma-chan", but seems to hate it. He is also tsundure.

AiPri's family members

Himari's father.
Himari's mother.
Himari's younger sister. Like her, she is cool.
Himari and her family's pet pug.

Media

Arcade game

AiPri games: Himitsu no AiPri and AiPri Verse were released on April 4, 2024. Both games were developed by syn Sophia and published by Takara Tomy.[1]

Anime

An anime adaptation was first announced in December 2023.[2] In January 2024, it was announced that Junichi Fujisaku and Kentaro Yamaguchi would co-direct the series at OLM and DongWoo A&E, with Park Chi Man, Nam Sung Min, Choi Hun Cheol, and Shin Gi Chuel as co-chief directors, Gigaemon Ichikawa handling the series' scripts, Yuki Nagano designing the characters from original character concept by Yumi Mashimoto, and music composed by Izumi Mori.[3] In February of that year, more cast members were announced.[4] The series premiered on TV Tokyo on April 7, 2024.[5]

Episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: カードでリズムゲームが楽しめるアーケードゲーム「ひみつのアイプリ」と,マイキャラ特化の「アイプリバース」,4月4日から順次稼動. January 26, 2024. 4gamer. ja. January 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: 「プリティーシリーズ」新作TVアニメが来年4月放送開始、続報は1月に. December 3, 2023. Comic Natalie. ja. December 3, 2023.
  3. Web site: New Pretty Series TV Anime's Teaser Unveils Cast, Staff, Title. April Debut. Loo. Egan. January 26, 2024. Anime News Network. January 26, 2024.
  4. Web site: Himitsu no AiPri Anime Reveals More Cast & Characters, April 7 Premiere. Canayan. Joanna. February 21, 2024. Anime News Network. February 21, 2024.
  5. Web site: 「ひみつのアイプリ」久保ユリカら新キャスト発表 伊藤かな恵演じるめが姉ぇも登場. February 21, 2024. Comic Natalie. ja. February 21, 2024.