History YMMV / Aikatsu

* AmericansHateTingle: Mizuki is hugely popular in Japan. In America, she's one of the very few characters the fandom considers TheScrappy, partially because she is seen as kind of bland and for [[spoiler: her departure to Dream Academy for rather poorly written reasons]].

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: It’s safe say that a lot of fans, especially in the west, disliked changes that were made by ''Aikatsu Planet'', from the live-action/anime format, artstyle, to the Aikatsu system. and the fact that ''Planet'' is [[FranchiseKiller the final installment in the franchise]] doesn't help.

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful character designs and outfits, surprisingly good production value, catchy songs, and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of problems that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot ignoring several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: It’s safe say that a lot of fans, especially in the west, disliked changes that were made by ''Aikatsu Planet'', from the live-action/anime format, artstyle, to the system. and the fact that ''Planet'' is [[FranchiseKiller the final installment in the franchise]] doesn't help.

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet'' varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more or less forgiving toward the show and find it to be at least [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the reactions of Western fans, on the other hand, are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, as well as other issues like the weaker writing and characters and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: It’s safe say that a lot of fans, especially in the west, disliked changes that were made by ''Aikatsu Planet'', from the system to the live-action/anime format. and the fact that ''Planet'' is [[FranchiseKiller the final installment in the franchise]] doesn't help.

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet'' varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more forgiving toward the show and find it to be at least [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the reactions of Western fans, on the other hand, are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, as well as other issues like the weaker writing and characters and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

%%* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Let's just say, a lot of fans disliked changes that were made by ''Aikatsu Planet''. and the fact that ''Planet'' is [[FranchiseKiller the final installment in the franchise]] doesn't help.

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful character designs and outfits, surprisingly good production value, catchy songs, and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of issues that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot ignoring several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful character designs and outfits, surprisingly good production value (up until ''Aikatsu On Parade!'', at least), catchy songs, and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of issues that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot ignoring several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet'' varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more forgiving toward the show and find it to be [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the reactions of Western fans, on the other hand, are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, as well as other issues like the weaker writing and characters and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet'' varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more forgiving toward the show and find it to be [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the reactions of Western fans are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, while noting other issues like the weaker writing and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful character designs and outfits, surprisingly good production value (up until ''Aikatsu On Parade!'', at least), catchy songs, and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of issues that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic, or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot ignoring several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet'' varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more forgiving toward the show and find it to be [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the Western fans' reactions are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, while noting other issues like the weaker writing and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

* AmericansHateTingle: The reactions for ''Series/AikatsuPlanet varies between Japan and The west. While Japanese fans are more forgiving toward the show and find it to be [[SoOkayItsAverage mediocre]], the Western fans' reactions are more negative, mainly because of the {{Tokusatsu}}[=/=]Anime hybrid format, while noting other issues like the weaker writing and unappealing visuals compared to previous entries.

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful designs for characters and outfits, surprisingly good production value (up until ''Aikatsu On Parade!'', at least), catchy songs, and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of issues that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic, or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot ignoring several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* {{Moe}}: A lot of female characters fall into this category, such as [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold Ichigo]], [[{{Tsundere}} Ran]], [[GenkiGirl Otome]], and later [[PluckyGirl Akari]], [[FortuneTeller Sumire]] and [[RoseHairedSweetie Madoka]] to name a few.

* OneTrueThreesome: There are a few units that falls into this, but Ichigo/Aoi/Ran (also known by their unit name, Soleil) is the most notable one in this show, and arguably the entire franchise.

** Japanese fans take a liking to ship Akari with Sena Tsubasa due to the ShipTease going on with them in seasons 3 and particularly 4.

%%* FanPreferredCouple:
%%** While Ichigo[=/=]Aoi is no surprise, Ran[=/=]Yurika is the more obvious and popular. In Season 2 however, fans jumped ship to Kaede[=/=]Yurika after their episode together.
%%** [[ToyShip Raichi[=/=]Noelle]] is surprisingly popular.
%%** Japanese fans take a liking to shipping Akari with Sena Tsubasa due to the ShipTease going on with them in seasons 3 and 4.
%%** Likewise, Ichigo and Naoto remains a pretty popular pairing among fans since season 1.

** One common criticism for the anime (and the franchise as a whole). Some fan-favorites do not get a fair amount of screentime; such as Hikari, who is supposed to be TheRival for Ran but only shows up in a few episodes; and Shion, who is Aoi's partner in their detective show, remains in the supporting role, although she has a couple of episodes dedicated to her.

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: ''Aikatsu Stars!'' flopped in Japan, mainly because, among other reasons, the target demographic simply couldn't get used to it over the previous show, and while it’s also contested in the west, it has a dedicated and vocal fanbase there. Some of them love its' unique take on the Aikatsu concept, while a few of them [[JustHereForGodzilla watch the show for the romance elements involving the girls dealing with their feelings for the boy idol group M4 (namely Yume/Subaru and especially Ako/Kanata)]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: ''Aikatsu Stars!'' flopped in Japan, mainly because, among other reasons, the target demographic simply couldn't get used to it over the previous show, and while it’s also contested in the west, it has a dedicated and vocal fanbase there. Some of them love its' unique take on the Aikatsu! concept, while a few of them [[JustHereForGodzilla watch the show for the romance elements involving the girls dealing with their feelings for the boy idol group M4 (namely Yume/Subaru and especially Ako/Kanata)]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: ''Aikatsu Stars!'' flopped in Japan, mainly because the target demographic simply couldn't get used to it over the previous show, and while it’s also contested in the west, it has a dedicated and vocal fanbase there. Some of them love its' unique take on the Aikatsu! concept, while a few of them [[JustHereForGodzilla watch the show for the romance elements involving the girls dealing with their feelings for the boy idol group M4 (namely Yume/Subaru and especially Ako/Kanata)]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Aikatsu Stars! flopped in Japan, mainly because the target demographic simply couldn't get used to it over the old Aikatsu!, and while it’s also contested in the west, it has a dedicated fanbase there. Some of them love its' unique take on the Aikatsu! concept, while a few of them [[JustHereForGodzilla watch the show for the romance elements involving the girls dealing with their feelings for the boy idol group M4 (namely Yume/Subaru and especially Ako/Kanata)]].

* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Many Western fans love Sumire, to the point where most of them were devastated when she lost the Starlight Queen Cup in episode 176.
** Aikatsu Stars! flopped in Japan because the target demographic simply couldn't get used to it over the old Aikatsu!, but it has a dedicated Western fanbase. Some of them love its' unique take on the Aikatsu! concept, while a few of them watch the show for the romance elements involving the girls dealing with their feelings for the boy idol group M4.

* SoOkayItsAverage: This is how non-fans usually see this franchise as a whole. while it has some positive points despite being MerchandiseDriven, such as the colorful designs for characters and outfits, the surprisingly good production value (up until ''Aikatsu On Parade!'', at least), and the overall feel-good vibe, it suffers from a number of issues that become more apparent as the franchise goes on, like the uneven writing and pacing, [[ClicheStorm typical stories]] that focus more on each show's protagonist and their personal triumphs, and characters who, while mostly likable, are seen as either very simplistic, or [[FlatCharacter one-note and underdeveloped]]. Not to mention the franchise's tendency of [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot wasting several of its storylines]] [[TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter and characters]], a problem even the fans will admit that [[FranchiseOriginalSin keeps getting worse in each show]].

* AmericansHateTingle: Mizuki is hugely popular in Japan. In America, she's one of the very few characters the fandom considers TheScrappy, partially because of that she is seen as kind of bland and [[spoiler: her departure to Dream Academy for rather poorly written reasons]].

*** Sora and Maria. While they ''do'' have their fans, there are some who disliked them for being boring and [[FlatCharacter bland characters]].

* AmericansHateTingle: Mizuki is hugely popular in Japan. In America, she's one of the very few characters the fandom considers TheScrappy, partially because she is seen as kind of bland and [[spoiler: her departure to Dream Academy for rather poorly written reasons]].

*** She would eventually be the main protagonist of the ''[[Anime/AikatsuFriends Aikatsu on Parade!]]'' 9-minute mini-webseries years later, and regardless [[BrokenBase the opinions]] on the said mini-webseries (or the entirety of 'On Parade''), at least that's something.

*** She would eventually be the main protagonist of the ''[[Anime/AikatsuFriends Aikatsu on Parade!]]'' 9-minute mini-webseries years later, and regardless [[BrokenBase the opinions]] on the said mini-webseries (or the entirety of On Parade), at least that's something.

*** She would eventually be the main protagonist of the ''[[Anime/AikatsuFriends Aikatsu on Parade!]]'' 9-minute mini-webseries years later, and regardless [[BrokenBase the opinions on the said mini-webseries (or the entirety of On Parade)]], at least that's something.