Episode 43 - An Idol in Wonderland

An Idol in Wonderland (不思議の国のアイドル) is the 43rd episode of the [http://aikatsu.wikia.com/wiki/Aikatsu!_(anime) Aikatsu! TV anime series]. The episode aired on August 8, 2013.

Story
As the STAR☆ANIS members return to their individual units, Shion is preparing for an audition for the role of Alice in a production of Alice in Wonderland. However, having mostly played cool, stoic roles, Shion worries that she won't be able to give off a dazzling smile fitting for the role of Alice. On the day of her audition, Shion is surprised to find Ichigo had been cast as the White Rabbit at the request of Orihime, with Aoi and Ran and all her other friends cast in various roles. Despite the pressure of needing to keep in character regardless of the surprises, Shion finds herself having a lot of fun. Reaching the final scene, Shion cheerfully states her dream of becoming an actress, giving off a dazzling smile that wins the director over, earning her the part.

Character Appearances

 * Ichigo Hoshimiya
 * Shion Kamiya
 * Aoi Kiriya
 * Ran Shibuki


 * Otome Arisugawa
 * Yurika Tōdō
 * Sakura Kitaōji
 * Kaede Ichinose
 * Mizuki Kanzaki


 * Johnny Bepp
 * Orihime Mitsuishi

Trivia

 * In the related Aikatsu! anime series itself, this is the first episode to feature Clockwise Wonderland.
 * In following the "drama epsiode" layout of the Aikatsu! anime series: just like Episode 01, this episode features 2 different performances, but in Episode 1 it was 2 stage performances - Mizuki's concert and Ichigo's first audition - and here 2 drama performances with Naughty Detective performance and everyone's audition for Alice in Wonderland.
 * The song Clockwise Wonderland appears for the first time

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