July 5th, 2014
PriPara
2014
38 Episodes
7.5
TV

Synopsis

The anime is set in the PriPara world, filled with girls' dreams and yearnings for fashion, dance, and music. Seemingly every day, there are auditions that send top idols to worldwide fame on television and online. Laala and her friends are all fascinated with this world. However, Laala's school prohibits PuriPara for elementary school children. An unexpected chance leads Laala to make her first entrance in...

Episodes

140 Episodes
Ep 407.7

Angel and Demon-nekoon

As Laala, Mirei, Dorothy, Reona and Aroma express their disappointment at losing the Winter Idol Grand Prix, Hibiki makes an announcement on Pripara TV about the reformation of Pripara to Celepara. The idols decide to go to Celepara and find out what Hibiki has planned. They are shocked to discover that Hibiki has completely transformed Pripara, turning Pripara Hills into a giant castle that dominates the park. Castle is full of entertainment and refreshment facilities, but as Laala and the others look around, Dorothy comments that not everything is an improvement, expressing her dislike of sparkling water over still water. Meanwhile Hibiki contemplates her victory at the Winter Grand Prix, and begins looking towards the Spring Grand Prix and the Dream Parade itself. Andou then reminds her that Celepara Opera Company are having their debut concert for the Winter Dream Parade Coord, but that Mikan seems to have disappeared. Mikan has been having doubts about the events proceeding the Winter Grand Prix, after failing to talk to Aroma about it she becomes depressed and watches pigeons eating bread in Pripara. Hibiki arrives and tries to get her to come to the debut concert, struggling at first before consulting the guide book Aroma gave her for how to deal with Mikan. Celepara Opera Company perform the concert but afterwards Mikan goes to find Aroma, deciding she doesn't want to be part of Hibiki's Dream Team anymore. Mikan gives Hibiki her Priticket containing her copy of the Autumn coord before leaving with Aroma. As Laala watches Hibiki leave, she notices an idol refusing to trade Pritickets with another idol. When questioned, the girl said its against the rules to trade with an idol of a lower rank than yourself. Shocked Laala, Dorothy, Reona and Mirei attempt to register for a live, realising their managers are missing. Both Kuma and Usagi turn up pushing a box on a trolley, while wearing manual labour clothes, and tell the idols that all mascots have been made re

Ep 414.9

A Cursed Solo Live-pri!

Following the events of the previous episode, Laala and Mirei's entry failed. Together with Dorothy and Reona, they were surprised and questioned Meganee, but before she answered, it was announced that Sophie would perform. Laala, Dorothy, Leona, especially Mirei, were surprised that her entry was accepted. During Sophie's performance, everyone was amazed and some are surprised when she performed Cyalume Fairy out of the Dream Theater. After the performance, Hibiki announced that only her teammates in CelePara Opera Company and Top Class idols can perform and participate in the Spring Grand Prix. However, since there are not enough idols to compete with CelePara Opera Company, she announced that the said unit automatically won and will participate in the Dream Parade. She also announced that Mikan left the group and will be replaced by Peyonce. Both Sophie and Shion are surprised by both news. Laala and Mirei, at once, approached Hibiki to explain the case with her and also tried to convince her to change the system again, but refuses. She also told Mirei that her determination wont grant her victory, making her a little upset. Andou pushes away the two girls ending the conversation. Meanwhile, Meganee received a call from Peyonce that she wont be able to make it because of a sand storm. Ajimi notices her and the fact she is lost. Since Peyonce can't make it, she decides to perform instead. After the performance, Meganee showed the Spring Dream Parade Coord with the audience complimenting it as pretty but they then realized that they can't win it. They all left the performance hall and optimstically handled the situation but are actually sad. Meanwhile, Sion and Sophy are looking for Mirei. Outside the CelePara Castle, the supporting cast, Aromageddon, and the West Twins gathered together and shout out that they dislike the new CelePara system. They're also worried about Mirei, who soon, along with Laala, joins the group, with a depressed expression. Sion and Sophy

Ep 425.6

The Man from Brazil

Laala tries to convince Mirei to return to being an idol, but Mirei refuses. However in Pripara a mysterious new idol appears, and Laala and the others get a shock when they find out it is non other than Gaaruru, Falulu's sister, but she is no longer a mini Falulu and has grown up. Gaaruru tells the others that she has been working hard to become and idol, and came back to Pripara to make her debut so that her big sister and her friends could watch. But she is frustrated that she is not allowed to perform because of the new rules in Pripara. Everyone heads out towards Neko's bar, where Meganii and the mascots have been spending alot of time since Hibiki's take over. Meganii leaves to put some of his things in the trash when he sees Laala and the others coming. He hides behind the trash cans and watches as Gaaruru sings and dances to the other who all applaud her. Neko and the mascots also appear after hearing Gaaruru sing. When Laala tells Kuma that Gaaruru wants to debut, Neko points out Meganii and says he maybe able to help. After some convincing Meganii gets over his depression and shows the group a hidden stage under an abandoned building. He agrees that the idols can use it if they help to fix things up. Everyone gets to work and the stage is up and running in no time. As Gaaruru gets ready for her debut, Laala and Kuma come up with a plan to lure Mirei into Pripara under the pretext of returning her Pripass, Cyalume charm and ticket bag. Once in the park, Laala and the others force her into the underground stage to watch Gaaruru perform. Falulu, Sophy and Sion also come to watch along with all the idols that are friends with Laala and the others. As Gaaruru performs she falls over a number of times but gets back up and continues, something Mirei takes note of. At the end of her performance, Gaaruru gains the pink lovely cyalume charm with golden wings like the ones Falulu received before trading them with Laala. Mirei also comes to realise the importance of n

Ep 435.3

First to the Dream Theatre-kuma!

Laala and the others start handing out leaflets to try and promote the new found underground stage where all idols are allowed to perform. Although they mostly get ignored, an old friend of Laala's, Hanana appears and takes a leaflet before being dragged off to a Celepara performance by some friends. Hanana doesn't enjoy the show and sneaks out part way through. Meanwhile Gaaruru who is also handing out leaflets, bumps into Aroma and Mikan who offer to give her a hand. Hanana appears and asks Mikan where the underground stage is. The girls take Hanana to the stage where she is able to watch all her friends perform. Laala then suggests Hanana perform. Alhough reluctant at first, Hanana gains confidence from the support of the others and makes her debut. Falulu also sneaks off from Hibiki to watch Gaaruru perform, taking pride in her sister's ability. Other idols begin to express their displeasure that they cannot perform in Celepara because they are not top idols and begin attending the underground stage. As its popularity increases, Laala sends one of her regular updates to Fuwari. Fuwari is back in the Palps living happily with her goats, but her father thinks that she misses being an idol. He confronts her and asks her to think about how much she has changed after attending Pripara. Fuwari then realizes she misses her friends, especially Toriko and decides to return to Parajuku. Meanwhile Ajimi is abroad looking for a childhood friend. She finds the house her friend lived in and sneaks through a secret hole in the hedge and into the back garden. After bumping into the old gardener and explaining who she is, she asks if her friend still lives there. The gardener reveals that Ajimi's friend is in Japan, and is non other than Hibiki.

Characters

Laala Manaka
main

Laala Manaka

Falulu
main

Falulu

Mirei Minami
main

Mirei Minami

Reona West
main

Reona West

Sophy Hojo
main

Sophy Hojo

Dorothy West
main

Dorothy West

Unicorn
main

Unicorn

Sion Toudou
main

Sion Toudou

Usagi
main

Usagi

Kuma
main

Kuma

Nao Ehime
supporting

Nao Ehime

Mirei's Mom
supporting

Mirei's Mom

Hanana Kozono
supporting

Hanana Kozono

Nodoka Suzuhara
supporting

Nodoka Suzuhara

Meganii Akai
supporting

Meganii Akai

Mew
supporting

Mew

Love Tochiotome
supporting

Love Tochiotome

Non Manaka
supporting

Non Manaka

Chanko Nabeshima
supporting

Chanko Nabeshima

New
supporting

New

Hina
supporting

Hina

Nanami Shirai
supporting

Nanami Shirai

Futago Papa
supporting

Futago Papa

Aoi
supporting

Aoi

Gloria Ookanda
supporting

Gloria Ookanda

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