1x1 - Kirarin! Idol Revolution!!

April 7, 2006

Kirari Tsukishima is a 14-year old junior high student who has a passion for eating. When she saved a turtle stuck in a tree, its owner,Seiji Hiwatari, gave Kirari a ticket to a SHIPS concert. She tries to get in and there are too many people in front so she goes in the staff entrance. She is met by a young man who gets hostile when she mentions Seiji's name. He rips up her ticket and she runs away. She ends up in the vent over the stage where she sees Seiji and the young man from earlier singing on stage. She falls onto the stage and sets off a cloud of white feathers. Kirari decides to become an Idol.

1x2 - Heart Pounding! SHIPS Audition!!

April 14, 2006

Kirari attempts to figure out ways to become an idol. Because her ideas are ridiculous, her friends Miyu and Sayaka show an article that SHIPS is holding an audition to find the next idol. Kirari rushes to the place and surprisingly figures out that this audition is for guys. She disguises herself as a male and enters the audition. Although Kirari's identity was discovered, her confidence and persistence allowed her to become an idol.

1x3 - Aaah! Aim for a Commercial Debut!!

April 21, 2006

Kirari must compete with Ogura Erina 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.

1x4 - Shock! Papa is Against It!?

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 become an idol. To Kirari's dismay, her father turns her down. 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 her request.

1x5 - That can't be! The first job!!

May 5, 2006

Director Nezumi chooses Kirari's first job as an idol. Secretly, Erina switches the job to a more ridiculous and difficult task, helper to 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 location. Tomy, originally unsatisfied with Kirari trying to take his place during his shows, finally accepts her.

1x6 - So tired! Idol training!!

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.

1x7 - Boee~! Challenge to a song!!

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 ever debuting her first CD, Seiji finds a perfect method for Kirari's singing debut.

1x8 - Oh no! Live at first stage!!

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 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/her route back and reunites with Kirari just in time for the live show.

1x9 - Surprise! Illusionist Arashi!!

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 in their childhood. Surprisingly, Kirari has no memory of such events.

1x10 - Exciting! Transfer to Idol School!!

June 9, 2006

As Kirari becomes more recognized by people in the entertainment world, going to school becomes more challenging as the media and her fans would crowd around her. Muranishi assigns Kirari a new school for idols that SHIPS attends. Erina, also in her new class, tries to make Kirari's first day a nightmare. Erina, however, only makes her recognition more positive.

1x11 - Oh God! I'm the Heroine!?

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...

1x12 - Oh no! Drama Date!!

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?

1x13 - Smack! Fantastic Kiss!?

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?

1x14 - Maybe Love! Maybe SHIPS? Maybe Confrontation?

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.

1x15 - Is it Love? Enter the Music Charts!?

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?

1x16 - All Right! The Troubling Audition!!

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.

1x17 - Heartbeat! The Swimming Conference of Only Idols!!

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.

1x18 - Kirari... Summer Vacation Together With Sayaka and Miku

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.

1x19 - Creepy! The Charge Report of Fear

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.

1x20 - Na! My Brother Who Returned!!

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.

1x21 - Meow! Idol Battle Against the Super Fubuki!!

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.

1x22 - Shock! Kiss With Whom In the Wedding!?

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.

1x23 - stitch stitch!?Secret Dress snd Bro Hiro!

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 Kirarin and she soon finds the perfect things needed for her dress.

1x24 - Ding! Love Song Echoing By The Sea...

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?

1x25 - Heart Beat!Delivery of 'Love Fireworks'!

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.

1x26 - "Decision!Hot Idol Winner:Na!Mya!Ya!"

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.

1x27 - Cream Puff!Machine Gun Talk Explosive Laughter

October 6, 2006

Kirari will star on a talk show, but Higashiyama Co. dispatches a non-stop talking girl to ruin Kirari's image.

1x28 - Na Na Na! Na-san Revolution!

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.

1x29 - Panic! Idol's Big Battle Against Tests!

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.

1x30 - Click!The Big Scoop At the School Festival!

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...

1x31 - Ah!Love's Stray in New York!?

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?

1x32 - Meow~! Tina and Kirari Revolution.

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.

1x33 - Tearing Eyes!Actress's Soul in the Ocean.

November 17, 2006

When Kirari is casted 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.)

1x34 - Hiro-kun!Grandma's Cat Road of Love!?

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...

1x35 - Fire! Chief Kirari VS Phantom X!!

December 1, 2006

Doing another publicity stunt, Kirari becomes policewoman for a day and helps a detective track down mysterious criminal Phantom X.

1x36 - Naa, Mya~ Wani-! No.1 Pet Tournament!!

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...

1x37 - Kasumi♪ Cinderella of the spring wind

December 15, 2006

An incident during Kirari's photoshoot reveals so much. Muranishi tells Kirari and SHIPS about Kasumi Kumoi's past and why Muranishi Co. and Higashiyama Co. are rivals.

1x38 - Confession!? SHIPS' Birthday!

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!

1x39 - Gōjasu!! Toppu Aidoru Utagassen!!

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!

1x40 - So Long Naa-san!? See You AgaiNAA!!

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...

1x41 - Aoi! Kirari!! Babān to Supesyaru Sutēji

January 19, 2007

Aoi and kirari perform on stage together to promote a new rainbow cosmetic but higarasyima tries to mess it up.

1x42 - Pink! Transform into EatRanger!

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.

1x43 - Crab! Arashi's Aqua-Illusion!!

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 (Cappucino claims him in 3rd place.).

1x44 - IQ! Kirari's Quiz Showdown with a Genius!!

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.

1x45 - It's a Miracle! Naa-san Circus!!

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.

1x46 - Kame-saan! Will SHIPS Disband!?

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.

1x47 - Makeover! Here I Come, Erina, the Student Gang Leader!!

March 2, 2007

Erina finds methods to impress everyone over Kirari. The media concur Kirari being one of the most popular idols. Challanging Kirari to difficult events such diving off a high location, Erina hopes Kirari will lose in favor of her.

1x49 - Catch! Perform a Galaxy Dance Splendidly!?

March 16, 2007

Akane framed Kirari and the news about it spread quickly.

1x50 - Zenkoku Tsuā! Yuki no Daichi ni Moeru Koi!?

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.

1x51 - Shine! The Diamond Idol Queen!

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.

1x52 - Season 1, Episode 52

April 6, 2007