Thread:Staraptor Kwan/@comment-15568664-20161017003105/@comment-26426093-20161025005906

Alright, I saw your 'oiii' message so hold you horses.

The main reason why I prefer Aikatsu Stars over Pripara is because the former retained much of it's predecessor's legacy while the latter (mostly) didn't.

What I'm trying to say is that Aikatsu Stars inherited much of the attributes that had been part of Aikatsu's central identity and combined it with new elements such as shoujo, drama, conflict, and even romance. The result was a brand new Aikatsu, one that had a actual plot narrative with plenty of new attributes while still keeping true to the spirit of Idol Activities. (See the review for Episode 18 for more details)

In contrast, Pripara shied away from much of its predecessor's legacy. Instead of carrying over the Prism Shows and shoujo elements from Pretty Rhythm, Pripara decided to put those aside in the mascot graveyard (literally) and focus on attracting a younger (kids) fanbase with a less-than serious story and characters who literally have no comprehension of the word 'reality'. In other words, Pripara shunned what made Pretty Rhythm great and mocked it even further by chosing to establish a kid-friendly image instead of continuing to produce content for more mature audiences.