User blog:Lucy554/Aikatsu! Reviews: Stages

Hi everyone! In the last post for this series, which took me three days to write, I reviewed all of the season 1 songs! Today I'm going to be reviewing all of the stages! I won't be reviewing drama stages, for the sake of simplicity. Here we go!

'''Aikatsu! Reviews: Stages'''

Start Line!

One thing I noticed about this series is that they didn't take the time to name the stages, which is a bummer. Whatever. Considering this is the first stage we saw, I was super impressed by it. The beatiful fountains and pastel color scheme combined to make a beautiful stage! When I first saw this one, I was wondering exactly how the system could produce such a realistic stage, complete with real water! The stage completely reminds me of My Little Heart's princess theme for that collection, and I think that it also completely represents Hime. If I could name this stage I would call it the  "Sweet Garden Stage."

'''Aikatsu! Step'''

The floating platform and surrounding bleachers were a callback to the Sky Suite stage from Aikatsu! for me. The stage definitely seems like it could be some sort of grade-up stage glitter upgrade of it. I enjoyed the floating speakers, as well as the banners. While it wasn't as impressive as Start Line's stage, it's still cute, but not suited for huge shows. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Spring Sky Stage."

Episode Solo

I love both of Episode Solo's stages for their color scheme and special effects. On top of that, I could believe this stage actually exists! The stars that make up the runway give off a sort of glamorous feel, like this stage is to be used only by the best idols. The rings of stars surrounding the runway were a nice touch, and reminded me of fairy lights, which have to be my favorite indoor decoration ever. As for the live, Ioved the stars and rings surrounding the platform,and it reminded me a bit of a nebula. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Midnight Showtime Stage."

Heart Skips

I prefer the stage over the song, to say that much. I like the overall color scheme and the popping designs! The disco ball above the platform is a touch that I really enjoyed, although it seemed a little unnoticed. (Honestly, I'm wondering if I could get a job at Bandai as a designer for Aikatsu!'s stages and coords, it would be so fun!) While I think that they could redo the name screen so that it was a bit smaller and circled around the platform as the show progressed, I like the stage overall. If I could name the stage, I would call it the "Comic Disco Stage."

Miracle Force Magic

I know I said I wouldn't do drama stages, I'm making an exception because this one doesn't look like a drama stage as a whole. I really like the design of this stage, and, for me at least, it seems to convey the London theme better than 1, 2, Sing's stage does. If I could improve this stage in any way, I would remove the loating speakers on the sides and put angled amps on the front of the stage, and change the floating sperkers to speaker stacks. (Take this from the girl who's been to two metal concerts.) If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Rock Festival Stage."

Future Transit

For this stage, I loved the holograpic projections of gems, as well as the intricate goldleaf designs on the bleachers and the sides of the stage. the curtains were a small detail, bu brought the whole thing togather. I sort of wish that they would be closed at the beginning of the show and then open up when the show started. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Arabian Palace Stage."

Honeybee's Kiss

Wow, another stage that's better than the song! I really like this stage. The flower garlands everywhere, combined with the beds lining the platform make it just beautiful. While I don't understand while there's a big cone under the platform, it's still a nice stage. If I could improve it, there would be three other name screens, one for each quarter of the stage. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Springtime Flowers Stage."

Summer Tears Diary

This has to be one of my favorite stages from Stars.The bridnge and city behind the lake, when combined with the shrubs surrounding it makes it seem almost too realistic. The way the floating lanters go up during the show is beautiful, as are the colors of the sunset behind the city. The pillars are a nice touch, but I sort of wish they weren't there, because they remind me that the stage is a projection. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Sunset Pond Stage."

August Marina

This stage is really pretty, however I wish that the platform at the end of the runway was wood like runway. That, and the name flashing on a fishtank ruins that fact that it's a fishtank for me. The outcrops on either side are nice ways for the audience to view the show, and overall it's a pretty stage. If I could name it, I would call it the "Tropical Pier Stage."

Dancing Days

I prefer this stage more in the anime. The checkerboard design on the platform is nice, as are the screens surrounding the viewing pit. While it seems a bit small for a S4 stage, I still think it's a nice one. I sort of wish that the surrounding screens were functional name screens, and that there was more vewing space around the platform. If I could name it, I would call it the "Chackered Race Stage."

Popcorn Dreaming

I prefer the outdoor part of this stage, mostly because of hoe conflicting the inside part is. I like the concept of a shared-type stage, but I feel like there are better ways it could have been exectued. I also think that the name screen would be nicer if it was bigger. If I could name this stage, I would call it the "Dual Room Stage."

Dreaming Bird

I prefer the live version of this stage, mostly because the candle flames are too prominent on the runway version. While I do like the falling feathers, they caused a lot of confusion for viewers about wether they were a progression aura. I love the collapsed look, as well as the water surrouning the stage. If I could give it name, it would be the "Caged Ruins Stage."

So Beautiful Story

I love the books behind th stage, as well as the colors of the sky. The swirl designs on the stage are beautiful, as are the stained glass pannels. I still don't understand the random cats walking down the sides. If I could name it, I would call it the "Dawn Library Stage."

1, 2, Sing For You

I;m not a big fan of this stage. While I enjoy th stack speakers and the instuments off to the side, I don't enjoy the bus. It seems dangerous that they jump off it. That, and the bright yellow constrasts pretty badly with every other part of the stage. If I could name it, I would call it the "Schoolyard Show Stage."

One Step

This is a fun stage. The fact that it's all on top of buildings is interesting, but also a bit... Dangerous. The scattered anomatopia is a cool design, and I like the popping colors. If I could name it, I would call it the "Rooftop Supershow Stage."

Tso Bo Mi ~To The Vivid Future 

This stage, just like the song, is beautiful. I love the snowflake designs, as well as the crystals. the drapes around the starting platform are nice, although I wish that they lined the runway like they do in Future Transit's stage. (I know these are getting short but not only am I running out of things to say but I didn't get too much sleep last night.) I fi could name it, I would call it the "Frozen Throneroom Stage."

Star Jet!

Let's get one thing straight: This does not match the song. While the huge cake and other sweets are cute, it doesn't fit. While I like the stage as a whole, it fails to convey the song. I prefer the live version to the dance one, mostly because of the background and the name scren. If I could name it, i would call it the "Sweet Cafe Stage."

Animal Carnival

Honestly, I'm okay with the stage. It conveys the song and there's nothing wrong with it, it's just sort of mediocre for me. while I enjoy the footprints covering the stage, as well as the fur surrounding it, the fuzzy name screen doesn't cut it for me. If I could name it I would call it the "Jungle Discovery Stage."

I'm not ranking the stages, mostly because it took me forever to rank the songs! Bye!