User blog comment:Hielmiez/Aikatsu Friends! Next Aikatsu series?/@comment-26105819-20180101112241/@comment-26426093-20180101150340

It is possible for the situation to turn out in two completely different paths: either Bandai releases a fully connected sequel or they risk it all and reboot for a 3rd time.

The thing is that it is really becoming more and more difficult to discern the nature of any potential spin-off due to the numerous ways both Bandai and its nearest rival Takara Tomy have been experimenting on with Stars and Idol Time being the most promiment examples. You just can't predict how things are going to turn out these days.