User blog:Lucy554/AIkatsu! RolePlay Fun: Story Reboot! Let's get started again!

Hello, everybody! You might remember that a while back I started an RP blog series for everyone to have fun with... Well, I encountered some problems with that RP (not the least of which being it dying out), and as such I've decided to improve upon it and start a new one! This blog post will start everything out for you guys with an overvier of the world! (Now, this world isn't entirely Aikatsu, so keep that in mind. I've added a few extra touches to make things interesting.) You'll enter your bios on this post with the requirments provided (there's no competition, as long as you meet the requirements you can be in the RP), and the school entry audition will be in the next post. (Once again, there won't be any competition unless you personally decide that your character isn't accepted into their school.) Let's get started with this reboot!

Character Bio Requirements
Everyone interested in participating in this revival RP must use there requiments in their bio! Please read the rest of the post so as to know exactly what some options are before you make you bio in the comments. Name: (Please give a full name, consisting at least of a first and last. It may be from any culture as long as the given name is supported in some way by the character’s lineage or other events.) Age: (Any age from 10 and above is fine, but please consider how the culture would react to an older idol.) Race: (Can be a specific human "race" or not. Available races are listed towards the end of the post. If your character is human and don't want to specify what race they are, that's fine.) Appearance: (What does your idol look like? This is probably important simply because appearance is big thing in the world of idols, as demonstrated by Sumire’s conflict between modelling and singing in the original anime.) Background: (Where did your idol come from? Did anything important happen to them in their childhood? What was their first experience with idols? Why do they want to become an idol them self? Tell us about your idol’s past here!) Reason for Becoming an Idol/ Reason for Wanting to Become an Idol: (If this was not already stated in the backstory, state it here! Inspiration and reasoning are important to your character!) Preferred Brand: (Use any brand mentioned in the brands section! You may also create your own and we will add it there. This is for when we introduce brands as a main plot point.) Theme Color: (Simply because this seems to be a main thing and every character has one…) Aura: (Exactly what it sounds like.) Chosen School: (The options for schools will be listed later. Though Venus Ark isn't listed, it's also an option. It's there, too, and is the one school from the anime which is actually in this RP.)

Background and Basic History
This is basically all the history within the RP. It's a bit long, but you might need to know it because I'll reference it.

The History of Idols in this World

(Different from the history of idols in the real world.)

Idols began to appear as prominent cultural figures in the 2000’s in this world. The actual first artist to be considered an “idol” was a small online cover artist personality named Akane Harada. (All Japanese names are written in their western pronunciation order.) She began covering songs in the early days of the internet, as soon as video publishing became a thing. She grew a steady following in Japan, but was never recognized elsewhere for her talent. She stopped covering songs after graduating from college, and idols did not re-emerge until the 2000’s

Ten years after Akane quit her online covers, a small group of girls the Sakura Tomodachi Primary School discovered her, and quickly fell in love with her voice and style. They began choreographing dances to the songs she had covered, and soon developed what was her style into something more. They soon published a cover of a song they had done online, along with the dance they had made to go along with it, and were recognized in Japan for their new style of performance. They continued creating dances to songs they did not own until high school, whereupon their now official “idol” group, signed by the record label “Excite!”, Gardenia, released their first original song, “Memories of Wings.”

The song topped the charts the next month, and they continued releasing original singles until college, where the group broke apart to pursue their own individual dreams. The girl who had started the group, Hanaka Kiyabu, started her solo career, which lasted for the four years she was in college, and five after that, leading to a total of nine years, plus the seven years she had spent with Gardenia. However, her solo career was never as popular as her old group.

Girls all over Japan soon began forming groups similar to Gardenia in the years to come, the most notable ones being “Tsubasa Niji” and “Maho no Tomodachi.” After idols continued as a culture in Japan, their presence was acknowledged by the wider world. America started having “idol” classes in their performing arts schools, as did other countries, and “idol” groups grew popular worldwide in the next decade.

In the year 2012, the first “idol school,” or “Idol Academy,” was opened in Japan, Starlight Academy. The school was followed by Dream Academy and Four Star Academy. A new school was opened in Japan five years later, Aura Academy. Soon, similar schools opened in other countries, mainly The Amaranthine Talent Institute in Los Angeles, The Idol Friends Associative Academy in Europe, and The K-Pop Idol Institute in Korea. All of these schools are still open today, but Four Star, Starlight, and Dream Academy have all closed over the years.

Even more shocking than the idol schools were the “PriParas” that eventually opened in years to come. These sort of mini idol towns popped up all of the world and only made idols even more of a world-wide phenomenon. While they were extremely popular for a few generations at least, they eventually died down, and all of the PriParas were closed, leaving the original system of idol schools and designed brands to take over once more. (For those who wanted to know, the trend of a PriPara began in Paris.) They are still considered an important part of idol history, even though they are completely gone.

Today’s Idol World

What are idols like today?

As of today, there have been a few majorly successful idol groups, and each country has its own proclaimed “Top Idol.” Japan’s top idol is Rose Nakatomi, America’s is Lucia Skyblue, Europe’s is Elizabeth Lacey, and Korea has not stated a top idol outright, as they have no official ranking at this time.

Different countries also have successful idol groups. America’s top idol group is Pantheon, a group containing Lucia and over 12 other girls, including some “expendable” girls who aren’t complete members, a primary example being an idol named Taylor. The group is known for its mythological influences. The group is actually made up of three smaller groups that aren’t as well known on their own: Amarantos, inspired by “greco-roman” mythology, Realm 9, inspired by norse mythology, and Lazuli, inspired by egyptian mythology.

Japan’s current top units are Lotus Gardenia, a revival group mentored by the now-adult Hanaka, Tsubasa Niji GoGo, the fifth generation of the Tsubasa Niji group, and Generation 45, the “supergroup” of the country, consisting of over 15 girls.

Units have not yet been introduced in Europe, and Korea, much like with the top idol situation, has not proclaimed a top unit, either.

'Important Announcement: The basic events of “Aikatsu!” And “Aikatsu Stars!” took place within this universe! As such, the constellation, story, and SPR are still in place. More on that in a few sections!'

'In this universe, the events of Pripara happened after the events of “Aikatsu!” and “Aikatsu Stars!” on one timeline. Pripara was where the idol world naturally went afterwards, expanding into a global phenomenon and creating huge “Priparas” around the globe. However, they have disappeared over the years, just as the Aikatsu Systems did.'

New Brands & Already Existing Brands Featured
The RP contains all known AIkatsu! Brands. More will be added as they are released. Major Pripara brands are also featured. The system of earning a premium dress from a designer or making one yourself is on place rather than the "only top idols get premium dresses" system.

Aikatsu! Brands
 * Angely Sugar
 * Futuring Girl
 * Spicy Ageha
 * Happy Rainbow
 * LoLi GoThiC
 * Aurora Fantasy
 * Love Queen
 * Magical Toy
 * Swing Rock
 * Bohemian Sky
 * Love Moonrise
 * Vivid Kiss
 * Dreamy Crown
 * Sangria Rosa
 * Sakurairo Kaden
 * Dance Fusion
 * Retro Clover
 * Dolly Devil
 * Mecha PaniQ

Aikatsu Stars! Brands
 * My Little Heart
 * Spice Chord
 * Romance Kiss
 * Shiny Smile
 * Gothic Victoria
 * Berry Parfait
 * FuwaFuwa Dream
 * Perfect Queen
 * Rainbow Berry Parfait
 * Royal Sword

Pripara Brands
 * Twinkle Ribbon
 * Candy Alamode
 * Holic Trick
 * Baby Monster
 * Fortune Party
 * Marionette Mu
 * Silky Heart
 * CoCo Flower
 * Brilliant Prince
 * Rosette Jewel
 * LOVE DEVI
 * Sunny Zoo
 * Dear Crown
 * Fantasy Time
 * Neon Drop
 * Melty Lily
 * Clock Garden
 * Rich Venus

Original Brands A brand created by the Top Idol Lucia Skyblue that uses a four-pointed star as its motif and mixes regal and casual styles to create a wide variety of dresses. It is also used by a number of other idols within the Pantheon super-group. A multi-type brand. A brand created by Lucia’s sister Amara and primarily used by her. Think Retro Clover, but a lot flashier! The brand is known for its use of “Holo.” A pop-type brand. A brand created by Asha, another one of Lucia’s sisters. (They have a gib family and a lot of brands…) The brand uses a gear as its motif and is known for its use of dark, cool, and metallic colors. While it is a cool brand primarily inspired by machinery and the like, it sometimes has an unsettling feel to it as well. Other than its founder Asha, Henrietta and Jada, other Amarantos members, use it. A cool-type brand. A brand created by Dahlia, another one of Lucia’s sisters, and possibly the most widely-used brand in all of the large unit, being used by over four other members as well. The brand takes cues from nature and is mainly known for the large amount of roses used in some of their dress. Qualifies as a sexy-type brand, technically. Yet another brand founded by a Pantheon member, the brand was founded by Luna, another sister. It’s known as the gothic brand of the group. The brand is known from taking cues from vampires, as well. Its motif is a spade. Cool-typed. Another Pantheon brand, created by the mysterious idol Joan. It’s known for its use of flames in a great deal of its dresses, and is cool-typed. Sammy, another Marantos member, also uses this brand. Another Pantheon brand, this one created by the idol Hesa. The brand takes stories or characters and uses their style to create the brand’s dresses. Primarily used as the brand behind the costumes in many dramas. It qualifies as a sexy-type brand. A brand founded by yet another Pantheon member (the unit has a lot of brands. Get over it.), Anna Cosmos. It takes inspiration from the sky, mainly. A multi-type brand. Also used by another member of Pantheon, Annika. This brand is another multi-type brand with a variety of styles. It uses blues and greens as its main colors, and takes inspiration from another one of the elements, namely water. It was founded by Ava, another member of Pantheon, but has a few other uses, namely some other unit members: Kate and Alexa. A brand created and primarily used by the original members of Gardenia. Has sustained to this day as a stable cute-type brand, and is the primary brand of the revival unit, Lotus Gardenia. A multi-type brand specializing in casual clothing, primarily used by the unit Generation 45. SaiEkko for short, it is a cool-type brand designed by the junior designer Hibiki Kanon, the daughter of the cheif editor of the Aikatsu! Times magazine. However, SaiEkko isn't available as actual clothes, only producing performance uniforms. The brand mainly takes inspiration from military uniforms and the like, but there are collections with other designs, like school uniforms. The brand itself is designed by Hibiki Kanon, and the muse is the idol Mitsune Erika, who is Kanon's childhood friend. Kanon is only 18 years old. The brand's cards can be ordered, and requests for unit coords and similar things are possible - and not only in the main, military-like style.
 * Prophecy Child
 * Starry Disco
 * Modern Machinery
 * Harvest Moon
 * Suite Eclipse
 * Hellraiser
 * HollyWood Boulevard
 * Ozone
 * Oceana
 * Gardenia
 * New Generation
 * Silent Echo

More brands will be added either as they are introduced in their respective anime or characters in-story create brands.

Aikatsu!'s Presence in the RolePlay
Aikatsu and Pripara have one main presence in the RolePlay: as old systems. The characters aren’t actually present at the time the RP takes place. (With the exception of Pripara’s seemingly immortal characters such as Jewlie, Janice, Faruru, Garuru, Falala, Galala. They’re really just myths at this point but they’re out there.) Chronologically, Aikatsu came first, then Aikatsu Stars, and finally Pripara. Afterwards, Pripara died and idols became what they are presently in the RP.

Pripara plays a much lesser part than Aikatsu, and mainly signifies the beginning of a worldwide phenomenon that was and is idols. However, there’s more to talk about when it comes to Aikatsu, so that’s what I’ll be focusing on.

Aikatsu had 3 main systems: Constellation, story, and SPR. Two of these involved new special appeals, and two involved earning wings. (Constellation had both.) The Fever system was entirely based on appeals. Appeals are less important in today’s idol world.

However, all of these systems, including Fever, have faded into obscurity since they were introduced, their coords disappearing. With Constellations, Story, and even Fever, this wasn’t a problem… They were just special coords made by brands. They could easily make a comeback just by America’s Pantheon unit deciding to use these themes for their brands next collections… If they ever were to want to reintroduce these systems.

However, the SPRs just disappeared… They had to be earned, and once one bearer of the wings leaves… A new one can be selected. This will be the first plot of the RP. The Star Wings begin reappearing, and, as such, the battle begins again.

NPC Idols Present in the RolePlay
This is a list of all idols already present in the RolePlay. As admin, my character is among these, and I may on occasion take up the role of these characters if your characters ever want to interact with them. Listed here are their (first) names and preferred brands. My character, yes, is a top idol, but I view her as more of a mentor character. (Sort of like how 25th Gen S4 and Mizuki were idols but also mentors.) She will have her own stuff going on as an idol, yes, because I have some ideas in mind. (Heck, I even have a scandal planned for her...) With that said, here's the list of NPC characters. Amarantos has a "Chair" system ranking the importence of the idols in the group in terms of their in-group roles.

Amarantos Idols Preferred Brand: Ozone Preferred Brand: Oceana Preferred Brand: Oceana Preferred Brand: Hellraiser Preferred Brand: Either HollyWood Boulevard or Ozone Preferred Brand: Modern Machinery Preferred Brand: Silent Echo Preferred Brand: Prophecy Child
 * Anna (Amarantos 1st Chair)
 * Kate (Amarantos shared 2nd Chair)
 * Ava (Amarantos shared 2nd Chair)
 * Joan (Amarantos 3rd Chair)
 * Hesa (Amarantos 4th Chair)
 * Asha (Amarantos 5th Chair)
 * Sammy (Amarantos 6th Chair)
 * Lucia (Amarantos 7th Chair)

Lucia will actually be my character within the RP. Yes, she is already a top idol but I want her to act as a teacher and mentor for other characters. (If not a mildly annoying one.) She'll be just as invloved in the story as your characters, and will occasionally have her own stuff going on, but you chouldn't worry about it too much. Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon
 * Cali (Amarantos 8th Chair)

Extra: Cali is, in addition, the current headmistress of Aura Academy as well as an active idol, so she'll be also be one of the more involved NPC characters. Preferred Brand: Modern Machinery Preferred Brand: Oceana Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon Preferred Brand: Modern Machinery Preferred Brand: Prophecy Child Preferred Brand: Suite Eclipse Preferred Brand: Suite Eclipse Preferred Brand: Either Harvest Moon or Oceana Preferred Brand: Prophecy Child
 * Hentrietta (Amarantos 9th Chair)
 * Alexa (Amarantos 10th Chair)
 * Dahlia (Amarantos 11th Chair)
 * Daniela (Amarantos 12th Chair)
 * Jada (Amarantos 13th Chair)
 * Hope (Amarantos 14th Chair)
 * Luna Marie (Amarantos 15th Chair)
 * Elizabeth (Amarantos Expendable 16th Chair)
 * Sakura (Amarantos Expendable 17th Chair)
 * Taylor Tessa (Amarantos Expendable 18th Chair)

Realm 9 Idols Preferred Brand: Ozone Preferred Brand: Starry Disco Preferred Brand: Hellraiser Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon Preferred Brand: Hellraiser Preferred Brand: Prophecy Child Preferred Brand: HollyWood Boulevard
 * Annika
 * Amara
 * Laurel
 * Theodora (Twin Sisters with Theodosia)
 * Theodosia (Twim Sisters with Theodora)
 * Hailee
 * Brianna
 * Fiona

Lazuli Idols Preferred Brand: Ozone Preferred Brand: Suite Eclipse Preferred Brand: Hellraiser Preferred Brand: Modern Machinery Preferred Brand: Silent Echo Preferred Brand: Harvest Moon Preferred Brand: Suite Eclipse Preferred Brand: Oceana
 * Rachel
 * Lily
 * Samantha
 * Thea
 * Hannah
 * Bianca
 * Olivia
 * Natalia

Lotus Gardenia Idols

All Members of Lotus Gardenia use the 'Gardenia' brand. Tsubasa Niji GoGo Idols
 * Azumia Machida
 * Chieko Kurokawa
 * Mineko Onishi
 * Fumie Nakama
 * Maho Seto

All members Tsubasa Niji GoGo use HollyWood Boulevard
 * Ai Umemoto
 * Nao Toyada
 * Reika Sazama
 * Suzuka Tanabe
 * Taeko Oshiro
 * Rina Nishi
 * Yurina Mizuno
 * Emiri Konya
 * Karina Kikuchi

Idols Not Assocatied with a Unit Preferred Brand: Gardenia Preferred Brand: Suite Eclipse Preferred Brand: Starry Disco Preferred Brand: Silent Echo
 * Rose Nakatomi
 * Elizabeth Lacey
 * Soran (Online Parody Idol, known for making fun of idols and causing scandals)
 * Mitsune Erika

Erika will be a supporting character much like Lucia, and may have her own subplot. She belongs to Millyna, but she will not be her main character.

The Roleplay's First Plot
'''The RP's first major plot will be simple. We'll get the usual school entry, first audition, and possibly even a fun drama or two out of the way, and then the main story will start.'''

'''Basically, now that we have confirmation that Star Wings can pass between generation, this is totally a plausible plot. Anyways, in the RP, the original SPR coords from the anime/game vanished years ago, around when the PriParas started up. They haven't appeared since, and their coords have been lost to time. But now, the Star Wings have begun to appear again. This starts a conflict. You're welcome to use already established wings (I call dibs on Saturn, don't ask me why yet. I do. No one else may claim those wings when the plot starts.), or come up with your own. In the last RP, I know that there were R136a1 wings, which was pure genius. (Millyna, you were wonderful to RP with. I hope that you come back for this revival, possibly use your characters again.) '''

'''Anyways, the Star Wings are appearing once again in a new age of idols, where everything is now different from what it once was. How will it play out this time? That's for us to decide.'''

Alternate Races
A little fun idea I'm adding in here to spice things up! I figured that everything would be a little more interesting if we added one or two magical aspects... But this won't take over the RP. It's more of a background thing, or possibly a confilct for specific characters. These are the races you can choose to have your character be: They’re humans. Same as ever. Nothing remarkable. Since they RP takes place on Earth, they are the primary race. Crylians are humans, but far more technologically and magically advanced. They age slower than normal humans as well, at least physically. They have natural magical potential and Crylian idols tend to use it to make their shows extra-special when watched live. They can’t naturally fly, but many have implants in their spine and brain (WHich are linked) which can allow them to to use artificial wings when locked into a security system. (So they can work in a city, but not in the middle of nowhere. Kind of sucks.) The majority of the pantheon members are actually crylians. Angels, much like crylians, age slower. They have wings that they are born with, but they can conceal them easily using magic so that they don’t get in anyone’s way or aren’t noticed by humans. They too have magical potential and use it to make special live shows if they are idols. It isn’t common for an angel to be an idol, but there are a few. Merpeople are much like angels, and can change into “regular people.” Or at least appear to. They are naturally merpeople in water, but they change into regular people on land. Basically, the only difference is that they can breathe underwater & can’t swim in public or else risk exposure as a merperson.
 * Humans
 * Crylians
 * Angels
 * Merpeople

'Please note that I’ve only added other races to make things more interesting. The humans aren’t aware that other races exist. Don’t, like, take this as a total branch-off from Aikatsu, it’s merely to make things fun for you guys and (possibly) cause a little conflict with certain characters not being able to do things because of their race/having to conceal their race. (Like Mermaid idols not wanting to go to pool events to prevent others from finding out that they’re a merperson.)'

That'll be it for today! I'll reveal more stuff as the RP progresses, and don't be afraid to ask me if you have any questions. If you want to join the RP, make sure to leave your bio in this post's comments! I hope that this RP'll turn out better than the last one! See you guys next time!

~Lucia (Lucy554)