List of Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live episodes facts for kids

Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live is a fun anime TV show from 2013. It's the third cartoon based on the Pretty Rhythm arcade game, where characters perform amazing ice-skating and singing shows called "Prism Shows." The series aired in Japan from April 2013 to March 2014. Later, it was shown in English in Southeast Asia. Each episode had a special live-action part called "Pretty Rhythm Club," hosted by the girl group Prizmmy and their trainee group, Prism Mates.

After this series, a new show called Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection came out. There was also a spin-off movie series called King of Prism, which focused on the boy characters Koji, Hiro, and Kazuki.

The show featured cool opening and ending songs. The opening songs were covers of TRF songs, performed by Prizmmy. These included "Boy Meets Girl", "EZ Do Dance", "Crazy Gonna Crazy", and "Butterfly Effect". The ending songs were "RainBow × RainBow" by Prism Box, "Rainbow" by Iris, "I wannabee myself (Jibun Rashiku Itai)" by Emiri Katō, Yū Serizawa, and Mikako Komatsu, and "Happy Star Restaurant" by Prism Box.

Meet the Prism Stars

Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live follows a group of girls who dream of becoming top "Prism Stars." They perform special shows that combine singing, dancing, and ice skating, with amazing "Prism Jumps" and "Prism Lives" that create dazzling effects.

Naru and Her Friends

• Episode 1: Naru's Big Dream!

Naru Ayase wants to be a manager at the fashion store Prism Stone. She has to pass a Prism Show test! Even though she's new, Naru sees "colors" in the music and performs a "Prism Live," a new special move. She gets the job, helped by her cute "Pair Friend" Lovelin. A mysterious girl named Rinne also appears, doing amazing Prism Jumps.

• Episode 2: Ann's Sweet Talent!

Naru needs help with the dessert menu. She meets Ann Fukuhara, who loves baking but her dad wants her to focus on their family's cracker shop. Ann's "Pair Friend" Poppun helps her. Ann joins Prism Stone, showing off her baking and performing two Prism Jumps and a Prism Live.

• Episode 3: Ito's Cool Style!

Naru looks for a makeup artist and finds Ito Suzuno, who has a cool style. Ito first refuses, but then agrees to work at Prism Stone to earn money for her dad's old guitar. With her "Pair Friend" Coolun, Ito performs a Prism Live and two Prism Jumps, becoming Prism Stone's makeup manager.

• Episode 4: Easter Fun at Prism Stone!

Prism Stone holds its own Easter event. Naru tries to do a Prism Jump but struggles. Rinne joins her for a special dual Prism Live. Rinne performs four amazing Prism Jumps, surprising everyone. The event is a big success, and Ito finally lets Naru and Ann call her by her first name.

• Episode 5: Naru's First Song!

The girls will perform their own songs at Prism Stone. Naru asks Koji Mihama, a boy she hears singing, to write her a song. Koji was hurt when someone stole his song before, but Naru's kindness inspires him. Koji writes "Heart Iro Tori Dream" for Naru, and she performs it with a Prism Jump.

• Episode 6: Ito's Fiery Performance!

Prism Stone visits an all-boys school festival. Naru accidentally reveals Koji wrote her song, causing tension between Koji and Hiro Hayami, a top Prism Star. Ito, annoyed with Koji, performs her song "BT37.5" with two Prism Jumps, which makes Koji fall for her.

• Episode 7: Ann's Sweet Magic for Dad!

Ann's dad doesn't know she works at Prism Stone. When he finds out, they argue. Ann stays at Naru's house. With Rinne's help, Ann designs her costume. She performs "Sweet Time Cooking Magic" with two Prism Jumps. Her dad secretly watches and is so touched that he lets her continue at Prism Stone.

• Episode 8: A Dance Battle!

Wakana accuses Ann of stealing a song. Koji, who wrote the song, is asked to confirm. Hiro reveals Koji was supposed to debut with him but quit. Kazuki challenges Hiro to a dance battle for the song's rights. Kazuki loses due to an ankle injury, but Koji steps in to clear up the misunderstanding, allowing Ann to keep the song.

Rivalries and New Challenges

• Episode 9: The Rose Party Duel!

Bell invites Prism Stone to perform at Edel Rose's Rose Party, but only if Rinne comes. It's a trick to see if Rinne's four Prism Jumps are real. Wakana challenges Ann to a Prism Show duel. Rain interrupts, but Rinne appears, performing "Gift" with four Prism Jumps. Ann and Wakana decide to continue their duel at the upcoming Dreaming Session tournament.

• Episode 10: A Mysterious Penguin!

Naru, Ann, and Ito find Momo, a pink penguin who eats sweets and claims to be Chisato's Pair Friend. Rinne's Prism Show goes viral. The girls decide to enter the Dreaming Session. Bell criticizes them for not being serious, but they get advice from Kazuki and Koji.

• Episode 11: Dreaming Session Begins!

Ito almost doesn't join the Dreaming Session, but her dad convinces her. Prism Stone competes against Edel Rose Team S. Ito performs "BT37.5" with two Prism Jumps. Otoha performs next with "Vanity Colon" and wins, showing that Prism Lives are new and don't have clear scoring rules yet.

• Episode 12: Ann's Courageous Feathers!

Wakana performs "Blowin' in the Mind" with two Prism Jumps, stopping before a third. Ann tries to do three Prism Jumps to win, but fails her third jump, earning fewer points. Wakana wins, but feels frustrated for not taking risks.

• Episode 13: The Rainbow Bridge of Hearts!

Bell performs "Get Music!" with three Prism Jumps. Naru feels pressured and cries. Koji sings to Naru, helping her focus. Naru performs three Prism Jumps, and her "Seventh Coord" (a special outfit) evolves, giving her wings! Despite this, she gets 0 points for going over time, and Bell wins.

Secrets and New Friendships

• Episode 14: Rinne's Big Secret!

Naru starts taking Prism Shows seriously. Hijiri, the head of the Prism Show Association, visits Prism Stone. Chisato reveals Rinne's secret: she's a messenger from the "Prism World," and Momo is her true form! Rinne stays with Naru until her memories return.

• Episode 15: Otoha's Fairytale Party!

Bell removes Otoha from her group because of Otoha's growing popularity. Otoha starts working at Prism Stone and helps plan a forest tea party. Bell and Wakana try to intimidate Otoha, but Ito encourages her. Otoha performs "Vanity Colon" with two Prism Jumps and finds her Pair Friend, Femini.

• Episode 16: Wakana's Freedom!

Prism Stone gets dance lessons from Kazuki. At a festival, Kazuki helps Wakana embrace freedom. She performs three Prism Jumps to "Blowin' in My Mind." Wakana finds her Pair Friend, Ethni, and realizes she's the only one who remembers she, Kazuki, and Ann went to elementary school together.

• Episode 17: Bell's Noble Bloom!

Bell is chosen to perform a special Prism Show. She overworks herself, pressured by her mother to be perfect. Despite a fever, Bell performs "Get Music!" with three Prism Jumps. When she rejects Otoha's help, her friends criticize her, and her Pair Friend's egg leaves her.

• Episode 18: Hiro, the Absolute Idol!

Hiro demands one of Koji's songs for his debut. Koji gives Hiro "Pride," upsetting Ito, who wanted to use Hiro's payment to buy her dad's guitar. At his debut, Hiro performs "Pride" and claims he wrote it, shocking Naru and Ann.

• Episode 19: The String of Hearts!

Ito struggles to perform Prism Lives. Koji tells her he stopped Hiro from taking her song because Hiro had taken credit for "Pride" before. Ito learns her mother's letter encourages her to reunite her family. Ito performs "BT37.5" with three Prism Jumps, able to do Prism Lives again.

• Episode 20: Heartbeat Days Session!

Hijiri hopes June will compete again. Bell performs "Get Music!" Naru has the audience sing along to "Heart Iro Tori Dream" while she, Ann, and Ito perform Prism Lives. Naru's Seventh Coord evolves. Hijiri announces the "Try Groovin' Session," a trio competition where Prism Lives will be scored.

Teamwork and Challenges

• Episode 21: Otoha's Second Chance!

Otoha wants to return to Edel Rose. Ito convinces her to audition. Otoha performs "Vanity Colon" with Bell's Black Ribbon Pumps, performs a Prism Live for the first time, and lands three Prism Jumps. She's accepted back into Edel Rose.

• Episode 22: Ann's Special Promise!

Koji writes Prism Stone's song. Ann helps with the website's advice column. Wakana tricks Ann into waiting for her. When Rinne promises to perform for kindergarteners, Ann takes her place, singing "Sweet Time Cooking Magic" and landing three Prism Jumps. Wakana accuses Ann of breaking an old promise from elementary school.

• Episode 23: The Prism Wind of Memories!

Wakana reveals Ann stole her center position in fourth grade. Kazuki explains he had Ann replace Wakana because Wakana had a fever. Wakana accepts Ann's apology. Ann gets a fever, so Wakana performs in her place, doing a Prism Live, evolving her Seventh Coord, and landing three Prism Jumps. She realizes her friends are important and returns to Bell and Otoha.

• Episode 24: The Lonely Queen!

Koji finishes Prism Stone's song, but Ito realizes it's her song rearranged. Bell is pressured to do a Prism Live. At a party, she fails a Prism Live. Her mother, embarrassed, forces her to quit Prism Shows and study violin in France.

• Episode 25: Goodbye, Bell!

The Try Groovin' Session begins. Hiro encourages Wakana and Otoha to stop Bell from leaving. Wakana and Otoha tell Bell they love her no matter what. Bell decides to stay and perform with them. They rename their group Bell Rose and perform "Rosette Nebula." Bell lands four Prism Jumps, finds her Pair Friend Sessni, and performs a Prism Live.

• Episode 26: Happy RAIN Calls the Rainbow!

Ito refuses to perform Koji's song. Bell realizes Koji's song is a love confession to Ito. Naru encourages Ito to accept their feelings. Prism Stone changes their name to Happy RAIN and perform "Doshaburi Happy!" with a team Prism Jump. Happy RAIN wins, and Bell Rose congratulates them.

New Challenges and Revelations

• Episode 27: Peacock is Angry!

Momo fails her work review. She dreams of Peacock, who tells her she must bring back the "Prism Sparkle" and send Rinne back to the Prism World. To do this, the "Seven Glimmers" must shine. Meanwhile, Hiro meets Jin Norizuki, the supervisor of Edel Rose.

• Episode 28: Prism Talk with June!

Happy RAIN will perform at Dear Crown and be interviewed by Prism Queen June Amou. Ito is upset Koji won't watch, but he arrives, inspiring her to land a new Prism Jump. June announces she will perform a Prism Live and five Prism Jumps in her next show.

• Episode 29: Bell, the Manager!

Naru, Rinne, Ann, and Ito go on a trip, leaving Bell Rose to manage Prism Stone. Bell is too strict, scaring customers. After getting advice, Bell runs the store her own way and performs a successful fashion-themed Prism Show with Wakana and Otoha.

• Episode 30: The Crossroads of Vows!

In Hokkaido, Ito visits her mother and younger brother, Yu. Ito learns her parents divorced because her dad caused a car accident that killed a family friend. Yu helps Ito understand her mother still loves her father. Happy RAIN performs for Ito's family.

• Episode 31: Aim for Freedom!

Bullies take Kazuki's dance spot. Hiro challenges Kazuki to a dance battle rematch to force Koji to write his second song. Kazuki performs "Freedom," a song Koji wrote for him, with three Prism Jumps, overwhelming Hiro. The bullies are expelled, and Kazuki can dance freely again.

• Episode 32: June, Soaring in Love!

June remembers meeting Hijiri and becoming a Prism Star after he was injured. She decides to join the Heartbeat Session with Happy RAIN and Bell Rose. Bell tries for five Prism Jumps but falls. June performs "Nth Color" with five Prism Jumps, moving everyone.

• Episode 33: Triangle Date!

Kazuki invites Ann and Wakana to a movie. Wakana learns her dad's job is moving to Singapore. Kazuki suggests her dad might change his mind if he sees her Prism Show. Bell Rose performs, but Wakana's dad misses it. Wakana turns to Kazuki for comfort, which Ann sees.

• Episode 34: Let's Join Hands!

Naru performs at a children's charity event. The dark stage frightens the kids, but Naru calms them by telling them to hold hands. She performs "Heart Iro Tori Dream" and is joined by Rinne, performing four Prism Jumps together. Hijiri suggests a duo tournament, and June decides to join.

Duo Challenges and Family Ties

• Episode 35: Shuffle Duos!

Hijiri announces the Winter White Session, a duo competition. Happy RAIN and Bell Rose decide to form three duos. Ann suspects Wakana is hiding something. Kazuki tells Ann about Wakana's move. Ann insists she and Wakana will be partners.

• Episode 36: Sleepover Fun!

The girls have sleepovers. Ann learns Wakana can't ask to stay because she already inconvenienced her dad. Ann decides they should perform one last Prism Show together. Ann and Wakana debut "Cherry-picking Days" with the Prism Jump "Magical Space Planet." Wakana's mother demands her father move to Singapore alone.

• Episode 37: The Sad Lucky Star!

Otoha stays at Ito's house. They learn Koji's father died in the car accident caused by Ito's father. Their parents don't approve of Ito and Koji's relationship. Otoha writes lyrics for Koji's song "Alive." Ito and Otoha perform it with the Prism Jump "Our Romantic Show." Ito breaks up with Koji to protect their families.

• Episode 38: Happy Bell on Christmas Eve!

Bell feels her mother doesn't love her. Naru visits Bell's home, and Bell argues with her mother. Naru helps them understand they care for each other. Naru and Bell perform "Little Wing & Beautiful Pride" with the Prism Jump "Starlight Feather Memory," showing their similarities. Bell mends things with her mother.

• Episode 39: Rainbow Kappa Legend!

Chisato brings Happy RAIN and Bell Rose to hot springs to find clues about the Seven Glimmers. Hiro provokes Koji and Kazuki. Wakana plans to confess to Kazuki after the Winter White Session. Koji tries to fix things with Ito. June announces Rinne as her partner for the Winter White Session.

• Episode 40: Double Confession!

Rinne hasn't returned to Naru's home. Wakana helps Ann realize she also loves Kazuki. They see him with another woman and decide to give up. Ann and Wakana perform "Cherry-picking Days" with four Prism Jumps, placing first. They bond over their frustration when they find out the woman is Kazuki's cousin.

• Episode 41: Bonds of the Stars!

Ito's family supports her. Ito's father plans to sell their concert venue, Lucky Star. Koji's mother apologizes, revealing Koji's father also wanted to reunite Lucky Star. Koji's mother finally accepts Ito and Koji's relationship. Ito and Otoha perform "Alive" with four Prism Jumps, placing second.

• Episode 42: Naru's Crisis!

Rinne tells Naru goodbye, making Naru think Rinne hates her. The Prism Sparkle disappears from Naru's heart, and Lovelin vanishes. Hiro suggests Rinne might be testing Naru. Naru and Bell perform "Little Wing & Beautiful Pride." Lovelin returns, Naru's Seventh Coord evolves, and they perform five Prism Jumps, placing first.

• Episode 43: The Angel's Decision!

Rinne and June perform "Sevendays Love, Sevendays Friend." Their show becomes a duel as they each land five Prism Jumps. June reveals she is also a Rinne-type Prism Messenger. Rinne warns June that her body will decay if she stays, but June wants to be with Hijiri. Their duel is a draw, and they win the Winter White Session. Rinne collapses, and June's body starts decaying.

The Final Battle for Prism Sparkle

• Episode 44: Saviors of the Rainbow!

Rinne's energy combines the Pair Friends into Peacock. Peacock tells Happy RAIN and Bell Rose that the Prism Sparkle is disappearing because June, a Prism Messenger, is performing. To restore it, the girls must win the Prism Queen title from June and evolve their Seventh Coord by the full moon. Rinne and June are at risk of merging. Jin tries to ban Happy RAIN and June from the Prism Queen Cup.

• Episode 45: The Rose Revolution!

Hijiri resigns from the Prism Show Association. Hiro exposes Jin's lies during his concert. DJ Coo (Rei Kurokawa) and Chisato gather evidence, and Jin's father fires him. Happy RAIN and June are allowed to compete in the Prism Queen Cup again.

• Episode 46: Over the Rainbow Session Begins!

The Prism Queen Cup's Over the Rainbow Session starts. Otoha performs "Vanity Colon" with five Prism Jumps, evolving her Seventh Coord. Ann's grandmother visits and tells her Ann's father loved sweets. Ann performs "Sweet Time Cooking Magic" with five Prism Jumps, evolving her Seventh Coord and placing first.

• Episode 47: Shining Lucky Star of Love!

Ito's family supports her. Ito's father plans to sell Lucky Star. Koji's mother apologizes and accepts Ito and Koji's relationship. Ito performs "BT37.5" with six Prism Jumps, evolving her Seventh Coord and taking first place.

• Episode 48: Like Me, Like a Human!

Wakana's parents watch her show, realizing their pressure hurt her. They apologize, helping Wakana relax. Wakana performs "Blowin' in my Mind," evolves her Seventh Coord, and lands six Prism Jumps, but falls on her seventh. Bell focuses on her dream and performs "Get Music!," evolving her Seventh Coord and landing seven Prism Jumps, breaking June's record and placing first.

• Episode 49: Until This Life Burns Out!

June performs "Nth Color." She remembers destroying Rinne's wings to keep her memories of Hijiri. June attempts seven Prism Jumps, but her body gives out and she collapses. Hijiri tells June he loves her, giving her peace. Rinne merges with June. The Pair Friends and Prism Sparkle vanish.

• Episode 50: The Sparkle is Near!

With the Prism Sparkle gone, no one can do Prism Shows. Naru performs "Heart Iro Tori Dream" and brings back the Prism Sparkle! She scores low, making Bell the new Prism Queen. With June's help, the girls open the Rainbow Gate to send Rinne back to the Prism World.

• Episode 51: Gift!

Everyone remembers the past year as they move forward. Hiro, Koji, and Kazuki debut as the Prism Star unit Over the Rainbow. Bell and Hiro lead new students at Edel Rose. Naru, Ann, and Ito perform one last time at Prism Stone as they graduate. In the Prism World, a reborn Rinne prepares for a new mission, vaguely remembering what Naru taught her.