Episode DS1 - Noeru Dream Part 1

Noeru Dream Part 1 (ノエルドリーム 前編) is the first episode of the Aikatsu on Parade! Dream Story series and the twenty sixth episode part A of the Aikatsu on Parade! anime series. It aired on March 28th, 2020.

Summary
"Dream School Grand Prix", a special event where the five idol schools are going against each other, has been announced! Noeru Otoshiro who is now a part of Dream Academy will be representing DreAca as their rookie. Supported by her older sister Seira Otoshiro, though Noeru feels a little lost, she shall work towards her first stage!

Characters

 * Noeru Otoshiro
 * Raki Kiseki
 * Sora Kazesawa
 * Maria Himesato
 * Seira Otoshiro
 * Kī Saegusa
 * Akari Ōzora
 * Sumire Hikami
 * Hinaki Shinjō
 * Elza Forte
 * Raichi Hoshimiya
 * Tiara Yumesaki

Trivia

 * Along with Episode 25, this episode premiered on the birthday of Hikari Minowa.
 * The song Twilight Étranger makes its debut as an insert song in this episode.
 * The Graceful Rose Coord, Botanical Sky Coord and the Mellow Fantasy Coord make their debut in this episode.
 * This is the first Aikatsu on Parade! episode that features an entire Fitting Room sequence.
 * When inserting their cards, the art style of the characters reverted to the one used for the Aikatsu! series instead of Friends!/On Parade!'s art style.
 * Despite wearing Premium Rare dresses, Sora and Maria do their regular poses as opposed to their Premium poses.
 * Noeru makes her stage debut in this episode.