Series synopsis
Gakuen Alice, also known as 学園アリス is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on NHK BS1 on October 30, 2004. It ended on May 14, 2005. It stars Mamoru Miyano, Kenichi Suzumura, Kana Ueda and Ai Nonaka.
Mikan Sakura is a normal 10-year-old girl. Optimistic, energetic, and overall a very sweet child, Mikan is the complete opposite of the aloof, intelligent, and somewhat cold-hearted, Hotaru Imai. Despite their glaring differences, the two girls have been best friends for a very long time. So when Hotaru suddenly transfers to Alice Academy, a prestigious school in the city, her best friend is devastated—especially when she hears of the horrible rumors regarding the academy's harsh treatment of st ...
Premise
Mikan Sakura is a normal 10-year-old girl. Optimistic, energetic, and overall a very sweet child, Mikan is the complete opposite of the aloof, intelligent, and somewhat cold-hearted, Hotaru Imai. Despite their glaring differences, the two girls have been best friends for a very long time. So when Hotaru suddenly transfers to Alice Academy, a prestigious school in the city, her best friend is devastated—especially when she hears of the horrible rumors regarding the academy's harsh treatment of students. Beset with worry, Mikan runs away to see her best friend!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mamoru Miyano as 野田 / Noda-sensei
- Kenichi Suzumura as 毛利玲生 / Reo Mouri
- Kana Ueda as 佐倉蜜柑 / Mikan Sakura
- Ai Nonaka as 小笠原野乃子 / Nonoko Ogasawara
- Akira Ishida as 鳴海・L・杏樹 / Anju L Narumi
- Rie Kugimiya as 今井蛍 / Hotaru Imai
- Marina Inoue as 原田美咲 / Misaki Harada
- Makoto Naruse as 安藤翼 / Tsubasa Andou
Supporting cast
- Fuyuka Ono as 飛田裕 / Yu Tobita
- Miwa Yasuda as 乃木流架 / Luka Nogi
- Chiwa Saito as 正田スミレ / Sumire Shouda
- Romi Park as 日向棗 / Natsume Hyuuga
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | October 30, 2004 | May 14, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Our School Will Be Gone When Mikan's best friend Hotaru transfers to the mysterious Alice Academy a worried Mikan follows her. |
October 30, 2004 |
| 2 |
Welcome to Gakuen Alice Mikan is accepted into Alice Academy and can finally see Hotaru again. |
November 11, 2004 |
| 3 |
I Won't Let Alice Get to Me Mikan learns that everyone in Alice Academy has an Alice and that people with Alices are valued by the world. |
November 13, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 30, 2004 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2005 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |