Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream is an anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Production based on the Japanese arcade game of the same name by Takara Tomy. The series revolves around a girl named Aira Harune who becomes an idol who performs Prism Shows. The series aired in Japan on TV Tokyo between April 2, 2011 and March 31, 2012. It was followed by a sequel, Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future.
One day, 8th grader Aira Harune stumbles upon her twin sisters Uru and Eru, and younger brother Itsuki watching a Prism Show on TV then goes out to buy fruits for her dad's cake shop. After finishing her purchase, she begins mix matching the clothes on the mannequins at the clothing shop in the mall. Another girl almost runs into her while she was thinking about how much fun it would be to be a prism star just once, and they both do an amazing spin jump to avoid collision. After the girl runs away, Aira is taken by Jun, who sees potential in her. Due to Prism Star Mion Takamine unable to appear for the show, Aira and the girl at the mall, Rizumu Amamiya, are put in the show as debut Prism Stars. Aira falls down as she enters the rink but manages to get up and perform her first Prism jump.
Aira and Rizumu are practicing under the watchful eye of Mion. When they perform, Mion feels as if something is wrong even though they are in sync. When Serena and Kanon perform, they surprised Mion with their high level and dance skills that they had never seen before. Jun had known this from the beginning. Mion mumbles that they have lost and runs away which later proves to be true. Aira and Rizumu start to blame themselves for not winning. However, Mion starts to cry and blame herself because of the shame she had put on Aira and Rizumu for not realizing their weakness sooner. Aira and Rizumu later say that it's their fault. In the end, the girls open up to each other and cry together while a bright star is seen shining in the sky.
As Mion is preparing in her dressing room, her parents came to visit her. Her mother gives Mion the Star Necklace Prism Stone, and Mion's parents wish her good luck. With an outburst of Star Aura, Mion performed the Prism Jump "Miracle Macchiato" and a new Prism Jump called Eternal Big Bang. The judges gave Mion a perfect score, 10000/10000 carats, putting her in first place. Before Aira changes into her Pure Premium Wedding Coord, President Kyōko gives her a pep talk, saying that she'll need to successfully perform the Aurora Rising in order to win. Aira then takes the stage, feeling anxious about the legendary Prism Jump. As Aira's fans in the audience chant her name and cheer for her, the announcer states that Aira has completed many people's dreams and inspired many people. Sho was also shouting Aira's name and wishing her good luck, causing Hibiki and Wataru to tease him. The hopes and love of her fans brings Aira to tears, as she didn't know that so many people have supported her. With her confidence fully restored and her Star Aura shining at 100%, Aira performs her Prism Show. She performs Fresh Fruits Paradise and, with a great climax performs Aurora Rising Dream, her own version of the Aurora Rising. Aira's legendary jump allowed the whole world to perform the Aurora Rising, including President Kyōko and Sonata. Such a sight brings Kei to tears as her World tarot card floats before her. Aira earns the score O.T.T. (Over The Top), placing ahead of Mion and becoming the new Prism Queen.