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!
Gakuen Alice (Season 1)
Our School Will Be Gone (Episode 1)
Air date: 2004-10-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: When Mikan's best friend Hotaru transfers to the mysterious Alice Academy a worried Mikan follows her.
Welcome to Gakuen Alice (Episode 2)
Air date: 2004-11-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan is accepted into Alice Academy and can finally see Hotaru again.
I Won't Let Alice Get to Me (Episode 3)
Air date: 2004-11-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan learns that everyone in Alice Academy has an Alice and that people with Alices are valued by the world.
This Is My Alice (Episode 4)
Air date: 2004-11-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: In the North Forest Mikan, Hotaru, and Iincho get trapped by a violent Teddy Bear, and a giant chick.
The Star-Class Is Tough (Episode 5)
Air date: 2004-11-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan has finally been accepted by her classmates after discovering that she has the nullification Alice.
I'm with the Good-for-Nothing Types (Episode 6)
Air date: 2004-12-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan begins to feel that her Alice is useless compared to her classmates cool Alices.
I Won't Lose the Alice Dodgeball (Episode 7)
Air date: 2004-12-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Natsume and his gang keep ditching class. Mikan makes a bet with Natsume that if she wins in a dodgeball game he and his friends will stop skipping class.
I Want to See Grandpa (Episode 8)
Air date: 2004-12-18
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Whenever Mikan writes a letter to her grandfather, she gives it to Narumi who she believes is sending them to her grandfather.
I Love You, Hotaru (Episode 9)
Air date: 2005-01-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Hotaru is up for an honor student prize against an older student. Whoever wins in a robot fighting match will get the prize.
How Exciting, Central Town (Episode 10)
Air date: 2005-01-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: All of the students get an allowance and one day they decide to go to the campus's Central Town, the mall for Alice Academy students.
Alice, I'm in Special Training (Episode 11)
Air date: 1995-01-22
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan's dorm catches on fire and all of the students use there Alices to help put it out. Including Mikan who tries to save a little kid's prized possession.
The School Festival Is Here (Episode 12)
Air date: 2005-01-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The school festival has begun! It will last for two weeks ending with a dance. The four groups will each participate and the one that has the best performance will win an award.
Go After the Superstar (Episode 13)
Air date: 2005-02-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The festival continues. Reo, a graduate of the school and now famous singer, even comes to give a concert. However the big star has other plans besides a concert. His real mission is to kidnap Natsume!
Let's Bring Natsume Back (Episode 14)
Air date: 2005-02-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan and Sumire who had witnessed Reo kidnapping Natsume escape from the school to rescue him.
Let's Go Back to the Academy (Episode 15)
Air date: 2005-02-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan manages to get in contact with the school through the communication device Hotaru gave her. As Natsume burns through the ropes tying him Narumi gives the three instructions.
Imagine the Maze, the Magic Lamp (Episode 16)
Air date: 2005-02-26
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Special type class has set up their RPG maze game for the festival and are ready for costumers!
Hotaru's Secret (Episode 17)
Air date: 2005-03-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan joins Natsume and Ruka for the rest of the festival as Natsume's slave.
Just the Two of Us, in the Dark (Episode 18)
Air date: 2005-03-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Ruka explains to Mikan why Natsume acts the way he does. The three end up at the hunted house attraction.
Raise the Curtain, Snow White Sleeping Beauty (Episode 19)
Air date: 2005-03-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Ruka is starring in the festival's play along with a girl named Yuri.
Who Will Have the Last Dance? (Episode 20)
Air date: 2005-03-26
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Special Ability class receives an award for their RPG. At the award ceremony Mikan sees the principles for the first time and Narumi decides to give Mikan her grandpas letters.
Aim for the Honor Student Award (Episode 21)
Air date: 2005-04-02
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Its exam time at Alice Academy, and those who do well are rewarded. The person who gets the top marks will be rewarded with a trip back to their family and a Central Town shopping ticket.
Mr. Bear and the Prince (Episode 22)
Air date: 2005-04-09
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Kaname who has the Alice of putting souls into dolls visits the school from the hospital for one week. He created Mr. Bear when he was little and during his stay at school he creates more dolls for his classmates. However using his Alice comes at a price.
The Circus Is Here (Episode 23)
Air date: 2005-04-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The circus has come to Alice Academy for Academy Day. Mikan is moved by the circus and starts preaching to everybody that they should work hard without using their Alice.
Mr. Narumi's Lie (Episode 24)
Air date: 2005-04-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The students rebel when Natsume is forced to go on another mission. Narumi, threatened by Persona, pretends to offer his help to the students but tricks them instead.
Take Back the Academy (Episode 25)
Air date: 2005-05-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Reo sends his own crew to help the students rebel. Upon finding out that Reo was behind everything the students change sides and work together with the teachers to bring Reo down.
Friendship Is Endless (Episode 26)
Air date: 2005-05-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Mikan fails her finals and has to take makeups. While stressing about what will happen to her if she fails the makeups, Mikan finds out that Hotaru is transferring after graduation.
