The Sparkletones

The Sparkletones is an American animated television series created by Lauren Faust and Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network.

Summary
The series takes place in Denver, Colorado, and follows the adventures of ten musically-talented high school girls of different international backgrounds who are determined to become pop music superstars, while remaining true to their look, style, and sound. Although their road to musical stardom is a bit bumpy, the girls pull through their daily challenges with their determination, hard work, and loyalty towards each other.

The Sparkletones

 * Erica Williams - The lead singer. Erica is a strong, protective person. She always stands up for what she believes and even stands up for what her friends believe, even if it's not what she believes. She is a believer and knows that she can do more than she is told. She loves listening to songs that have positive vibes that give her hope that she will achieve her dreams. Her theme color is pink.
 * Chiyoko Asahina - The Japanese-American drummer. Chiyoko is an optimist who is never afraid to take risks. She is always in a good mood and likes to look at the bright side of things. She is determined and once her mind is set on something, nothing can stop her. But because of her persistent personality, she often overexerts herself. Her theme color is yellow.
 * Romy Schmidt - The German-American saxophonist. Romy is very cocky and outgoing, and likes being unique and special. She never goes the easy way, because she likes a bit of a challenge. She always wants to become well-known for her crazy ideas. She is talkative, which makes her a great friend for a quiet person. She is also very loyal, and will stick by her friends. She is smart, yet her biggest weakness is slacking and laziness. Her theme color is blue.
 * Anoushka Golubev - The Russian-American electric guitarist. Anoushka doesn't mind being the center of attention and can handle pressure. She is confident and doesn't care what other people think of her, as long as she stands up for what she believes in. Her theme color is purple.
 * Josefina Barbosa - The Brazilian-American acoustic guitarist. Josefina is very smart, and she knows it. She is an introvert and would rather not be the center of attention. She is normally quite shy, but very loyal and reliable, as she has a strong will and a big heart. She is competitive, and can be a bit of a perfectionist. Despite her shyness and desire to be perfect all the time, she makes everyone feel nice and happy around her. Her friends feel peaceful around her. Her theme color is red.
 * Mia Jones - The Australian-American violinist. Mia is a kind and thoughtful person, and tends to be very sophisticated. Although she is usually positive and happy, her mood can change at times. She can become frustrated and stressed out at times, but her generous inner self will always be there. She is a professional, and always wants to stay on track. She tends to stay focused or keep herself busy. Her theme color is green.
 * Vivienne DuBois - The French-American snare drummer. Vivienne is a very calm, patient, hardworking, and admirable person. She has talents and while people respect her, she respects them. She is also very smart and can calm down her friends, and herself, when things get stressful. The rest of the band relies on her to keep the rhythm going and deliver an amazing performance. Her theme color is silver.
 * Zalika Soliman - The Ethiopian-American keyboardist. Zalika is a calm, collected, and introverted person. She is quiet most of the time and isn't very outgoing or social. However, she is very independent and lets her personality shine through her music. She tends to stick through things and get them done. She can do anything she wants to on her own, but she can also support other people when they need it. Her theme color is orange.
 * Nancy Evans - The British-American bass guitarist. Nancy is a friendly and happy person who enjoys life and is good at multitasking, becoming bored if forced to focus on one thing only. She can also be self-centered, tuning in to her own needs above all others. At the same time, she has high self-esteem and loves herself, which in turn supports her ability to love others unconditionally. At her most extreme, she can be boastful and narcissistic. Although she is self-sufficient, she fears being alone and can become aloof and unapproachable when this occurs, making the situation worse. She is also very observant and perceptive and can be quite discriminating. She can identify the way forward, the way to success, balancing the pros and cons, the right and wrong, of any situation. Her theme color is turquoise.
 * Alexandra Farkas - The Hungarian-American tambourinist. Alexandra is very caring, protective, and kind. She is calming to the ones around her and is a naturally calmed person herself. She is very organized in her life and is sensitive to the needs of others. She is very sweet and lovely, and is in touch with both her emotions and her mental state. She has a tendency to constantly put others in front of herself, which in itself isn't necessarily a flaw but could definitely keep her from reaching some of her most important dreams. All in all, she is youthful and wants to keep the ones around her happy. Her theme color is light pink.

Supporting Characters

 * Wayne Austen - The Sparkletones' manager who is rather shifty and not-too-dependable, as he often gets the group in hot water because of his crazy promotional schemes.
 * Andy Callaghan - The Sparkletones' roadie who is also Erica's boyfriend. He dreams of becoming a famous singer just like Erica. Although Wayne looks down on him, Andy has a lot more common sense than Wayne does.
 * Leigh Austen - Wayne's scheming and self-centered twin sister. She is insanely jealous of the Sparkletones, especially Erica, about whom she never has a kind word. However, although she can usually be a jerk, there are some times where she's actually nice and helpful to the Sparkletones. She has a crush on Erica's boyfriend Andy, and is constantly trying to win a date with him.
 * Gracie Crockett - Erica's best friend who isn't aware of the Sparkletones' existence.

Voice Cast

 * Alyson Stoner as Erica Williams
 * Kimiko Glenn as Chiyoko Asahina
 * Alanna Ubach as Romy Schmidt
 * Erica Lindbeck as Anoushka Golubev
 * Camila Mendes as Josefina Barbosa
 * Wendy Huang as Mia Jones
 * Karen Strassman as Vivienne DuBois
 * Kimberly Brooks as Zalika Soliman
 * Bella Ramsey as Nancy Evans
 * Dove Cameron as Alexandra Farkas
 * Vincent Martella as Wayne Austen
 * Zac Efron as Andy Callaghan
 * Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Leigh Austen
 * Jessica DiCicco as Gracie Crockett

Season 1

 * Looking Back, Looking Ahead - Erica recalls how her all-girl band, The Sparkletones, came to be.
 * A Big Help
 * Unvoiced - Erica loses her voice just before the Sparkletones are about to do a review with a reporter.
 * Sibling Rivalry - Wayne's sister Leigh becomes jealous of the Sparkletones and tries to prove that she can form a better band than them.
 * Fashion Slashin' - Wayne disapproves of the girls' fashion sense, so he decides to hire a professional stylist to make them dress more ladylike.
 * Battle of the Bands - The girls compete in a battle of the bands competition against their rivals, The Wildflowers.
 * Old Friends - Wayne gives the girls money to buy some new instruments, but they come to realize that they like their old ones better.
 * Fan Clubbed - Andy's little sister Amanda starts a Sparkletones fan club, but their weekend visits interrupt the band's practice sessions, which drives Erica crazy.
 * Paparazzi Patrol - Erica realizes that she's starting to get a little impatient with everyone due to taking her band so seriously, but learns that someone has been spying on her and taking photos for the local magazine.
 * Rockin' Secret
 * It's In the Cards - The Sparkletones are asked to perform at a birthday party for the daughter of the president of a card game company.
 * Opening Act

Season 2

 * Off to a Good Start
 * A Moment of Truth
 * A New View - Chiyoko gets glasses, but they don't make her eyesight that much better.
 * Head Count - Anoushka's new hairstyle causes a fashion craze in town.
 * O Solo Mio - When Erica is asked to stand in for a missing singer to record a soft drink jingle, she becomes the company's new spokesperson. This causes rumors to spread that she wants to abandon the Sparkletones and move on as a solo act, leading Erica and the other girls to have a big fight. Will she be able to set things right and make up with them?
 * Dog Daze - Romy puts her voice-throwing skills to the test when Amanda gets an "invisible dog".
 * Bad News Boys
 * Please Take Note
 * Stage Fright
 * The Driving Force - Erica gets the hiccups right before a performance, so the other girls try to help her get rid of them.
 * Litter by Litter

Season 3

 * Photo Oops!
 * Sparkletones on the Runway
 * Sounds Silly to Me
 * The Swingers
 * What Price Failure
 * Safe & Sound - Wayne hires some bodyguards to protect the Sparkletones from being chased by fans every time they go out in public.
 * Club Crisis
 * Ice Princess of the Lost Civilization - While visiting Alaska, the Sparkletones discover a lost civilization in a frozen cave, who believe Anoushka is their princess.
 * Gig Gala
 * Fame Blame
 * Take Me to Your Leader
 * A Singular Idea
 * Leigh's Liberation
 * Gimmick Happy

Season 4

 * Mia's Malady
 * Think Jinx
 * Costume Capers
 * Go Figure
 * Show Offs
 * Backstage Pass
 * Using His Head
 * Music for the Masses
 * Isle Be Your Dream Date
 * The Image

Trivia

 * This series was inspired by Jem and the Holograms and Josie and the Pussycats.