About this series
Sae Iwata, a slightly tougher-than-average girl, falls for the gentle smile of Koki Kamishiro, a delicate boy, back in elementary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Koki has grown into a charming and popular teen who now feels out of reach. When they are assigned to the sports festival committee together, Sae’s long-hidden first love begins to stir once more.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
20
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Status
Returning Series
Network
MBS
Language
JA
Seasons
S01E01
The Day I Reached Out My Hand
Sae Iwata is a slightly tougher-than-average girl. Her first love, Koki Kamishiro, was once a delicate and fragile boy, but now, in their third year of junior high, he has grown in…
S01E02
Call My Name
Sae and Kamishiro end up in the same high school and class. Assigned to the same group for trash pickup, Kamishiro gets into a sudden argument with a classmate. As Sae steps in, he…
S01E03
No Matter How Far
Knowing Kamishiro has a crush on someone weighs heavily on Sae's heart. Still, during their school trip, Sae finds herself unable to take her eyes off him. Her friends, Hisui and K…
S01E04
He's Still There Even When I Close My Eyes
Kamishiro admits to Sae that he has feelings for someone, describing his crush as "a star that shines brighter than the sun." The words pierce her heart, but she chooses to support…
S01E05
Jumping and Swinging
After the school trip, a class-versus-class jump rope tournament is set to take place, and Sae and Kamishiro are chosen to swing the rope. Despite the unexpected pairing, Sae tries…
S01E06
Brains, Heart, and Courage
One day, Sae takes a day off from school. The next day, Kamishiro gets injured during club practice and also takes a day off. As they lend each other their notebooks to catch up on…
S01E07
Sun-Shower
Kamishiro is selected as one of the main cast members for the class play. Struggling with his lines, he turns to Sae for help. As they rehearse, they make a promise to go see a mov…
S01E08
Ten Years
With school events behind her, Sae throws herself into club activities. Just then, the date for her long-awaited movie outing with Kamishiro is set. However, a chance encounter wit…
S01E09
Someone's Feelings
After their movie date, Sae once again realizes that unless she expresses her feelings, Kamishiro will never notice them. Learning from Hisui that the school festival is a time for…
S01E10
Rumors
As preparations for the class exhibit progress, Sae tries to talk to Kamishiro, but the timing never seems right. On top of that, Hisui points out that she has been spending most o…
S01E11
A Star Without a Constellation
Worried about Subaru, Sae visits the nurse's office. There, Kamishiro notices Subaru trying to act fine and offers to help during the school festival. Sae feels a twinge of lonelin…
S01E12
A Star Brighter than the Sun
After hearing that Kamishiro plans to confess to the person he likes, Sae impulsively blurts out her feelings to him. Overcome with emotion, she runs away, convinced she has been r…
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friendship
high school
romance
slice of life
school
based on manga
shoujo
anime
complex
playful
lighthearted
japanese junior high schooler
Questions about A Star Brighter than the Sun
How many seasons does A Star Brighter than the Sun have?
A Star Brighter than the Sun has 1 season and 12 episodes total.
What genre is A Star Brighter than the Sun?
A Star Brighter than the Sun is a Animation, Comedy, Drama series.
Who stars in A Star Brighter than the Sun?
The cast of A Star Brighter than the Sun includes Minori Fujidera, Yuki Ono, Hina Youmiya, Taito Ban, Mutsumi Tamura.
What is the TMDB rating for A Star Brighter than the Sun?
A Star Brighter than the Sun has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 20 votes.
