A Star Brighter than the Sun
5.8
1 season
12 episodes
Returning Series
Animation
Comedy
Drama
Plot Summary
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.
First Aired:October 2, 2025
Last Aired:November 13, 2025
Episode Runtime:24m
Networks:
MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television, SBC, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, ATV, MBC
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Seasons (1)
8.7
Season 1
12 episodes
Aired: 2025
Childhood friends develop feelings for each other and struggle to express themselves. Between the boys growing popularity and the girls shy and insecure disposition will the love for each other ever be fulfilled?
Production
Studio KAI
TBS
Universal Music Japan
movic
armabianca
PIA Corporation
MAGNET