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A Star Brighter than the Sun

A Star Brighter than the Sun
★ 7.5/10•2025•24m•12•Animation•Comedy•Drama
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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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 2, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Day I Reached Out My HandE124m

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 into a cool and popular young man. Although they have drifted apart, her feelings remain unchanged. When they are paired up to help prepare for the sports festival, Sae's long-hidden first love begins to stir once more.

Oct 2, 2025

Episode 2 - Call My NameE224m

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 instinctively calls her by her first name, bringing back a flood of childhood memories. Meanwhile, another girl, Hisui, seems to be drawn to Kamishiro as well.

Oct 9, 2025

Episode 3 - No Matter How FarE324m

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 Kagawa, try their best to support her, but Sae always ends up showing her awkward side around Kamishiro.

Oct 16, 2025

Episode 4 - He's Still There Even When I Close My EyesE424m

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 him nonetheless. All the same, as Kamishiro continues to treat Sae just like always, she finds herself torn between her feelings and her resolve.

Oct 23, 2025

Episode 5 - Jumping and SwingingE524m

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 not to be too conscious of Kamishiro. As practice begins, things do not go as smoothly as expected. One day after school, Sae spots Kagawa practicing alone behind the school building.

Oct 30, 2025

Episode 6 - Brains, Heart, and CourageE624m

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 missed classes, they begin exchanging messages. A small incident leads Kamishiro to realize that Sae likes someone. Unaware of Sae's true feelings, he encourages her to go for it.

Nov 6, 2025

Episode 7 - Sun-ShowerE724m

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 movie together during summer break. On the big day, the class's performance is going smoothly until Sae suddenly bursts onto the stage.

Nov 13, 2025

Episode 8 - Ten YearsE824m

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 with Kamishiro's cousin, Subaru, leaves Sae feeling uneasy, as something Kamishiro once said about his crush comes back to her.

Nov 20, 2025

Episode 9 - Someone's FeelingsE924m

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 love confessions, she decides to tell him during the after-party. While preparing for the event, Sae finds Subaru's painting vandalized, and the situation makes her look like the culprit.

Nov 27, 2025

Episode 10 - RumorsE1024m

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 of her time with Ayukawa. Just when Sae decides to be more proactive, Kamishiro makes an unexpected proposal.

Dec 4, 2025

Episode 11 - A Star Without a ConstellationE1124m

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 loneliness, as she had planned to confess her feelings to him then. However, Kamishiro makes it clear that he will not be available during his reception desk shift with Sae.

Dec 11, 2025

Episode 12 - A Star Brighter than the SunE1224m

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 rejected. She hides in the gym storage room, crying until the door slowly opens and Kamishiro appears.

Dec 18, 2025

Actors

Minori Fujidera

Minori Fujidera

Sae Iwata (voice)

Yuki Ono

Yuki Ono

Koki Kamishiro (voice)

Hina Youmiya

Hina Youmiya

Hisui Onodera (voice)

Taito Ban

Taito Ban

Yota Ayukawa (voice)

Mutsumi Tamura

Mutsumi Tamura

Mio Kagawa (voice)

Ryota Osaka

Ryota Osaka

Yushin Izawa (voice)

Haruka Shiraishi

Haruka Shiraishi

Subaru Kamishiro (voice)

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