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Stars Align

Stars Align
★ 8.4/10•2019•24m•TV-14•Animation•Drama
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Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court!

Kazuki Akane · Director

Kazuki Akane · Screenplay

StatusCanceled
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 11, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E124m

Episode 1

When an old friend moves into town, team captain Toma has a plan to save the boys' soft tennis club that's in danger of being disbanded for how awful it is.

Oct 11, 2019

Episode 2 - Episode 2E224m

Episode 2

Maki's first day of practice is not only brutal, but eye-opening for the entire team. Tensions rise when he calls out the others for their lack of effort.

Oct 18, 2019

Episode 3 - Episode 3E324m

Episode 3

Toma's frustration with the team boils over after pairing up with Maki for a few practice games. Maki later learns about Itsuki's family situation after he lashes out at a bully.

Oct 25, 2019

Episode 4 - Episode 4E424m

Episode 4

The new pairs see how they fare in a series of practice matches against Toma and Maki. Meanwhile, their advisor reveals a plan in store to help out.

Nov 1, 2019

Episode 5 - Episode 5E524m

Episode 5

When pressed for the truth, Maki confides in Toma and they take a stand against Kenji. Later, Rintaro admits that he's been a burden in more ways than one.

Nov 9, 2019

Episode 6 - Episode 6E624m

Episode 6

The soft tennis club takes on Misaki Academy in a series of practice matches, but they'll have to change things up if they want to stand a chance.

Nov 15, 2019

Episode 7 - Episode 7E724m

Episode 7

Maki and Toma face off in an intense match against Misaki's ace pair. The club is later surprised by their advisor who suggests they skip practice and take a little break.

Nov 22, 2019

Episode 8 - Episode 8E824m

Episode 8

Once the club finds out their first opponent in the tournament bracket, they're forced to use unconventional tactics to scout out an elite player they'll be facing.

Nov 29, 2019

Episode 9 - Episode 9E924m

Episode 9

On the day Shingo's little sister comes to watch him play at the school, not only does soft tennis get put on hold, but dreams are crushed as well.

Dec 6, 2019

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1024m

Episode 10

The day of the tournament has come at last and it's time to find out if everyone's hard work can win them a single match to save the club from getting disbanded.

Dec 13, 2019

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1124m

Episode 11

With under three months of play under his belt, Maki faces a crowd-favorite opponent with his doubles partner Toma in the club's one last chance to stay alive.

Dec 20, 2019

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1224m

Episode 12

Win or lose, Toma and Maki are having a blast playing the national champs. The underdogs get support from the crowd as everyone cheers them on.

Dec 27, 2019

Actors

Gen Sato

Gen Sato

Rintaro Futsu (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Maki Katsuragi (voice)

Tasuku Hatanaka

Tasuku Hatanaka

Toma Shinjo (voice)

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Itsuki Ameno (voice)

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Soga Tsubasa (voice)

Yusuke Kobayashi

Yusuke Kobayashi

Nao Tsukinose (voice)

Kohei Amasaki

Kohei Amasaki

Taiyo Ishigami (voice)

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Yuta Asuka (voice)

Satsumi Matsuda

Satsumi Matsuda

Kei Takada (voice)

Shiina Natsukawa

Shiina Natsukawa

Namie Ameno (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Kinuyo Kasuga (voice)

Makoto Furukawa

Makoto Furukawa

Takuto Murakami (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Takayuki Sakurai (voice)

Yuhko Kaida

Yuhko Kaida

Sakura Muroi (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Aya Katsuragi (voice)

Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Kenji Kyobate (voice)

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