A Longtime Crush Finally Moves Forward! Anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun” Episode 1 Synopsis & Preview Cuts Released

The synopsis and preview cuts for the first episode of the TV anime “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” which will air from Thursday, October 2, have been unveiled.

“A Star Brighter Than the Sun” is the latest work by Kazune Kawahara, who is known for several series that have been adapted into multimedia projects, including “My Love Story!!” (Art: Aruko), “High School Debut,” and “Sensei!” The manga is currently being serialized in "Bessatsu Margaret" (Shueisha) and has surpassed 3.2 million copies in total sales.

Sae Iwata (voiced by Minori Fujidera), a girl who is a bit sturdier than average, had a childhood crush on Kōki Kamishiro (voiced by Yūki Ono), a delicate boy she met when they were in elementary school. Now, in middle school, he has grown into a handsome young man who feels out of reach for her. However, during the sports festival, they meet again and her first love is reignited. Even if you seem far away, you’ll always be my shining star. This is a sparkling first love story, depicting a straightforward and awkward but sincere confession of feelings.