A Star Brighter Than the Sun (2025)

Animation · Comedy · Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (463 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.79 avg 12 episodes 7.8 → 7.6 24 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Te o Nobashita Hi	7.8	58
2	Namae wo Yonde	7.8	43
3	Donna ni Tokutemo	7.7	36
4	He's Still There Even When I Close My Eyes	7.4	35
5	Jumping and Swinging	8.2	35
6	Brains, Heart, and Courage	8.1	32
7	Sun-Shower	8.1	31
8	Ten Years	7.7	27
9	Someone's Feelings	7.5	28
10	Rumors	7.7	29
11	A Star Without a Constellation	7.9	30
12	A Star Brighter Than the Sun	7.6	30