Name: A Star Brighter Than the Sun
Released: 2025-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Minori Fujidera, Yuki Ono, Hina Yomiya

TV Show · Anime · Romance

Sae Iwata falls for Koki Kamishiro in primary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Koki has grown into a popular teen who now feels out of reach. When they end up on the same committee, Sae's feelings begin to stir once more.

2025 · 24m

Starring Minori Fujidera, Yuki Ono, Hina Yomiya

Director Aya Kobayashi

EPISODE 1

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.

23 min
EPISODE 2

Call My Name

Sae and Kamishiro find themselves in the same class and litter-picking group in high school; Kamishiro gets into a sudden argument with a classmate; as Sae steps in, he calls her by her first name, bringing back a flood of childhood memories.

23 min
EPISODE 3

No Matter How Far

Knowing Kamishiro has a crush on someone weighs heavily on Sae's heart; during their school trip, Sae finds herself unable to take her eyes off him.

23 min
EPISODE 4

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.

23 min