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A Star Brighter than the Sun

TV anime2025–1 season1 announced12 episodes airedOriginal: mangaKazune Kawahara

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.

After Season 1, continue with Vol. 5

Book language
EditionVIZ Media
A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesOct 2025 – Dec 2025

Anime ends at
Ep 12Original: Vol. 5

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 5 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5

VIZ MediaEnglishPaperback

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All 3 books from Vol. 5 to Vol. 7 · Vol. 8 due Dec 2026
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  4. Vol. 8Due Dec 2026Pre-order on Amazon

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A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 2 anime poster

Season 2

Announced

Season 2 has been announced, but its broadcast endpoint is not yet known.

Original · Manga

A Star Brighter than the Sun

太陽よりも眩しい星

Kazune KawaharaShueishaOngoing15 volumes so far

  • JapaneseShueisha15 volumes so farsince Oct 2021
  • EnglishVIZ Media7 volumes so farsince Mar 2025

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 5.

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