“A Star Brighter Than the Sun” Anime Set to Premiere in October 2025

The anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun will begin in October 2025 on TBS. It is based on Kazune Kawahara's popular manga. Shojo fans are excited for it. The news was confirmed with a teaser visual and trailer shared on social media. This announcement has gotten fans really excited.

A touching story about first love

The anime is based on Kawahara’s manga and is about first love. It follows Sae Iwata, a high school girl. Sae starts to notice her feelings for her childhood friend, Koki Kamishiro. As the story goes on, their relationship grows. The anime shows emotions, self-discovery, and the challenges of young love. The teaser shows Sae and Koki in a classroom. It hints at the romance and captures the feeling of high school life.
 

 

The manga started in Shueisha’s Bessatsu Margaret magazine in 2021. It has been praised for showing first love. The anime will stay true to the original story while adding more emotion. This will be done through better dialogue and expressive animation.

Impressive Staff and Cast Behind the Scenes

The anime is produced by Studio KAI, which has amazing animation. It will be directed by Aya Kobayashi, who directed numerous hit series. Yasuhiro Nakanishi, the creator of Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, will write the story. Minori Fujii will voice Sae Iwata. Yuki Ono will play Koki Kamishiro. Their voices are expect to show the characters' emotions well. Fans can look forward to a faithful version of Kawahara’s story. The anime will bring a real and touch experience.

A growing fanbase and positive reviews

Since it begin in 2021, A Star Brighter Than the Sun has been loved by fans and praise by critics. It was nominated for the 12th Annual Manga Award in 2021. Later, it win the 14th award in 2023. The manga also was include in the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook. In 2023, it rank 8th among the top manga for female readers.

 

 

For English-speaking fans, VIZ Media has licensed the manga. In the first volume, Sae notices that her childhood friend Koki has changed. She also starts to realize her feelings for him have grown. But Sae isn’t the only one who likes Koki. This leads to a sweet but tense love triangle.

What to Expect from the Upcoming Anime

The anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun has a talented team and a great story. It’s expected to be a must-watch for fans of romantic dramas. The anime will premiere in October 2025. Many people hope it will be as good as the manga. Whether you’re a fan or new to the story, it promises a heartwarming and emotional experience.

 

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Fans can get excited for the 11th manga volume, coming out in Japan on April 24, 2025. This release comes just before the anime start. The first teaser trailer already show a glimpse of the romantic story. It promise to be a exciting and emotional journey. Don’t forget mark your calendars for October 2025 when the love story arrive!

Written By “ Sujoy Bhowmik - India Today Gaming”