A Star Brighter than the Sun

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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	太陽よりも眩しい星
First Air Date	October 2, 2025
Last Air Date	October 23, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	24min
Language	Japanese
Original Language	Japanese
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	Studio KAI TBS Universal Music Japan movic armabianca PIA Corporation MAGNET
Networks	MBS TBS CBC Tulip Television SBC BSN tys NBC HBC RKK i-Television SBS IBC BSS MRO OBS TUF RSK TUY tbc RKB KUTV RBC UTY RCC MRT ATV MBC

S01E05

Jumping and Swinging

After the school trip, a class-versus-class jump rope tournament is set to take place, and Sae and Kamishiro are chosen to swing the rope. Despite the unexpected pairing, Sae tries not to be too conscious of Kamishiro. As practice begins, things do not go as smoothly as expected. One day after school, Sae spots Kagawa practicing alone behind the school building.

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