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Stars Align

Stars Align

Even in an ever-changing world, only the starlit sky will not change

TV-142019•24m•8.4/10
AnimationDrama

Ratings

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8.4/10(85)

Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court!

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Production

8bit, TBS, FlyingDog

Language

JA

Status

Canceled

First Aired

October 11, 2019

Last Aired

December 27, 2019

Networks

Bandai Channel, TBS

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-10-11
When an old friend moves into town, team captain Toma has a plan to save the boys' soft tennis club that's in danger of being disbanded for how awful it is.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-10-18
Maki's first day of practice is not only brutal, but eye-opening for the entire team. Tensions rise when he calls out the others for their lack of effort.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2019-10-25
Toma's frustration with the team boils over after pairing up with Maki for a few practice games. Maki later learns about Itsuki's family situation after he lashes out at a bully.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2019-11-01
The new pairs see how they fare in a series of practice matches against Toma and Maki. Meanwhile, their advisor reveals a plan in store to help out.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2019-11-09
When pressed for the truth, Maki confides in Toma and they take a stand against Kenji. Later, Rintaro admits that he's been a burden in more ways than one.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2019-11-15
The soft tennis club takes on Misaki Academy in a series of practice matches, but they'll have to change things up if they want to stand a chance.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2019-11-22
Maki and Toma face off in an intense match against Misaki's ace pair. The club is later surprised by their advisor who suggests they skip practice and take a little break.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2019-11-29
Once the club finds out their first opponent in the tournament bracket, they're forced to use unconventional tactics to scout out an elite player they'll be facing.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2019-12-06
On the day Shingo's little sister comes to watch him play at the school, not only does soft tennis get put on hold, but dreams are crushed as well.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2019-12-13
The day of the tournament has come at last and it's time to find out if everyone's hard work can win them a single match to save the club from getting disbanded.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2019-12-20
With under three months of play under his belt, Maki faces a crowd-favorite opponent with his doubles partner Toma in the club's one last chance to stay alive.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2019-12-27
Win or lose, Toma and Maki are having a blast playing the national champs. The underdogs get support from the crowd as everyone cheers them on.

Cast

Gen Sato

Gen Sato

Futsu Rintarou (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Katsuragi Maki (voice)

Tasuku Hatanaka

Tasuku Hatanaka

Shinjou Touma (voice)

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Ameno Itsuki (voice)

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Tsubasa Soga (voice)

Yusuke Kobayashi

Yusuke Kobayashi

Nao Tsukinose (voice)

Kohei Amasaki

Kohei Amasaki

Taiyō Ishigami (voice)

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Yoshitaka Yamaya

Yūta Asuka (voice)

Satsumi Matsuda

Satsumi Matsuda

Kei Takada (voice)

Shiina Natsukawa

Shiina Natsukawa

Namie Ameno (voice)

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Kinuyo Kasuga (voice)

Makoto Furukawa

Makoto Furukawa

Takuto Murakami (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Takayuki Sakurai (voice)

Yuhko Kaida

Yuhko Kaida

Sakura Muroi (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Aya Katsuragi (voice)

Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Kenji Kyōbate (voice)

Masaya Matsukaze

Masaya Matsukaze

Ryōma Shinjō (voice)

Ryoka Yuzuki

Ryoka Yuzuki

Tōma's mother (voice)

Keisuke Satō

Keisuke Satō

Shingo Takenouchi (voice)

Mayu Mineda

Mayu Mineda

Kanako Mitsue (voice)

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