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The appeal and reviews of Hoshiai no Sora

"Hoshiai no Sora", which aired from October to December 2019, is an original animation work by director Akane Kazuki. This work is a touching story about the growth of boys with various thoughts and worries, set in a boys' soft tennis club that is on the verge of being disbanded. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information in detail.

story

"Hoshiai no Sora" is set in a boys' soft tennis club that is on the verge of being disbanded. Captain Shinjou Shuuma invites Katsuragi Maki, who has just transferred to the school, to join the soft tennis club. However, Maki leads a busy life doing all the household chores in place of his single parent mother, and keeps a certain distance from others. Meanwhile, Shuuma has a strong desire to change the club's current situation. The story depicts the worries and conflicts of each member of the club as they grow through soft tennis.

character

The protagonist, Katsuragi Maki, is a boy who transfers to Shijo Minami Junior High School. Because his mother is a busy single parent, he is a responsible person who does all the housework, but he tends to keep a certain distance from others. On the other hand, Shinjo Shuuma is the captain of the boys' soft tennis club, and is serious and straightforward, but also has an inflexible side. He has a strong desire to change the club's current situation, and will work hard to achieve it. Other unique characters also appear, including Amano Itsuki, Futsu Rintaro, Soga Tsubasa, Takenouchi Shingo, Tsukinose Nao, Ishigami Taiyo, Asuka Yuta, Sakurai Takayuki, and Murakami Takuto.

cast

A stellar cast of voice actors has been assembled, including Natsuki Hanae as Katsuragi Maki, Yu Hatanaka as Shinjou Shuuma, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Amano Itsuki, Gen Sato as Futsu Rintaro, Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Soga Tsubasa, Keisuke Sato as Takenouchi Shingo, Yusuke Kobayashi as Tsukinose Nao, Kohei Amasaki as Ishigami Taiyo, Yoshio Yamatani as Asuka Yuta, Takahiro Sakurai as Sakurai Takayuki, and Shin Furukawa as Murakami Takuto. Their acting brings out the charm of the characters.

staff

The original story, script and direction are by Akane Kazuki, and the character designs are by the popular up-and-coming illustrator Itsuka. The animation character design and animation director is Takahashi Yuichi, the assistant director is Miyake Kazuo, the scenic design is Takeshita Miki, the color design is Nakayama Kumiko, the art director is Shiwa Shiori, the art setting is Fujii Kazushi, the animation inspection is Matano Takana, the CG director is Ikuhara Yuji, the cinematographer is Tonsho Shinji, the editor is Kimura Yoshiko, the sound director is Aketagawa Jin, the sound production is Magic Capsule, the music is by Jizue, the music production is by Flying Dog, and the animation production is by Eight Bit, bringing together professionals from each field.

Broadcast information

"Hoshiai no Sora" was broadcast on TBS and BS-TBS from October 11 to December 27, 2019. It aired every Friday from 1:58 a.m. and consisted of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "Aquarium" with lyrics by Haruichi Shindo, music by Kana Yabuki, arrangement by Tohmiyou, and singing by Megumi Nakajima. The ending theme is "We Are in the Cage" with lyrics and music by Motokiyo, arrangement by Eiji Kawai, and singing by AIKI from bless4. These songs add to the atmosphere of the story.

Related Titles

"Hoshiai no Sora" has been released in two volumes on Blu-ray and DVD. It's a must-see for fans.

Evaluation and Appeal

"Hoshiai no Sora" is highly acclaimed not only as a sports anime, but also as a youth drama. In particular, the careful depiction of character growth and human relationships leaves a deep impression on viewers. Also, don't miss the delicate direction of director Kazuki Akane and the performances of the gorgeous voice actors. Furthermore, the music by Jizue and the theme songs by Megumi Nakajima and AIKI from bless4 also enhance the appeal of the work.

This drama realistically depicts the struggles and joys of youth, and has resonated with many viewers. In particular, the story of friendship and hard work depicted through the sport of soft tennis is moving and touching. In addition, the personalities and backgrounds of the characters are well-drawn, and the storyline becomes more profound with each episode, which is also appealing.

Recommended points

"Hoshiai no Sora" is recommended not only for those who like sports anime, but also for those who like youth dramas and human dramas. In particular, it is recommended for the following people.

• People who like sports anime
• People who like youth dramas and human dramas
• People who want to enjoy the portrayal of character development and human relationships
• People who want to enjoy delicate performances and music
• People looking for an inspiring story

"Hoshiai no Sora" is a moving story that depicts the brilliance and suffering of youth. Please give it a watch.