A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2025, A Star Brighter than the Sun is an animation, comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Star Brighter than the Sun stars Minori Fujidera as Sae Iwata (voice), Yuki Ono as Koki Kamishiro (voice), Hina Youmiya as Hisui Onodera (voice) and Taito Ban as Yota Ayukawa (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Star Brighter than the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Star Brighter than the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Star Brighter than the Sun tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025)?
- In US, A Star Brighter than the Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Star Brighter than the Sun worth watching?
- A Star Brighter than the Sun holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Star Brighter than the Sun?
- A Star Brighter than the Sun stars Minori Fujidera, Yuki Ono, Hina Youmiya, Taito Ban and Mutsumi Tamura.
- When was A Star Brighter than the Sun released?
- A Star Brighter than the Sun was released in 2025.