Shooting Star (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2010, Shooting Star is a drama series.
What it’s about. Takenouchi plays an aquarium employee named Kengo, who seems ordinary at first glance but actually possesses a secret that he would sacrifice everything in order to protect. Meanwhile, Ueto plays Risa, a young woman working in the sex trade in order to pay off her brother's debt, though her situation has led her to contemplate suicide. These two characters, both full of despair, meet each other and end up entering a contract marriage purely for its benefits. However, as they overcome various troubles, their relationship begins turning into true love.
Who’s in it. Shooting Star stars Yutaka Takenouchi as Kengo Okada, Aya Ueto as Risa Makihara, Shota Matsuda as Ryo Kamiya and Kie Kitano as Maria Okada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Shooting Star sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shooting Star tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shooting Star (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shooting Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shooting Star worth watching?
- Shooting Star holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shooting Star?
- Shooting Star stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Aya Ueto, Shota Matsuda, Kie Kitano and Haruna Kawaguchi.
- When was Shooting Star released?
- Shooting Star was released in 2010.