Kaleido Star (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Series · ★ 7.6

Kaleido Star poster

Released in 2003, Kaleido Star is an animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Sora, a young girl from Japan, comes to America in search of her dream. She wants, with all her heart, to be a member of the famous Kaleido Stage, a combination of musicals, acrobatics and magical effects. With the help of her friends, she struggles to make this dream come true.

Who’s in it. Kaleido Star stars Ryo Hirohashi as Sora Naegino (voice), Takehito Koyasu as Fool, The Stage Spirit (voice), Etsuko Kozakura as Jonathan (voice) and Kaori Mizuhashi as Rosetta Passel (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Kaleido Star has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaleido Star page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kaleido Star 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 Kaleido Star (2003)?
In US, Kaleido Star is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kaleido Star worth watching?
Kaleido Star holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Kaleido Star?
Kaleido Star stars Ryo Hirohashi, Takehito Koyasu, Etsuko Kozakura, Kaori Mizuhashi and Takahiro Sakurai.
When was Kaleido Star released?
Kaleido Star was released in 2003.