Twin Spica (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2003, Twin Spica is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Twin Spica is a Japanese seinen manga series written and illustrated by Kou Yaginuma. The "realistic, slice-of-life science fiction series" tells the story of a group of Japanese high school students training to become astronauts in the early 21st century after the country's first human spaceflight launch ends in a disaster that causes many civilian casualties.

Who’s in it. Twin Spica stars Akiko Yajima as Asumi Kamogawa, Akiko Kimura as Marika Ukita, Takehito Koyasu as Lion-san and Yuki Kaida as Shuu Suzuki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Twin Spica has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twin Spica page.

If you liked it. Fans of Twin Spica 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 Twin Spica (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twin Spica change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Twin Spica worth watching?
Twin Spica holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Twin Spica?
Twin Spica stars Akiko Yajima, Akiko Kimura, Takehito Koyasu, Yuki Kaida and Fuyuka Ono.
When was Twin Spica released?
Twin Spica was released in 2003.