Episode 1
Episode 1
24m
When an old friend moves into town, team captain Toma has a plan to save the boys' soft tennis club that's in danger of being disbanded for how awful it is.
Episode credits
Directed by Kazuo Miyake
TV series
Stars Align
2019TV-141 season8.4 / 10
Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court!
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Synopsis
Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court!
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Episode 2
Episode 2
24m
Maki's first day of practice is not only brutal, but eye-opening for the entire team. Tensions rise when he calls out the others for their lack of effort.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
24m
Toma's frustration with the team boils over after pairing up with Maki for a few practice games. Maki later learns about Itsuki's family situation after he lashes out at a bully.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
24m
The new pairs see how they fare in a series of practice matches against Toma and Maki. Meanwhile, their advisor reveals a plan in store to help out.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
24m
When pressed for the truth, Maki confides in Toma and they take a stand against Kenji. Later, Rintaro admits that he's been a burden in more ways than one.
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Directed by Shoko Shiga
Episode 6
Episode 6
24m
The soft tennis club takes on Misaki Academy in a series of practice matches, but they'll have to change things up if they want to stand a chance.
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Directed by Yasuhiro Ito
Episode 7
Episode 7
24m
Maki and Toma face off in an intense match against Misaki's ace pair. The club is later surprised by their advisor who suggests they skip practice and take a little break.
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Episode 8
Episode 8
24m
Once the club finds out their first opponent in the tournament bracket, they're forced to use unconventional tactics to scout out an elite player they'll be facing.
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Episode 9
Episode 9
24m
On the day Shingo's little sister comes to watch him play at the school, not only does soft tennis get put on hold, but dreams are crushed as well.
Episode credits
Directed by Yasuyuki Ooishi
Episode 10
Episode 10
24m
The day of the tournament has come at last and it's time to find out if everyone's hard work can win them a single match to save the club from getting disbanded.
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Episode 11
Episode 11
24m
With under three months of play under his belt, Maki faces a crowd-favorite opponent with his doubles partner Toma in the club's one last chance to stay alive.
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Directed by Kazuo Miyake
Episode 12
Episode 12
24mfinale
Win or lose, Toma and Maki are having a blast playing the national champs. The underdogs get support from the crowd as everyone cheers them on.
Episode credits
Directed by Kazuo Miyake, Takayuki Tanaka, Kosuke HirotaWritten by Kazuki Akane
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Stars Align
Cast
Gen SatoRintaro Futsu (voice)
Natsuki HanaeMaki Katsuragi (voice)
Tasuku HatanakaToma Shinjo (voice)
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaItsuki Ameno (voice)
Toshiyuki ToyonagaSoga Tsubasa (voice)
Yusuke KobayashiNao Tsukinose (voice)
Kohei AmasakiTaiyo Ishigami (voice)
Yoshitaka YamayaYuta Asuka (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Kazuki Akane, Kazuki Akane
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 星合の空
Networks & production
Bandai ChannelJapan
TBSJapan
8bitJapan- TBSJapan
FlyingDogJapan
Themes
animebromancebukatsuchampionshipcompetitionjapanese junior high schoolerjunior high schoollgbt
