Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan

Grow Up Show

A nostalgic glimpse into Japan's golden age of circus performance, where young dreamers discover their voices under the tent lights. It's a story about finding your place in the spotlight and the bonds forged when you're chasing something together.

The anime's story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the height of Japan's economic boom, when the circus is a major form of entertainment. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called "Circus Collection." One troupe called the "Sunflower Circus," led by its ringmaster Maria, travels around Japan to perform, despite struggling with financial difficulties. However, they meet a circus prodigy named Mizuka Tsurumaki. This is the story of a one-of-a-kind circus show of young girls with big dreams. (Source: Anime News Network)