Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi

A Star Brighter Than the Sun

A school romance that honors the genuine emotions of its characters while keeping things light and unpretentious. Sae and Kouki feel distinct enough to sidestep the usual tropes, even when the trajectory feels familiar.

Sae Iwata, a slightly tougher-than-average girl, falls for the gentle smile of Kouki Kamishiro, a delicate boy, back in elementary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Kuoki has grown into a charming and popular teen who now feels out of reach. When they are assigned to the sports festival committee together, Sae’s long-hidden first love begins to stir once more. (Source: Amazon Prime Video, edited)