The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime A Star Brighter Than the Sun (JP: 太陽よりも眩しい星, Taiyo Yorimo Mabushii Hoshi) have been revealed. This episode will air on Thursday, October 2 at 11:56 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

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Episode 1 Story

Sae Iwata, a girl stronger than average, once had her first love for Koki Kamishiro, a frail and delicate boy. Now in their third year of middle school, Koki has grown into a cool and popular young man admired by everyone. As he gained popularity, he and Sae gradually drifted apart, leaving her to simply watch from a distance.

However, during their final middle school sports festival, an unexpected turn of events suddenly brings Sae and Koki closer together. The long-suppressed feelings she had hidden deep in her heart finally begin to move.

Introduction

From Kazune Kawahara, author of My Love Story!!, High School Debut, and Sensei!, all adapted into various media comes her latest work.

Sae Iwata, a girl a little sturdier than average, and Koki Kamishiro, a delicate boy.

Back in elementary school, Sae fell in love at first sight with Kamishiro’s smile.

Though once small and frail, by the time he entered middle school, Koki had grown into a refreshing, handsome young man and drifted out of her reach.

Then, during their final middle school sports festival, they are paired together, and Sakue’s long-buried first love begins to stir again.

No matter how far away you seem, my shining star will always be you.

Thus begins a sparkling story of first love!

Source : A Star Brighter Than the Sun Official Web Site