I wasn't quite sure what I was going to get watching this. A big part of me was thinking it was going to be "just" another sports anime - even though there's plenty of really good ones out there.
However, this one hits on so many different topics, all following the boy's soft tennis club. Some of them quite dark, showing that most people have some sort of baggage. Despite that, there's some really bright moments as well, spanning a huge gamete of emotions.
I'm honestly not expecting a second season, as I'm not sure how they'd continue from where they left off.
Regardless, this was a great watch, just be prepared for some really dark moments.
Anime: Hoshiai no Sora
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The boys' soft tennis club is the joke of the middle school. Not only does it not win nearly as much as the girls' team, its members also come off as lazy, entitled, and just generally lame, with the notable exception of team captain Shinjou Touma. He's constantly frustrated by his teammates' behavior, but things come to a head when the president of the student council announces that clubs with poor performances will no longer receive school funding. Therefore if the boys' soft tennis club doesn't win at least one match at the summer tournament, they're history. Although the whole team agrees that this is unfair, only Touma is truly upset, and he tries desperately to think of a way to turn things around. When a kid he knew from childhood, Maki, moves back to town and proves to have grown up to be athletic, Touma thinks he's saved. But Maki's got his own issues to deal with, and even if he agrees to join Touma's club, there may not be much he can do anyway.
Source: ANN
Note: The first episode received an advance web delivery on 28.09. The regular TV broadcast started on 11.10.2019.
Source: ANN
Note: The first episode received an advance web delivery on 28.09. The regular TV broadcast started on 11.10.2019.
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by Helemar on 2021-07-19 20:21
must see
by Gwendal on 2020-01-02 11:14
"Maki's got his own issues to deal with",
is written at the summary, but it doesn't count just for Maki.
This anime is far away from being just the "typically high-school-slice-of-life-club-drama-stuff", on the other hand its just like that! And far more.
The deepness of each character, the story development, the thoughtful animation and the landscapes plus music creates one of the most surprising and subarshii anime of 2019.
is written at the summary, but it doesn't count just for Maki.
This anime is far away from being just the "typically high-school-slice-of-life-club-drama-stuff", on the other hand its just like that! And far more.
The deepness of each character, the story development, the thoughtful animation and the landscapes plus music creates one of the most surprising and subarshii anime of 2019.
recommended
by nadeschda on 2019-12-28 03:11
Woah... this anime is really good.
I really like this mix: On one hand it's heart-warming and funny since it's all about the building of various friendships and a team of a soft ball club. On the other hand it's kind of dark and on the border to depressing since each character has some more or less heavy issues with their families. I think this mix is really impressive and well-balanced.
Also it has some nice animation and a good soundtrack which makes it a pleasure to watch it.
Beware of the ending which is one of the best cliffhangers I have seen in the last few years. I hope very much that a continuation will come. Soon. Please.
Very much recommended if you can stand darker emotional topics.
I really like this mix: On one hand it's heart-warming and funny since it's all about the building of various friendships and a team of a soft ball club. On the other hand it's kind of dark and on the border to depressing since each character has some more or less heavy issues with their families. I think this mix is really impressive and well-balanced.
Also it has some nice animation and a good soundtrack which makes it a pleasure to watch it.
Beware of the ending which is one of the best cliffhangers I have seen in the last few years. I hope very much that a continuation will come. Soon. Please.
Very much recommended if you can stand darker emotional topics.
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episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, ankle socksAnkle socks are socks that go up to around the ankle or just above it, and footies are socks that do not reach the ankle., butt monkeyThe character who is always the butt of the demeaning joke or the "put him through hell" plotline. For whatever reason, the Butt Monkey seems to walk through life with a permanent "Kick Me" sign attached to their backs, invisible to them, but all too visible to the rest of the world. Nothing ever goes right for this character, and if something bad is going to happen to someone, chances are it`s going to happen to them. Long story short, it sucks to be the Butt Monkey.
--tvtropes, moptopThe Beatle haircut, also known as the moptop (or mop-top) —because of its resemblance to a mop—or Arthur amongst fans, is a mid-length hairstyle named after and popularised by the Beatles. It is a straight cut - collar-length at the back and over the ears at the sides, with a straight fringe/bangs., perceptiveno description set, post-traumatic stress disorderPost-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is a mental health condition triggered by excessive stress and terrifying events. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic events., school club memberA school club member is a student who attends a thematic school club, such as the soccer club or the drama club. Club activities are an important part of Japanese school life, and some schools mandate that students attend a club; in others, attendance in optional, with students who opt out of participating in a club being referred to as members of the so-called "go-home club". Students who attend university clubs are also covered by this tag., tennis bagA tennis bag is a type of bag specifically designed to carry items necessary to play tennis, such as racquets, tennis balls, shoes, towels, and clothing., tennis racketno description set
voiced by:
Hanae Natsuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, ankle socksAnkle socks are socks that go up to around the ankle or just above it, and footies are socks that do not reach the ankle., brown hairThe character has brown hair., class presidentThey are smart, poised, caring, and they may butt their nose in where no one wants it.
The Class President is disturbed by how the lead or their friends don`t participate in club activities or how their grades are slipping and never gets the hint that nobody cares about that stuff.
Frequently admonishes the cast for small mistakes, helps makes up for the Two Teacher School, and may be in cahoots with the Absurdly Powerful Student Council. Almost always called "iinchou" in place of their real name., perceptiveno description set, school club memberA school club member is a student who attends a thematic school club, such as the soccer club or the drama club. Club activities are an important part of Japanese school life, and some schools mandate that students attend a club; in others, attendance in optional, with students who opt out of participating in a club being referred to as members of the so-called "go-home club". Students who attend university clubs are also covered by this tag., sports team captainA sports team captain is the team member charged with leading a sports team during matches and often also practice. In school clubs and other amateur teams, this position may sometimes overlap with those of club president or of coach., tennis bagA tennis bag is a type of bag specifically designed to carry items necessary to play tennis, such as racquets, tennis balls, shoes, towels, and clothing., tennis racketno description set
voiced by:
Hatanaka Tasuku
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., school club memberA school club member is a student who attends a thematic school club, such as the soccer club or the drama club. Club activities are an important part of Japanese school life, and some schools mandate that students attend a club; in others, attendance in optional, with students who opt out of participating in a club being referred to as members of the so-called "go-home club". Students who attend university clubs are also covered by this tag., shirtno description set, shortsShorts are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to the knees but not covering the entire length of the leg., sneakersThis character wears sports shoes with a pliable rubber sole., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor., tennis bagA tennis bag is a type of bag specifically designed to carry items necessary to play tennis, such as racquets, tennis balls, shoes, towels, and clothing.
voiced by:
Matsuoka Yoshitsugu
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-4, 9, 11
female, humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point.
voiced by:
Natsukawa Shiina
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., helpfulThis character is serviceable for an end or purpose., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., school club memberA school club member is a student who attends a thematic school club, such as the soccer club or the drama club. Club activities are an important part of Japanese school life, and some schools mandate that students attend a club; in others, attendance in optional, with students who opt out of participating in a club being referred to as members of the so-called "go-home club". Students who attend university clubs are also covered by this tag., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., soft tennisSoft tennis is an offshoot of tennis that was developed in Japan in the late 19th century. The main difference is the use of a much softer rubber ball, hence the name., track pantstraining pants
voiced by:
Yamaya Yoshitaka
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
voiced by:
Satou Gen
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, brown hairThe character has brown hair., friendlyA friendly person is generally considered warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., shirtno description set, short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., shortsShorts are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to the knees but not covering the entire length of the leg., tennis racketno description set
voiced by:
Amasaki Kouhei
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 4, 10-12
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The President is in charge of this organization.
voiced by:
Sakamoto Maaya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-5, 9
female, blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Nazuka Kaori
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 4-5, 12
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voiced by:
Nakai Kazuya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
female, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., cynicalThe character often goes for the most realistic/pessimistic take on events., grey eyesThis character has grey-coloured eyes., moptopThe Beatle haircut, also known as the moptop (or mop-top) —because of its resemblance to a mop—or Arthur amongst fans, is a mid-length hairstyle named after and popularised by the Beatles. It is a straight cut - collar-length at the back and over the ears at the sides, with a straight fringe/bangs., necktieThe necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat., pantyhosePantyhose are sheer, close-fitting legwear, covering the body from the waist to the feet., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor.
voiced by:
Mineda Mayu
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 8
voiced by:
Furukawa Makoto
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 4-5, 7-9
female, brown hairThe character has brown hair., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., math teacherMath teachers working in schools teach students arithmetic, algebra, geometry and calculus., school club advisorno description set, young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Kaida Yuuko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-10, 12
male, brown hairThe character has brown hair., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., school club advisorno description set, sweet toothA sweet tooth is a liking or weakness for sweet food. This characteristic is often exaggerated in fiction for comedic value, such as by having someone eat mostly or even only sweets or become violent when deprived of them., teacherA teacher is a person who helps people to learn. A teacher often works in a classroom. There are many different kinds of teachers. Some teachers teach young children in schools called elementary or primary schools. Others teach older children in middle, junior high and high schools. Some teachers teach adults in more advanced schools.
voiced by:
Sakurai Takahiro
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 3, 10-12
voiced by:
Matsukaze Masaya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
voiced by:
Toyonaga Toshiyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 4, 9
voiced by:
Matsuda Satsumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
voiced by:
Satou Keisuke
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 3, 10-12
voiced by:
Yuzuki Ryouka
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., left-handedLeft-handedness (also known as sinistrality, sinistromanuality, or mancinism) is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures. A variety of studies suggest that 10% of the world population is left-handed., pathological liarA term used by psychiatrists to the behavior of habitual or compulsive lying.
voiced by:
Kobayashi Yuusuke
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