Synopsis
Constantly outperformed by the girls' club, the boys' soft tennis club faces disbandment due to their poor skills and lack of positive results in matches. In desperate need of members, Touma Shinjou is looking to recruit capable players, but he fails to scout anyone. Enter Maki Katsuragi, a new transfer student who demonstrates great reflexes when he catches a stray cat in his classroom, instantly capturing Touma's attention. With his interest piqued, Touma ambitiously asks Maki to join the boys...
Background
Hoshiai no Sora was released on Blu-ray and DVD in two volumes from February 26, 2020, to April 22, 2020.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
Disturbing themesCentral plotlines involve domestic abuse, child neglect, and family dysfunction depicted realistically and emotionally
moderate
ViolencePhysical abuse by a parent against a child shown with bruises and fear; some bullying incidents
mild
LanguageOccasional harsh language during emotional confrontations
moderate
OtherExplores gender identity questioning and LGBTQ+ themes through a supporting character
A middle school soft tennis anime that uses sports as a backdrop to explore serious family trauma, including domestic abuse and neglect. Emotionally heavy but ultimately about resilience and found family.
FAQ
Stars Align has 12 episodes.
Stars Align is currently finished airing.
Stars Align was produced by 8bit.
Stars Align aired Oct 11, 2019 to Dec 27, 2019.
Stars Align is based on a Original.
A middle school soft tennis anime that uses sports as a backdrop to explore serious family trauma, including domestic abuse and neglect. Emotionally heavy but ultimately about resilience and found family.
