If you want animation that is not just for kids, Stars Align is available in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 90 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll.

Stars Align arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Stars Align treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court! The voice work from Gen Sato and Natsuki Hanae adds real texture, not just recognisable names. It was aired in 2019. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Stars Align treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. If you have already watched Ahiru no Sora, Stars Align is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious in ways that hold up regardless of format. Worth watching in order from the beginning.

Stars Align was cancelled in 2019 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.