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The Best Episodes of A Star Brighter than the Sun

Every episode of A Star Brighter than the Sun ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Star Brighter than the Sun!

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Sae Iwata, a slightly tougher-than-average girl, falls for the gentle smile of Koki Kamishiro, a delicate boy, back in elementary school. By the time they enter junior high school, Koki has grown into a charming

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 5 - Jumping and Swinging
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Jumping and Swinging

    S1:E5

    After the school trip, a class-versus-class jump rope tournament is set to take place, and Sae and Kamishiro are chosen to swing the rope. Despite the unexpected pairing, Sae tries not to be too conscious of Kamishiro. As practice begins, things do not go as smoothly as expected. One day after school, Sae spots Kagawa practicing alone behind the school building.

    Director:Madoka Yaguchi
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  2. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 6 - Brains, Heart, and Courage
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Brains, Heart, and Courage

    S1:E6

    One day, Sae takes a day off from school. The next day, Kamishiro gets injured during club practice and also takes a day off. As they lend each other their notebooks to catch up on missed classes, they begin exchanging messages. A small incident leads Kamishiro to realize that Sae likes someone. Unaware of Sae's true feelings, he encourages her to go for it.

    Director:Koichiro Takatsu
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  3. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 7 - Sun-Shower
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Sun-Shower

    S1:E7

    Kamishiro is selected as one of the main cast members for the class play. Struggling with his lines, he turns to Sae for help. As they rehearse, they make a promise to go see a movie together during summer break. On the big day, the class's performance is going smoothly until Sae suddenly bursts onto the stage.

    Director:Shigatsu Yoshikawa
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  4. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 11 - A Star Without a Constellation
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #4 - A Star Without a Constellation

    S1:E11

    Worried about Subaru, Sae visits the nurse's office. There, Kamishiro notices Subaru trying to act fine and offers to help during the school festival. Sae feels a twinge of loneliness, as she had planned to confess her feelings to him then. However, Kamishiro makes it clear that he will not be available during his reception desk shift with Sae.

    Director:Aya Kobayashi
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  5. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 2 - Call My Name
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Call My Name

    S1:E2

    Sae and Kamishiro end up in the same high school and class. Assigned to the same group for trash pickup, Kamishiro gets into a sudden argument with a classmate. As Sae steps in, he instinctively calls her by her first name, bringing back a flood of childhood memories. Meanwhile, another girl, Hisui, seems to be drawn to Kamishiro as well.

    Director:Hisaya Takabayashi
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  6. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 3 - No Matter How Far
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #6 - No Matter How Far

    S1:E3

    Knowing Kamishiro has a crush on someone weighs heavily on Sae's heart. Still, during their school trip, Sae finds herself unable to take her eyes off him. Her friends, Hisui and Kagawa, try their best to support her, but Sae always ends up showing her awkward side around Kamishiro.

    Directors:Aya Kobayashi, Fumiaki Usui
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  7. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 10 - Rumors
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Rumors

    S1:E10

    As preparations for the class exhibit progress, Sae tries to talk to Kamishiro, but the timing never seems right. On top of that, Hisui points out that she has been spending most of her time with Ayukawa. Just when Sae decides to be more proactive, Kamishiro makes an unexpected proposal.

    Director:Koichiro Takatsu
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  8. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 1 - The Day I Reached Out My Hand
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #8 - The Day I Reached Out My Hand

    S1:E1

    Sae Iwata is a slightly tougher-than-average girl. Her first love, Koki Kamishiro, was once a delicate and fragile boy, but now, in their third year of junior high, he has grown into a cool and popular young man. Although they have drifted apart, her feelings remain unchanged. When they are paired up to help prepare for the sports festival, Sae's long-hidden first love begins to stir once more.

    Director:Aya Kobayashi
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  9. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 8 - Ten Years
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Ten Years

    S1:E8

    With school events behind her, Sae throws herself into club activities. Just then, the date for her long-awaited movie outing with Kamishiro is set. However, a chance encounter with Kamishiro's cousin, Subaru, leaves Sae feeling uneasy, as something Kamishiro once said about his crush comes back to her.

    Director:koto
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  10. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 12 - A Star Brighter than the Sun
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #10 - A Star Brighter than the Sun

    S1:E12

    After hearing that Kamishiro plans to confess to the person he likes, Sae impulsively blurts out her feelings to him. Overcome with emotion, she runs away, convinced she has been rejected. She hides in the gym storage room, crying until the door slowly opens and Kamishiro appears.

    Director:Aya Kobayashi
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  11. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 4 - He's Still There Even When I Close My Eyes
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #11 - He's Still There Even When I Close My Eyes

    S1:E4

    Kamishiro admits to Sae that he has feelings for someone, describing his crush as "a star that shines brighter than the sun." The words pierce her heart, but she chooses to support him nonetheless. All the same, as Kamishiro continues to treat Sae just like always, she finds herself torn between her feelings and her resolve.

    Director:Natsumi Yasue
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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  12. A Star Brighter than the Sun Season 1 Episode 9 - Someone's Feelings
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Someone's Feelings

    S1:E9

    After their movie date, Sae once again realizes that unless she expresses her feelings, Kamishiro will never notice them. Learning from Hisui that the school festival is a time for love confessions, she decides to tell him during the after-party. While preparing for the event, Sae finds Subaru's painting vandalized, and the situation makes her look like the culprit.

    Director:Yuhi Suzuki
    Writer:Yasuhiro Nakanishi

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jumping and Swinging" is the best rated episode of "A Star Brighter than the Sun". It scored 8.4/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Madoka Yaguchi and written by Yasuhiro Nakanishi, it aired on 10/30/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Brains, Heart, and Courage".