Her Blue Sky English Sub & Dub

About Her Blue Sky

Her Blue Sky (空の青さを知る人よ) arrives as a drama anime by CloverWorks (2019), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: The story is set in a town nestled in the mountains and centers on high school second-year learner and aspiring musician Aoi Aioi, her older sister Akane Aioi, Akane's ex-boyfriend and struggling guitarist Shinnosuke Kanomura. Aoi and Akane's parents passed away in an accident 13 years ago, and Akane gave up her ambition of going to Tokyo with Shinnosuke and decided to take care of Aoi.

Along the way, since then, Aoi has felt indebted to her older sister. One day, she is invited to perform at a music festival as a session musician by a famous enka singer named Dankichi. At the same time, Shinnosuke returns to Aoi and Akane's town after a long time away.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Masatsugu Nakamura (You Taichi) and Chika Ootaki (Atsumi Tanezaki) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

CloverWorks is the studio behind Her Blue Sky, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, You Taichi voicing Masatsugu Nakamura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.