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StartedMar 16, 2014
FinishedMar 16, 2014

Tsubasa to Hotaru English Sub & Dub

つばさとホタル

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6.1
Rating
SPECIAL
Type
14 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 1
DUB 1
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Synopsis

The story revolves around Tsubasa Sonokawa, a 15-year old high school girl who fell in love with her upperclassman when he saved her after she fainted at the train station from anemia. She thought it was a meeting of fate, and visited him at his class every day. However, he told her that her feelings were "heavy," and he dumped her. She once again meets a boy after taking over her friend Yuri's job as boy's basketball team manager. She learns that she might have more of a connection with this boy named Aki than she first thought... (Source: Anime News Network)

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StatusFinished Airing
Score6.1
TypeSPECIAL
Duration14 min
AiredMar 16, 2014
StudioJ.C.STAFF
Japaneseつばさとホタル
CountryJP
Total Episodes1
FormatSPECIAL

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About Tsubasa to Hotaru

Here is what Tsubasa to Hotaru (つばさとホタル) is about, retold in plain terms: a romance and slice of life anime by J.C.STAFF (2014). The setup: The story revolves around Tsubasa Sonokawa, a 15-year old high school girl who fell in love with her upperclassman when he saved her after she fainted at the train station from anemia. She thought it was a meeting of fate, and visited him at his class every day.

Beyond that: However, he told her that her feelings were "heavy," and he dumped her. She once again crosses paths with a boy after taking over her friend Yuri's job as boy's basketball team manager. She learns that she might have more of a connection with this boy named Aki than she first thought...

In a romance series like this, slow-burn chemistry and believable dialogue are what keep it engaging. Voice work is led by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Aki Hidaka and Kanae Itou as Tsubasa Sonokawa. If you count yourself among viewers who enjoy relationship-driven stories, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by J.C.STAFF, so the studio's house style defines how Tsubasa to Hotaru looks and moves on screen. Within the romance category, slow-burn chemistry and believable dialogue are what keep it engaging. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Aki Hidaka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

Characters & Voice Actors

Aki Hidaka
Aki Hidaka
Main
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Japanese
Tsubasa Sonokawa
Tsubasa Sonokawa
Main
Kanae Itou
Kanae Itou
Japanese
Yuri
Yuri
Supporting
Satomi Satou
Satomi Satou
Japanese
Yoshinari Karasuma
Yoshinari Karasuma
Supporting
Jun Fukushima
Jun Fukushima
Japanese
Yuuma Toba
Yuuma Toba
Supporting
Takahiro Sakurai
Takahiro Sakurai
Japanese
Sugiyama-senpai
Sugiyama-senpai
Supporting
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Japanese
Hachiya-senpai
Hachiya-senpai
Background
Hiro Shimono
Hiro Shimono
Japanese

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