Tsukigakirei English Sub & Dub

About Tsukigakirei

Looking for background on Tsukigakirei (月がきれい)? This drama, romance and slice of life series by feel. (2017) starts out like this. What the story covers: It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time.

Further in, they’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s ally, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Mutsuki Iwanaka as Daisuke Tachibana and Nao Touyama as Ryouko Sonoda. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

feel. is the studio behind Tsukigakirei, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Mutsuki Iwanaka as Daisuke Tachibana, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.