Shadow Star Narutaru English Sub & Dub

About Shadow Star Narutaru

Shadow Star Narutaru (なるたる ～骸なる星・珠たる子～) arrives as a drama anime by Planet (2003), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: During her summer holiday at her grandparents house Tamai Shiina, a young and cheerful schoolgirl, crosses paths with a strange looking creature. They befriend each other and Shiina names it "Hoshimaru - The Round Star".

Further in, when Shiina returns home after the summer to go back to school she sets off meeting other kids that also have befriended a strange creature like Hoshimaru. She soon finds out that not all these creatures and their masters are as friendly as Hoshimaru.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kouki Akaishi as Norio Koga and Asami Sanada as Shiina Tamai. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Planet, which means the visual identity of Shadow Star Narutaru follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kouki Akaishi as Norio Koga, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.