Stars Align English Sub & Dub

About Stars Align

If you are hunting for a new drama series, Stars Align (星合の空) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. In short: Due to the apparent incompetence of its members and lack of results, the boy's soft tennis team is on the verge of being shut down. Toma Shinjou, captain and seemingly only motivated member, seeks the help of newly transferred, and old ally, Maki Katsuragi to improve the club's track record but soon it grows into apparent that what is holding the boys back are.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Tasuku Hatanaka as Touma Shinjou and Natsuki Hanae as Maki Katsuragi.

This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with 8-bit, which means the visual identity of Stars Align follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.5/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Tasuku Hatanaka as Touma Shinjou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2019, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.