Stars Align
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Toma Shinjo has one mission: save his school’s tennis team. And his only hope rests on the talent of Maki Katsuragi, who’s reluctant to part from his studies. This will be the team’s last summer together unless they convince Maki to step on the court!
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1Episode 1Episode 1
24 min
When an old friend moves into town, team captain Toma has a plan to save the boys' soft tennis club that's in danger of being disbanded for how awful it is.
2Episode 2Episode 2
24 min
Maki's first day of practice is not only brutal, but eye-opening for the entire team. Tensions rise when he calls out the others for their lack of effort.
3Episode 3Episode 3
24 min
Toma's frustration with the team boils over after pairing up with Maki for a few practice games. Maki later learns about Itsuki's family situation after he lashes out at a bully.
4Episode 4Episode 4
24 min
The new pairs see how they fare in a series of practice matches against Toma and Maki. Meanwhile, their advisor reveals a plan in store to help out.
5Episode 5Episode 5
24 min
When pressed for the truth, Maki confides in Toma and they take a stand against Kenji. Later, Rintaro admits that he's been a burden in more ways than one.
6Episode 6Episode 6
24 min
The soft tennis club takes on Misaki Academy in a series of practice matches, but they'll have to change things up if they want to stand a chance.
7Episode 7Episode 7
24 min
Maki and Toma face off in an intense match against Misaki's ace pair. The club is later surprised by their advisor who suggests they skip practice and take a little break.
8Episode 8Episode 8
24 min
Once the club finds out their first opponent in the tournament bracket, they're forced to use unconventional tactics to scout out an elite player they'll be facing.
9Episode 9Episode 9
24 min
On the day Shingo's little sister comes to watch him play at the school, not only does soft tennis get put on hold, but dreams are crushed as well.
10Episode 10Episode 10
24 min
The day of the tournament has come at last and it's time to find out if everyone's hard work can win them a single match to save the club from getting disbanded.
11Episode 11Episode 11
24 min
With under three months of play under his belt, Maki faces a crowd-favorite opponent with his doubles partner Toma in the club's one last chance to stay alive.
12Episode 12Episode 12
24 min
Win or lose, Toma and Maki are having a blast playing the national champs. The underdogs get support from the crowd as everyone cheers them on.
Actors
Gen Sato
Rintaro Futsu (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Maki Katsuragi (voice)
Tasuku Hatanaka
Toma Shinjo (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Itsuki Ameno (voice)
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Soga Tsubasa (voice)
Yusuke Kobayashi
Nao Tsukinose (voice)
