Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio have released a second set of television commercials and a new main visual for their original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe). The ads confirmed the anime’s theme song artists and its premiere date.
Theme Songs
The commercials come in two versions — one for each theme song. The opening theme is titled “Yurari Yureru”, performed by the duo NOMELON NOLEMON, while the ending theme “DAYS!” is handled by the unit Aooo.
Premiere Details
The series will debut on July 4 at 24:00 (effectively midnight into July 5) on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other channels. In Japan, ABEMA and d Anime Store will stream the series first, with additional platforms to follow.
Story
Set against the backdrop of Japan’s postwar economic boom in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the story takes place in an era when the circus reigns as one of the country’s most beloved forms of entertainment. Rival troupes travel across Japan, competing for a coveted spot in the prestigious international event known as the “Circus Collection.”
Among them is the Sunflower Circus, led by ringmaster Maria. Despite persistent financial hardship, the troupe presses on — until they encounter a remarkably gifted young performer named Mizuka Tsurumaki. The series follows the one-of-a-kind circus show built by a group of young girls chasing their biggest dreams.
Cast
- Tomoka Noda as Mizuka Tsurumaki
- Shiori Kurosaki as Ōka Kawasumi
Staff
- Director: Kanta Kamei (Oreshura, Dimension W, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
- Original Character Design: Kurehito Misaki (light novel illustrator for Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
- Series Scripts (writer & supervisor): Takeshi Kikuchi (Skeleton Knight in Another World)
- Production: A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio
About Psyde Kick Studio
A-1 Pictures launched Psyde Kick Studio as a new creative label in July 2025. The label was established to pursue greater freedom of expression, drawing on A-1 Pictures’ accumulated expertise while exploring animation possibilities beyond conventional frameworks. It aims to empower young creators through innovative planning and production workflows. The label is led by Jun Katou, formerly production supervisor on 86 and the Sword Art Online franchises, and currently has multiple new projects in development.
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