is an original anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio. It is directed by Kanta Kaimei, featuring scriptwriting by Takeshi Kikuchi, original character designs by Kurehito Misaki, animation character designs by Kazutoshi Makino, and music by Yugo Kanno. The series aired from July 5 to September 27, 2026 on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by , and the ending theme song is "Days!", performed by Aooo. Aniplex of America licensed the series for streaming on Crunchyroll. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.
Plot During the 1950s, Japan experienced a circus boom in response to its booming economy, with circuses around the country aiming to be part of the prestigious Circus Collection festival. The Sunflower Circus is one such circus, but has been suffering from financial issues. Things change when Mizuka Tsurumaki joins the Sunflower Circus, with her arrival bringing optimism to the circus and boosting their drive to make it to Circus Collection.
Characters Sunflower Circus
A circus prodigy who joins the Sunflower Circus. While cheerful and passionate about the circus, her abrasive personality has caused resentment towards her. It is later revealed that her father, who was the star of the Lotus Circus, transferred her into the Sunflower Circus for 39,800 yen and has not contacted her since, leaving her to fend for herself.
The Sunflower Circus's star performer, who specializes in the flying trapeze. She becomes Mizuka's partner. Although she has a serious personality, she also has an airheaded side to her.
A magician who has a friendly but clumsy demeanor. She is friends with Rin.
A tomboyish acrobat with a strong sense of justice.
Akane's twin sister and her partner in juggling, who has an observant and laid-back personality.
Aoi's twin sister and her partner in juggling. In contrast to Aoi, she has a rougher personality towards others, although she cares deeply about her sister.
A performer whose job is to catch trapeze performers. She is long-time friends with Svetlana.
A performer who specializes in aerial silks. She is treated like an older sister by the other circus members. It is later revealed that her full name is .
The circus's accountant, who also does other management-related work. She is bothered by the circus's constant financial issues.
A clown and the ringmaster of the Sunflower Circus, who is often mistaken for being a child despite being an adult. It is later revealed that her family name is Sumeragi and she is the older sister of Nanami Sumeragi. As a child, an accident caused stunted physical development, which led to her acquaintance with the ringmaster of the Lotus Circus. Later on in the series, she is hospitalized after passing out, with her condition requiring treatment in the United States.
A young elephant abused by the Rafflesia Circus. Maria later adopted it, thus becoming a part of the Sunflower Circus. Lotus Circus
The former ringmaster of the Lotus Circus, and the father of Mizuka.
A former member of the Lotus Circus, and the partner of Black Lotus. Sumeragi Group
The ringmaster of the Blue Rose Circus under the Sumeragi Group, and also works as a trapeze artist. It is later revealed that she is Maria's younger sister.
The ringmaster of the Shiny Lavender Circus under the Sumeragi Group. Others
A student at Ouka's old boarding school.
An elderly woman who works at Ouka's old boarding school.
An abusive ringmaster of a struggling circus troupe. She was arrested on the grounds of animal cruelty and attempted swindling.
Episodes
Other media A manga anthology was released by Media Factory on August 21, 2026.
Notes
See also Saekano, a light novel series illustrated by Kurehito Misaki Playful Relationships, another light novel series illustrated by Kurehito Misaki
References
External links Official website Official website (in English)