Step right up to 1950s Japan! The postwar economy is booming, but the Sunflower Circus is not. Led by ringmaster Maria, the cash-strapped troupe tours the country in desperate competition for a spot in the Circus Collection–an elite global festival. When circus prodigy Mizuka Tsurumaki joins their ranks, the Sunflower Circus’s fortune shifts, finally giving them a shot at big top glory.
Cast: Tomoka Noda, Shiori Kurosaki, Reo Osanai
Season 1
12 episodes
1. Welcome to the Sunflower Circus!In 1950s Japan, penniless Mizuka meets two circus girls, sparking a dream-filled new beginning.14CC24minJul 5, 2026
2. That Was So DazzlingThe "Sunflower Circus" is headed to Toyokawa, a popular and officially sanctioned performance venue.14CC24minJul 12, 2026
3. I Don't Want to Show My ScarsDetermined to surpass "Shiny Lavender", the "Sunflower Circus" prepares for its upcoming show.14CC24minJul 19, 2026
4. I Just Can't Bring Myself to Be HonestThe "Sunflower Circus" had a successful show in Toyokawa, but their earnings were seized by debt collectors.14CC24minJul 26, 2026
5. There Is Nowhere I BelongAkane storms off as Mizuka searches the mountains for Rafflesia Circus’s missing François.14CC24minAug 2, 2026
6. A Sinister Legend Summons a StormNanami Sumeragi’s team makes headlines with newspapers asking if they could surpass the "Lotus Circus."14CC24minAug 9, 2026
7. I Don't Get the CircusMizuka, determined to challenge Mitscher, returns to the group members who all look very serious.14CC24minAug 16, 2026
8. This Is What I Always WantedNo synopsis available yet.14CC24minAug 23, 2026
9. Is All That Kindness Just a Lie?Maria collapses from exhaustion, and Rin fiercely scolds the troupe for causing chaos at the hospital.14CC24minAug 30, 2026
10. Beyond the Stage of DreamsThe "Sunflower Circus" has been granted permission to participate in the "Circus Collection Japan Tournament."14CC24minSep 6, 2026
11. For Whose Sake Is This Unfulfilled Dream?Mizuka and Ouka are unable to hide their growing anxiety, pushing themselves with excessive training.14CC24minSep 13, 2026- 12. Episode 12No synopsis available yet.14CCSep 20, 2026
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Step right up to 1950s Japan! The postwar economy is booming, but the Sunflower Circus is not. Led by ringmaster Maria, the cash-strapped troupe tours the country in desperate competition for a spot in the Circus Collection–an elite global festival. When circus prodigy Mizuka Tsurumaki joins their ranks, the Sunflower Circus’s fortune shifts, finally giving them a shot at big top glory.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Keiki Nishida, Manabu Jinguji, Yutaka Kusuno, Tomoyuki Ohwada
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio, Aniplex
