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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.
20261 season
20261 season
13+
Season 1
10 episodes
  • 1. Welcome to the Sunflower Circus!

    1. Welcome to the Sunflower Circus!

    It is Japan in the late 1950s, right in the midst of the era of rapid economic growth. Mizuka Tsurumaki, left penniless after the financial support from her father ceased, collapses on a rural road in the sweltering heat of summer. She is rescued by Ouka and Rin from the "Sunflower Circus," a struggling, small-time troupe. Although Mizuka is a circus prodigy who detests the very idea of ​​the...
    It is Japan in the late 1950s, right in the midst of the era of rapid economic growth. Mizuka Tsurumaki, left penniless after the financial support from her father ceased, collapses on a rural road in the sweltering heat of summer. She is rescued by Ouka and Rin from the "Sunflower Circus," a struggling, small-time troupe. Although Mizuka is a circus prodigy who detests the very idea of ​​the...
    13+
    24min
    Jul 3, 2026
  • 2. That Was So Dazzling

    2. That Was So Dazzling

    The "Sunflower Circus" is headed to Toyokawa, a popular and officially sanctioned performance venue. The troupe members were full of anticipation for a big turnout, but upon arrival, they discover that their scheduled spot had been hijacked by "Shiny Lavender"-a troupe under the umbrella of the Sumeragi Group! If Sunflower Circus can't perform, the perpetually cash-strapped troupe will go...
    The "Sunflower Circus" is headed to Toyokawa, a popular and officially sanctioned performance venue. The troupe members were full of anticipation for a big turnout, but upon arrival, they discover that their scheduled spot had been hijacked by "Shiny Lavender"-a troupe under the umbrella of the Sumeragi Group! If Sunflower Circus can't perform, the perpetually cash-strapped troupe will go...
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    24min
    Jul 10, 2026
  • 3. I Don't Want To Show My Scars

    3. I Don't Want To Show My Scars

    Fueled by a desire to outdo "Shiny Lavender"-the troupe that had snatched away their performance venue-the members of the "Sunflower Circus" steadily prepare for their show. However, upon visiting the rival troupe, they were left awestruck by "Shiny Lavender's" dazzling tent and the sheer caliber of their performance. And at that moment, the troupe leader, Mutsumi Kongoji, appears. It seems...
    Fueled by a desire to outdo "Shiny Lavender"-the troupe that had snatched away their performance venue-the members of the "Sunflower Circus" steadily prepare for their show. However, upon visiting the rival troupe, they were left awestruck by "Shiny Lavender's" dazzling tent and the sheer caliber of their performance. And at that moment, the troupe leader, Mutsumi Kongoji, appears. It seems...
    13+
    24min
    Jul 17, 2026
  • 4. I Just Can't Bring Myself To Be Honest

    4. I Just Can't Bring Myself To Be Honest

    Although the "Sunflower Circus" had a successful performance in Toyokawa, their earnings were seized by debt collectors, leaving them in a state of perpetual financial hardship. Consequently, the troupe members take on part-time jobs at a beach. However, Mizuka and Imari are fired almost immediately! Mizuka then suggests holding a magic show instead of working part-time, but Imari has...
    Although the "Sunflower Circus" had a successful performance in Toyokawa, their earnings were seized by debt collectors, leaving them in a state of perpetual financial hardship. Consequently, the troupe members take on part-time jobs at a beach. However, Mizuka and Imari are fired almost immediately! Mizuka then suggests holding a magic show instead of working part-time, but Imari has...
    13+
    24min
    Jul 24, 2026
  • 5. There Is Nowhere I Belong

    5. There Is Nowhere I Belong

    Aoi and Akane have been inseparable since birth. However, when Aoi told Akane she wanted to practice with Mizuka instead of her, a sulking Akane storms off. Meanwhile, Mizuka-who snuck into the "Rafflesia Circus" tent for reconnaissance-hears about a reward being offered to anyone who finds François, an animal that escaped into the mountains, and she sets out to search for it. At that same...
    Aoi and Akane have been inseparable since birth. However, when Aoi told Akane she wanted to practice with Mizuka instead of her, a sulking Akane storms off. Meanwhile, Mizuka-who snuck into the "Rafflesia Circus" tent for reconnaissance-hears about a reward being offered to anyone who finds François, an animal that escaped into the mountains, and she sets out to search for it. At that same...
    13+
    24min
    Jul 31, 2026
  • 6. A Sinister Legend Summons A Storm

    6. A Sinister Legend Summons A Storm

    At the "Sunflower Circus," the menu is nothing but potatoes-breakfast, lunch, and even snacks. Meanwhile, Nanami Sumeragi and her team are making headlines, with newspapers asking if they could "surpass the legendary Lotus Circus." As Ouka and the others discuss the legendary catcher Aiden Jett Mitscher-who had supported Black Lotus's performances-and the "Lotus Circus" itself, Mizuka drops a...
    At the "Sunflower Circus," the menu is nothing but potatoes-breakfast, lunch, and even snacks. Meanwhile, Nanami Sumeragi and her team are making headlines, with newspapers asking if they could "surpass the legendary Lotus Circus." As Ouka and the others discuss the legendary catcher Aiden Jett Mitscher-who had supported Black Lotus's performances-and the "Lotus Circus" itself, Mizuka drops a...
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    24min
    Aug 7, 2026
  • 7. I Don't Get The Circus

    7. I Don't Get The Circus

    When Mitscher tells her that she doesn't understand the real circus, Mizuka can't hide her frustration. Meanwhile, the members hear about Mizuka from her time with the "Lotus Circus," and learn why she hates the circus. Meanwhile, Rin brings bad news, and the "Sunflower Circus" is once again faced with an existential crisis!? Mizuka, determined to challenge Mitscher, returns to the group...
    When Mitscher tells her that she doesn't understand the real circus, Mizuka can't hide her frustration. Meanwhile, the members hear about Mizuka from her time with the "Lotus Circus," and learn why she hates the circus. Meanwhile, Rin brings bad news, and the "Sunflower Circus" is once again faced with an existential crisis!? Mizuka, determined to challenge Mitscher, returns to the group...
    13+
    24min
    Aug 14, 2026
  • 8. This Is What I Always Wanted

    8. This Is What I Always Wanted

    With the Sumeragi Group's elite troupe, the "Blue Rose Circus," nearby, the "Sunflower Circus" faces a predictably poor turnout for its next performance. Mizuka, having resolves to take the stage as a performer, nervously peeks out at the audience. After confiding her anxiety to Ouka in the wings, she trusts Ouka's advice-"look at the audience before you fly"-and Mizuka steps onto the trapeze.
    With the Sumeragi Group's elite troupe, the "Blue Rose Circus," nearby, the "Sunflower Circus" faces a predictably poor turnout for its next performance. Mizuka, having resolves to take the stage as a performer, nervously peeks out at the audience. After confiding her anxiety to Ouka in the wings, she trusts Ouka's advice-"look at the audience before you fly"-and Mizuka steps onto the trapeze.
    13+
    24min
    Aug 21, 2026
  • 9. Is All That Kindness Just A Lie?

    9. Is All That Kindness Just A Lie?

    Maria suddenly collapses due to exhaustion. When her fellow troupe members visit her in the hospital, they caused such a ruckus in the room that Rin-showing a fiercer side than usual-scolds them and sends them back to the tent. That evening, while Mizuka and Ouka are out for a run, they spot Rin communicating with someone inside a phone booth. Suspecting a secret rendezvous, Ouka drags Mizuka...
    Maria suddenly collapses due to exhaustion. When her fellow troupe members visit her in the hospital, they caused such a ruckus in the room that Rin-showing a fiercer side than usual-scolds them and sends them back to the tent. That evening, while Mizuka and Ouka are out for a run, they spot Rin communicating with someone inside a phone booth. Suspecting a secret rendezvous, Ouka drags Mizuka...
    13+
    24min
    Aug 28, 2026
  • 10. Beyond The Stage Of Dreams

    10. Beyond The Stage Of Dreams

    The ""Sunflower Circus"" has been granted special permission to participate in the ""Circus Collection Japan Tournament."" The troupe members vow to become Japan's representatives and win the world championship to secure the prize money needed for Maria's medical treatment. Mizuka, entrusted with the role of acting troupe leader while Maria is hospitalized, heads to the venue for the Japan...
    The ""Sunflower Circus"" has been granted special permission to participate in the ""Circus Collection Japan Tournament."" The troupe members vow to become Japan's representatives and win the world championship to secure the prize money needed for Maria's medical treatment. Mizuka, entrusted with the role of acting troupe leader while Maria is hospitalized, heads to the venue for the Japan...
    13+
    24min
    Sep 4, 2026
  • Grow Up Show
    20261 season
    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.
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