Grow Up Show

Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (グロウアップショウ ～ひまわりのサーカス団～) is an upcoming original anime television series produced by Aniplex and animated by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio. The series is directed by Kanta Kaimei, and features a script by Takeshi Kikuchi, original character designs by Kurehito Misaki, animation character designs by Kazutoshi Makino, and music by Yugo Kanno.[1][2] It is scheduled to premiere in July 2026.[3]

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 Himawari Circus is one such circus, but has been suffering from financial issues. Things change when Mizuka Tsurumaki joins the Himawari Circus, with her arrival bringing optimism to the circus and boosting their drive to make it to Circus Collection.

Characters

• Mizuka Tsurumaki (鶴巻 瑞佳)
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• A circus prodigy who joins Circus Collection. While cheerful and passionate about the circus, her abrasive personality has caused resentment towards her.
• Ouka Kawasumi (川澄 桜花)
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• Himawari Circus's star performer, who specializes in the trapeze. She is Mizuka's partner.
• Imari Agano (吾野 伊万里)
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• A magician who has a friendly but clumsy demeanor. She is friends with Rin.
• Isuzu Ikazuchi (五十土 五十鈴)
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• A tomboyish acrobat with a strong sense of justice.
• Aoi Yura (由良 葵)
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• Akane's twin sister and her partner in acrobatics.
• Akane Yura (由良 茜)
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• Aoi's twin sister and her partner in acrobatics.
• Shizuku Sakawa (酒匂 雫)
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• A performer whose job is to catch trapeze performers. She is long-time friends with Svetlana.
• Svetlana (スヴェトラーナ)
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• A performer who specializes in aerial silks. She is treated like an older sister by the other circus members.
• Rin Mamiya (間宮 凛)
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• The circus's accountant, who also does other management-related work. She is bothered by the circus's constant financial issues.
• Maria (麻利亜)
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• A clown and the ringmaster of Himawari Circus, who is often mistaken for being a child despite being an adult.

See also

• Saekano, a light novel series illustrated by Kurehito Misaki
• Asobi no Kankei, another light novel series illustrated by Kurehito Misaki

External links

• Official website