The anime's story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the height of Japan's economic boom, when the circus is a major form of entertainment. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called "Circus Collection." One troupe called the "Sunflower Circus," led by its ringmaster Maria, travels around Japan to perform, despite struggling with financial difficulties. However, they meet a circus prodigy named Mizuka Tsurumaki. This is the story of a one-of-a-kind circus show of young girls with big dreams.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Honestly when the season started, this was not in my radar at all, with trying to limit myself on what anime I wanted to watch, this was not one of them. I didn't even know this show existed but saw it randomly as a new show on CR and decided, why not? I honestly was going to meme on this show, sinc…
This show presents an optimistic world; a world where a performance blooms from the depths of the soul
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Following a merry band of circus performers as they travel the lands in the nebulous 50-60s at a time where Japan is on an economic upswing sounds like a great time. Except if you’re the Sunflower Circus where you’re barely getting by and having your potential…