Asteroid in Love
2020
Original language: Japanese
- animation
- comedy
The story
In a fateful childhood encounter, Mira Kinohata met a stargazing dreamer named Ao Manaka. Though their time together was short, Ao showed Mira the wonders of astronomy, from orbiting planets to distant stars. Before they parted, Mira learned that a star with her name exists, but there are none with Ao's. And so, she forged a promise: one day, she would discover a new asteroid and name it after Ao. Years later, Mira is still fascinated with astronomy. Now in high school at Hoshizaki Academy, she tries to join the Astronomy Club. Unfortunately, she finds out that the club has been merged with the Geology Club to form a single Earth Sciences Club. She joins this new club and finds a pleasant surprise—she reunites with Ao after years of separation. Alongside their new clubmates, Mira and Ao begin their journey together to fulfill their promise. How hard could it possibly be to find an asteroid?
What it’s like
Bright, soft-edged pastel animation, with sunlit school corridors, breezy courtyards and deep blue night skies sprinkled with stars whenever the characters look up. The colours stay warm and clean, the character designs are open and expressive, and the comedy plays out in quick, cheerful beats against a gentle, humming pop-leaning score that drops away for quiet moments under the stars. The vibe is sweet, bubbly and low-stakes, with a wistful undertone of childhood memory. It suits an easy weekend binge, a light afternoon watch, or a comfort rewatch when you want something warm and uncomplicated. The pacing is brisk and episodic, the emotional register tender and affectionate, and its central arc follows two old friends reconnecting and slowly moving closer through shared projects and small everyday moments. Intensity is very low: no violence, no gore, no real fear, and romance stays gentle and understated. It is for viewers who want an upbeat, sincere slice of school life with a dash of astronomy and a lot of heart.
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