Noel
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2014 – December 28, 2014
- Season
- Fall 2014
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio 3Hz
- Director
- Masayuki Sakoi
- Original creator
- Naoki Hisaya
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast84%Female Protagonist80%Primarily Female Cast72%Urban Fantasy66%School65%Rural60%Primarily Child Cast52%Twins45%
TVFINISHED2014 FALL6.4 / 10 AniList score
Celestial Method
天体のメソッド• Sora no Method
Synopsis
It's been seven years since Nonoka Komiya last lived in Lake Kiriya City. However, while she knew that there would be changes in the town, she's still unprepared for what she finds upon her return: A giant saucer hovers over the entire city, as it has since shortly after she and her family left. Stranger yet, a girl she doesn't know, Noel, is waiting for her, claiming that they have met before. Confused, Nonaka tries to focus on reconnecting with her old friends, but odd memories, suppressed in the wake of her mother's death, begin to float to the top of her consciousness. Can it be that she has met Noel before? And how does this connect with the appearance of the saucer itself? To solve the riddle, Nonoka must join with her friends and rediscover the events that occurred before she left Lake Kiriya. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Celestial Method?
Only if you enjoy drama, fantasy and slice of life, especially stories with ensemble cast, female protagonist, primarily female cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 64/100 on AniList, with 29% of 9.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #96 most popular anime of 2014.
13.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Naoki Hisaya
- Director
- Masayuki Sakoi
- Character design
- Yukie Akiya
- Character design
- QP:flapper
- Music
- Tatsuya Katou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Celestial Method is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Sora no Method: Mou Hitotsu no Negai (2019)
- Optional extras: Celestial Method: Aru Shoujo no Kyuujitsu★
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Stargazer”
Endings (3)
- ED1“Hoshikuzu no Interlude” by fhána · eps 1-6, 8-10, 12
- ED2“Hoshi no Kakera” by fhána · eps 7
- ED3“Sora no Method” by fhána · eps 11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Celestial Method FAQ
How many episodes does Celestial Method have?
Celestial Method has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Celestial Method?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Celestial Method finished?
Yes. Celestial Method has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Celestial Method?
Yes — the story continues in Sora no Method: Mou Hitotsu no Negai (2019).
Where do I start Celestial Method?
Start here: Celestial Method is the first entry, followed by Sora no Method: Mou Hitotsu no Negai.
Is Celestial Method based on a manga?
No. Celestial Method is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Celestial Method?
Celestial Method was animated by Studio 3Hz and directed by Masayuki Sakoi.
Who sings the opening of Celestial Method?
The opening, "Stargazer", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Celestial Method?
Celestial Method is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.