Crest of the Stars
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Format
TV series
Episodes
13
Episode length
24 min
Total watch time
5 h 12 min
Status
Finished
Aired
January 2, 1999 – March 27, 1999
Season
Winter 1999
Source
Other source
Studio
Sunrise
Original creator
Hiroyuki Morioka
Music
Katsuhisa Hattori
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or older
Country
Japan
AniList score
73/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Space Opera100%Space90%Politics79%Male Protagonist79%Military75%Aliens70%Elf60%War60%Heterosexual60%Fugitive40%
TVFINISHED1999 WINTER7.3 / 10 AniList score

Crest of the Stars

星界の紋章• Seikai no Monshou
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Synopsis

The story follows Jinto, whose world was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their world over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire. As a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he quickly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there... (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~40 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Should you watch Crest of the Stars?

Crest of the Stars has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 52% of 4,028 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #9 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #13 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.

Of the 6.6K AniList users who started it, 4.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 5.4K have finished it.

At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Romance, Sci-Fi — especially space opera, space, politics, male protagonist.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

13 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Hiroyuki Morioka
Series composition
Aya Yoshinaga
Character design
Keisuke Watabe

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

Opening & ending themes

Openings (1)

  1. OP1“Opening Theme” · eps 1-12

Endings (1)

  1. ED1“Ushinawareta Aozora” · eps 1, 4, 7, 9-10, 12

Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.

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Crest of the Stars FAQ

How many episodes does Crest of the Stars have?

Crest of the Stars has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Crest of the Stars?

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 Crest of the Stars finished?

Yes. Crest of the Stars has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 1999.

Is there a season 2 of Crest of the Stars?

Yes — the story continues in Banner of the Stars (2000).

What should I watch before Crest of the Stars?

Watch Passage of the Stars: Birth first — Crest of the Stars is a direct sequel.

Is Crest of the Stars based on a other source?

Yes. Crest of the Stars adapts the other source by Hiroyuki Morioka.

Who animated Crest of the Stars?

Crest of the Stars was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka.

Who sings the opening of Crest of the Stars?

The opening, "Opening Theme", is performed by an uncredited artist.

Where can I watch Crest of the Stars?

Crest of the Stars is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.