Sora Naegino
main character
TV
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 33 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2003 – March 27, 2004
- Season
- Spring 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Music
- Mina Kubota
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
- Also known as
- KS, KS tv, KSTV
- Score across sites
- 7.95/10
- Official site
- kaleidostar.jp
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
19h 33m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Circus100%Female Protagonist90%Foreign80%Acting77%Coming of Age76%Acrobatics75%Work60%Ghost55%Fairy Tale50%Bullying46%
overview details
Synopsis
Sora, a young girl from Japan, comes to America in search of her dream. She wants, with all her heart, to be a member of the Kaleido Stage, a world famous circus, with a combination of musicals, acrobatics and magical effects. With the help of her friends, she struggles to make this dream come true.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Kaleido Star?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, drama and sports, especially stories with circus, female protagonist, foreign.
Fans rate it highly: 76/100 on AniList, with 58% of 4.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #6 highest-rated anime of 2003.
About 7.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At roughly 19 h 33 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
51 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Series composition
- Reiko Yoshida
- Character design
- Hajime Watanabe
- Character design
- Fumitoshi Oizaki
- Music
- Mina Kubota
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Kaleido Star is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage (2004)
- Optional extras: Kaleido Star: It's Good! Goood!!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“TAKE IT SHAKE IT” · eps 1-13
- OP2“Yakusoku no Basho e” by Chihiro Yonekura · eps 14-26, 51
- OP3“Tattoo Kiss” by r.o.r/s · eps 27-51
Endings (3)
- ED1“real identity” · eps 1-13
- ED2“Boku wa Kokoni Iru” · eps 14-26
- ED3“escape” by r.o.r/s · eps 27-50
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kaleido Star FAQ
How many episodes does Kaleido Star have?
Kaleido Star has 51 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 19 h 33 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kaleido Star?
About 19 h 33 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Kaleido Star finished?
Yes. Kaleido Star has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Kaleido Star?
Yes — the story continues in Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage (2004).
Where do I start Kaleido Star?
Start here: Kaleido Star is the first entry, followed by Kaleido Star: New Wings Extra Stage.
Is Kaleido Star based on a manga?
No. Kaleido Star is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Kaleido Star?
Kaleido Star was animated by GONZO and G&G Entertainment and directed by Junichi Satou.
Who sings the opening of Kaleido Star?
The opening, "TAKE IT SHAKE IT", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Kaleido Star?
Kaleido Star is listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.