Shiina Tamai
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
- July 7, 2003 – September 29, 2003
- Season
- Summer 2003
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Planet
- Director
- Toshiaki Iino
- Original creator
- Mohiro Kitou
- Music
- Susumu Ueda
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
- Also known as
- Naru Taru, Narutaru, Shadow Star
- Score across sites
- 6.33/10
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Bullying85%Urban Fantasy79%Primarily Female Cast79%Terrorism79%Seinen79%Female Protagonist75%Tragedy66%Gore60%Kuudere60%Military60%
TVFINISHED2003 SUMMER5.5 / 10 AniList score
Shadow Star Narutaru
なるたる ～骸なる星・珠たる子～• Narutaru: Mukuro Naru Hoshi Tama Taru Ko
Synopsis
During her summer holiday at her grandparents house Tamai Shiina, a young and cheerful schoolgirl, meets a strange looking creature. They befriend each other and Shiina names it "Hoshimaru - The Round Star". When Shiina returns home after the summer to go back to school she starts meeting other kids that also have befriended a strange creature like Hoshimaru. But she soon finds out that not all these creatures and their masters are as friendly as Hoshimaru. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shadow Star Narutaru?
Only if you enjoy drama, horror and supernatural, especially stories with bullying, urban fantasy, primarily female cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 19% of 2.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #80 highest-rated anime of 2003.
About 9.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mohiro Kitou
- Director
- Toshiaki Iino
- Series composition
- Chiaki Konaka
- Character design
- Masahiko Oota
- Music
- Susumu Ueda
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kairo”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shadow Star Narutaru FAQ
How many episodes does Shadow Star Narutaru have?
Shadow Star Narutaru has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shadow Star Narutaru?
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 Shadow Star Narutaru finished?
Yes. Shadow Star Narutaru has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Shadow Star Narutaru?
No sequel is listed for Shadow Star Narutaru as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shadow Star Narutaru based on a manga?
Yes. Shadow Star Narutaru adapts the manga by Mohiro Kitou.
Who animated Shadow Star Narutaru?
Shadow Star Narutaru was animated by Planet and directed by Toshiaki Iino.
Who sings the opening of Shadow Star Narutaru?
The opening, "Nichiyoubi no Taiyou", is performed by an uncredited artist.