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Tsukigakirei · Episode 2: A Handful of Sand

A Handful of Sand
2017-04-1425 min

It's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotaro gets put in the relay race, though he does not do very well. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.

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1Spring and Hard Times2017-04-0725 minKotaro and Akane bump into each other while at dinner with their families. Their parents make it as awkward as possible.2A Handful of Sand2017-04-1425 minIt's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotaro gets put in the relay race, though he does not do very well. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.3Howling at the Moon2017-04-2125 minWith the school trip looming, the third-years are abuzz with dating gossip. Meanwhile, Kotaro is busy with his writing, and Akane is working on her running performance.4Passing Shower2017-04-2825 minThings get awkward between Kotaro and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.5Kokoro2017-05-0525 minAkane has stated she would like to spend more time talking to Kotaro, but they continue to be shy at school and around each other. Akane struggles to improve her running time. Chinatsu decides to join Kotaro's cram school, which Akane gets jealous of.6Run, Melos!2017-05-1225 minKotaru receives a call from a publisher about the work he submitted. Following Chinatsu's confession, Akane struggles to focus for her race.7Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love2017-05-2625 minChinatsu invites Akane, Kotaro and Hira to Tokyo Dome City amusement park. She makes a last-ditch effort to confess her feelings to Kotaro. Can she do it?8Vita Sexualis2017-06-0225 minRumors begin swirling around school that Kotaro and Akane are dating.9The Wind Rises2017-06-0925 minDespite the stressful changes that come with the transition from middle school to high school, Kotaro and Akane have each other to lean on -- for now.10The Setting Sun2017-06-1625 minWith the news that Akane is moving to Yokohama, Kotaro has to make some difficult decisions. Where will he go after middle school?11An Encouragement of Learning2017-06-2325 minKotaro is determined to get into Komei High School, where Akane is set to attend. But with his grades and his parents' opposition, he will be fighting an uphill battle.12And Then2017-06-3025 minSchool is almost out. Both Akane and Kotaro's rivals make their intentions clear. Akane is moving to Yokohama, and Kotaro is staying Saitama. Kotaro has only his writing to go back to, but...
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Tsukigakirei

Tsukigakirei

Tsuki ga Kirei
月がきれい

Also known as: Tsuki ga Kirei, 月がきれい, as the moon, so beautiful.

Synopsis

It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time. They’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s friend, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro. A refreshing story of young love set in Kawagoe. (Source: Crunchyroll)

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Characters & Voice Actors

Akane Mizuno
Akane MizunoMain
Konomi KoharaJP
Konomi Kohara
Kotarou Azumi
Kotarou AzumiMain
Shouya ChibaJP
Shouya Chiba
Daisuke Tachibana
Daisuke TachibanaSupporting
Mutsuki IwanakaJP
Mutsuki Iwanaka
Junko Azumi
Junko AzumiSupporting
Kikuko InoueJP
Kikuko Inoue
Ryouko Sonoda
Ryouko SonodaSupporting
Nao TouyamaJP
Nao Touyama
Aoi Takizawa
Aoi TakizawaSupporting
Haruka ShiraishiJP
Haruka Shiraishi
Miu Imazu
Miu ImazuSupporting
Haruka ChisugaJP
Haruka Chisuga
Sakura Tanaka
Sakura TanakaSupporting
Honoka InoueJP
Honoka Inoue
Takeshi Kitamura
Takeshi KitamuraSupporting
Ryou SugisakiJP
Ryou Sugisaki
Setsuko Satou
Setsuko SatouSupporting
Misono SuzukiJP
Misono Suzuki
Ayane Mizuno
Ayane MizunoSupporting
Ryouko MaekawaJP
Ryouko Maekawa
Aira Miyamoto
Aira MiyamotoSupporting
Manaka IwamiJP
Manaka Iwami

Staff

Sonny Strait
Sonny StraitADR Director (English)
Gen Fukunaga
Gen FukunagaExecutive Producer (English)
Shigeki Awai
Shigeki AwaiAnimation Director (ep 8)
Seiji Kishi
Seiji KishiStoryboard (OP, eps 1, 7, 12)
Seiji Kishi
Seiji KishiDirector
Masakazu Saitou
Masakazu SaitouAnimation Director (ep 7)
Kazuaki Morita
Kazuaki MoritaChief Animation Director (eps 1, 5, 7, 8, 10-12)
Kazuaki Morita
Kazuaki MoritaCharacter Design

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