Tsukigakirei (2017)

Kernel Score: 84% · 134 TMDB ratings

Genres: Animation, Drama

First aired: 2017-04-07

Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes

Overview

Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at junior high school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers through mutual understandings and feelings. As their final year at junior high school progresses, the group overcome their challenges to mature and become aware of changes in themselves.

Tsukigakirei parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Tsukigakirei is a gentle Japanese anime slice-of-life series about middle schoolers navigating first love and friendship.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

Shoya Chiba as Kotaro Azumi (voice)
Konomi Kohara as Akane Mizuno (voice)

Tsukigakirei FAQ

Is Tsukigakirei good?

Tsukigakirei has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.

Is Tsukigakirei OK for kids?

Tsukigakirei is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Tsukigakirei is a gentle Japanese anime slice-of-life series about middle schoolers navigating first love and friendship.

What shows are like Tsukigakirei?

If you liked Tsukigakirei, try The Dangers in My Heart, Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway, Ahiru no Sora and Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie.