Synopsis

In Japan during the height of its economic boom in the mid-1950s, the circus was a form of entertainment that became a central part of many people's lives. The best troupes are permitted to participate in the world-renowned "Circus Collection" festival, and many come from all over Japan to compete daily. The story centers on the struggling "Sunflower Circus" troupe, led by ringmaster Maria, and a new prodigy that joins their ranks for unknown reasons: Mizuka Tsurumaki. Is her encounter with the highly individual members of the Sunflower Circus troupe a coincidence or destiny? This one-of-a-kind circus show depicting young girls chasing their dreams begins! (Source: Official site, translated)

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Episodes

13 episodes
  1. 13 Even Higher もっと高く 27 Sep 2026
  2. 12 Where the Heart Resides — Weaving Dreams 想いの在処、紡ぐは夢 20 Sep 2026
  3. 11 For Whose Sake Is This Unfulfilled Dream? 見果てぬ夢は、誰がために? 13 Sep 2026
  4. 10 Beyond the Stage of Dreams 夢の舞台、その向こう側へ 6 Sep 2026
  5. 9 Is All That Kindness Just a Lie? その優しさは、ぜんぶ嘘? 30 Aug 2026
  6. 8 This Is What I Always Wanted それはずっと、ほしかったもの 23 Aug 2026
  7. 7 I Don't Get the Circus サーカスが、わからない 16 Aug 2026
  8. 6 A Sinister Legend Summons a Storm 忌まわしき伝説、嵐を呼んで 9 Aug 2026
  9. 5 There Is Nowhere I Belong 居場所なんか、どこにもない 2 Aug 2026
  10. 4 I Just Can't Bring Myself to Be Honest 素直になんか、なれなくて 26 Jul 2026
  11. 3 I Don't Want to Show My Scars 傷跡なんか、見せたくない 19 Jul 2026
  12. 2 That Was So Dazzling それはとっても、眩しくて 12 Jul 2026
  13. 1 Welcome to the Sunflower Circus! ようこそ、ひまわりサーカスへ! 5 Jul 2026

Characters & Staff

Kongouji, Mutsumi
Kongouji, Mutsumi
Main
Eri Suzuki (Japanese)
Black Lotus
Black Lotus
Supporting
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (Japanese)

Information

Japanese グロウアップショウ ~ひまわりのサーカス団~
Studios A-1 Pictures, Psyde Kick Studio
Source Original
Licensors None found, add some
Rating 7.4
Broadcast Sundays at 00:00 (JST)
Aired 05 Jul 2026 – 27 Sep 2026

Last updated: 10 Oct 2026