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Intro. Hoshiai no Sora (Stars Align) is an original 12-episode anime (2019) from the 8bit studio, directed by Kazuki Akane. Although it uses soft tennis as a backdrop, it focuses on drama, exploring the mental health, family abuse and gender identity issues of a men's team on the brink of dissolution. Highlights: The Plot: Toma Shinjo, captain of the soft tennis club, convinces Maki Katsuragi, a boy prodigy, to join the team to avoid its closure, sealing their union for economic and personal reasons. Dark Themes: Unlike other sports anime (Spokon), this one addresses deep traumas and abusive family situations with great sensitivity. Development: Tennis primarily serves to unite the characters and create a safe space for them in the midst of their personal crises.

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