The story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the height of Japan's economic boom, when the circus is a major form of entertainment. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called "Circus Collection." One troupe called the "Sunflower Circus," led by its ringmaster Maria, travels around Japan to perform, despite struggling with financial difficulties. However, they meet a circus prodigy named Mizuka Tsurumaki. This is the story of a one-of-a-kind circus show of young girls with big dreams.
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Season 1
1 eps · 2026-07-05
GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- airs on Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV.
Yuna Kamakura
Shizuku Sakawa (voice)