Crest of the Stars
Based on a science fiction novel series, Crest of the Stars (Seikai no Monsho) is the first installment in this sci-fi saga. The story follows Jinto, whose world was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their world over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire. As a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he quickly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there... (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~40 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Why this rank?
The series score blends every entry below, weighted by vote volume — see the full methodology. Each entry's page breaks its own score down per source.
| Entry | Score | Sources | Votes (weight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner of the Stars II | 7.53 | 3 | 21,017 |
| Crest of the Stars | 7.41 | 4 | 41,976 |
| Banner of the Stars | 7.40 | 4 | 28,326 |
| Banner of the Stars III | 7.36 | 4 | 16,295 |
Seasons
