Grow Up Show
The anime's 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. (Source: Anime News Network)
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| Source | Score | Normalized | Votes | Rank there | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AniList | 70 | 7.00 | 8,887 | — | 8/26/2026 |
| Crunchyroll | 4.4 | 8.80 | 587 | #1704 | 7/12/2026 |
| MyAnimeList | 7.17 | 7.17 | 870 | #3886 | 7/10/2026 |
| Reddit r/anime | 223 | — | 79 | — | 8/26/2026 |
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