The original anime Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus made its debut on July 4, 2026. The series comes from A-1 Pictures and their new studio Psyde Kick. It tells the story of a struggling circus troupe in 1950s Japan and a young prodigy who changes everything.
Episode 1 introduced viewers to the world of traveling circuses and the characters who make up the Sunflower Circus. Now fans are waiting for Episode 2 to continue the story. Here is everything you need to know about the next episode, including when it releases, where to watch it, and what happened in the first episode.
Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus Episode 2 releases on July 11, 2026. The show follows a weekly broadcast schedule.
The anime airs on Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks at 24:00 JST. This time translates to July 12 at 12:00 a.m. JST. For viewers around the world, the release times are:
- Japan (JST): July 11, 24:00 (effectively July 12, 12:00 AM)
- United States (PDT): July 11, 8:00 AM
- United States (EDT): July 11, 11:00 AM
- United Kingdom (BST): July 11, 4:00 PM
- Europe (CEST): July 11, 5:00 PM
- India (IST): July 11, 8:30 PM
- Indonesia (UTC+7): July 11, 10:00 PM
The series broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, TV Aichi, MBS, and AT-X in Japan. The show has a total of 13 episodes.
Where to Stream Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus Episode 2
Crunchyroll streams Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus worldwide. The platform offers both the original Japanese version with subtitles and an English dub.
Japanese streaming platforms like ABEMA and d Anime Store also carry the show. The series is not available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or Apple TV+.
What Happened in Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus Episode 1
Episode 1 is titled “Welcome to the Sunflower Circus”. The story begins in the late 1950s, during Japan’s economic boom. Circuses were a major form of entertainment at that time.
The episode introduces Mizuka Tsurumaki, a circus prodigy who actually hates the circus. Her father, a famous circus performer, stops sending her money. She collapses from exhaustion on a hot summer road.
Members of the struggling Sunflower Circus rescue her. The troupe is led by ringmaster Maria and includes performers like Ouka Kawasumi, the star trapeze flyer, and others. Mizuka discovers that her father sold her to the circus to pay off a debt.
Ringmaster Maria sees Mizuka’s talent and wants her to join the troupe. The episode ends with Mizuka stuck in a situation she never wanted. She has to decide whether to embrace the circus life or find a way out.
The episode also shows the Sunflower Circus struggling financially. They travel from town to town trying to earn money and gain a spot in the prestigious Circus Collection festival.
Main Cast and Characters
Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus features both Japanese and English voice casts.
Japanese Voice Cast
- Tomoka Noda as Mizuka Tsurumaki
- Rie Kugimiya as Maria
- Shiori Kurosaki as Ouka Kawasumi
- Reo Osanai as Imari Agano
- Nanako Ando as Isuzu Ikazuchi
- Tomori Kusunoki as Aoi Yura
- Yuko Natsuyoshi as Akane Yura
- Yuna Kamakura as Shizuku Sakawa
- Yuka Iwahashi as Svetlana
- Ai Kayano as Rin Mamiya
English Dub Cast
- Lizzie Freeman as Mizuka Tsurumaki
- Cristina Vee as Ouka Kawasumi
- Risa Mei as Imari Agano
- Jenny Yokobori as Isuzu Ikazuchi
- Lisa Reimold as Aoi Yura
- Michelle Marie as Akane Yura
- Katiana Sarkissian as Shizuku Sakawa
- Sky Santacruz as Svetlana
- Kira Buckland as Rin Mamiya
- Cassandra Lee Morris as Maria
About the Series
Grow Up Show Sunflower Circus is an original anime project. The production comes from A-1 Pictures and their newly-established Psyde Kick Studio.
The creative team includes:
- Director: Kanta Kamei (known for Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend)
- Original Character Design: Kurehito Misaki
- Series Composition and Script: Takeshi Kikuchi (Skeleton Knight in Another World)
- Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Kazutoshi Makino
- Music: Yugo Kanno (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run)
The story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during Japan’s economic boom. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called Circus Collection.
The Sunflower Circus is a small troupe with talented performers but serious money problems. Everything changes when Mizuka Tsurumaki joins their ranks. Her extraordinary talent could finally help them achieve their dreams.
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What to Expect in Episode 2
Episode 2 will likely continue Mizuka’s story as she adjusts to life with the Sunflower Circus. The first episode ended with her trapped in a situation she never wanted. The next episode should show how she interacts with the other troupe members and whether she decides to perform.
The series has 13 episodes total, so there is plenty of time to develop the characters and their relationships. The show mixes drama with circus performances, set against the backdrop of post-war Japan.
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