Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (グロウアップショウ ～ひまわりのサーカス団～) is an upcoming original anime television series produced by Aniplex and animated by A-1 Pictures and Psyde Kick Studio. The series is directed by Kanta Kaimei, and features a script by Takeshi Kikuchi, original character designs by Kurehito Misaki, animation character designs by Kazutoshi Makino, and music by Yugo Kanno.[1][2] It is scheduled to premiere in July 2026.[3]
Plot
During the 1950s, Japan experienced a circus boom in response to its booming economy, with circuses around the country aiming to be part of the prestigious Circus Collection festival. The Himawari Circus is one such circus, but has been suffering from financial issues. Things change when Mizuka Tsurumaki joins the Himawari Circus, with her arrival bringing optimism to the circus and boosting their drive to make it to Circus Collection.