Aniplex officially announced anime original titled GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus on July 14, 2025. This announcement was made to coincide with "Sunflower Day" in Japan. The anime will be produced by A-1 Pictures with its new in-house animation label, Psyde Kick Studio.
GROW UP SHOW Production and Studio: Sunflower Circus
GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus (Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan) is a collaborative project between Aniplex and A-1 Pictures. A-1 Pictures is a studio known for popular titles such as 86 EIGHTY-SIX, Lycoris Recoil, and Solo Leveling.
The project is also the first credit for Psyde Kick Studio, a new in-house animation label from A-1 Pictures. The label was established to pursue freer and more original forms of expression, building on A-1 Pictures' existing production experience.
Creative Staff Behind GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus
Some creators who were previously involved in Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend join the production team GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus.
- Original Character Design: Kurehito Misaki, light novel series illustrator Saekano
- Director: Kanta Kamei, who directed 2 seasons of the anime Saekano and the 2019 movie version with Akihisa Shibata
- Series Composition: Takeshi Kikuchi, scriptwriter for Skeleton Knight in Another World
- Animation Production: A-1 Pictures / Psyde Kick Studio
These names have been officially confirmed by Aniplex as part of the main creative team.
Official Announcements and Information Channels
Announcement GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus was held on July 14, coinciding with "Sunflower Day" in Japan. Aniplex also opened official website and accounts X / Twitter as the main information channel for this project.
Additional information such as synopsis, characters, visuals, and release schedule will be updated gradually through these official channels.
No Story Details Revealed Yet
As of now, there is no official information about the storyline or genre of this anime. Details regarding the content of the story have not been published by the production. Currently, the available information only includes the studio structure and the creative staff involved.
GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus is the latest original anime produced by Aniplex and A-1 Pictures, as well as the first project of Psyde Kick Studio. This project involves staff known for their work in Saekano and other anime. More information will be provided through the official website and accounts.
Source: GROW UP SHOW: Sunflower Circus Official Website
