---
title: "Tsukigakirei"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tsukigakirei-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 70880
imdb_id: "tt6472710"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 142
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Tsukigakirei (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tsukigakirei-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tsukigakirei is a 2017 television series classified under the animation and drama genres. The story follows Kotarou Azumi, an aspiring writer, and Akane Mizuno, a member of the track team, as they begin their final year of junior high school. For the first time, these two characters are classmates. The narrative also features their fellow students, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira. Throughout their final year, the group navigates their relationships with one another through mutual understandings and shared feelings. As the school year progresses, the characters face various challenges that lead them to mature and become increasingly aware of the changes occurring within themselves. The production is recognized as a television mini-series and is categorized with a TV-PG rating. It is documented across several databases, including The Movie Database, IMDb, and MyAnimeList, which track its cast, crew, and general information. The series depicts the experiences of these students as they transition through this significant period of their academic and personal lives.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two junior high students navigate the complexities of growing up and new relationships during their final year."

### Why Watch
- relatable character growth
- realistic depiction of school life

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The series explores themes of junior high school life and emotional development.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: youthful, sentimental, earnest, grounded

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shoya Chiba** as *Kotaro Azumi (voice)*
- **Konomi Kohara** as *Akane Mizuno (voice)*
- **Rie Murakawa** as *Chinatsu Nishio (voice)*
- **Manaka Iwami** as *Aira Miyamoto (voice)*
- **Eishin Fudemura** as *Roman Yamashina (voice)*
- **Misono Suzuki** as *Setsuko Satou (voice)*
- **Haruka Chisuga** as *Miu Imazu (voice)*
- **Makoto Kaneko** as *Daichi Ogasawara (voice)*
- **Nao Toyama** as *Ryouko Sonoda (voice)*
- **Haruka Shiraishi** as *Aoi Takizawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on third-year junior high students Kotarou Azumi, Akane Mizuno, Chinatsu Nishio, and Takumi Hira.

### Q: What is the setting?
The series takes place during the final year of junior high school.

### Q: What is the central theme?
The series centers on students maturing and becoming aware of changes in themselves.

### Q: Are the characters classmates?
Yes, the main characters are classmates during their third year.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show focuses on mutual understandings and the challenges of personal growth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tsukigakirei — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70880)
- [Tsukigakirei (TV Mini Series 2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6472710/epcast)
- [Tsukigakirei (TV Series 2017-2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70880-tsuki-ga-kirei/cast)
- [Tsuki ga Kirei (Tsukigakirei, TV 2017) - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/34822/Tsuki_ga_Kirei/)
- [Tsukigakirei (2017 TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Tsukigakirei/)
- [Tsukigakirei (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/tsukigakirei/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*