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Sakuya Shiina lives with Kanade, her male cousin and foster parent. In times of pain and sadness, she's always taken comfort in looking up at the stars. One day, a mysterious boy suddenly shows up at Sakuya's house for her birthday. He leaves her with kind words, but she has no idea who he is!
All she has to go on is his name—Chihiro! Not one to let that deter her, she sets out in search of him with the reluctant help of her two best friends, Yuuri and Sei. Everyone says that Sakuya should just forget him, but she's oddly drawn to the curious boy. Then, a twist of fate allows them to meet ... More...
All she has to go on is his name—Chihiro! Not one to let that deter her, she sets out in search of him with the reluctant help of her two best friends, Yuuri and Sei. Everyone says that Sakuya should just forget him, but she's oddly drawn to the curious boy. Then, a twist of fate allows them to meet ... More...
Sakuya Shiina lives with Kanade, her male cousin and foster parent. In times of pain and sadness, she's always taken comfort in looking up at the stars. One day, a mysterious boy suddenly shows up at Sakuya's house for her birthday. He leaves her with kind words, but she has no idea who he is!
All she has to go on is his name—Chihiro! Not one to let that deter her, she sets out in search of him with the reluctant help of her two best friends, Yuuri and Sei. Everyone says that Sakuya should just forget him, but she's oddly drawn to the curious boy. Then, a twist of fate allows them to meet once more! Will this meeting bring them closer together... or will the feelings between these lone stars remain forever in the dark?
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All she has to go on is his name—Chihiro! Not one to let that deter her, she sets out in search of him with the reluctant help of her two best friends, Yuuri and Sei. Everyone says that Sakuya should just forget him, but she's oddly drawn to the curious boy. Then, a twist of fate allows them to meet once more! Will this meeting bring them closer together... or will the feelings between these lone stars remain forever in the dark?
(Source: Yen Press) Less...
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
As Estrelas Cantam
Những vì sao lấp lánh
Twinkle Stars
Twinkle Stars Like Singing a Song
Yıldızların Nağmeleri
星は歌う
星歌恋曲
Những vì sao lấp lánh
Twinkle Stars
Twinkle Stars Like Singing a Song
Yıldızların Nağmeleri
星は歌う
星歌恋曲
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Latest Release(s)
v.11 c.63-65 (end) by Twinklelie & Shoujo Crusade over 9 years ago
v.11 c.61-62 by Twinklelie & Shoujo Crusade over 9 years ago
v.11 c.60 by Twinklelie over 10 years ago
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v.11 c.61-62 by Twinklelie & Shoujo Crusade over 9 years ago
v.11 c.60 by Twinklelie over 10 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
11 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
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Forum
4 topics, 38 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (379 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.97 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.97 / 10.0
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Last Updated
September 6th 2022, 1:30am
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Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2007
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Hana to Yume (Hakusensha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #537 (+39)
Monthly Pos #1619 (+139)
3 Month Pos #2826 (+361)
6 Month Pos #4140 (+379)
Year Pos #5771 (+567)
Monthly Pos #1619 (+139)
3 Month Pos #2826 (+361)
6 Month Pos #4140 (+379)
Year Pos #5771 (+567)
List Stats
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On 1042 wish lists
On 419 completed lists
On 131 unfinished lists
On 353 custom lists
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This had better be a long one.
by elisegrey
July 23rd, 2008, 2:25pm
July 23rd, 2008, 2:25pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
I suppose after writing Fruits Basket, it's not like a mangaka will return to the cookie-cutter beginnings of her earlier work all over again - and so instead of a long, slow build-up, Natsuki Takaya's plunged headlong into a tale of suppressed emotion, parental abuse, and finely-tuned angst. And it's So. Much. Fun! Hoshi wa Utau has been intense from the get-go, and from chapter eight has had my heart totally hooked (Gah! His expression when he does you-know-what!). The artwork's spectacular as well: psychological states are presented pitch-perfectly through page layouts, and honestly stamp all over my heart. She hasn't forgotten how to draw facial expressions, and even though it's still the case that everyone looks in need of a good meal, the character designs are very pleasing to the eye indeed, especially Chihiro.
If you enjoy it when a mangaka plays on your heartstrings like a lute, then this is most certainly your cup of tea.
... Last updated on July 23rd, 2008, 2:39pm
If you enjoy it when a mangaka plays on your heartstrings like a lute, then this is most certainly your cup of tea.
... Last updated on July 23rd, 2008, 2:39pm
=)
by x_Panda_Panda_x
July 5th, 2008, 8:13am
July 5th, 2008, 8:13am
Rating: 8.9 / 10.0
This story gives off a very "furuba" feel. ^_^ I was happy with the ending of that series, and who Tohru ended up with.
In this series, I'm rooting for yuuri >=)
I can't wait for these characters to sink deeper into a good plot.
In this series, I'm rooting for yuuri >=)
I can't wait for these characters to sink deeper into a good plot.
A lot of potential
by eternity_moonlight
June 2nd, 2008, 7:53pm
June 2nd, 2008, 7:53pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
One of the main things I like about this mangaka is that she makes the story deep. The only thing that bugs me about this story is that she plunged into the deep part of the story too quickly in the story that the characters haven't been quite developed. But as I've read the more recent chapters, I think she's doing a better job of developing and revealing the nature of the characters.
Fruits Basket was pretty good, especially in the later chapters as it got more deep into the story. This one, I can tell I will like more as it goes on too, as it gets deeper into the story. Overall, a good read, and one that I especially enjoy. My favorite character is Kanade (he's the most interesting by far).
Fruits Basket was pretty good, especially in the later chapters as it got more deep into the story. This one, I can tell I will like more as it goes on too, as it gets deeper into the story. Overall, a good read, and one that I especially enjoy. My favorite character is Kanade (he's the most interesting by far).
Truth be told...
by der052
May 18th, 2008, 8:26am
May 18th, 2008, 8:26am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
I actually like this series...
It has a nice flow to it, slow but steady...
The characters grow on you and you are finding info about them slow but steadily so it works out...
It has a nice flow to it, slow but steady...
The characters grow on you and you are finding info about them slow but steadily so it works out...
A tad too much ambiguity...
by argymay
April 6th, 2008, 12:52am
April 6th, 2008, 12:52am
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
Paradoxically, the ambiguity that enshrouds this series is both its greatest strength and its greatest weakness. Beginning in the 1st chapter, Takaya-sensei drops us head-first into a murky pool of confusion, drama, and angst -- similar in degree to the latter part of Fruits Basket -- leading the reader to question a million aspects of the story, among these: Who is Chihiro and what is his connection to Saku? Why is he such a jerk? And what is Saku's past?
Initially all of these questions piqued my interest and I was eager for more. Unfortunately -- 15 chapters later -- I still don't really understand what this series is about. The plot-line of Fruits Basket was successful because the characters were developed well from the onset. We were given just enough information -- but not too much -- to care about the characters and what happened to them. In Hoshi wa Utau, the mystery is just a little too thick, the story-line a little too convoluted. As a result, I just don't feel that connection with Chihiro and Saku that I felt with Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo. I know so little about the characters and plot that -- to a certain extent -- I just can't care.
However, there is still definite potential for this series to be better-developed and become more substantial. Hopefully, some serious character and plot development is in store in the next couple of chapters; otherwise, this series may be stuck in its nebulous flatness.
Initially all of these questions piqued my interest and I was eager for more. Unfortunately -- 15 chapters later -- I still don't really understand what this series is about. The plot-line of Fruits Basket was successful because the characters were developed well from the onset. We were given just enough information -- but not too much -- to care about the characters and what happened to them. In Hoshi wa Utau, the mystery is just a little too thick, the story-line a little too convoluted. As a result, I just don't feel that connection with Chihiro and Saku that I felt with Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo. I know so little about the characters and plot that -- to a certain extent -- I just can't care.
However, there is still definite potential for this series to be better-developed and become more substantial. Hopefully, some serious character and plot development is in store in the next couple of chapters; otherwise, this series may be stuck in its nebulous flatness.
Average
by G-17
April 5th, 2008, 11:24am
April 5th, 2008, 11:24am
Rating: 3.0 / 10.0
I never really got into Fruits Baskets...the later volumes weren't particularly good, and overall it was too cheesy for me, anyways.
As for this one, after reading the first 6 chapters and skimming the later ones, I simply can't bring myself to like it. It gives a very aloof impression to readers, in my humble opinion. I guess I just can't connect with any of the characters. I think the author is trying to create something deep, without knowing what deep really is.
I'll give it a 4 for now, but I don't think I'll be back to update the rating, though.
I'm sure there are people who enjoy this, but I'm not one of them. Sorry.
As for this one, after reading the first 6 chapters and skimming the later ones, I simply can't bring myself to like it. It gives a very aloof impression to readers, in my humble opinion. I guess I just can't connect with any of the characters. I think the author is trying to create something deep, without knowing what deep really is.
I'll give it a 4 for now, but I don't think I'll be back to update the rating, though.
I'm sure there are people who enjoy this, but I'm not one of them. Sorry.
STOP THE COMPARISIONS!!!
by cinnamon89
April 5th, 2008, 3:44am
April 5th, 2008, 3:44am
Rating: N/A
I don't understand why everyone is comparing Hoshi wa Utau with Furuba- for one thing, it's about a completely different subject matter and does not have any fantasy elements!!
Please try and consider this manga seperately and give time for the plot to unfold. Try not to judge it by the mangaka's previous and more famous work!
Okay, enough of my rant there...but seriously people!!
I believe this manga ahs a alot of potential and I like the way how in each chapter we discover something new about each character- it's feels like you're reading a jigsaw puzzle and with each chapter you find a new piece and you're closer to completing the story!
Please try and consider this manga seperately and give time for the plot to unfold. Try not to judge it by the mangaka's previous and more famous work!
Okay, enough of my rant there...but seriously people!!
I believe this manga ahs a alot of potential and I like the way how in each chapter we discover something new about each character- it's feels like you're reading a jigsaw puzzle and with each chapter you find a new piece and you're closer to completing the story!
So-so for now
by cheza
March 6th, 2008, 9:14pm
March 6th, 2008, 9:14pm
Rating: N/A
This work seems like it may end short, Takaya creates a lot of unanswered questions and only makes things clear towards the latter half of the chapters. This work does seem like a side story within Furuba, and characters do have resemblances to each other.
Takaya does create confusion for the reader for most part of these beginning chapters, and her comedy is lack, while there is more drama. Overall, I think the manga so far is a read when there is nothing more to read, but I have to hold off giving my full critique until vol. 1 is done.
Takaya does create confusion for the reader for most part of these beginning chapters, and her comedy is lack, while there is more drama. Overall, I think the manga so far is a read when there is nothing more to read, but I have to hold off giving my full critique until vol. 1 is done.
I like it even though I was confused
by shaffy23
February 25th, 2008, 2:31pm
February 25th, 2008, 2:31pm
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
I've read up to chapter 14 but it took me up 'till now to realize why Chihiro "hates" Sakuya! Before it was really bothering me that she was obviously head over heels for him but he was oddly cold to her while the only thing she did to him was worry on his behalf. Still, I really like it and chapter 14 cleared up a lot of confusion with Chihiro.
I still miss Fruits Basket and was kind of expecting Hoshi wa Utau to replace that void in my life and it's almost working. Everything is really interesting and Natsuki Takaya draws really well
I still miss Fruits Basket and was kind of expecting Hoshi wa Utau to replace that void in my life and it's almost working. Everything is really interesting and Natsuki Takaya draws really well
Fruits Basket 2???
by liked00dness
February 14th, 2008, 7:57pm
February 14th, 2008, 7:57pm
Rating: N/A
Basically, it feels like the later volumes of Fruits Basket. Drama and angst galore, little comedy. Even the characters seem the same, with little tweaks to their personalities here and there to make them "original". The main characters are very similar, and even Sakuya's two friends remind me of Tohru's two friends.
Despite being a huge FB fan and a Takaya fan, I'm having a problem reading this series. I don't care for the protagonist and I absolutely hate her love interest. Her funny and cute friend likes her but she's oblivious and follows Chihiro like a lost puppy, despite the fact that he's unnecessarily cruel to her. Why do shoujo girls always go for the total jerk
... Last updated on February 14th, 2008, 8:03pm
Despite being a huge FB fan and a Takaya fan, I'm having a problem reading this series. I don't care for the protagonist and I absolutely hate her love interest. Her funny and cute friend likes her but she's oblivious and follows Chihiro like a lost puppy, despite the fact that he's unnecessarily cruel to her. Why do shoujo girls always go for the total jerk
... Last updated on February 14th, 2008, 8:03pm
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