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Hoshi wa Utau ![]()
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Description
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...
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 10 years ago
v.11 c.61-62 by Twinklelie & Shoujo Crusade over 10 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 10 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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User Reviews
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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 #1748 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2563(+527)
6 Month Pos #3226(+1256)
Year Pos #6001(+337)
(+39)Monthly Pos #1748 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2563
(+527)6 Month Pos #3226
(+1256)Year Pos #6001
(+337)List Stats
On 1208 reading lists
On 1042 wish lists
On 419 completed lists
On 131 unfinished lists
On 354 custom lists
On 1042 wish lists
On 419 completed lists
On 131 unfinished lists
On 354 custom lists
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i do like this series. it never even crossed my mind to compare it to Fruits Basket, although, i do see some slight similarities between the protagonists (their die hard optimism and navite' ) . Overall the atmospheres are different and shouldn't be compared to be appreciated.
... Last updated on November 23rd, 2008, 7:48pm
... Last updated on November 23rd, 2008, 7:48pm
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.
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've only read the first volume, but it has been rather good so far. Nice art, nice plot, and it definitely has the potential to develop into something very captivating. Worth a read!
Even though it's just a few chapters in, Hoshi no Utau is a moving story. Chihiro and Kanade are probably the most interesting and original character in the series while unfortunately, the main girl, Sakuya ressembles Tohru far too much and her best friend, Hijiri ressembles a combination of Hanajima and Uotani so that's the only down-side. But the art and story-telling redeems these faults by a lot~ It is by far on a great start.
Will this series ever be picked up by an English Publisher? I'd love to buy this!
It's great and heartbreaking. I feel for all the characters. Before suffering depression I hated the MC's "love rival" but now I sympathize with her.
I cried for everyone and this story is so sweet that I really want to buy the volumes if they ever are released in English.
It's great and heartbreaking. I feel for all the characters. Before suffering depression I hated the MC's "love rival" but now I sympathize with her.
I cried for everyone and this story is so sweet that I really want to buy the volumes if they ever are released in English.
After how well Fruits Basket turned out to be I was looking forward to reading this series. Oh dear, such a dissappoinment it turned out to be. The story is too slow, the characters aren't as likeable or interesting, forced drama/humor the doesn't feel natural. And the heroine whatever her name is (show's how forgetful her character is) is an exact copy of Tohru from Fruits Basket.
The series isn't bad bad but it's not good either. Best to lower your expectations otherwise you'll be disappointed like I was. Now I know why this series is nowhere near as popular as Fruits Basket was.
The series isn't bad bad but it's not good either. Best to lower your expectations otherwise you'll be disappointed like I was. Now I know why this series is nowhere near as popular as Fruits Basket was.
This story is worth reading, lol. I found myself crying and emotional after reading some of the chapters. I was surprised because at the beginning the story was really dull but if you persist, the story gets more interesting and hopefully by chapter 10 or 15+ you'll be hooked.
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.
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
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