Grow Up Show
Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan
What is Grow Up Show?
Set during Japan's economic boom of the late 1950s and early 1960s, Grow Up Show follows the Sunflower Circus troupe as they travel across the country performing and chasing their dream of competing in the prestigious Circus Collection festival. When they discover circus prodigy Mizuka Tsurumaki, their struggling troupe finds new hope and determination to succeed.
The anime's story is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the height of Japan's economic boom, when the circus is a major form of entertainment. Different circus troupes travel throughout Japan to perform and compete for a chance to participate in the world-renowned festival called "Circus Collection." One troupe called the "Sunflower Circus," led by its ringmaster Maria, travels around Japan to perform, despite struggling with financial difficulties. However, they meet a circus prodigy named Mizuka Tsurumaki. This is the story of a one-of-a-kind circus show of young girls with big dreams. (Source: Anime News Network)