Kyojin no Hoshi

Synopsis

In "Kyojin no Hoshi," Hyuma Hoshi, a talented young pitcher, dreams of following his father Ittetsu Hoshi's example and becoming a star in Japan's professional baseball league. His father, a former third baseman whose career was ended by an injury during World War II, serves as Hyuma's inspiration. After Hyuma joins the prestigious Giants, he quickly discovers the difficulty of meeting lofty expectations. Fighting through intense training and facing rivals like Mitsuru Hanagata of the Hanshin Tigers, Hyuma must refine his pitching skills to achieve the highest level of success.

Background

Suraj: The Rising Star, a cricket remake of the Japanese baseball anime Kyojin no Hoshi, was aired on India television from December 2012. This collaborative effort brings together content creators such as KODANSHA Inc., TMS Entertainment, Colors and DQ Entertainment to mark the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties between India and Japan. In Japan, it was distributed on Niconico Channel from August 2013.