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A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5

By Kazune Kawahara
Series: A Star Brighter than the Sun
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You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood... Read More
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You don’t have to be a star to shine.

Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?

The school festival’s closing fireworks show is the perfect romantic setting for Sae and Koki to come clean about their feelings. But will either of them have the guts?

Then, Yota invites Koki to play shogi and interrogates him about his relationship with Sae…

Discover their journey in A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5 by Kazune Kawahara.

Series: A Star Brighter than the Sun

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    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? When Sae comes to a friend’s defence,...
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  • A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 1
    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? Sae and Koki have been friends since...
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    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? Now that Sae knows Koki has a...
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  • A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5
    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? The school festival’s closing fireworks show is...
    By Kazune Kawahara
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  • A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 6
    A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 6
    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? The news that Sae and Koki are...
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    A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 7
    You don’t have to be a star to shine. Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more? Romantic Christmas plans threaten to go awry...
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    Out 10 Nov 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974762224

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Kazune Kawahara made her debut in 1991 with the manga series His Favorite Person. In 1996, after publishing several one-shot manga, she began her next series, Sensei! (Teacher!), which was adapted into a live-action movie in 2017. In 2003, she launched the critically acclaimed series High School Debut, followed by Aozora Yell (Blue Sky Yell) in 2008. High School Debut was made into a live-action movie in 2011. In 2013, her series My Love Story!! ranked first in Takarajimasha’s This Manga Is Great! competition (josei category) and won Kodansha’s 37th Manga Award (shojo category). In 2015, My Love Story!! was made into a TV anime and a live-action movie.

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