A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA

A gentle, character-driven look at young performers chasing a dream, balancing quiet discipline with emotional highs and the ache of comparison.

Created by

Hwang Il-jin, Kouki Uchinomiya

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Niina Nakabayashi, You Taichi, Ai Kayano

Overview

At Awajima Opera School, girls from across Japan strive to earn a place on stage. Wakana is driven by her love of musical theater, while Kinue studies with quiet discipline. Scholarship student Emi draws attention from all—but especially from Keiko, who struggles with admiration and comparison. Through shifting perspectives, their intertwined days explore ambition, friendship, and self-discovery.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, friendship, coming-of-age, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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