Published May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Like a watercolor painting forced into motion, Awajima is oozing in emotional weight and class

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We’ve all at some point wanted to be a star. It’s only natural to crave the spotlight, but standing in it requires a kind of conviction few can actually sustain. Countless stories have explored this innate human desire — from The Great Gatsby to the Marvel universe — but the latest entry in this long-running narrative tradition comes from a brilliant new anime that's streaming now on Crunchyroll.

Set against the backdrop of an elite opera boarding school, A Hundred Scenes of Awajima puts that quiet, often painful pursuit of stardom on full display.…