Gazing at the Star Next Door

Gazing at the Star Next Door
First tankōbon volume cover
隣のステラ
(Tonari no Sutera)
GenreRomance[1]
Manga
Written byAmmitsu
Published byKodansha
English publisher
ImprintKodansha Comics Betsufure
MagazineBessatsu Friend
Original runJanuary 13, 2022 – present
Volumes10
Live-action film
Directed byHana Matsumoto
Written bySawako Kawamitsu
StudioToho
ReleasedAugust 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)
Runtime109 minutes

Gazing at the Star Next Door (Japanese: 隣のステラ, Hepburn: Tonari no Sutera), also known as Stella Next to Me, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ammitsu. It began serialization in Kodansha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Friend in January 2022. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in August 2025.

Synopsis

Chiaki Amano has long held romantic feelings for her childhood friend Subaru Hiiragi. Her problem is that Subaru has gotten into acting, and is becoming progressively famous, making her want to abandon said feelings. However, due to how close they often are she still clings on to these feelings for Subaru.

Characters

Chiaki Amano (天野千明, Amano Chiaki)
Portrayed by: Riko Fukumoto[2]
Subaru Hiiragi (柊木昴, Hiiragi Subaru)
Portrayed by: Yusei Yagi[2]
Yūdai Takahashi (高橋雄大, Takahashi Yūdai)
Portrayed by: Yuki Kura[3]
Hazuki Shinohara (篠原葉月, Shinohara Hazuki)
Portrayed by: Mayuu Yokota[3]
Rio Shindō (新堂理生, Shindō Rio)
Portrayed by: Sho Nishigaki[3]
Haruna Kondō (近藤はるな, Kondō Haruna)
Portrayed by: Ririka Tanabe[3]
Chie Amano (天野千絵, Amano Chie)
Portrayed by: Misa Shimizu[4]
Mitsuhiro Amano (天野光博, Amano Mitsuhiro)
Portrayed by: Tomu Miyazaki[4]
Tōko Hiiragi (柊木透子, Hiiragi Tōko)
Portrayed by: Mahiru Konno[4]
Ritsuko Koyanagi (小柳律子, Koyanagi Ritsuko)
Portrayed by: Maho Nonami[4]
Hiroshi Tanase (棚瀬浩, Koyanagi Ritsuko)
Portrayed by: Kenta Hamano[4]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Ammitsu, Gazing at the Star Next Door began serialization in Kodansha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Friend on January 13, 2022.[5] Its chapters have been compiled into ten tankōbon volumes as of August 2026.[6]

During their panel at Anime Expo 2023, Kodansha USA announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.[7]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1May 13, 2022[8]978-4-06-527833-8February 6, 2024[9]979-8-88877-182-2
  1. "My Childhood Friend, the Star"
  2. "Pancakes and Chocolate Terrine"
  3. "Personal Photographer"
  • Ran the Peerless Beauty Special Short: "Ran and Candytufts"
2October 13, 2022[10]978-4-06-529361-4May 14, 2024[11]979-8-88877-183-9
  1. "Love Beyond Control"
  2. "Big, Exciting News"
  3. "Don't Love Him Anymore"
  4. "Going on Set"
3March 13, 2023[12]978-4-06-530948-3August 13, 2024[13]979-8-88877-184-6
  1. "Test Prep and Autographs"
  2. "Overflowing Emotion"
  3. "Subaru's Reply"
  4. "Broken Hearts and Caretaking"
4August 10, 2023[14]978-4-06-532080-8January 28, 2025[15]979-8-88877-207-2
  1. "Misplaced Frustration and the Sea Breeze"
  2. "Forget It All"
  3. "Reconciliation and Subaru's Feelings"
  4. "Guiding Star"
5February 13, 2024[16]978-4-06-534467-5March 25, 2025[17]979-8-88877-332-1
  1. "Sparkle"
  2. "For Chi, My Friend"
  3. "Ticklish Days"
  4. "World-Class Date"
6July 11, 2024[18]978-4-06-536186-3July 15, 2025[19]979-8-88877-470-0
  1. "Like a Dream"
  2. "Spilled Secrets"
  3. "Sparkles, Then Sparks"
  4. "A Girlfriend's Pride"
7December 13, 2024[20]978-4-06-537801-4November 18, 2025[21]979-8-88877-576-9
  1. "Date Mission"
  2. "Ten-Second Pout"
  3. "The Efficacy of a Hickey"
  4. "A Great, Big Triangle"
8July 11, 2025[22]978-4-06-540052-4May 12, 2026[23]979-8-88877-809-8
  1. "Spark"
  2. "Ignition"
  3. "Starless Night"
  4. "Daybreak"
9December 12, 2025[24]978-4-06-541718-8November 24, 2026[25]979-8-88877-989-7
10August 12, 2026[6]978-4-06-544507-5——

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on December 12, 2024. The film was directed by Hana Matsumoto from a screenplay by Sawako Kawamitsu.[2] It premiered in Japanese theaters on August 22, 2025.[26] The film's theme song is "Itsumo Tonari de" (Always By My Side) performed by Fantastics from Exile Tribe.[4]

Reception

The series was nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category in 2025.[27] It was nominated for the 50th edition in the same category in 2026.[28]

References

  1. ↑ 「高嶺の蘭さん」の餡蜜が描く平凡女子×若手俳優のラブストーリー1巻、プレゼント企画も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 13, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Tai, Anita (December 11, 2024). "Gazing at the Star Next Door Manga Gets Live-Action Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 映画「隣のステラ」高橋役は倉悠貴 横田真悠、西垣匠、田鍋梨々花も出演. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. May 1, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 29, 2025). "Live-Action Gazing at the Star Next Door Film's New Trailer Reveals More Cast, FANTASTICS' Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 17, 2021). "Ran the Peerless Beauty's Ammitsu Launches New Manga in January". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  6. 1 2 隣のステラ（10） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 1, 2023). "Kodansha USA Reveals 21 New Print Licenses, 3 Omnibus Releases, 2 Digital Licenses". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ 隣のステラ（1） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 1". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  10. ↑ 隣のステラ（2） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 2". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  12. ↑ 隣のステラ（3） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 3". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  14. ↑ 隣のステラ（4） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 4". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  16. ↑ 隣のステラ（5） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 5". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  18. ↑ 隣のステラ（6） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 6". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  20. ↑ 隣のステラ（7） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 7". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  22. ↑ 隣のステラ（8） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 8". Penguin Random House. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  24. ↑ 隣のステラ（9） (in Japanese). Kodansha. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Gazing at the Star Next Door 9". Penguin Random House. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ Loo, Egan (April 10, 2025). "Live-Action Gazing at the Star Next Door Film's Trailer Unveils August 22 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  27. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 7, 2025). "49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  28. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (April 6, 2026). "50th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
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