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Twin Spica

2003·Show
20Episodes in1Season
68
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Twin Spica is a Japanese seinen manga series written and illustrated by Kou Yaginuma. The "realistic, slice-of-life science fiction series" tells the story of a group of Japanese high school students training to become astronauts in the early 21st century after the country's first human spaceflight launch ends in a disaster that causes many civilian casualties.
Sci-Fi Slice-of-LifeComing-of-Age StoryAstronaut TrainingInspirational & HopefulCharacter-Driven DramaRealistic Space ExplorationPost-Disaster ReflectionYouthful AmbitionWholesome & Thoughtful

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Twin Spica worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Twin Spica have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 20 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Twin Spica air?

It ran from 2003 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Twin Spica in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Twin Spica use?

Airplane ArmsStargazing SceneFatal FlawWham LineCherry BlossomsThe Glasses Gotta GoAnime Theme SongSitting on the RoofPerpetual PovertyScenery PornThe AceIntrepid Reporterand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Twin Spica, including Airplane Arms, Stargazing Scene, Fatal Flaw.