The Day I Bought a Star
Hoshi wo Katta Hi
Sci-Fi61
#23 Most Rated · 2006#20 Most Popular · 2006
A short film only screened at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This work is set in a mysterious world "Iblard," imagined and depicted by the artist Naohisa Inoue.
In the city where Nona lives, the Time Bureau watches how its citizens use time. The Bureau supervises those who are wasting time or using time incorrectly. Nona is unable to bear this and runs away from home. He meets a mysterious woman named Ninya, and begins life on her farm. One day, Nona obtains a seed of a star in exchange for his vegetables, and decides to grow it.
(Source: Ghibli Museum)
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
16 mins
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Status Distribution
Current
2%·45
Planning
77%·1,559
Paused
2%·35
Dropped
2%·49
Completed
17%·340
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Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Day I Bought a Star have?
The Day I Bought a Star has 1 episode.
Is The Day I Bought a Star finished?
As of now, The Day I Bought a Star has finished.
When did The Day I Bought a Star start airing?
The Day I Bought a Star started airing on January 3, 2006.
What kind of show is The Day I Bought a Star?
The Day I Bought a Star is a movie with episodes around 16 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Day I Bought a Star premiere?
The Day I Bought a Star premiered in Winter 2006.