Kirara
Synopsis
While heading towards her own wedding, Kirara Imai dies in a car accident. Deeply frustrated for being unable to accomplish her dreams beside Konpei Asai, she asks for the opportunity of being with him once again. Kirara is able to return, but she goes back eight years in time as a ghost. There she is able to meet Konpei and herself when they still weren't a couple.
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Kirara | OVA | Eng Sub
Type: Clip • Published 2025-07-05
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Kotono Mitsuishi
Kirara Imai (24, voice)
Chiaki Ōsawa
Kirara Imai (16, voice)
Machiko Toyoshima
Amy Honda (voice)
Kentaro Ito
Konpei Asai (voice)
Yumiko Kobayashi
Mita (voice)
Rokuro Naya
Teacher (voice)
Ryotaro Okiayu
Arthur Oshihara (voice)
Ai Orikasa
Konpei's Mother (voice)
Yusaku Yara
Konpei's Father (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyoshi Murayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Ritsuko Hayasaka, Yui Toshiki
- Original Title
- Kirara
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Ashi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoshi Murayama
Ritsuko Hayasaka, Yui Toshiki
Kazuhiro Konishi
Naoyuki Masaki
Haruo Sai, Machiu Hattori, Toshihiko Satou
Department Leadership Roster
Ritsuko Hayasaka
Writer
Kazuhiro Konishi
Director of Photography
Naoyuki Masaki
Editor
Haruo Sai
Producer
Machiu Hattori
Producer
Toshihiko Satou
Producer
Kiyoshi Murayama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirara
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What is Kirara about?
While heading towards her own wedding, Kirara Imai dies in a car accident. Deeply frustrated for being unable to accomplish her dreams beside Konpei Asai, she asks for the opportunity of being with him once again. Kirara is able to return, but she goes back eight years in time as a ghost. There she is able to meet Konpei and herself when they still weren't a couple.
Who directed Kirara?
Kirara was directed by Kiyoshi Murayama.
Who stars in Kirara?
The principal cast of Kirara includes Kotono Mitsuishi, Chiaki Ōsawa, Machiko Toyoshima, Kentaro Ito, Yumiko Kobayashi.
When was Kirara released and how long is it?
Kirara was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 39m.
Is Kirara based on a book or true story?
Kirara is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Yui Toshiki".