Futatsu no Spica

A rocket disaster leaves Asumi Kamogawa's mother gravely injured, and her death years later shapes Asumi's childhood. A mysterious friend wearing a lion mask helps her face that loss and nurtures her fascination with the stars. Despite the tragedy surrounding Japan's space program, Asumi grows determined to become an astronaut.

At a school for future space travelers, her small stature and limited means set her apart, but her persistence earns her a place among equally determined classmates. Demanding tests, teamwork and private griefs bring the students closer, as Asumi discovers that reaching space means carrying the memories of those who cannot go with her.