Asteroid in Love Review: Two Girls Who Promised to Name a Star Find Each Other Again
by Quro
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Quick Take
- The asteroid-finding premise gives the series scientific content alongside the gentle Kirara warmth
- Mira and Ao's childhood promise reconnection is a sweet premise executed without drama
- 8 volumes complete; gentle and warm throughout
Who Is This Manga For?
- Readers who want Kirara-style school slice-of-life with scientific content
- Anyone interested in astronomy depicted with accuracy and enthusiasm
- Fans of yuri-adjacent friendship manga with gentle development
- Readers looking for complete all-ages manga with genuine warmth
Content Warnings & Age Rating
Age Rating: All Ages Content Warnings: Yuri themes handled gently; astronomy and geology club content; some emotional moments about growing up
All Ages — appropriate for everyone.
Yu's Rating
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Story Depth | ★★★☆☆ |
| Art Style | ★★★★☆ |
| Character Development | ★★★★☆ |
| Accessibility for Non-Japanese Readers | ★★★★★ |
| Reread Value | ★★★★☆ |
Story Overview
When Mira was a child, she met Ao at a stargazing event. They promised to find an asteroid together — and that they would name it after each other.
Years later, in high school, they meet again. Both join the Astronomy and Geology Club. The childhood promise resurfaces.
The series follows their work toward the promise — the real effort of learning to identify minor planets, the club activities around them, and the friendship that develops between two people who share an unusual goal.
Characters
Mira Konohata — Energetic and enthusiastic; her astronomy passion is genuine, and her memory of the childhood promise has clearly stayed with her.
Ao Manaka — More reserved; she transferred schools and wasn't sure she'd see Mira again; finding her and the promise still alive changes her high school experience.
Art Style
Quro's art is soft and warm — typical Kirara visual aesthetic, with character expressions conveying gentle feeling rather than dramatic emotion.
Cultural Context
Asteroid in Love ran in Manga Time Kirara. The Kirara magazine line specializes in "cute girls doing things" — the addition of actual scientific content about asteroid discovery and observation makes this entry unusual in its genre while remaining true to the Kirara format.
What I Love About It
The astronomy is real. The series depicts actual amateur astronomy practice — the equipment, the observation methods, the process of asteroid tracking — with accuracy that makes the girls' goal feel genuinely achievable rather than decorative.
What English-Speaking Fans Say
Western readers describe Asteroid in Love as the Kirara manga that teaches you something — specifically noted for the astronomy content being genuine rather than decorative, for the childhood promise premise being warm rather than dramatic, and for the series being a satisfying complete read. Recommended for readers who want school slice-of-life with scientific content.
Memorable Scene ⚠️ Spoiler Warning
The progress toward actually identifying an asteroid as their own — when the childhood promise moves from memory to real scientific possibility — is the series' most emotionally meaningful sequence.
Similar Manga
- Laid-Back Camp — Kirara manga with real outdoor activity content
- Is the Order a Rabbit? — Pure Kirara warmth without the content focus
- New Game! — Kirara manga with professional content focus
- Yuru Camp — Similar real-activity-plus-warmth Kirara approach
Reading Order / Where to Start
Volume 1 — Mira and Ao's reunion and the childhood promise's reactivation.
Official English Translation Status
Seven Seas published the complete 8-volume English series.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Real astronomy content makes it educational
- Childhood promise premise is sweet
- All-ages and gentle throughout
- Complete at 8 volumes
Cons
- Kirara formula limits dramatic stakes
- Some astronomy content may require explanation
- Gentle pace not for readers wanting plot
Format Comparison
| Format | Notes |
|---|---|
| Individual Volumes | Seven Seas; complete 8 volumes |
| Digital | Available |
Where to Buy
Get Asteroid in Love Vol. 1 on Amazon →
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Written by
Yu
Manga Enthusiast from Japan
I grew up in Japan and manga literally saved me during a tough time in elementary school. My English isn't perfect, but my love for manga is real — and I want to share it with you.
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