Shinosuke Tatekawa

What is the secret of the town covered in smoke, where everyone has forgotten to look up? This is the story of a young boy and a man made of garbage who look for "stars".

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her – but ultimately she must confront her fate.