“Short model and poor designer team up to defy fashion norms and chase their dreams.”
Smile Down the Runway
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Synopsis
Short model and poor designer team up to defy fashion norms and chase their dreams.
Being the daughter of a modeling agency owner, Chiyuki Fujito aspires to represent her father's agency in the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, shining under the spotlight as a runway model. However, although she is equipped with great looks and talent, she unfortunately lacks a key element in becoming a successful model—height. Stuck at 158 cm even after entering high school, her childhood dream seems out of reach. Meanwhile, Ikuto Tsumura is a high school student with a knack in designing clothes; however, without the resources to pursue the necessary education, his ambition of becoming a fashion designer remains a mere dream. But as fate brings Chiyuki and Ikuto together, the dim hopes within their hearts are ignited once again. Together, the two promise to rebel against convention and carve out their own paths in the fashion world.
What people say
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Derived from 60 sampled reviews
What 60 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.67 · some divergence
6.0 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 2.5
↓ 1.02
Running avg · Feb 2020 → Nov 2025
- 10 “Give this show a watch. This was one of my hmm maybe shows but it really proved itself with the first episode. Even if you don't like "Fashion stuff" This anime is catered to you it gives a...”
- 8 “I have ZERO interest in this anime's subject matter and don't particularly like the lead character, but for some reason I am still watching it and enjoying it. It's one of those shows where I just...”
- 10 “I'm not good at explaining, but all I want to say is that this anime is a hidden gem. IT'S SO UNDERRATED! The story revolves around two characters. Chiyuki, who wants to become a model, but is too...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 Winter 2020
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-15678 catalog
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- DMM pictures Producer
- Team-MAX Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor