Kaleido Star (カレイドスター, Kareido Sutā) is a Japanese anime series animated Japanese studio Gonzo. The series was created by Junichi Sato, who also directed the first season, and written by Reiko Yoshida. Kaleido Star: New Wings was directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike. Kaleido Star follows Sora Naegino, a young Japanese girl, who travels to the United States to fulfill her dream of performing at the world famous Kaleido Stage. Three original video animations have been produced, as well as a manga series and a novel.