Kaleido Star Episode 40: Amazing and Sad Homecoming
Episode 40 of 51 of Kaleido Star, aired January 10, 2004, 25 minutes. Available with English subtitles and dub where released.
Episode summary
Everyone returns to Kaleido Stage to begin rehearsal, but Sora feels defeated. So she gives up and decides to return to Japan for good with her family. Sora takes the chance to spend time with her new baby sister, but the Fool reminds her if she gives up then he'll disappear from her sight. Meanwhile at Kaleido Stage, May begins to annoy the cast while tensely rehearsing. Ken and Mr. Policeman attempt to visit Sora and Minami convinces Sora to go back to Kaleido Stage.