Natsu-iro Kiseki

Throughout life, people come and go, eventually departing with a goodbye. For childhood friends Natsumi Aizawa, Yuka Hanaki, and Rinko Tamaki, they are confronted with this harsh reality when they are told their group's fourth member, Saki Mizukoshi, is moving away at the end of summer. With this news threatening their friendship, the four girls seek out a magic stone from local folklore—hoping to use its rumored wish-granting powers to keep them together. After following the steps of the supposed legend, they are surprised to discover that the magic is real.

While the summer's end looms over the horizon, Natsumi and the others use the stone to ensure they have no lingering regrets until the end. But regardless of what the future might bring, these four friends will never forget the colorful miracles they experience during what could be their final summer together.

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Hanaki, Yuka Main

Tomatsu, Haruka Japanese

Aizawa, Natsumi Main

Kotobuki, Minako Japanese

Tamaki, Rinko Main

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Mizukoshi, Saki Main

Takagaki, Ayahi Japanese

Sano, Father Supporting

Taki, Satoshi Japanese

Okiyama, Koharu Supporting

Terasaki, Yuka Japanese

Sensei Supporting

Shouji, Yui Japanese

Fujii Supporting

Ohara, Takashi Japanese

Tenchou Supporting

Katsunuma, Kiyoshi Japanese

Okiyama, Chiharu Supporting

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Maruyama, Hiroo Producer

Ooyama, Ryou Producer

Sakurai, Yuuka Producer

Satou, Hiroyuki Producer

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Jun 14, 2020

Agent_Redacted

Recommended

An anime about middle school girls playing the game of life as they make wishes that becomes true.

It's a very good Slice of Life if you're just in for the friendship and drama. There's also a little bit of Yuri bait but other than that the anime is just focused towards a group of girls doing their everyday life activities.

It's good. Very, very good. Terrifyingly realistic in a sense as well. This is highly recommended to people who are looking for a girls-only Slice of Life anime about friendship with a little bit of drama and a little bit of Yuri ( bait ... ).

10/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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May 10, 2018

MinhQuan_Luu

Recommended

Some people felt disappointed and said that Natsu-iro Kiseki wasted the potential from its premise: like, you have a wishes-granting rock but you don't use it to do 'amazing things', and the rock itself does not always work exactly like you have expected, either.

- Okay, so anime viewers, you haven't been bored by the trope "an interesting plot with an easy-to-use wishes-granting power", have you?

When I was a kid, I spent much time watching Doraemon (you know? it's one of the legendary manga/anime, The longest-beloved kid M/A) and I've got enough with that trope.

So I'm glad that Natsu-iro Kiseki didn't follow that old trope, instead ... the wishes-granting rock here seems more like a mature friend who provides the necessary helps for our four middle school girls to realize some precious things in life, and grow up themselves.

Another hightlight is that it doesn't feel like a surreal anime, the characters are extremely realistic. They don't need to show off their cuteness to make me love them.

Now you see the point. No wonder many reviewers give this show high scores with praises. You should read their reviews if you're still hesitating.

I am Vietnamese and not excellent at English so I couldn't write a long and detailed review. Sorry for that. =))

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Nov 23, 2014

Monjoex

Mixed Feelings

At first I really didn’t know what to make of this series after watching the first episode. There seems to be some magical power within a giant rock that sits on the temple grounds that one of the characters lives at. Growing up they would gather together around the rock and make a wish, that they would become successful pop idols in the future. But it grants the wish only if all four sincerely wish for the same thing.

There’s really nothing overly spectacular about this series, but it is a fun drama ... with some good laughs. They have some of the most bizzare wishes granted and they last for varying amounts of time, but you see that their bonds in the long run grow stronger, and when faced with a situation that nobody asked for, things get real serious real quick.

To really enjoy this series, you have to be able to accept the bits and pieces of unrealistic events and watch it for the characters and the drama that ensues. As long as you can do this, it is all worthwhile. All four characters are well rounded and entertaining, each with unique mannerisms and attitudes that are just fun to watch.

The ending felt a little rushed. It gave enough closure and nothing remained unresolved, but I’m one for epilogues and I felt they could have done one here.

Overall i give this show 6/10, Again nothing super spectacular but worth the time investment if it clicks.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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