Summertime Render

Since the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro had lived with the Kofune family and their two daughters—Mio and Ushio. Although he then left his home island to continue his education in Tokyo, Shinpei returns after Ushio tragically drowns during the attempted rescue of a little girl. During the funeral, his best friend informs him about bruises found around Ushio's neck, casting doubt over the cause of her death.

Suspecting a murder has taken place, Shinpei reevaluates recent events, but strange incidents only continue to transpire. Disappearing people and other unexplainable occurrences lead Mio to recall an old folktale referring to entities called "Shadows," which may not be entirely fantasy. Supposedly, an encounter with one's Shadow foretells the person's impending demise.

Facing the dark side of Hitogashima Island, Shinpei stands against his grim fate to fulfill Ushio's final will—to protect Mio.

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Ajiro, Shinpei Main

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Kofune, Ushio Main

Nagase, Anna Japanese

Minakata, Hizuru Supporting

Hikasa, Youko Japanese

Kofune, Mio Supporting

Shirasu, Saho Japanese

Haine Supporting

Kuno, Misaki Japanese

Hishigata, Shidehiko Supporting

Konishi, Katsuyuki Japanese

Minakata, Ryuunosuke Supporting

Sanpei, Yuuko Japanese

Nezu, Ginjirou Supporting

Urayama, Jin Japanese

Hishigata, Tokiko Supporting

Kawase, Maki Japanese

Hishigata, Sou Supporting

Ono, Kensho Japanese

Sotokawa, Akihiro Producer

Kojima, Hiroaki Producer

Kitazawa, Shiryuu Producer

Shimosato, Satoru Producer

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Dec 5, 2024

AizenGintoki

Recommended

Summertime Render, in my opinion, is truly one of the best anime that I have seen. Higurashi is one of my first and the most favorite anime, so it is no surprise that I would absolutely love everything about this show. I decided to go in blind, and the beginning gave me the vibes of a murder mystery and a darker plot that takes place behind the scenes. But then we were introduced to the supernatural aspect of the show and i just knew I had my next favorite anime at my hands. I was hooked right from the first episode and it kept me ... invested for every single rest of its episodes. Every single detail, no matter how insignificant just clicks at all the right times. There is so much tension, and so many emotions it evokes and it makes you feel for the characters. Also, the payoff is so so good that you just can't help but feel extremely satisfied.

Now, as far the animation aspect of this show is concerned, I got to say, OLM blew it out of the park. They did such an amazing job with this show. The scenes look beautiful with pretty backgrounds that are quite detailed as well. The animation is smooth and fluid and feels like a quality production. Also, the character designs and how they express their emotions has also been amazingly adapted by the studio. This was really such a pleasing anime to watch.

This is one of the rare shows that manages to get every single one of its songs right. OP1 and OP 2 are bangers, and ED1 and ED 2 just make me so emotional. They are still in my playlist and constantly listen to this even now. The soundtracks also fit amazingly well with the scenes. The action scenes have good sound effects, and the voice actors have really done a great job.

Now, as far as characters go, this show has some of the smartest characters and I don't mean like those unrealistic caricature like characters that have 500000 IQ. No, this feels more realistic and grounded. The actions of our MC Ajiro feels relatable and practical, and it feels like something that I would do in his situation. You just can't help but root for these characters as they are so endearing. Also, each characters have their own distinct unique personality that keeps the interactions fresh and interesting.

But hands down, the best part of the show is its story. Wow, this is such a well thought out story that connects all the dots in a satisfying manner by the time it concludes. I was worried when I came to know that the show was going to adapt the entire manga within this season. I was worried they are going to rush it. I was so freaking wrong. The pacing is perfect and it neither drags nor feels rushed. The show keeps the tension throughout all the episodes very efficiently. Also, one often overlooked aspect of this show is the emotional highs this show offers. The inter-personal interactions and dynamics between the characters is also another thing which elevates this show to such a high level. The final episode gives such a satisfying closure to every character in a way that it all just feels worth it and meaningful.

In conclusion, I have to say, this is one of the best shows - not just an anime - that I have watched. I loved everything about it and I probably will keep re watching this show every year now as it has become a source of great comfort and enjoyment.

10/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Aug 16, 2024

airenaishen

Mixed Feelings

Funny

Summertime Render could have been a great gem, but the story ended up getting the thrown into the mud in the second half of the show. Many viewers will be very disappointed towards the end of the show for the uncreative and anti-climatic storyline.

Score for the first half the story: 9/10

-3 points for the storyline in the second half that cut too many corners just to finish the show.
-1 points for the sexualization of females. Panties and swimsuit-everywhere are unnecessary for a great story. Not to mention that it is disrespectful to females.

Hence the overall score: 5/10

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Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Oct 6, 2023

OtAkU_TaBiB

Not Recommended

Didn't expect a sci-fi series to start dragon ball lvl fighting whereas the enemy is literally madara lvl. Shinpei would've been wiped out within first 10 EPs. The story dragged just bcz of pure plot armors
I appreciate the anime though for the good plot and bringing a concept like time travel. And you bring time travel things get pretty complicated as our human mind didn't reach that level (proof is steins gate). Steins gate was sci-fi focused. It discussed about time leapp, time travel, timelines, butterfly effect etc. But if you are here to enjoy those concepts then sorry you are in the wrong ... place .
Ending was top notch though. It's been a long time seen an anime with a wholesome and expected ending. The romance was really good. But in the end story development really disappointed me.
I would definitely not suggest sci-fi lover to watch this show. Rather I continued it just for the romance part
Overall Rating: 6.5/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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