Summer Time Rendering

About Summer Time Rendering

Here is what Summer Time Rendering (サマータイムレンダ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and mystery anime by OLM (2022). In short: A sci-fi, summer story filled with suspense set on a small island with Shinpei Aijiro, whose childhood friend Ushio Kofune died. He returns to his hometown for the first time in two years for the funeral.

More of the story: Sou Hishigata, his best companion, suspects something's off with Ushio's death, and that someone can die next. A sinister omen is heard as an entire family next door without warning disappears the following day. Furthermore, Mio implicates a "shadow" three days before Ushio's death.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Natsuki Hanae as Shinpei Ajiro and Misaki Kuno as Haine. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 25 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by OLM, so the studio's house style defines how Summer Time Rendering looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.3/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Natsuki Hanae voicing Shinpei Ajiro gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2022, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.