_summer English Sub & Dub

About _summer

Meet _summer (_summer [アンダーバーサマー]), a drama and romance anime by Rikuentai (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Is there any girl you love? Through these words his companion asked during a school excursion, Kaizu Takumi became aware of his interest in the opposite sex.

Beyond that: Of course, there have always been girls around him, like his childhood friend Hatano Konami, his classmate Ebizuka Shino, popular school idol Shimazu Kakana etc. However, he never noticed his feelings until he was questioned by his companion. After growing anxious seeing his companion try to find a girlfriend, he resolves his mind to find a girlfriend of his own during his last summer of high school life.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Konami Hatano (Natsumi Yanase) and Master (Hikaru Hanada) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 2 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Rikuentai is the studio behind _summer, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 5.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Natsumi Yanase as Konami Hatano, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.