Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi English Sub & Dub

About Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

Here is what Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi (虹色ほたる~永遠の夏休み~) is about, retold in plain terms: a fantasy, romance and slice of life anime by Toei Animation (2012). What the story covers: Yuuta was 12-year-old boy, who had lost his father in the traffic accident one year ago. In the summer vacation, he visited a deserted dam deep in the mountains, where he had a good time with his father before.

Another thread: Without warning a thunder storm occurred and he slipped on the ground. He lost consciousness and woke up to find a girl and an unfamiliar village. He time-traveled 30 years and reached a village, which sank at the bottom of the dam.

As a fantasy title, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Yuuta (Takahiro Sakurai) and Saeko Okuyama (Ayumi Kimura) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds, put it on your list. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi follows that studio's craft. Within the fantasy category, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Takahiro Sakurai voicing Yuuta gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.