Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi English Sub & Dub

About Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi (虹色ほたる~永遠の夏休み~) blends fantasy, romance and slice of life by Toei Animation (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. 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.

Further in, suddenly 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.

In a fantasy series like this, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Voice work is led by Takahiro Sakurai as Yuuta and Ayumi Kimura as Saeko Okuyama. Think of it as a pick for fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi follows that studio's craft. The fantasy focus matters here: world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. 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.