Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi English Sub & Dub

About Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi (虹色ほたる~永遠の夏休み~) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. In short: 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.

Also worth knowing: 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.

With fantasy at the core, 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. It will appeal most to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Nijiiro Hotaru: Eien no Natsuyasumi looks and moves on screen. 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. Voice casting, including Takahiro Sakurai as Yuuta, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.