Natsuyuki Rendezvous English Sub & Dub

About Natsuyuki Rendezvous

Meet Natsuyuki Rendezvous (夏雪ランデブー), a drama, romance and supernatural anime by Doga Kobo (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Hazuki may be near-sighted, but he knows true beauty when he sees it and the delicate form of flower shop owner Rokka draws him in like a bee to honey. So, hoping to cultivate a relationship between them, Hazuki takes a part time job at her shop, only to discover two huge thorns preventing the nurturing of any romance.

Along the way, the first, the fact that Rokka is still grieving for her late husband Shimao, would be enough to snip most men's ardor short, but it's the second that really threatens to make Hazuki's forlorn hopes wilt. Because while Shimao is most definitely deceased, he hasn't yet departed and his spirit is still living in Rokka's apartment! Except only Hazuki can see him, which leads to a very odd romantic triangle indeed.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Yuuichi Nakamura as Ryousuke Hazuki and Sayaka Oohara as Rokka Shimao. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 11 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Doga Kobo, which means the visual identity of Natsuyuki Rendezvous follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yuuichi Nakamura as Ryousuke Hazuki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.