_summer English Sub & Dub

About _summer

Looking for background on _summer (_summer [アンダーバーサマー])? This drama and romance series by Rikuentai (2006) starts out like this. At its core: Is there any girl you love? Through these words his friend asked during a school excursion, Kaizu Takumi became aware of his interest in the opposite sex.

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

In a drama series like this, 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. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. 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. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 5.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. 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.