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| I kept an eye on this VN a few years ago, didn't really check much on it since but always curious. Even as this airs in Spring, it gives off more of a Summer vibe with the setting. Studio feel and they did seem to make the characters look delicate. Takahara meets some characters in this opening episode but Takahara is the one that is the most mysterious. Takahara himself seems like a laid-back guy. The setting is away from the big cities so it fits really well for slice of life imo. 2-cour adaptation confirmed, plenty of story to tell. |
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| Really, can’t be a Key adaptation if you don’t have the main guy trying to settle in at a completely different place altogether lmaooo, for reasons solely made to work the story. Now yeah, this may be quite younger to all those Key works we may have watched, but yeah, you can see the obvious reflection from the previous works. You’re going to have a ton of girls meeting the guy completely and utterly out of nowhere and yeah then the nonchalant conversation following up… seriously the guy saw a girl HALF-NAKED dripping in water and just went to talk to her… … just like that lmaooo. Shiroha should’ve told off the guy, but hey, it doesn’t work that way. You see, the guy will keep meeting the girls… pressing their honkers, mistakenly, and yeah, we’ll proceed as is. Those who have played the VN can say how well actually the first episode went, though as for me, it’s just like any other introductory episode we’ve seen in the series made by Key. So yeah, same old. Looks decent enough visually, and yeah this has two cours as well. Will watch a bit more before coming to any sort of conclusion. |
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| Well, if that wasn’t the most Key visual novel thing ever, then I don’t know what is lmao. It literally felt like I was reading the visual novel, except I didn’t have to click anything or make choices lol. Seems like this will be a full adaptation too, considering it’s 26 episodes and each of the four heroines is getting her own arc. So nothing feels rushed, which is really nice to see. Also, production seems to be in a good place from what I’ve heard, it’s apparently pretty much wrapped up already, so yeah, I’m expecting big things from this one. Not a bad start at all either. Super visual novel-y, but that’s totally what I was expecting xD |
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| The adaptation of yet another Key and Jun Maeda (concept) work in almost 5 years since the disastrous showing of P.A. Works's Fall 2020 show of Kamisama ni Natta Hi a.k.a The Day I Became a God, the 13th game in the series finally gets studio Feel going back into VN adaptations once again, since the trepidatious adaptation of the grandfather of all VNs: Spring-Summer 2019's Kono Yo no Hate de Koi wo Utau Shoujo YU-NO a.k.a YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World. MC Hairi Takahara making his entrance into the island of Torishirojima for the first (but nostalgic) time, barring the recent death of his grandmother and being taken care of by his aunt Kyouko Misaki, leaving behind a treasure trove of stuff to clear. And Takahara going down the hill to have dinner instead, if the eccentric meal isn't noteworthy enough, then it's the scooter drive up to the elementary school and finding Shiroha Naruse practicing her swimming skills in the school's pool. Takahara being hopelessly lost for Shiroha to help him redirect back home, though his worries soon become an annoyance for her. Takahara's relative Umi Kato accompanying him and playing rock-paper-scissors to fill in the house duties, it's all fun until he lets her win a match to let her off. And Kyouko not needing the help for the shed, asks Takahara to enjoy the island a bit more, though he finds the sleeping girl of Ao Sorakado thinking that he's sexually assulting her in her sleep. At least alongside her pet Inari, she's kind of intriguing being able to somehow tell time, and the Summer life on the small island is always eventful, like when he is dealt the shirtless hunt from Ryoichi Mitani having to fend off a water gun with Miki Nomura. The memories of Takahara's past (though there's one reference to the good ol' trashy rom-com manga of Ichigo 100%) and going back to the same school pool to find Shiroha struggling with her swimming, he might be there to help her with her swimming, but what's the connection? Konomi Suzuki back with the main theme songs from the VN, as is her OP "Aikatale" is such a treat to finally see it in anime form. This rather long 2-cour, 26-episode series, I hope it's a decent adaptation given the extended time. |
KANLen09Apr 7, 3:51 PM
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| Another seasonal where I’ve had the source material at home collecting dust for years π got Summer Pockets VN on steam during a sale a few years ago and ain’t touched it so I’m coming in blind. Has that nostalgic early 2000s vibe we’ve come to expect from a KEY VN and the first episode does a good job of setting the tone for the story and making me curious about what really brought Hairi to this island. Seems like we’re gonna get a story of self discovery and improvement and some romance. There’s obviously more to Hairi moving to this island than he’s letting on, when he opened up that swim club photo it brought back some memories he doesn’t wanna talk about, but what π€ they introduced the girls with this mysterious air that makes you want to learn more about them as well. It’s Maeda Jun so you know we’re gonna be crying by the end lmao. Can already tell Shiroha is gonna win just because she and the MC have this bond with swimming lol. First girl tax. But yea this was a solid set up, challenge with VN adaptations is always balancing worldbuilding with pacing that’s conducive in a tv anime. Let’s see what they cook. |
Marinate1016Apr 7, 12:47 PM
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| Summer Pocket is here!!!!!! I am already preparing myself for the feels |
| The summary gave me the impression of something from the early 2000 and now it feels even more like an anime from the early 2000 which isn't a bad thing. I also noticed no smart or cell phones meaning the setting could be the 90's but as mentioned the style of the anime reminds me of something from the 2000's. Anyway it has a slow pace and it didn't really give time to give a good impression of the characters. I do wonnder if the white haired girls was swimming in her underwear the first time tho. |
| Good episode, character introductions were cute and the pacing was nice. Excited to watch the rest of it :))) |
| This was a really good and charming opening episode. |
You see, the guy will keep meeting the girls… pressing their honkers, mistakenly, and yeah, we’ll proceed as is. Eh, the scene made it look like Hairi was touching the area just underneath her chest, not right on her boob, which thank God they didn't have him do. |
| Hairi arrives on the island after his aunt Kyouka invites him to help clean out a shed filled with things his late grandma collected while she was alive. It seems he was a swimmer on the mainland—wonder what his background is, especially since one of the girls, Shiroha, seems interested in swimming herself. By the way, bro’s a "wounded bird of passage." Umi’s just a cute little thing. And there are strange creatures roaming the island. My dude almost got physical with Ao, and he seriously asked if he can be aggressive eventually, lol. Looks interesting so far, and it has its fair share of funny moments as well. |
XArceusXApr 7, 10:40 AM
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Reply to Manor2003
Anyone knows if it's similar to summertime render?
| @Manor2003 Not really, it's a very classic Key story, so quite in line with the likes of Clannad, Little Busters, Kanon, Air etc. |
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| Absolutely loved how they used musics from the VN, perfect first episode for me. |
| "Hijab" I do not think that word means what you think it means. Backgrounds are good. Character animation is mediocre. Character design is uninspired and standard. Story moves well. Lighthouse girl is looking for something. What? Swim student girl is shy, awkward, and net yet a good swimmer. Girl with blue fox? (WTH is that thing) takes naps seriously. Little cousin is way cute. Looks to be a pick one harem but no harem tag yet, and no romance tag. Or maybe just friend with all the FMCs? |
LordCrueltyVApr 7, 10:44 AM
| Lord Cruelty V "But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be" |
| Hijab, I've just been in this place before! This has both the essence of summer and the DNA of Key all over it, and I couldn't be more excited to experience the signature mix of lighthearted fluff and emotional trauma all over again. |
| idk what the VN is like, but i better see some decent loli fanservice i like that the VN looks 2000s despite coming out in 2018 |
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Reply to Sheol01
@Aversa I thought so, or even naked ( my 1st impression!) but she had on underwear or a brief bikini.
| @Sheol01 I saw bottoms and shoulder straps for a top. Both pale white. Could have been a bikini or underwear. The straps did look more like bra straps than bikini straps. |
| Lord Cruelty V "But my Dreams they're not as empty, as my conscience seems to be" |
Reply to LordCrueltyV
@Sheol01 I saw bottoms and shoulder straps for a top. Both pale white. Could have been a bikini or underwear. The straps did look more like bra straps than bikini straps.
| @LordCrueltyV She's wearing underwear very clearly in the game CG, he only processes that she is in underwear in that scene much later |
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| oh god they made Umi's animation so cute that alone tells me this will be at least a decent adaptation. The fact this is only about half way through the games rather short prologue also fairs well for the pacing, as long as we keep with this quality of pacing and faithfulness to the VN this will be anime of the year by a long shot for me |
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| I enjoyed the first ep still the intro but we saw some few main characters I guess, the funny scene got me, i was not ready for that... so I will be there next week E1 (7/10) |
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sooooo, this one's going to hurt isn't it?! the world feels so warm and from the 2010s summer vibes. hoping feel x key cook! |
| cozy mondays are coming! I hope for 24 episodes! |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
phantomfandom said: This is the first time I watch anime adaptation from Key's VN. Yes, I know I'm very late in the game but I gotta start somewhere right? have fun brooo. :) |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
Ahohite-killer said: please be 24 episodes π 26 episodes. We are good |
26 episodes π«Άπ«Άπππππππ |
omg bro Niceeee. less go |
| “Do what feels right in your heart. You will be criticized either way.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
| Great start! It's so nostalgic to hear the VN's OST again. They made Shiroha less aggressive than she first appeared in the VN, which imo is a good thing. |
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| Feels like I just read a VN |
Reply to hypexleaks
This will be Peak, especially that its airing in Spring, I couldn't ask for anything more
| @hypexleaks You don't think it would be better aired in summer? |
| Finally the anime visual novel I've been waiting for has aired. |
| I love that they used ALKA TALE as the OP, it made me kinda sad that ATRI didn't use Hikari Hanate! so that was a nice surprise. |
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