The anime
adaptation of Summer Pockets, the popular visual novel developed
by Key (creators of Kanon and Angel
Beats!), has published on July 11 a new promotional visual
dedicated to the Shiroha Naruse arc, ahead of the premiere
of episode 15 that will air in Japan on July 14 (local
time).
This visual
highlights the emotional approach that this part of the story will take,
centered on the bond between Shiroha and the protagonist Hairi Takahara.
A story
of memories, loneliness and bright summers
Episode 15
of the series is titled "The Summer That Repeats" and,
according to the official synopsis, Shiroha is swimming in the pool at night
when she meets Hairi, who has arrived on Torishirojima Island
to organize her late grandfather's belongings.
Due to
"certain circumstances," Shiroha has stayed away from the people of
the island. However, her curiosity begins to be aroused by Hairi, who gradually
shortens the distance between the two, whether she is aware of it or not.
Hairi
confesses that she has forgotten how to enjoy the summer holidays. But since
arriving on the island, he has begun to remember his childhood, which deeply
excites Shiroha. Listening to her memories, she also relives those brilliant
summers she spent with her friends.
Confirmed
dates for the compilation films
In addition
to the development of the story on television, the multimedia project of Summer
Pockets will expand to the big screen with four compilation
films, each focusing on one of the main heroines. The distributor has
revealed the official schedule for its screening in 26 theaters in
Japan:
- August
15-21, 2025: Kamome Kushima Arc
- August
22-28, 2025: Tsumugi Wenders Bow
- August 29 to September 4, 2025: Ao Sorakado Arc
- September
5-11, 2025: Shiroha Naruse's Arc
About
anime and where to watch it
The
Summer Pockets TV series premiered on April 7, 2025,
and is currently airing as part of the spring season. The production is in
charge of the renowned studio Key, and Crunchyroll broadcasts
the series for subscribers in America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the
Middle East, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The official
synopsis describes the story like this:
Hairi
Takahara never thought that a summer could feel like a dream. Sent to
Torishirojima Island to sort through his late grandmother's belongings, he
finds himself surrounded by sea, homesickness, and mysterious girls, each
chasing something unattainable. As she adjusts to island life, lost memories
resurface and she discovers what she didn't know she had lost.
