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Ano natsu de matteru

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2012–2014
  • TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
807
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Ano natsu de matteru (2012)
Waiting in the Summer
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AnimeRomantic ComedyShōnenSlice of LifeTeen DramaTeen RomanceAnimationComedyDramaRomance

While filming at night, Kaito witnesses a mysterious light and is nearly thrown off a bridge. He wakes up safely, proposing a summer film project that brings new friends who help uncover dee... Read allWhile filming at night, Kaito witnesses a mysterious light and is nearly thrown off a bridge. He wakes up safely, proposing a summer film project that brings new friends who help uncover deeper truths about themselves.While filming at night, Kaito witnesses a mysterious light and is nearly thrown off a bridge. He wakes up safely, proposing a summer film project that brings new friends who help uncover deeper truths about themselves.

  • Creator
    • I*Chi*Ka
  • Stars
    • Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Haruka Tomatsu
    • Rina Hidaka
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    807
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • I*Chi*Ka
    • Stars
      • Nobunaga Shimazaki
      • Haruka Tomatsu
      • Rina Hidaka
    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes13

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    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Kaito Kirishima
    • 2012–2014
    Haruka Tomatsu
    Haruka Tomatsu
    • Ichika Takatsuki
    • 2012–2014
    Rina Hidaka
    • Rinon
    • 2012–2014
    Yukari Tamura
    • Remon Yamano
    • 2012–2014
    Kana Asumi
    • Mio Kitahara
    • 2012–2014
    Kaori Ishihara
    Kaori Ishihara
    • Kanna Tanigawa
    • 2012–2014
    Hideki Ogihara
    • Tetsuro Ishigaki
    • 2012–2014
    Brittney Karbowski
    Brittney Karbowski
    • Remon Yamano
    • 2012
    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Rinon
    • 2012
    Bryson Baugus
    • Kaito Kirishima
    • 2012
    John Swasey
    John Swasey
    • Additional Voices
    • 2012
    Christina Marie Kelly
    • Ichika Takatsuki
    • 2012
    Hilary Haag
    Hilary Haag
    • Kanna Tanigawa
    • 2012
    Scott Gibbs
    Scott Gibbs
    • Tetsuro
    • 2012
    Maggie Flecknoe
    Maggie Flecknoe
    • Mio Kitahara
    • 2012
    Patricia Duran
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2012
    Shannon Reed
    • Additional Voices
    • 2012
    Olivia Swasey
    • Additional Voices…
    • 2012
    • Creator
      • I*Chi*Ka
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    3300Megahertz

    Painful to watch

    The plot makes absolutely no sense, but that by far isn't the biggest issue; the biggest issues are the characters, who grow more and more obnoxious, controlling, jealous, and passive aggressive by the episode. Also they are creepy stalkers. It's just painful to watch. Kaito, being the typical anime protagonist, can't speak his mind and is painfully passive, causing a lot of forced conflict. Also, why do shows like this tend to make plots about love triangles even more complicated by bringing even more girls into the game? It only makes it more absurd and painful to watch. Consequently, all characters are pretty bland.
    8ankurnew

    An Anime that Captures the Heart

    Waiting in the Summer is a captivating anime that masterfully evokes the nostalgia of summer. I was enthralled from the start, drawn to the relatable characters and their passions. Kaito's filmmaking journey and Ichika's charming quirks stole my heart. The series beautifully captures the carefree spirit of summer, transporting me back to memories of my own childhood vacations. While some supporting characters feel somewhat one-dimensional and pacing can be slow at times, these minor flaws are easily overlooked. The anime's ability to balance humor, drama, and heartwarming moments left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling that lingered long after the final episode. 8/10, a must-watch for anyone seeking a nostalgic and uplifting anime experience!
    550fiftillidideeBrain

    📹ABCs As Dull As You Please °tepid° 💯%🔍

    🔠B likes A; C likes B; D likes C; E likes D; A likes B; & F gonna film it all.

    Sadly, overall, the show gets a "C" at best.

    🚀In WITS a hot bimbo crashes to 🌍 on top of our ML, Kaito. It follows a group of school friends as they venture into amateur filmmaking, while at the same time, they're discovering eachother 's secrets. This is a man's (anime nerd's) idea of a romance. We've got the blushing-maiden-teen-boy and the gorgeous-open-and-over-sexualized-yet-unaware-and-innocent girl who is also quite available. Unfortunately, WITS has no wits about it. It's thoroughly room temperature and as captivating as a middle school paper on the history of home 🎥movies.

    💕Inane shilly-shallying over relationships, simplified characters (though I do like Remon), witless dialogue, and a tepid plot characterize WITS. It isn't the worst. Some viewers will enjoy this show, but there are many better things to watch. WITS is in a large pile of anime that would be perfect for ages 11& up, but for the sexualized content such as panty peepin, bouncing b👀bs, and bawdy references. It isn't difficult to imagine that kids in the 10-12 year range are this show's primary audience, inappropriate as that is.

    ⏳Yes, this writer watched the whole thing. I did, so you don't have to. I'm at a juncture where there's not much happening right now, so I have time, and with 13 24-minute episodes, WITS is a small 🕐-investment for me. For a busy person, though, WITS is a waste of 5.5ish hours. It's categorized as a romance on the streaming service that currently airs it exclusively, but it is not a good fit with that genre. For the 14+ crowd, other choices such as: Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon-8, Kenichi The Mightiest Disciple-7.7, Edens Zero, and even Chivalry Of A Failed Knight are far better time spent in the Male-teen-twit-encounters-innocent-(or otherwise)-sex-kitten(s) category, which is the Twinkie bin in anime's pantry. Each of those shows is probably bawdier than WITS, though.

    🎨There's scenes here and there with beautiful artwork. Unfortunately, the writing, directing, music, & sound are all merely adequate - Not horrible; just nothing special. Don't wait for WITS to get any better; if anything, the quality declines in the latter episodes. WITS is dubbed, and the English actors are good - they always are. These guys are pros, and they are much appreciated, as dubbed anime is the best (the exact opposite of foreign language live action, for which subtitles are a must).

    🙈Ova is the 13th episode that takes place 2 years later in their last summer break. Just when I thought the drudgery was over, 27 more minutes are dumped out like space junk. As it starts they find the first reel they shot together in the course of the previous 12 episodes. We revisit their first meeting in which Remon brought some funny bug juice that elicited some elicit behavior from the group. It is all a pile of nauseating nostalgia. It's worse than the first. Even if you enjoyed episodes 1-12, the Ova is on a lower level.

    🚧Now you know the ABCs of WITS. Watching it isn't as bad as reciting the alphabet backwards during a traffic stop, but it's close enough to another thing-to-be-avoided. Pull over and make a u-turn before you do something you'll regret.

    QUOTES📢

    How am I supposed to compete with such a perfect Airhead like that?

    Q. Do you even have a license? A. Yes, most of them.

    〰🖍 IMHO

    🎬67 📝 59 🎭70 💓58 🦋45 🌞50 🎨72 ⚡35 🎵/🔊60 😅36 😭15 😱15 🤔25 💤50 🔚70

    Age 14+ PG language A b👀bie bros production including games with kissing and a dare to have sex. Other sexualized scenes, scattered here and there, are around 5/10, and there's a downright bizarre crotch-shot at level 6/10. One girl isn't wearing underwear and says she's a nudist - she doesn't mean to, but she always forgets to put on her panties! Yet she somehow manages to seem innocent about it (afterall, we're in male-nerd Candyland) .

    Re-📺? This one's barely in the good-to-pass-the-time category and I shan't pass this way again...

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      Director Tastuyuki Nagai Perviously Directed on Anohana, Toradora, & the Certain Scientific Railgun series, most of which are well known for their Teen Romantic Drama, sometimes with a Fantastical Element.

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2012 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Korean
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Waiting in the Summer
    • Production companies
      • AT-X
      • Genco
      • Geneon Universal Entertainment
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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