Waiting in the Summer
Synopsis
While testing out his camera on a bridge one summer night, Kaito Kirishima sees a blue light streaking across the sky, only to be blown off the railing seconds later. Just before succumbing to unconsciousness, a hand reaches down to grab ahold of his own. Dazed and confused, Kaito wakes up the next morning wondering how he ended up back in his own room with no apparent injuries or any recollection of the night before. As he proceeds with his normal school life, Kaito and his friends discuss what to do with his camera, finally deciding to make a film with it over their upcoming summer break. Noticing that Kaito has an interest in the new upperclassmen Ichika Takatsuki, his friend Tetsurou Ishigaki decides to invite her, as well as her friend Remon Yamano, to join them in their movie project. In what becomes one of the most entertaining and exciting summers of their lives, Kaito and his friends find that their time spent together is not just about creating a film, but something much more meaningful that will force them to confront their true feelings and each other. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are divided on Ano Natsu de Matteru. Some appreciate its engaging story, well-developed relationships, and art style, while others criticize its reliance on tropes, predictable plot, and uneven pacing. The series evokes both positive and negative emotional responses, resulting in a moderate level of polarization.
Strengths
- Well-developed relationships between characters.
- Unique narrative devices and engaging story.
- Visually appealing art style with vibrant colors.
Weaknesses
- Overreliance on tropes from popular anime.
- Predictable plot elements and character archetypes.
- Uneven pacing and underdeveloped subplots.