The main visual and first promotional video for the TV anime "Summer Pockets," based on the romance adventure game by the game brand "Key" (Visual Arts), which also produced "Kanon," "AIR," and "CLANNAD," have been released. It was also announced that Suzuki Konomi will sing the opening theme (OP) "Alcatel" and the entertainment (ED) "Lasting Moment." The game was the most popular romance adventure game of 2018, and the fact that it will be made into a TV anime about seven years after its release has been a hot topic.
Additional cast members have also been announced, including Ichinomiya Saku as Nomura Miki, Koyama Sahomi as Mizuori Shizuku, Tanaka Aimi as Kato Umi, Takamoto Megumi as Misaki Kyoko, Shiraishi Minoru as Naruse Kobato, Suzuki Konomi as Inari, Kumagai Kentaro as Mitani Ryoichi, and Hamada Yohei as Kano Tenzen.
The game was originally conceived by Maeda Jun, with Niijima Yu, Kai, and Hasama writing the scenario. Orito Shinji, Donmaru, Takeshita Tomohiro, Suigetsu Ryo, and Ohashi Shuhei composed the music. The story follows Takahara Uyori, who comes to Torihaku Island during her summer vacation to sort out her late grandmother's belongings, and meets new friends on the island.
The anime will be directed by Kobayashi Tomoki, who has worked on Akame ga Kill! and Bokutachi no Remake, and produced by feel. Chiba Shoya will play Takahara Uyori, Kohara Yoshimi will play Naruse Shiroha, Takamori Natsumi will play Sorakado Ao, and Iwai Emiri will play Tsumugi Wenders, as they did in the game. Hieda Nene will play Kushima Kamome, replacing Mineuchi Tomomi, who has retired from voice acting.
