TV-Series
Description
"Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū" is a 13-episode anime series that serves as a sequel to the original "Natsu no Arashi!" and continues the story of Hajime Yasaka, a teenage boy who becomes entangled in supernatural events during his summer vacation. The narrative revolves around the Arashiya café, a quaint establishment run by a group of characters with unique abilities tied to time travel. The central figure is Sayoko Arashiyama, a ghost from the World War II era who can travel through time when holding hands with Hajime. This ability allows them to revisit the past and influence events, often to protect the café and its inhabitants from various threats.

The series introduces new characters and expands on the relationships between the existing ones. Jun Kamigamo, Sayoko’s friend and fellow ghost, plays a significant role, as does Kaja Bergmann, a mysterious girl with her own connection to the café. The plot explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of altering the past, often blending humor with moments of emotional depth. The café itself becomes a focal point for both the characters and the narrative, serving as a hub for their adventures and a symbol of their shared history.

Throughout the series, the characters face challenges that test their bonds and resolve. These include encounters with rival factions, personal dilemmas, and the ethical implications of their time-traveling abilities. The story maintains a balance between episodic adventures and an overarching plot, with each episode contributing to the development of the characters and their relationships. The tone shifts between lighthearted comedy and more serious, introspective moments, reflecting the dual nature of the characters’ lives as both ordinary café workers and participants in extraordinary events.

The anime retains the distinctive art style and quirky humor of its predecessor while delving deeper into the lore surrounding the Arashiya café and its inhabitants. The interactions between Hajime and Sayoko remain central, with their partnership evolving as they confront new challenges. The series concludes with a resolution that ties together the various narrative threads, providing closure while leaving room for further exploration of the characters’ lives and the mysteries of the café.
Information
Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū
夏のあらし!春夏冬中
Summer Storm! Open for Business
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Date: 10/04/2009 – 12/27/2009
Categories
Genre
ComedyRomance
Settings
Fantasy
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Staff
  • Series Director · Shin Oonuma
  • Series Director · Ken'ichi Ishikura
  • Director · Akiyuki Shinbo
  • Series Composition · Katsuhiko Takayama
  • Script · Sumio Uetake
  • Script · Katsuhiko Takayama
  • Script · Jin Kobayashi
  • Script · Deko Akao
  • Storyboard · Akira Takamura
  • Storyboard · Yasuo Iwamoto
  • Storyboard · Shinichi Omata
  • Storyboard · Jin Kobayashi
  • Storyboard · Yuichi Nakazawa
  • Storyboard · Shin Oonuma
  • Storyboard · Masayuki Iimura
  • Storyboard · Ken'ichi Ishikura
  • Storyboard · Yoshihiro Mori
  • Storyboard · Naoyuki Tatsuwa
  • Episode Director · Yasuo Iwamoto
  • Episode Director · Shin Oonuma
  • Episode Director · Masayuki Iimura
  • Episode Director · Ken'ichi Ishikura
  • Episode Director · Yoshihiro Mori
  • Episode Director · Naoyuki Tatsuwa
  • Episode Director · Masanori Takahashi
  • Episode Director · Sōichi Shimada
  • Episode Director · Susumu Endō
  • Music · Ken Satō
  • Original creator · Jin Kobayashi
  • Character Design · Kazuhiro Ōta
  • Art Director · Kohji Azuma
  • Chief Animation Director · Yoshiaki Ito
  • Chief Animation Director · Kazuhiro Ōta
  • Animation Director · Aki Yamagata
  • Animation Director · Hitoshi Kamata
  • Animation Director · Yuichi Nakazawa
  • Animation Director · Kazuhiro Ōta
  • Animation Director · Shinichiro Kajiura
  • Animation Director · Minefumi Harada
  • Animation Director · Kazuya Shiotsuki
  • Animation Director · Masahiko Matsuo
  • Animation Director · Noboru Jitsuhara
  • Animation Director · Akihisa Takano
  • Animation Director · Yasutoshi Iwasaki
  • Animation Director · Nobuhiro Sugiyama
  • Sound Director · Yota Tsuruoka
  • Director of Photography · Shouhei Uchimura
  • Director of Photography · Rei Egami
  • Producer · Junnosuke Miyamoto
Production
  • Animation Production · SHAFT