Waiting in the Summer

Waiting in the Summer is an original TV anime produced by J.C.STAFF, blending romance, comedy, sci-fi, and slice-of-life into a heartfelt summer coming-of-age story. When Kaito Kirishima encounters the mysterious Ichika Takatsuki, a chain of emotions unfolds among a group of young friends—including Kanna Tanigawa, Tetsurou Ishigaki, and Remon Yamano—whose relationships are as complex as they are sincere. The seamless weave of science fiction into everyday teenage drama sets this series apart from the ordinary. Directed by Nagai Tatsuyuki with series composition by Kuroda Yousuke, and based on an original concept by I*Chi*Ka, this is a must-watch for fans of emotionally resonant romance anime.

Summer vacation stretches out endlessly before a group of teenagers, full of possibility but also the threat of boredom. To make the most of their time off, Kaito Kirishima and his friends—including Kanna Tanigawa, Tetsurou Ishigaki, and Mio Kitahara—hatch a plan to shoot their very own film, with the uniquely spirited Remon Yamano steering the project. What starts out as a lighthearted way to fill the long, lazy days soon draws each of them into something far more personal. Standing in front of—and behind—the camera has a way of stripping away pretense, and the closer this group works together, the more they begin to see sides of each other they never expected. Feelings left unspoken, bonds quietly shifting, and the bittersweet passage of youth itself all become part of the story unfolding both on and off screen. This is a coming-of-age tale set against the warm glow of a summer that none of them will ever quite forget.