Summertime Render

Summertime Render, サマータイムレンダ, Summer Time Rendering

Episodes: 25 / 25

Type: TV

Plot Summary: Since the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro had lived with the Kofune family and their two daughters—Mio and Ushio. Although he then left his home island to continue his education in Tokyo, Shinpei returns after Ushio tragically drowns during the attempted rescue of a little girl. During the funeral, his best friend informs him about bruises found around Ushio's neck, casting doubt over the cause of her death.Suspecting a murder has taken place, Shinpei reevaluates recent events, but strange incidents only continue to transpire. Disappearing people and other unexplainable occurrences lead Mio to recall an old folktale referring to entities called 'Shadows,' which may not be entirely fantasy. Supposedly, an encounter with one's Shadow foretells the person's impending demise.Facing the dark side of Hitogashima Island, Shinpei stands against his grim fate to fulfill Ushio's final will—to protect Mio.

Genre: Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense, Time Travel, Shounen

Studios: OLM

Producers: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Movic, MAGES., Tokyo MX, Shueisha, Toy's Factory, Bandai Spirits

Type: TV

Released: Apr 15, 2022 to Sep 30, 2022

Country: Japan

Status: Finished

Tags: #Time Manipulation, #Urban Fantasy, #Time Loop, #Shapeshifting, #Reincarnation, #Super Power, #Primarily Teen Cast, #Religion, #Mythology, #Tragedy, #Coastal, #Rural, #Body Swapping, #Alternate Universe, #Ensemble Cast, #Dissociative Identities, #Cosmic Horror, #Survival, #Gods, #Heterosexual, #Male Protagonist, #Gore, #Amnesia, #Shounen, #Aliens, #Body Horror, #Ghost, #Guns, #Unrequited Love, #Clone, #Denpa, #Tanned Skin, #Love Triangle, #Nudity