Summer Pockets Anime Releases Four-Part Compilation Film Trailer
The official website for the Summer Pockets TV anime has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming four-part compilation film series. Scheduled to screen across 26 theaters in Japan from August 15 to September 11, 2025, the theatrical film project will spotlight each of the story’s four main heroines in individual, episode-based arcs. Based on the acclaimed visual novel by Key, this anime adaptation continues to expand its universe through theatrical content and exclusive bonuses for fans.
Film Screening Schedule and Story Arcs
The Summer Pockets Four-Part Compilation Film is structured around four distinct story arcs, each dedicated to one of the central characters — Kamome Kushima, Tsumugi Wenders, Ao Sorakado, and Shiroha Naruse. Each arc includes a new theme song and a short novel written by the original scenario writers of the visual novel. Viewers attending the screenings will receive these short stories as limited-time bonus items, further enriching their experience with authentic content from the original creators.
Part 1: Kamome Kushima Arc
Dates: August 15–21, 2025
Theme Song: “SUMMER ADVENTURE”
Lyrics: Yuu Niijima
Composition: Taisuke Takanashi
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Short Novel Title: “Yume no Tsuzuki” (“The Continuation of Dreams”)
Author: Yuu Niijima
Part 2: Tsumugi Wenders Arc
Dates: August 22–28, 2025
Theme Song: “midsummer carol”
Lyrics: Hasama
Composition: Shuhei Ohashi
Short Novel Title: “Soushite, Kimi no Iru Natsu he” (“And So, to the Summer Where You Are”)
Author: Hasama
Part 3: Ao Sorakado Arc
Dates: August 29–September 4, 2025
Theme Song: “Yumemidori no Koi” (“Dream Bird’s Love”)
Lyrics: Kai
Composition: Shuhei Ohashi
Short Novel Title: “Sorakado no Kioku” (“Sorakado’s Memories”)
Author: Kai
Part 4: Shiroha Naruse Arc
Dates: September 5–11, 2025
Theme Song: “Luminous”
Lyrics: Yuu Niijima
Composition: Shinji Orito, Ryo Suigetsu
Short Novel Title: “Natsudori no Fufu” (“The Summer Bird Couple”)
Author: Yuu Niijima
Staff, Studio, and Voice Cast
The Summer Pockets anime is produced by Studio FEEL, known for its work on emotionally-driven stories such as “Anohana” and “My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax.” The series is directed by Tomoyuki Kawamura, with Kai, Shinji Orito, and Shuichi Suenaga contributing to series composition and music supervision. Character designs are handled by Na-Ga, a renowned illustrator from Key’s development team.
The main voice cast includes:
- Hairi Takahara: Kaito Ishikawa
- Shiroha Naruse: Konomi Kohara
- Ao Sorakado: Natsumi Takamori
- Kamome Kushima: Natsumi Yamada
- Tsumugi Wenders: Emiri Kato
New Music Releases: Highlighting Summer Pockets’ Unique Soundtrack
As part of the promotional rollout, the anime’s seventh trailer was released on YouTube on August 1, 2025, and features the brand-new opening theme song titled “Finistellar.” The trailer has garnered widespread attention, surpassing one million views within just three days of its release—a testament to the anime’s growing popularity.
Additionally, a creditless version of the second ending theme song, titled “Mahou no Enikki” (“Magical Picture Diary”), is currently streaming on SHOPRO’s official YouTube channel. This ending sequence further underscores the anime’s commitment to emotional storytelling through music, with contributions from some of Key’s most prolific composers and lyricists.
Original Release and Streaming Information
The Summer Pockets television anime first premiered in Japan on April 7, 2025. The series is an adaptation of the visual novel developed by acclaimed visual novel studio Key, known for other hit titles like Kanon, Clannad, and Angel Beats.
Internationally, Crunchyroll is officially streaming the episode series to audiences worldwide, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. The platform offers subtitles and multiple voice-over language options to accommodate its global audience.
Series Synopsis
Crunchyroll describes the anime as follows:
“Takahara Hairi never expected summer to feel like a dream. Sent to Torishirojima Island to sort through his late grandmother’s belongings, he’s met with endless sea, quiet nostalgia, and mysterious girls, each chasing something just out of reach. As he settles into island life, lost memories begin to surface and he finds what he never knew he’d lost.”
This poetic and heartfelt narrative makes Summer Pockets a compelling entry into the realm of coming-of-age dramas, reflecting the signature style of Key’s emotionally rich storytelling.
