There are plenty of promising anime that will air in Spring 2022. One of them, Summer Time Rendering, is sure to be one of the highlights of the season. Summer Time Rendering is actually an adaptation of a manga that completed its run back in 2021.
That's why when fans talk about how great Summer Time Rendering will be, it's because the story has already come full circle. The series is easily one of the most exciting thrillers in recent years, which is why the upcoming anime adaptation will certainly bring the story to new levels. This is why anime fans should be excited about the sure to be standout Spring series.
A Thrilling Murder Mystery
Summer Time Rendering is a story about Shinpei Ajiro, a high schooler who visits his hometown, the Awajishima island, for the first time in two years following the death of his childhood crush, Ushio Kofune, who drowned by the beach after saving a little girl from getting swept by a violent wave. At first, Shinpei simply comes in order to put a close to a very dear chapter of his life. But the more he learns about the truths surrounding Ushio's death, the stranger everything seems to be. So he takes it upon himself to look for an answer, talking to countless people, visiting various places, and formulating different theories as to what happened.
Several people close to Shinpei and Ushio suddenly become suspects in his mind, but much about the situation makes them hard to gauge. Not to mention that Ushio herself was acting out of character prior to her death. Just when he ponders about what actually happened that day, a familiar figure appears and shoots Shinpei in the head. Shinpei is dead. Shinpei opens up his eyes, and he is now back on a boat going to Awajishima island. He looks at the time, and it is the morning of July 22nd, the day he visited the island for Ushio's funeral. Shinpei Ajiro has gone back in time.
A Deathly Time Loop
Aside from being a thrilling murder mystery, Summer Time Rendering also incorporated elements of a time loop narrative into the already riveting story. There are numerous anime that have used the concept before, with one of the most notable being Re:Zero. But aside from the obvious difference in genre, with one focusing on action while others in mystery, Summer Time Rendering offers much more delicate rules regarding its time loop.
It's impossible to talk about the time loop without giving up some major spoilers for the story. Rather than be entirely beneficial to Shinpei as he works to solve the mystery at hand, this looping ability seems to be much more detrimental at times. The ability comes with a massive cost, complicating the story even further, and exponentially increasing the stakes for Shinpei.
Lovable Characters
Summer Time Rendering is filled with lovable and relatable characters. The calm and collected Shinpei, the cheerful and headstrong Ushio, and numerous other characters who act and talk in a believable manner. There's always a reason behind everything that the characters say and do. As a story that indirectly asks the viewers and readers to pay attention to every piece of information and try to solve the crime at hand, these kinds of subtle character interaction and development play a huge role in what makes the story so engaging.
Not only that, the fact that most of them are so lovable and relatable is also a huge reason why the viewers will find themselves caring and rooting for these characters. Without realizing it, they are already invested with the characters, want the best for them, and will feel bad when they face unimaginable hardship. And without a doubt, there will be tons of difficult moments throughout the series.
It Will Keep You Guessing From Start to Finish
Following the story of Summer Time Rendering is like peeling the layers of onions. Whenever you think that you finally arrive at the core, there's something else waiting. The closer you are to the center, the blurrier everything will be to the point you won't even know what truly lies ahead. The story of the Summer Time Rendering will keep viewers guessing from start to finish, Forcing them to pick a side and form a hypothesis in one part of the story, only for it to be shattered when something else comes to light.
Not only that, but Summer Time Rendering will also feature multiple cases of mistaken identities. There will come a time when viewers won't even be sure who or what to believe because everybody seems innocent, and yet they are also involved in one way or another in the tragedy that will befall the island of Awajishima. There are a lot more things that can be said about Summer Time Rendering. But if you are truly interested in watching the anime adaptation, then it would be best for you to experience all of those great things yourself, because Summer Time Rendering will surely be one of the most exciting anime of the Spring 2022 season.