Summer Pockets Compilation Anime Film Hits Theaters in Japan This August
June 28, 2025
The Summer Pockets anime compilation film arrives in Japanese theaters on August 15, offering a re-edited version of the 2025 series based on Key’s beloved visual novel. 🎬 Summer nostalgia returns to the big screen!
Summer Pockets, based on Key’s heartfelt visual novel, is getting a theatrical compilation film—set to release in Japan on August 15, 2025.
📺 What’s New?
This version is a re-edited cut of the 2025 TV anime, bringing back the emotional story of Takahara Hairi and his mysterious summer on Torishirojima Island—this time streamlined for the theater.
🌊 Why It Matters:
The film was announced during the 7th anniversary celebration of the original Summer Pockets game (PC, 2018), showing continued love for the title from fans and creators alike.
🧳 Plot Recap:
Sent to his late grandmother’s island home, Hairi is surrounded by gentle waves, distant memories, and enigmatic girls chasing forgotten dreams. With each encounter, long-buried memories resurface, turning this quiet summer into something dreamlike and transformative.
🌐 Where to Watch:
The TV anime premiered in April 2025 and is streaming on Crunchyroll across North America, Europe, Oceania, India, SEA, and more.