Matt Schley
September 15, 2024 
We learned a few months ago that an anime adaptation of the Key/Visual Arts novel Summer Pockets was on the way. Now we’ve got a fresh look at that adaptation thanks to a new promo video.
We’ve also got some deets on the opening and ending themes. Both are performed by Konomi Suzuki, who provided the theme songs for the game. In fact, the opening and ending have been announced as “Alka Tale” and “Lasting Moments,” respectively, the same songs as in the game, though it’s possible Suzuki may record new versions.
The announcement also officially confirms that the following actors will be returning from the game:
Saku Ichimiya as Miki Nomura
Sahomi Koyama as Shizuku Mizuori
Aimi Tanaka as Umi Kato
Megumi Takamoto as Kyoko Misaki
Minoru Shiraishi as Kobato Naruse
Konomi Suzuki as Inari
Kentaro Kumagai as Ryoichi Mitani
Yohei Kamada as Tenzen Kano
Previously announced cast members are Shōya Chiba as Hairi Takahara, Konomi Kohara as Shiroha Naruse, Natsumi Takamori as Ao Sorakado, Nene Hieda as Kamome Kushima, and Emiri Iwai as Tsumugi Wenders. All those actors are reprising their roles from the game except new addition Nene Hieda. Kushima’s original voice actor, Tomomi Mineuchi, retired from voice acting in 2022.
Meanwhile, crew members include:
Director: Tomoki Kobayashi (Akame ga Kill)
Scripts: Keiichiro Ochi (Go Go Loser Ranger)
Character designs: Mai Otsuka (Non Non Biyori)
The series is set for 2025.
The Summer Pockets game was released in 2018 in Japanese and 2020 in English. Here’s how Steam describes the game:
From the creators of Angel Beats! and CLANNAD, Key, comes their latest emotional, award-winning journey. Follow protagonist Takahara Hairi as he travels to the secluded island Torishirojima, where he rediscovers what it means to enjoy summer vacation.
Source: Comic Natalie
