The 2012 romance drama Waiting in the Summer (Ano Natsu de Matteru) has arrived on HIDIVE, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, offering a complete 12-episode run with both English dubs and subtitles. Animated by J.C.Staff, the series follows Kaito Kirishima, whose summer vacation takes a sci-fi turn after a mysterious encounter with a girl and a streak of light.
This coming-of-age story blends slice-of-life drama with science fiction elements as Kaito and his friends navigate first love and friendship during a pivotal summer. The narrative explores themes of connection and loss, set against the backdrop of youthful experimentation and an alien presence.
Waiting in the Summer holds a 7.4 rating on MyAnimeList, based on nearly 190,000 voter entries. While the series is a standalone story, it shares its premise with a manga adaptation and has a sequel titled Waiting in the Summer: In Our Last Summer of High School, We Await That Summer, which expands on the characters' lives.
J.C.Staff, known for their work on series like Toradora! and Food Wars!, delivers a visually consistent production that captures the nostalgic feel of a summer romance. The series' complete availability across multiple major streaming platforms makes it an easy pick for fans of the genre.
