Nazo no Kanojo X: Nazo no Natsu Matsuri

Mysterious Girlfriend X: A Mysterious Summer Festival / 謎の彼女X 謎の夏祭り
Nazo no Kanojo X: Nazo no Natsu Matsuri
Genres: Ecchi, Mystery, Romance, Seinen
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Hoods Entertainment
Rating: 7.28 / 10
Rank: #3030
Popularity: #3521
Users Listed: 47,624
Users Scored: 26,025
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/05/2022
Aired: August 23, 2012 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This short anime follows a group of high school students navigating the familiar atmosphere of a summer festival. The narrative centers around Tsubaki, whose day unfolds alongside friends Ueno, Oka, and Urabe as they experience the festivities together. The story emphasizes the subtle moments and interpersonal dynamics between these characters – shared laughter, quiet observations, and the understated connections formed during this seasonal event.

The anime offers a gentle exploration of friendship and the fleeting nature of summer experiences. It prioritizes realistic character interactions over grand conflicts, creating a contemplative atmosphere that invites viewers to appreciate the beauty in everyday moments. It's less about a sweeping plot and more about capturing the emotional resonance of shared time and personal bonds within a specific setting.

Characters:

  • Tsubaki, Akira (Main) - Voice Actors: Irino, Miyu
  • Urabe, Mikoto (Main) - Voice Actors: Yoshitani, Ayako
  • Matsubue, Takaomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Hiro
  • Oka, Ayuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirohashi, Ryou
  • Togawa, Arika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi
  • Tsubaki, Youko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuen, Misato
  • Ueno, Kouhei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaji, Yuuki

Staff:

  • Ikeda, Shinichi (Producer)
  • Nagai, Masaru (Producer)
  • Sumiya, Kenji (Producer)
  • Yamada, Yuuichi (Assistant Producer)
  • Watanabe, Ayumu (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Mima, Masafumi (Sound Director)
  • Kojima, Masayuki (Storyboard)
  • Kitagawa, Katsutoshi (Theme Song Composition)
  • Yoshitani, Ayako (Theme Song Performance)
  • Akao, Deko (Series Composition)
  • Hasegawa, Mai (Editing)
  • Hashimoto, Akane (Production Manager)
  • Hirose, Kiyoshi (Editing)
  • Ikeda, Yuki (Key Animation)
  • Ikeda, Shigemi (Art Director, Background Art)
  • Inoue, Takanori (In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
  • Iwasawa, Reiko (Color Design)
  • Kaku, Tetsurou (Key Animation)
  • Kamada, Shinpei (Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Kaneko, Shizue (Chief Animation Director)
  • Kojima, Eri (2nd Key Animation)
  • Mizutake, Shuuji (Key Animation)
  • Morikawa, Yuuki (Key Animation)
  • Moriyama, Atsushi (Planning)
  • Nakamori, Koutarou (Key Animation)
  • Nakano, Keiya (Key Animation)
  • Namura, Hidetoshi (Key Animation)
  • Nouchi, Masahiro (Planning)
  • Ookubo, Shuuichi (Background Art)
  • Ooyabu, Kyouhei (Key Animation)
  • Sekino, Masahiro (Key Animation)
  • Sekiya, Yoshihiro (Director of Photography)
  • Shigehara, Katsuya (Key Animation)
  • Shoukinji, Naoko (2nd Key Animation)
  • Sodeyama, Mami (Key Animation)
  • Takagi, Jun (Key Animation)
  • Tashiro, Yuuichi (Production Manager)
  • Ueshiba, Riichi (Original Creator)
  • Yaginuma, Kazuyoshi (Key Animation)
  • Yamamura, Shunsuke (Key Animation)
  • Yamazaki, Chie (2nd Key Animation, In-Between Animation)
  • Yoshioka, Tomio (Planning)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Nazo no Kanojo X (anime - Parent Story)