The world of Summer Pockets is expanding! Fans of the anime and visual novel can look forward to a new manga adaptation set to launch in May 2025. This exciting news was announced via the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website, a spin-off of the renowned Weekly Young Jump magazine.
What We Know So Far
Here’s the scoop on the upcoming Summer Pockets manga:
- Title: Summer Pockets -Natsu no Takaramono- (Summer Pockets -Summer Treasures-)
- Artist: wogura
- Original Story: Key (Visual Arts/Key)
- Serialization: Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website
- Launch Date: May 2025
The announcement included a vibrant color spread and a link to the manga’s prologue, already available online.
Where to Read
The Summer Pockets manga adaptation will be serialized on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump website. Keep an eye on the site and its social media channels for the specific release date in May.
About Summer Pockets
Summer Pockets began as a Japanese visual novel developed by Key, a brand of Visual Arts, released in June 2018. The story is set on the isolated and peaceful island of Torishirojima in the Seto Inland Sea, home to a population of approximately 2,000 people.
The protagonist, Hairi Takahara, travels to the island during his summer vacation to manage his recently deceased grandmother’s affairs. There, he encounters four girls who become central to the story:
- Shiroha Naruse: A girl who has forgotten her summer vacation.
- Ao Sorakado: Pursuing the legends of the island.
- Kamome Kushima: A high-class girl searching for a pirate ship.
- Tsumugi Wenders: A younger girl trying to find herself.
Summer Pockets has been praised for its heartwarming story, beautiful artwork, and memorable characters.
From Visual Novel to Anime to Manga
Summer Pockets has seen success across multiple media:
- Visual Novel: The original Summer Pockets visual novel was released for PC in 2018 and later ported to iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. An updated version, Summer Pockets Reflection Blue, launched in 2020 and has also been released on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4.
- Anime: The Summer Pockets anime adaptation premiered in April 2025, animated by Studio feel. with Tomoki Kobayashi directing. The anime is planned to run for two consecutive cours (seasons).
- Manga: In addition to the main manga adaptation by Wogura, there’s also a spin-off manga series titled Summer Pockets Mugyu Days ~Tsumugi no Shima Sanpo~, focusing on Tsumugi Wenders. This spin-off launched in February 2025.
Anime Details
The Summer Pockets anime boasts a talented team:
- Director: Tomoki Kobayashi
- Animation Studio: feel.
- Series Composition: Keiichiro Ochi
- Character Designer: Mai Otsuka
- Music: Donmaru, Jun Maeda, Ryo Mizutsuki, Shuhei Ohashi, Shinji Orito, and Tomohiro Takeshita
- Opening Theme Song: “ALKA TALE” by Konomi Suzuki
- Ending Theme Song: “Lasting Moment” by Konomi Suzuki
The voice cast includes:
- Shoya Chiba as Hairi Takahara
- Konomi Kohara as Shiroha Naruse
- Natsumi Takamori as Ao Sorakado
- Nene Hieda as Kamome Kushima
- Emiri Iwai as Tsumugi Wenders
A Summer to Remember
With the anime currently airing and the manga adaptation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the world of Summer Pockets. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, there’s plenty to enjoy in this heartwarming story of summer, friendship, and self-discovery.
