Series synopsis
Lamune, also known as ラムネ is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Kansai TV on October 11, 2005. It ended on December 22, 2005. It was created by Okada Runa. It stars Kisho Taniyama, Yuko Goto, Akane Tomonaga and Mikako Sato.
Kenji Tomosaka moved to this coastal town when he was a child. At that time, the sea spread in front of him was shining like lamune, reflecting the sunlight of the summer. There, he met a girl. Her name is Nanami Konoe, who lived next door. Her room is only 1 to 2 meters away beyond the veranda. Their rooms were so close as if they were within their arms’ reach. As the time passed, the seasons came round, their memories have been accumulated with time. They think of their normal lives and common ...
Premise
Kenji Tomosaka moved to this coastal town when he was a child. At that time, the sea spread in front of him was shining like lamune, reflecting the sunlight of the summer. There, he met a girl. Her name is Nanami Konoe, who lived next door. Her room is only 1 to 2 meters away beyond the veranda. Their rooms were so close as if they were within their arms’ reach. As the time passed, the seasons came round, their memories have been accumulated with time. They think of their normal lives and common relationship as precious things. The sun begins to shine strongly, cicadas begin to buzz, and the sky clears up… Here comes the summer, again! For Kenji and Nanami, it is normal summer, but it has special meaning…
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kisho Taniyama as Kenji Tomosaka
- Yuko Goto as Nanami Konoe
- Akane Tomonaga
- Mikako Sato as Suzuka Tomosaka
- Hiroko Taguchi
- Shintaro Ohata as Hatano
- Ryoko Shintani
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 11, 2005 | December 22, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hermit Crab and the Straw Hat When Kenji Tomosaka moved to a new coastal town, many years ago, he met a girl on the beach who is playing with some hermit crabs. She runs away crying after Kenji puts a crab on her head. When he gets back to his new home he finds out the girl is his next door neighbor and that his and her balcony are close enough he could jump from one to the other. In the present time Kenji wakes up after a strange dream then heads over to wake up Nanami Konoe. He finds her lying in the space between her bed and her wall and helps her out of it. Now begins the story of these two close childhood friends. |
October 11, 2005 |
| 2 |
The Summer Field and the Nanami Special Back when Kenji and Nanami were young, they played on the beach and had a lot of fun. Back in the now, a small conversation between Sakura and Kenji leaves Nanami angry at him, but they end up on good terms again, with some help from Nanami's mother. They then head to Nanami's field, and work a bit there whilst talking about the past. |
October 17, 2005 |
| 3 |
Little Cousin and Fireworks In a flashback, we see the first time Nanami took Kenji to her field outside the town. Back in the now, Kenji's cousin Hikari is visiting; she is staying there during summer vacation. In the evening the very same day, Kenji, Nanami, Suzuka, Hikari and Hatano enjoy themselves with fireworks. |
October 23, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Kansai TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 11, 2005 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2005 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |