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Summer Ghost

2021Movie40 min

AnimationDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A profoundly sad, moving animated movie about growing up and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.

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Story

An urban legend says that lighting fireworks at an abandoned airfield will beckon the "summer ghost," a spirit that can answer any question. Three teenagers, Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo, each have their own reason to show up one day. When a ghost named Ayane appears, she reveals she is only visible to those "who are about to touch their death." Compelled by the ghost and her message, Tomoya begins regularly visiting the airfield to uncover the true purpose of her visits.

Feels like

  • Existential Anime
  • Melancholy Coming-of-Age
  • Supernatural Drama
  • Poignant Mystery
  • Youthful Angst
  • Introspective Storytelling
  • Atmospheric Animation
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Emotional Exploration
  • Friendship Dynamics

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Loundraw
Written by
Otsuichi
Produced by
Taro Imafuku
Music by
Akira Kosemura, Hideya Kojima, Guiano

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Facts

November 12, 2021 · 40 min · Suicide Themes

Released
November 12, 2021
Runtime
40 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Summer Ghost?"

Questions about Summer Ghost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Summer Ghost?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Summer Ghost from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Summer Ghost worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Summer Ghost plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Summer Ghost in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.