Over the next few days, strange things happen:
The episode primarily focuses on Shuichi's initial struggles to cope with his new adult body and the changes it brings. He tries to return to school, but his new appearance leads to confusion and suspicion from his peers. The poor guy can't even get a proper meal, as everyone assumes he's an adult and should be able to fend for himself! shounen ga otona ni natta natsu ep 1
The episode opens on a blistering July morning. Haruki films a broken vending machine with his father’s old camcorder, narrating: “This town doesn’t change. Neither do we. But something’s coming.” Over the next few days, strange things happen:
Reception to the first episode has been a mixed bag, reflecting a divide between the general anime audience and purist fans of the manga. The episode opens on a blistering July morning
The production design maximizes classic summer motifs to evoke a sense of stagnation and impending change: