Natsu no Arashi!
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EP 1Hajime and Arashi use time travel to resolve a missing strawberry shortcake mystery at work.
Apr 6, 2009Following the previous installment, the narrative opens with Hajime reminiscing before Arashi wakes the sixteen-year-old. Hajime reveals he created spicy "Cutie Strawberries" for homework, but one is missing after his grandfather ate it. At the restaurant, Kaya scolds the duo for tardiness before a scream from Takakura Ken interrupts. While changing, another scream occurs, leading staff to investigate. A customer seeking only air conditioning provokes Hajime, who uses Arashi to travel back in time to retrieve a strawberry. Later, Hajime attempts to use a second Cutie Strawberry on a cake to distract a jealous customer, but the explosion fails. He discovers the cake originally belonged to Kaya, who then travels back with Jun to find the thief. Kaya lures the past staff outside, retrieves the cake, and eats a strawberry, causing a scream that prompts past Hajime and Arashi to speculate about Ken.
EP 2Yasaka Hajime visits his grandfather in the countryside and encounters a waitress named Arashi at a coffee shop.
Apr 13, 2009Yasaka Hajime traveled to the countryside to spend his summer holiday at his grandfather's house. After losing his way, he decided to take a break at a local coffee shop. Upon arrival, he met Arashi, an older girl working as a waitress, and was immediately captivated by her. He casually sat next to another local student, Kamigano Jun, and began discussing how wonderful Arashi is. Unbeknownst to Hajime, a figure with a scary face hidden behind sunglasses entered the shop. Calling himself a private investigator, he informed them what he was looking for and then kidnapped Arashi.
EP 3Hajime and Arashi confront the past while Arashi struggles with her ghostly reality
Apr 20, 2009Hajime and Arashi are transported back to a past world, where Arashi remains unable to accept that she is a ghost. Despite strange occurrences at work, her mind is consumed by recent events. Meanwhile, Hajime warns Jun about the sudden appearance of a freeloader, suggesting they monitor her closely. As these warnings are issued, Arashi becomes increasingly immersed in her thoughts regarding the earlier incident, unable to focus on her surroundings or the strange phenomena unfolding around her.
EP 4Hajime Swears to Keep Arashi's Secret While Investigating Her Past
Apr 27, 2009Aware of Arashi's hidden power and secret, Hajime pledges to maintain her confidentiality despite Arashi's continued disbelief that she is a ghost. Seeking to cast a black-haired girl as the lead in an independent film, Hajime and his crew enlist the assistance of other students. Hajime and Jun accompany Arashi to a photo shop, where they examine an old wartime photograph. Upon closer inspection, they realize the image features Arashi alongside Kaya and another girl with blond hair, revealing a connection to the past.
EP 5Kaya and Arashi reunite in the present after sixty years, surprising Hajime.
May 4, 2009Sixty years ago, Kaya and Arashi were friends. She, like Arashi, has the ability to travel in time, coming to the present day. Hajime watches on as they are delighted and overflowing with excitement upon meeting again, in the same coffee house and waitress. However Jun's shenanegans puts Hajime in somewhat of a foul mood...
EP 6Jun and Kaya travel back to 1945 after she holds his hand.
May 11, 2009Jun struggles with girls ignoring him when he approaches them. Kaya offers little sympathy for his situation but takes his hand. This action triggers a time travel event that transports them to 1945, the 20th year of the Showa period. During this journey, Jun is forced to confront a secret he has been hiding. The experience requires him to face this concealed truth directly while in the past. The narrative focuses on the interaction between Jun and Kaya and the consequences of their temporal displacement.
EP 7Kaya questions her disguise while Arashi and Hajime play baseball, breaking a historic weather vane.
May 18, 2009Kaya asks Jun if she should continue pretending to be a boy. Meanwhile, Arashi and Hajime construct makeshift baseball equipment. Hajime throws a ball with great force, which Arashi hits out of the park. The ball strikes and breaks a weather vane above the coffee house. This specific weather vane dates back to the prewar era. Its destruction triggers significant memories for both Arashi and Kaya regarding that historical period. The incident serves as a catalyst for reflecting on their past experiences connected to the prewar times and the significance of the damaged object.
EP 8Hajime and Jun Swap Bodies After a Vending Machine Mishap at a Shrine
May 25, 2009Hajime and Jun pause at a Shinto Shrine after purchasing watermelon, finding a vending machine with insufficient funds for two drinks. Hajime proposes sharing a single beverage, but Jun rejects the offer, fearing it resembles an indirect kiss. Misinterpreting her refusal, Hajime attempts to force Jun to drink, resulting in both characters tumbling down the stairs. Although they sustain no injuries upon rising, they discover they have swapped bodies. This unexpected transformation leaves them in a confusing situation, highlighting the comedic tension between their differing perspectives on sharing and physical proximity. The incident serves as a catalyst for further complications as they navigate their new physical realities while attempting to resolve the immediate aftermath of their fall.
EP 9The Ark Coffee Shop Owner Requests Time Travel for Fresh Mackerel Sushi
Jun 1, 2009At the Ark Coffee Shop, the owner issues a peculiar demand for the group to use time travel to retrieve non-expired mackerel sushi. Kaya vehemently rejects this absurd request, whereas Jun argues that possessing such power allows one to accomplish anything. This disagreement sparks a significant debate regarding the ethics of time travel and altering history. The group must consider the implications of jumping back to an altered reality and whether changing the past is morally justifiable. The discussion highlights the tension between practical desires and the potential consequences of manipulating the timeline, leaving the characters to weigh the validity of the owner's unusual request against the serious philosophical questions it raises about causality and responsibility.
EP 10Arashi and Hajime encounter Kanako who drains Arashi's power before a crossbow attack
Jun 8, 2009As their work concludes, Arashi and Hajime encounter Yamazaki Kanako. Kanako suddenly stabs Arashi's chest with her hand, causing her power to drain out. As Hajime is about to leap in to save her, he realizes that there's a crossbow pointed directly at him. Unable to take it as Kanako is progressively weakens Arashi, Hajime - throwing caution to the wind - tries to attack Kanako...and she pulls the crossbow trigger. The arrow fires off barely missing Hajime. With little options left, in steps the man with the sunglasses...
EP 11Hajime and Yayoi travel back to the war after failing to save Arashi from Kanako
Jun 15, 2009After Arashi loses her powers, Hajime and a man in sunglasses infiltrate Kanako’s home to rescue her. They fail to evade Kanako’s attacks and are struck by her knives. During the confrontation, Hajime touches Yayoi, causing them to be transported back in time to the middle of the war. They land on a hill on the outskirts of town, the location where Yayoi originally met Kanako. As they approach US aircrafts, attacks begin immediately. This sequence marks the moment of their arrival in the past, setting the stage for events that mirror Yayoi’s initial encounter with Kanako amidst the ongoing conflict.
EP 12Let Your Body Ride on the Flow of Time - Master
Jun 22, 2009As Arashi regains consciousness, Kanako and Yayoi struggle to maintain their existence while their energy fades. They apologize for draining Arashi and accept the consequences. To save them, Arashi, Kaya, Jun, and Hajime join hands to share their power and sustain Kanako and Yayoi. The group attempts to divide their energy to keep the fading spirits alive, but the success of this risky method remains uncertain as the situation grows increasingly critical for everyone involved.
EP 13Arashi Renames Cherry Bomb to Cutie Cherry Chan Before Arriving at Ark
Jun 29, 2009On a specific summer day, Arashi is revived, prompting Hajime to seek a solution for his cherry bomb summer school project. During their journey to the Ark, Arashi insists on renaming the device "Cutie Cherry Chan." Although Hajime feels embarrassed and implicitly opposes this change, Arashi ultimately succeeds in altering the name. Upon reaching the Ark, they place the renamed bomb on a small plate and appear satisfied with its appearance. Suddenly, a female voice calls out "Akagi Keiichiro." Hajime turns toward the sound and finds himself face to face with an unexpected individual, marking a significant moment in their interaction.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Natsu no Arashi! have?
- Natsu no Arashi! has 13 episodes.
- When did Natsu no Arashi! come out?
- Natsu no Arashi! came out in 2009.
- Which studio made Natsu no Arashi!?
- Natsu no Arashi! was produced by Shaft.
- Who directed Natsu no Arashi!?
- Natsu no Arashi! was directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Is Natsu no Arashi! finished?
- Current status of Natsu no Arashi!: Finished.