One Summer Story (2021)
Caught between the demands of competitive swimming and academic pressures, Minami finds solace in the anime Buffalo Kotek. A twist of fate introduces her to classmate Shohei, an aspiring manga artist who shares her passion, along with his brother, an amateur detective. Together, they embark on a quest to solve a mystery that could lead Minami to her estranged father. When a swim competition offers a perfect cover, she sneaks away to the Japanese coast, uncovering not just family secrets, but also a deeper understanding of herself in this vibrant tale of friendship and self-discovery.
