Summer
Synopsis
Set in a high school in Nishi-Izu slated to close next spring, the story follows members of the school’s broadcasting club as they face their “final summer.” It quietly captures their everyday moments as they try to leave something behind—an imprint of youth, memory, and time. Originally composed as the main theme for Kikujiro (1999), Joe Hisaishi’s timeless piece “Summer” has long been cherished in Japan as the soundtrack of nostalgic summer memories. Now, this beloved masterpiece is reimagined as a short film.
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Joe Hisaishi - Summer (Official Short Film)
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-07-18
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- Director
- Yu Sanbonsuge
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- Summer
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Fujipacific Music
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yu Sanbonsuge
Joe Hisaishi
Keisuke Jojima, Yu Sanbonsuge
Arisa Kanno
Ken Fukaya, Tsumugi Ogasawara
Department Leadership Roster
Yu Sanbonsuge
Director
Keisuke Jojima
Director of Photography
Yu Sanbonsuge
Director of Photography
Arisa Kanno
Editor
Tsumugi Ogasawara
Producer
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer
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What is Summer about?
Set in a high school in Nishi-Izu slated to close next spring, the story follows members of the school’s broadcasting club as they face their “final summer.” It quietly captures their everyday moments as they try to leave something behind—an imprint of youth, memory, and time. Originally composed as the main theme for Kikujiro (1999), Joe Hisaishi’s timeless piece “Summer” has long been cherished in Japan as the soundtrack of nostalgic summer memories. Now, this beloved masterpiece is reimagined as a short film.
Who directed Summer?
Summer was directed by Yu Sanbonsuge.
Who stars in Summer?
The principal cast of Summer includes Yuto Shimada, Riko Ishida, Rion Tsukiyama, Jumpei Matsuzaki, Seshiru.
When was Summer released and how long is it?
Summer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer was composed by Joe Hisaishi.