Summer New Anime Hot Movies] Vol.3 "Amanchu! Battery," and more, we are crazy about youth hotter than summer!

The beach, festivals, baseball, ghost stories. ...... What do you imagine when you hear the word "summer"?　The theme for the third and final installment of the "Summer New Anime Spotlight" is "Youth and the Summer Season. We will introduce four hot titles that will allow you to feel the summer atmosphere and get absorbed in the drama of youth even in a cool room. Be sure not to miss out on the big wave of summer anime!

Detailed information on casts and staffs isavailablein "2016 Summer Anime!

Amanchu!
An anime adaptation of the manga serialized in "Monthly Comic Blade" by Amano Kozue, known for her "ARIA" series. The main setting is Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture, depicting the daily lives of the girls who belong to the diving club at a prefectural high school. The anime is directed by Junichi Sato of "ARIA," with Kenichi Kasai of "Hachimitsu to Clover" fame as the director and Deko Akao of "Fuyuinguic" fame as the scriptwriter, a group of talented artists perfectly suited to the taste of this work.
The highlight of the film is the interaction and growth of the two heroines, Pikari and Teko, who have different personalities. The scenery of the seaside town is also beautifully and carefully depicted, and the leisurely flow of time is soothing. A tie-up with Ito City is also planned, making this a work to be enjoyed even on a pilgrimage to a holy place.

Love Live! Sunshine!
The School Idol Movie," which was released on June 13, 2015, recorded a final box-office revenue of 2.86 billion yen. The School Idol Movie" was released on June 13, 2015, recording a final box office revenue of 2.86 billion yen. The film shares the same worldview but has different main characters, and depicts the struggles of the school idol group "Aqours," which was formed to enliven Uranosei Jogakuin private school in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Although this is a new series, fans will be pleased to know that the founder of Aqours, Chika Takami, is a fan of "μ's" (Muse). On the other hand, those who do not know the previous work can easily watch it. The girls' earnest efforts toward their dreams are sure to shine even brighter in the seaside sunlight.

The Battery
An anime adaptation of the coming-of-age baseball novel by Atsuko Asa. The story follows a year in the life of an arrogant pitcher overflowing with talent and confidence and a catcher who becomes attracted to him. It has also been made into a live-action movie and a TV drama, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of its publication, and it will be broadcast as the latest work in Fuji Television's "Noitamina" slot.
Although the main theme is baseball, the original novel has gained support from a wide range of people, both men and women, young and old. One of the charms of the story is the sensitive psychological portrayal of the baseball boys. In addition to the animated baseball scenes and the beautiful scenery of Okayama, the detailed changes in facial expressions that convey the emotions of the characters are also noteworthy.

Cheerleader Boys!
is an anime adaptation of a novel by Ryo Asai, author of "Kirishima, Bukkatsu Yamerutteyo" which was also made into a live-action movie. The story is about a group of university students who form an unprecedented male cheerleading team, the "Breakers," and devote their adolescence to cheerleading. While there are many opportunities to see female cheerleaders at summer high school baseball tournaments and other events, this is a unique sports anime about male cheerleaders.
At first glance, the story seems to be a bit of a curveball, but it conveys the beauty of devoting oneself to one thing, and it is the very definition of a coming-of-age drama. Although unique characters appear one after another, each has a definite role to play, and the large number of characters does not bother the viewer. The animation brings out the dynamism and power of male cheerleading, and the audience will be drawn to its charms.