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Natsuyuki Rendezvous
Ryousuke Hazuki is a young man whose heart has been stolen away, stopping by the local floral shop daily in order to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Rokka Shimao, the shop's owner. In hopes of getting close to her, he decides to get a part-time job at the shop, but before he is able to make his move, he runs into a major roadblock: in her apartment dwells a ghost who claims to be Rokka's deceased husband. Atsushi Shimao has quietly watched over his widowed wife ever since he passed three years ago. However, Hazuki is the first person to ever notice him, and the two quickly find themselves at odds: the jealous Shimao attempts to thwart the suitor's advances and possess his body, while Hazuki simply wants the ghost to pass on for good, allowing Rokka to move on from the past and him to be with the one he loves. As both men refuse to let go of their desires, an unusual relationship forms between a troubled woman, an unrelenting ghost, and a stubborn man in love.
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Plot Summary
A lonely florist named Hazuki Rokka becomes infatuated with a married woman who visits his shop. When she unexpectedly dies, Hazuki is heartbroken and finds himself haunted by her spirit, who remains in his apartment. He begins a strange relationship with the ghost of his crush, unaware that her widower is also trying to connect with his deceased wife.
Critical Reception
Natsuyuki Rendezvous received generally positive reviews, often praised for its unique premise, emotional depth, and artistic presentation. Critics highlighted its melancholic tone and exploration of grief and love. While some found the pacing deliberate, the film was largely seen as a touching and thought-provoking anime experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique supernatural romance and emotional resonance.
Appreciated for its melancholic atmosphere and artistic visuals.
Some viewers found the pacing slow but the narrative ultimately rewarding.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a josei manga of the same name by Yuu Morikawa, which was serialized in the magazine 'Feel Young'.
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