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Iriya's Sky, Summer Of UFOs
Asaba Naoyuki is an ordinary high school student. As a member of his school's press club, he's just spent the summer camping outside the local military base, in hopes of seeing the UFOs that are secretly kept there, according to local legend. Returning to school, he meets a strange girl, Iriya Kana, and gradually comes to realize that she is more than merely strange - and that a dark secret lies beneath the world that he knows.
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Plot Summary
In the quiet Japanese countryside, a group of young girls find their summer vacation disrupted by mysterious UFO sightings and strange phenomena. As the sightings become more frequent and intense, they begin to uncover a connection between these events and a reclusive woman known as Iriya. The girls must confront the unusual circumstances and unravel the secrets behind the summer of UFOs.
Critical Reception
This short OVA (Original Video Animation) series garnered a niche following among anime fans, particularly those interested in atmospheric sci-fi and slice-of-life narratives with a touch of mystery. While not a mainstream hit, it was generally praised for its distinctive art style, evocative soundtrack, and intriguing, albeit slow-paced, story.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, dreamlike atmosphere and artistic direction.
The mysterious plot and character interactions were a draw for some viewers.
Criticized by some for its slow pacing and ambiguous ending.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this niche anime OVA.
Fun Fact
The series is based on a manga of the same name by Shin Azumi, which explores similar themes of UFOs and coming-of-age in rural Japan.
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