Synopsis and Facts of the Anime Film 'THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES' that will be Released in Indonesian Cinemas

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Good news for anime lovers, especially fans of works like WEATHERING WITH YOU, A WHISKER AWAY, or SUZUME. On November 15, 2023, the anime film THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES will be released in cinemas, which is just as good as those anime. This anime, produced by Studio CLAP, has previously been released in Japan in September 2022 and has received good ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. It is an adaptation of an award-winning novel written by Mei Hachimoku with illustrations by KUKKA.

Although it is quite late, this anime will finally be officially released in CGV Indonesia. Many netizens have already watched this anime, but most of them still want to rewatch the big-screen version to get a better viewing experience. The ear-pleasing soundtrack is one of the reasons why netizens want to enjoy this anime on the big screen.

For KLovers who haven't watched this anime yet, you must be curious about the preview of this anime, right? Don't worry, because here we have summarized the synopsis and facts that you need to know before watching it on November 15!

1. Synopsis

'THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES' (facebook.com/encorefilmsind)

The main character, Kaoru Tono, is on his way home from school when one day he enters a tunnel. It is said that this tunnel can fulfill all wishes, but if someone spends too much time there, they will lose many years of their life.

What he finds inside is not exactly what he expected, especially when he comes out and finds a troublesome transfer student, Anzu Hanashiro, waiting there. Now that they both know the secret of the tunnel, what will they do?

2. Voice Cast

Oji Suzuka (instagram.com/mensnonnojp)

The voice actor for Kaoru Tono is just as handsome as the anime visuals, his name is Oji Suzuka. Meanwhile, for the female lead, Anzu Hanashiro is also voiced by the beautiful actress Marie Iitoyo.

It is then accompanied by several other voice actors such as Tasuku Hatanaka playing the character Shohei Kaga, Kaoru's friend. Arisa Komiya plays Koharu Kawasaki, Anzu's classmate who has a hobby of fighting. Haruka Terui plays Hamamoto-sensei, Kaoru and Anzu's homeroom teacher. Rikiya Koyama plays Kaoru's father. Meanwhile, Seiran Kobayashi plays Kaoru's younger sister named Karen Tono.

3. Significant Differences from the Novel

Kaoru Tono and Anzu Hanashiro (youtube.com/@PONYCANYON_anime)

This anime is an adaptation of a novel that won the Paul Grimault Prize at the Annecy Festival 2023. With such an achievement, it's no wonder the novel was turned into a feature film. However, it's common for adapted films to undergo changes from the original version.

According to Anime News Network, the significant differences between the film and the novel lie in the focus of the story, which is, "The book focuses on the characters learning to accept others in their lives, not just each other. The roles of Kawasaki, the troublemaker, and Shohei, Kaoru's friend, are limited in the film. This makes their healing story less important, even though their presence is crucial to understanding how Kaoru and Anzu relate to the world beyond romantic love. Unfortunately, this diminishes a significant part of their healing process as survivors.

4. Soundtrack

Still 'THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES' (youtube.com/@PONYCANYON_anime)

What makes watching anime enjoyable is not only the visuals, but also the audio that is eagerly anticipated by the audience. The music composer for the anime THE TUNNEL TO SUMMER, THE EXIT OF GOODBYES is Harumi Fuuki, who has won 3 Academy Awards in Japan.

In addition to Harumi, Satoki Iida is the sound director of this film and is said to have successfully created an intimate and atmospheric atmosphere, according to Anime News Network. This anime also features the soundtrack by Japanese singer Eill titled FINALE, PRE-ROMANCE, and KATAPPO. For KLovers who can't wait and want to listen, you can visit Eill's Spotify account.

5. Trailer

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