Episodes: 12
Year: 2005
Status: Complete
Tomasaka Kenji moved to a town by the sea when he was a young boy. His new neighbour was Nanami, whose room’s balcony was only a meter away from his own. The two have grown up together and come to share many memories and a special relationship. Now attending high school, the two are often teased by their friends as being a couple – but neither Kenji nor Nanami are ready to move into that relationship. Lamune traces one summer where Kenji and Nanami’s relationship slowly but surely progresses to them recognising its importance and its true meaning.
Lamune is a laidback story of love and romance – so don’t expect a lot of drama, lovers’ spats or anything for quite a bit. Given its slow pace, I found the story to be rather relaxing to the usual charged up high school love-triangle series. However, I must admit, come episode 8 I was beginning to wonder – are these guys ever going to get together? Watch it to find for yourself! The animation is bright and colourful, and the alternation between Kenji and Nanami’s childhood memories and their relationship is well done. While the story is slow, it doesn’t really lose any of the emotional depth which really draws the viewer into this series. If you’re looking for a compelling drama then this probably wouldn’t be on that list. On the other hand, if you’re looking to watch a lovely slice-of-life romantic story of the countryside, this is a wonderful one to pick.
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