Last Summer Wars (2022)

Other name: ラストサマーウォーズ, Rasuto Sama Wozu

Description:

"Last Summer Wars" is a captivating youth movie that follows a group of elementary school students on an ambitious quest to produce an independent film. Yota, a shy sixth-grader and passionate movie lover, is confronted with a looming change: his classmate Asuka, whom he secretly admires, is moving away. Driven by the desire to immortalize their last summer, Yota proposes making a movie with Asuka as his leading lady. Facing the initial hurdle of having no one to help, Yota consults his brother and teacher, which leads to five unique and talented classmates joining his filmmaking crew. Armed with smartphone apps and the power of social media, these young creators embark on a challenging yet spirited journey of movie production. The film vividly portrays their struggles, budding friendships, and the bittersweet essence of a formative summer, as they race against time to complete their cinematic dream before Asuka's departure.

Airs On: Jun 24, 2022

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2022

Genre:School; Youth