Episode 49 - The Long Summer of August 31st by Ikkado Ito

The last day of summer vacation is one you never want to end... that is until you find yourself stuck in a time loop repeating it over and over again! This is the fate that Takaya and Kana find themselves faced with, and when the only reason Takaya can come up with for the loop is his regret of not finding a girlfriend over the holidays, the two teens find themselves in an awkward situation! 

What begins as a seemingly shallow conceit quickly blooms into a heartfelt journey. "The Long Summer of August 31st" by Ikkado Ito delivers a coming-of-age story that has more to say about human connection and growth than it does about the space-time continuum.

Join Mat and Behind The Manga's WinterVenom91 as they delve into Takaya and Kana's evolving relationship, explore the manga's poignant themes of youth and regret, and discuss how they were pleasantly surprised to find genuine emotional depth beneath the sci-fi premise. Discover why this time loop tale stands out in a crowded genre!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Find the DDNavi Interview with Ikkado Ito referenced in the episode (warning: minor spoilers for the series!) here.

Find Venom's review of the book that inspired Mat to pick up the book here.

Thanks to Juliano Zucareli for our theme music!

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