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If you are researching the "Coming of Age" trope in mature animation, Shounen ga Otona ni Natta Natsu is a required text. Episode 01 sets a visual standard that the following episodes (if any) rarely match.

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Have you seen this OVA? Do you think the "Summer Boy" trope is romanticized or realistic? Sound off in the comments. Disclaimer: This blog is for critical review and educational purposes regarding anime tropes. We do not host links to copyrighted or adult content. If you are researching the "Coming of Age"