The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (Japanese: 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口, Hepburn: Natsu e no Tonneru, Sayonara no Deguchi) is a Japanese light novel written by Mei Hachimoku and illustrated by Kukka, published by Shogakukan under its Gagaga Bunko imprint in July 2019. A manga adaptation, titled The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine and illustrated by Koudon, was serialized in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Monthly Sunday Gene-X from July 2020 to November 2021, with its chapters collected in four tankōbon volumes. Both the light novel and manga are licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime film adaptation by CLAP premiered in September 2022.

The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Light novel cover
夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口
(Natsu e no Tonneru, Sayonara no Deguchi)
Genre
Light novel
Written byMei Hachimoku
Illustrated byKukka
Published byShogakukan
English publisher
ImprintGagaga Bunko
DemographicMale
PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Manga
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine
Written byMei Hachimoku
Illustrated byKoudon
Published byShogakukan
English publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Magazine
DemographicSeinen
Original runJuly 18, 2020 – November 19, 2021
Volumes4
Anime film
Directed byTomohisa Taguchi
Produced byRyoichiro Matsuo
Written byTomohisa Taguchi
Music byHarumi Fuuki
StudioCLAP
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
ReleasedSeptember 9, 2022 (2022-09-09)
Runtime83 minutes

Characters
Kaoru Tono (塔野カオル, Tōno Kaoru)
Voiced by: Oji Suzuka[2]
Anzu Hanashiro (花城あんず, Hanashiro Anzu)
Voiced by: Marie Iitoyo[2]
Shōhei Kaga (加賀翔平, Kaga Shōhei)
Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka[3]
Koharu Kawasaki (川崎小春, Kawasaki Koharu)
Voiced by: Arisa Komiya[3]
Hanamoto-sensei (浜本先生)
Voiced by: Haruka Terui[3]
Kaoru's father (カオルの父, Kaoru no Chichi)
Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama[3]
Karen Tōno (塔野カレン, Tōno Karen)
Voiced by: Seiran Kobayashi[3]

Media

Light novel

The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes, written by Mei Hachimoku and illustrated by Kukka, was released by Shogakukan under its Gagaga Bunko imprint on July 18, 2019.[4]

In July 2021, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the light novel for English release in North America.[5] It was released on May 17, 2022.[6]

Manga

A manga adaptation, The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine (夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口　群青, Natsu e no Tonneru, Sayonara no Deguchi Gunjō), illustrated by Koudon, started its serialization in Shogakukan's seinen manga magazine Monthly Sunday Gene-X on July 18, 2020.[7] The series was also published on the MangaONE app. The first of the final chapter was published on MangaONE on October 1, 2021,[8] and the series finished in Monthly Sunday Gene-X on November 19 of the same year.[9] Shogakukan collected its chapters in four tankōbon volumes, released from December 18, 2020,[10] to December 17, 2021.[11]

In July 2021, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the manga for English release in North America.[5] The first volume was released on July 26, 2022.[12]

Volume list
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 December 18, 2020[10]978-4-09-157619-4July 26, 2022[12]978-1-63858-420-9
2 March 18, 2021[13]978-4-09-157632-3October 18, 2022[14]978-1-63858-795-8
3 August 19, 2021[15]978-4-09-157648-4February 28, 2023[16]978-1-63858-977-8
4 December 17, 2021[11]978-4-09-157666-8June 13, 2023[17]978-1-68579-533-7

Anime film

An anime film adaptation was announced on December 15, 2021. The film is produced by CLAP and written and directed by Tomohisa Taguchi, with Tomomi Yabuki designing the characters and serving as chief animation director, and Harumi Fuuki composing the music.[18] It premiered in Japan on September 9, 2022.[19] The film's theme song is "Finale." (フィナーレ。, Fināre.) by Eill.[20]

Sentai Filmworks licensed the film for North America,[21] and Anime Limited acquired the film in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Malta.[22]

References
  1. "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. Mateo, Alex (March 23, 2022). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film Casts Oji Suzuka, Marie Iitoyo". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  3. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 11, 2022). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song, Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  4. 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  5. Hazra, Adriana (July 3, 2021). "Seven Seas Entertainment Adds 7 New Manga, 2 Light Novels". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  6. "Book: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  7. サンデーGX創刊20周年！ブラック・ラグーン4号連続アクスタ付属、4大新連載も. Nalalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 18, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  8. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 5, 2021). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Manga Posts 1st Part of Final Chapter". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  9. 月刊 サンデーＧＸ 2021年12月号 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  10. 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口 群青 １ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  11. 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口 群青 ４ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  12. "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  13. 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口 群青 ２ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  14. "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  15. 夏へのトンネル、さよならの出口 群青 ３ (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  16. "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  17. "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes: Ultramarine (Manga) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  18. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 15, 2021). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Sci-Fi Drama Novel Gets Anime Film in 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  19. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 26, 2022). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film's Teaser Reveals More Staff, September 9 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  20. Mateo, Alex (August 16, 2022). "'The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye' Anime Film's Trailer Previews Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  21. "Co-production "Giant Beast of Ars" and "The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes" Movie Top List of Hidive Announcements at Anime Weekend Atlanta". Sentai Filmworks. October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  22. "Anime Limited to Release The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes in UK Cinemas". Anime News Network. April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
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