---
title: "Summer Time Rendering"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/summer-time-rendering-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 117933
imdb_id: "tt15686254"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 190
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Summer Time Rendering (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/summer-time-rendering-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Summer Time Rendering is a television series that premiered in 2022. The narrative follows a character named Shinpei Ajiro, who travels back to his native home to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Upon his return to the remote island, Shinpei discovers that the location is not as it seems. Beneath the surface of the island, there appear to be various secrets hidden from view. As the story progresses, it is revealed that the island is plagued by a sinister, supernatural force. The cast for the series includes Natsuki Hanae, Stephen Fu, John Choi, and Merk Nguyen. The show is categorized as a television series and is documented by sources including the Internet Movie Database and The Movie Database. While the title of the series references the season of summer, which is the hottest and brightest of the four temperate seasons occurring between spring and autumn, the plot focuses specifically on the mysterious and supernatural events unfolding during Shinpei Ajiro’s visit to his home.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man returns to his remote island home for a funeral only to encounter supernatural threats."

### Why Watch
- engaging supernatural mystery
- atmospheric island setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a sinister and supernatural tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, mysterious, tense, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Shinpei Ajiro (voice)*
- **Anna Nagase** as *Ushio Kofune (voice)*
- **Saho Shirasu** as *Mio Kofune (voice)*
- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Hizuru Minakata (voice)*
- **Jin Urayama** as *Ginjiro Nezu (voice)*
- **Kensho Ono** as *Sou Hishigata (voice)*
- **Maki Kawase** as *Tokiko Hishigata (voice)*
- **Akio Otsuka** as *Seido Hishigata (voice)*
- **Tessyo Genda** as *Alain Kofune (voice)*
- **Yoji Ueda** as *Tetsu Totsumura (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Shinpei Ajiro returns to his native island to attend the funeral of a childhood friend.

### Q: What genre is Summer Time Rendering?
It is a supernatural mystery series.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series was released in 2022.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set on a remote island.

### Q: Are there supernatural elements?
Yes, the island is plagued by a sinister, supernatural force.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Summer - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer)
- [Summer Time Rendering (TV Series 2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15686254)
- [When does summer start? There are two dates, but which one is](https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/does-summer-start-two-dates-040518669.html)
- [Summer Solstice 2026: When Is the First Day of Summer?](https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solstice)
- [Summer Time Rendering (TV Series 2022-2022) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/117933)
- [Seasons of the Year: When Do They Start and End?](https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/aboutseasons.html)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*