Lamune (ラムネ, Ramune) is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Neko Neko Soft originally released on July 30, 2004 for the PC. It was followed by an all-ages version for the PlayStation 2, and was released on August 25, 2005. A twelve-episode anime series based on the visual novel, entitled Lamune: Garasu Bin ni Utsuru Umi (ラムネ 〜ガラスびんに映る海〜, lit. Lamune: The Glass Jar that Reflects the Sea), was produced by Trinet Entertainment and Picture Magic and aired between October 11, 2005 and December 27, 2005. Plot
Kenji Tomosaka moves to a coastal town as a child. The sea spread in front of him shines like ramune, reflecting the sunlight of the summer.
He meets Nanami Konoe, who lives next door. As time passes, their shared memories have accumulated. They think of their normal lives and relationship as precious things.
The sun begins to shine strongly, cicadas begin to buzz, and the sky clears up. For Kenji and Nanami, it is not just another ordinary summer. Characters Kenji Tomosaka (友坂 健次, Tomosaka Kenji) Voiced by: Kishō Taniyama (anime) Kenji is the male leading character of the story. He is a 2nd year high school student. He is always hanging around with his childhood friend Nanami, spending their time going to school together and working at her family's vegetable field on the outskirts of town. He owns a vintage motorcycle model Triumph, passed down to him by his father. He has wanted that motorcycle ever since he was a child, and his father finally decided to give it to him, although it is always breaking down. Kenji really likes Nanami however is too shy to tell her his feelings. Therefore to hide his feelings he acts rude and obnoxious. Nanami Konoe (近衛 七海, Konoe Nanami) Voiced by: Ran Tōno (PC)/Yūko Gotō(anime/PS2) Nanami is the female leading character of the story. She has a long light purple hair. She is Kenji’s childhood friend, next door neighbor and classmate at school. She owns and tends her vegetable field on the outskirts of town. Since they are very close neighbors, they take turns waking each other up every morning. Profile: Birthdate: May 20 Favorite food: home-grown vegetable Favorite drink: 100% fruit juice Hikari Nakazato (仲里 ひかり, Nakazato Hikari) Voiced by: Yukari Aoyama (PC)/Akane Tomonaga(anime/PS2) Hikari is Kenji and Suzuka's older cousin. She is short and has a long, golden-brown hair done in twin tails. She is somewhat quick-tempered and is a tomboy. Hikari may be annoying but she really cares for her cousins and Nanami, and is willing to help them when they're in trouble. She is often pestered by Hatano, Kenji's friend and classmate, who is crazy about her every time she visits her cousins during summer. She secretly likes Hatano but is too stubborn to admit it. She loves to eat spicy food. Profile: Birthdate: March 20 Favorite food: Tom yam kung Favorite drink: Milk or almost all of carbonated soft drinks Suzuka Tomosaka (友坂 鈴夏, Tomosaka Suzuka) Voiced by: Hina Kamimura (PC)/Mikako Satō(anime/PS2) She is Kenji's younger blue-haired sister. Suzuka is a gentle, active and innocent character. Profile: Birthdate: August 22 Favorite food: Spaghetti with tomato sauce Favorite drink: Lemon tea Tae Isawa (石和 多恵, Isawa Tae) Voiced by: Izumi Maki (PC)/Natsumi Yanase(anime/PS2) Tae is the Student Council President and Kenji’s senpai in school. She has a short dark purple hair and often seen wearing her jersey uniform. She is a very mature, good-tempered and responsible person. She has three younger siblings (two brothers and one sister) to take care of. Profile: Birthdate: February 2 Favorite food: Mitarashidango (a kind of dango) Favorite drink: Hojicha Hiromi Sakura (佐倉 裕美, Sakura Hiromi) Voiced by: Sakura Takatsuki (PC)/Hiroko Taguchi(anime/PS2) Hiromi is a black-haired classmate of Suzuka in school. She is a soft-spoken and timid girl who is infatuated with Suzuka's older brother, Kenji, since childhood. Profile: Favorite food: Anmitsu, Mitsumame Favorite drink: Ramune Misora Ayukawa (鮎川 美空, Ayukawa Misora) Voiced by: Ryōko Shintani(anime/PS2) Misora is a biker girl who happens to visit the town while touring in the countryside. She has pink hair with an ahoge and two short twin tails. She rides her favorite motorcycle model, a Honda CB400 SUPER BOL D'OR. Profile: Favorite food: French toast Favorite drink: Sports drink Hatano (端野, Hatano) Voiced by: Shintaro Ōhata(anime/PS2) Kenji’s friend and classmate. Hatano serves as the comic relief guy. He has a crush on Kenji's older cousin, Hikari, and tries to make a move on her but only ends up getting dumped. He would do anything for her to the point of becoming her slave. Profile: Kagami Konoe (近衛 各務, Konoe Kagami) Voiced by: Suzune Kusunoki(PC)/Erika Narumi(anime/PS2) Kagami is the mother of Nanami who runs a kissaten or coffee shop right across the street from their house. She has a kind and gentle personality. Because of her youthful appearance, she is commonly mistaken as Nanami's elder sister. Kenryū Tomosaka (友坂 健柳流, Tomosaka Kenryū) Voiced by: Takashi Nagasako(anime/PS2) He is Kenji and Suzuka’s father. He is also a judo instructor in school where Suzuka is attending. He is very strict when teaching her and does not accept failure.
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