The TV anime Summer Pockets is getting a brand-new official guidebook. Titled “Natsu no Omokage” (夏の面影), it’s set to release in Japan on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 🌴 If you’ve been craving a single book that neatly collects characters, story context, and behind-the-scenes materials, this one is aimed right at you.
What’s inside the official guidebook
Bushiroad Works has announced an official guidebook for the TV anime Summer Pockets. The book is described as a full reference volume that brings together character introductions, story explanations, and a set of production/setting materials. It also includes cast and staff interviews, which often reveal the kind of small details fans love—why a scene hits the way it does, how visuals were shaped, and what the team wanted you to feel.
If you’re the type who likes to revisit an anime with extra context, this is designed to be your “one-book snapshot” of the TV anime era.
Release date, format, and pricing details
The guidebook releases in Japan on March 31, 2026 (Tue). It’s an A4-size book with 128 pages, priced at 3,850 yen (tax included). Production is credited to the Bushiroad Works book editorial department, and Bushiroad Works will publish and release it.
Where to buy and how to choose a retailer
The announcement lists a wide set of retailers, including Amazon, Gamers, Shosen/Horindo, Melonbooks, Animate, Toranoana, Rakuten Books, Seven Net Shopping, AmiAmi, and more. For official details, you can check the product listing and follow updates as listings go live.
If you’re also keeping up with the anime itself, it’s handy to bookmark the official anime site for the broader release cycle.
Store bonuses you may want to compare
Several retailers are offering bonuses, so your best move is to pick the store based on what you want to collect. Gamers has a paid bonus (a big acrylic stand) and a free bonus (an A4 clear file). Melonbooks plans a free A3 clear poster, and Animate plans a free illustration card.
Bonus items can be limited, so checking your preferred store early is the safest play.
Who this book is perfect for
This guidebook is ideal for fans who want a clean, organized overview of the anime’s characters and story, plus a peek into how the series was built through settings materials and interviews. If Summer Pockets is one of your “forever summer” shows, this is the kind of book that keeps the atmosphere close even after the credits roll. ☀️
Call to Action: Decide whether you’re buying for the reference content, the interviews, or the store bonuses—then choose your retailer and keep an eye on stock as release day approaches. Start with official guidebook details here.
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