Summer Nude (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Summer Nude is a drama series.

What it’s about. Asahi Mikuri‎ya works at a photography studio, located near the sea. In the past, Asahi Mikuri‎ya dreamed of becoming a famous photographer, but now he as a cameraman for weddings and school events. Asahi Mikuri‎ya was also in love with a woman, but she suddenly left him. Natsuki Chiyohara‎ then appears in Asahi's life. Natsuki works as a manager at a well known Italian restaurant in Tokyo. During the worst moment in her life, when her boyfriend dumps her, Asahi appears and even takes a picture of that moment. Natsuki begins work as a chef at the "House of Sea," located in the same seaside town where Asahi lives. Asahi's former senior classmate runs the restaurant. Natsuki and Asahi have their past in common and they begin to get closer. Meanwhile, Taniyama is Asahi's former junior classmates. She holds feelings for Asahi.

Who’s in it. Summer Nude stars Tomohisa Yamashita as Asahi Mikuri‎ya, Karina as Natsuki Chiyohara‎, Erika Toda as Hanae Taniyama and Ryo Katsuji as Takashi Yaino, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Summer Nude has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Nude page.

If you liked it. Fans of Summer Nude tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.