Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice

📖 SYNOPSIS

"Shiro, the Giant, and the Castle of Ice" unfolds in Minami Shimabara city, Nagasaki prefecture, the historical location of the Shimabara Rebellion. The story centers on Shirou, a third-year junior high school student, and his daily life with his school friends. One summer day, Shirou's older childhood friend, Akane, returns to Minami Shimabara from Tokyo, rekindling old bonds. Shirou and Akane, along with their longtime friend Tokiya, explore the city, grappling with nostalgia and complex emotions. Their peaceful summer is shattered when a mysterious creature named Goron appears before them. This encounter with the creature promises to trigger significant events within the city, echoing the historical significance of the location. The anime explores themes of friendship, the past, and the unexpected consequences of the present.