The sea is an integral part of Japanese culture, constantly reflected in anime. Beach episodes are most often included in romantic series to add awkwardness and push couples closer. However, beach vacations can also be found in other anime genres. In shonen, for example, these episodes are included for fanservice – providing scenes with swimsuits! I`ve put together a selection of fun and vibrant beach episodes from various anime, just for you.
In `Gurren Lagann`, the heroes see the sea for the first time and decide to swim. Fortunately, swimsuits are always available for such a happy occasion. Their path to the enemy`s capital happens to go through the sea, so missing the chance to have fun in the water would be almost criminal.
It`s the perfect time to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the pleasant weather and sea breeze! The younger ones taste the salty sea, the girls swim in cute swimsuits, and the guys admire the seascape and more. Only Yoko is surprising, as her swimsuit is much more modest than her usual attire. This episode is packed with comedic scenes, beach volleyball, watermelon splitting, and much more. And, of course, there`s action, because the enemy can attack at any moment, even when everyone just wanted to relax…
The main characters from `Maid Sama!` head to the sea with the maid café staff for a proper break. They`re hosted by the owner of a small beach café with very few customers. Well, they`ve had one swim – that`s enough, time for work! How could hardworking maid café staff *not* help? Put on maid aprons over swimsuits and go attract new customers to the beach café! They certainly haven`t seen such exoticism on the local shore.
Let`s not forget that this anime is, after all, about romance. Expect plenty of sweet scenes with Misaki and Usui, who, as usual, manage to argue and flirt. There are actually two beach episodes in this anime, so get ready for a double dose of funny scenes and sporty fun.
Japanese office workers head to the beach to feel the sand and remember what a vacation is like. They bring a couple of friends, and this mixed group prepares to have a great day. While others play beach volleyball, the main duo goes for a practice swim. Futaba can`t swim, but her colleague Harumi is always happy to help.
And what`s fun without delicious food and fireworks? Don`t worry, you`ll get it all! You can never have too much rest, and weekends tend to end, so the characters try to make their beach time as engaging as possible – following the best traditions of beach episodes!
Students from the academy head to the beach for a good rest, but it`s not that simple. Another mission awaits the kids, as well as a job at a squid stand. But the sea is so close, and the weather is so nice… Oh well, you can rest and work in shifts! The only problem is that demons won`t leave them alone even at the sea.
The young exorcists learn about a local monster. A city legend says a giant squid lives deep in the sea, unbeatable by anyone. What about the vacation? Duty calls, and the sea can wait. So, if you`re tired of carefree beach games and watermelon splitting fun in anime, the `Blue Exorcist` beach episode will also give you spectacular action scenes. But don`t worry, there will still be a cute heroine in a swimsuit.
Office worker Kobayashi heads to the beach with her dragon friends. However, the main character isn`t happy about it at all: the beach is hot, you can get sunburned, the sand is annoying, and she doesn`t feel like swimming. But staying home within four walls isn`t good either, so Kobayashi went to the sea for company.
Meanwhile, the charming girls with dragon horns are very happy to be at the beach. In search of exciting experiences, they`re ready to split a watermelon and have a speed swimming race. But these are just childish games; the real fun begins when Tohru takes her dragon form and decides to give her friends a ride on the waves.
Mages from the magic academy, along with the main character Mash, head to the sea. Even if there are school problems, holidays haven`t been canceled. The sun is pleasantly warm, the water is warm, and the watermelons are ripe. It`s the perfect time to have fun with friends on the sandy shore.
By the way, they brought a very unusual snack with them. But in the magical world, there`s no need to be surprised even by a watermelon with octopus tentacles; just hope you eat it faster than it eats you. Well, extreme relaxation is still relaxation, and at least it`s not like everyone else`s. Even the director of the magic academy came to the beach to rest and heal his wounds. The episode was short but just as funny as the other installments of this comedy shonen.
The students of Special Class `A` are on vacation again! Yes, seeing these guys at their desks is something out of a fantasy. These genius high schoolers manage to maintain top scores while sipping tea in their private school greenhouse. And if they usually entertain themselves within the school walls, this time they`re heading to Hawaii on a private jet. Shopping trips, limousine rides, and, of course, the beach await them.
The only thing clouding their vacation is a circumstance about a meter tall – a small, rich little demon child uses the group of high schoolers however he wants. The kids have to fulfill all the child`s whims and still manage to enjoy the sea. Only the main heroine, whose inherent optimism is admirable, doesn`t lose heart. As in all beach episodes, here you`ll see ball games, conversations under an umbrella, and, of course, heroines in swimsuits.
The mages of the Black Bull order fly on brooms to see the sea. Asta is so happy that he immediately dives into fantasies where he proposes to Sister Lily. Unfortunately, even the most beautiful sunset by the sea won`t help him hear the desired `I accept`.
Each mage enjoys themselves in their own style: someone is making sand sculptures, someone is splashing in the water, and someone is running around the beach, causing chaos in the carefree lives of beachgoers. Noelle, however, is annoyed that instead of looking at her swimsuit and admiring her beauty, Asta is doing rigorous training on the shore.
Rom-com protagonist Tomo wants to spend time with her crush and childhood friend Junichiro, but is very shy. Two scheming friends come to her aid. Together they go choose a swimsuit for Tomo, and then head to the beach with her and Junichiro to keep an eye on everything there. Won`t that be a bit much?
What if the high schooler`s attention is drawn to Tomo`s friends? Self-doubt and jealousy can interfere with relaxation, but what`s the main heroine to do if her crush only sees her as a close buddy? Maybe a stylish swimsuit can help fix that?
Four guys and four girls get ready to have fun by the sea, but they don`t realize that Yukiko is planning to be a matchmaker. Some are already in relationships, others are still getting to know each other or waiting for the right moment to confess their feelings.
The light and fun anime `Rainbow Days` will give you a lot of bright emotions and immerse you in busy school days, and the beach episode will delight you with everything we love. There`s beach volleyball, sweet heart-to-heart talks under an umbrella, and charming girls in swimsuits. The characters quickly pair up. While some are being affectionate, hidden behind a fan, others are arguing so loudly they can be heard across the beach.
Finley Holt