Laid-Back Camp the Movie

A group of high school friends and their adviser go on a camping trip to celebrate and reaffirm their bond. They reminisce about camping as adults in the future and share their dreams for future adventures. The night sets the foundation for the long-term project they will pursue together.

Years later, Rin, now a magazine editor in Nagoya, is visited by Chiaki. They talk over drinks in an izakaya as Chiaki mentions a redevelopment plan for an abandoned prefectural facility. Rin unexpectedly suggests turning the site into a campsite, seeing potential in the empty space.

Chiaki drags Rin to Fujikawa to scout the abandoned Fuji River Youth Nature Center. They explore the ruins and imagine what a campsite could become on that site. The conversation shifts from casual talk to concrete project planning.

Nadeshiko arrives from Tokyo after receiving Chiaki's invitation, followed by Aoi. They share a crab hot pot at Nadeshiko's house and catch up before Chiaki reveals the campsite plan. She assigns roles, noting Ena is unavailable due to work.

They start cutting overgrown grasses and branches at the campground site, outlining the features they want to build. Rin offers to help gather ideas from her magazine research on other campsites. The team sketches the concept as they lay the groundwork for the project.

Chiaki secures a green light from her supervisor to begin the campsite project. With official backing, they set a timeline and commit to moving forward. The milestone marks the shift from planning to real action.

They celebrate the year-end holidays before resuming the project the following year. The break gives them time to reflect and gather resources for what's next. The mood turns from celebration to anticipation for the new phase.

Resuming the campsite project in the next year, Chiaki reveals a six-month deadline to complete the core renovations. The team doubles down to meet the ambitious schedule and maps out tasks and priorities. Tension builds as they navigate the tight timeline.

In the following week, Rin and Chiaki bring an excavator and a mower to speed up the work. They clear land and renovate facilities to make room for new features. The faster progress reinforces their commitment to the project.

After renovations, Rin, Nadeshiko, Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena test the site with a trial camping trip. Chikuwa the dog digs up a mysterious shrapnel, hinting at buried history nearby. The trial validates the concept and deepens the group's resolve.

Following the trial, Chiaki informs the group that authorities will investigate the campsite because the shrapnel connects to buried earthenware in the prefecture. The team faces uncertainty about the project's future and how history will impact their plans.

The prefecture suspends the project to turn the site into an archaeological site. The group decides to rework their plan by weaving the archaeological element into the campsite experience, turning a setback into an attraction. The revised plan earns approval and momentum again.

The renovated project reopens as Fujikawa Matsubokkuri Camp Base. On opening day, visitors get lost en route due to missing direction signs, and Rin guides them on her old Vino scooter to reach the camp. The new facility finally welcomes campers and settles into its new life.

With the camp already established, the group decides to host another New Year's Eve camping at the base. The annual event mirrors their childhood promise and cements the site as a lasting part of their lives. The cycle of seasons and friendship keeps the adventures alive.