Series synopsis
Tsuritama, also known as つり球 is a Japanese animation comedy drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on April 13, 2012. It ended on June 29, 2012. It stars Yui Ogura, Ryota Osaka, Miyu Irino and Koki Uchiyama.
Yuki Sanada has always felt like a fish out of water. Socially awkward and anxious, he struggles to fit in with his surroundings and moves from town to town with his grandma. As he and his grandma settle into the charming seaside town of Enoshima, Yuki hopes for a fresh start. However, his reputation at school is jeopardized by the arrival of fellow transfer student Haru. The eccentric Haru immediately makes a splash, wildly claiming to be an alien and declaring that Yuki is his friend. Pairing ...
Premise
Yuki Sanada has always felt like a fish out of water. Socially awkward and anxious, he struggles to fit in with his surroundings and moves from town to town with his grandma. As he and his grandma settle into the charming seaside town of Enoshima, Yuki hopes for a fresh start. However, his reputation at school is jeopardized by the arrival of fellow transfer student Haru. The eccentric Haru immediately makes a splash, wildly claiming to be an alien and declaring that Yuki is his friend. Pairing the reluctant Yuki with their classmate and fishing talent, Natsuki Usami, he tasks both of them with the absurd mission of saving the world from a mysterious threat in the ocean. Mischief and hijinks ensue, as these three embark on a whimsical adventure filled with laughs, heart, and self-discovery!
Premise: Saving the world... by fishing?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yui Ogura as Sakura Usami (voice)
- Ryota Osaka as Yuki Sanada (voice)
- Miyu Irino as Haru (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Usami Natsuki (voice)
- Fumi Hirano as Kate (voice)
- Emiri Kato as Coco (voice)
- Daisuke Hosomi as Ayumi Inoue (voice)
- Nozomi Yamamoto as Erika Usami (voice)
Supporting cast
- Tomokazu Sugita as Akira Agarkar Yamada (voice)
- Shirou Saitou as Tamotsu Usami (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Urara (voice)
- Toshio Furukawa as Heihachi (voice)
- Masami Kikuchi as Untenshu (voice)
- Mina Tominaga as Misaki (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 22, 2012 | November 22, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 12 | April 13, 2012 | June 29, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harikitte Contest Picture drama screened at a Tsuritama event on September 22, 2012, and bundled with the sixth Blu-ray and DVD volume. |
November 22, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Panicked Fishing Yuki is the new kid, Haru is an alien, and Natsuki is the fishing prince. Three unlikely characters brought together for a unique experience, which might lead to saving the world. |
April 13, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Frustrating Uni Knot The misunderstandings between Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki continue. But when Yuki decides to quit helping Haru, he awakens on top of a building staring down the barrel of a new water gun. |
April 20, 2012 |
| 3 |
Lonely Casting Before they can fish in the ocean, Haru and Yuki must learn to “Enoshima Bowl.” That evening, Keito announces she is going to the hospital for a checkup. A worried Yuki locks himself in his room, and Keito explains more about life to Haru. |
April 27, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 13, 2012 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2012 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 01:15:00 |