Series synopsis
Tonbo!, also known as オーイ！とんぼ is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on April 6, 2024. It ended on January 4, 2025. It stars Rika Hayashi and Hiroki Touchi.
A dramatic tale of golf and humans, set on the beautiful Tokara Islands. Igarashi has thrown away his past and fled society, relocating to Hinoshima Island. Here, on "Japan's last hidden paradise," he meets Tonbo, the island’s only middle schooler. To his surprise, this girl harbors an extraordinary talent for golf!? This encounter marks the beginning of a significant change in their destinies.
Premise
A dramatic tale of golf and humans, set on the beautiful Tokara Islands. Igarashi has thrown away his past and fled society, relocating to Hinoshima Island. Here, on "Japan's last hidden paradise," he meets Tonbo, the island’s only middle schooler. To his surprise, this girl harbors an extraordinary talent for golf!? This encounter marks the beginning of a significant change in their destinies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rika Hayashi as Tonbo Oi (voice)
- Hiroki Touchi as Kazuyoshi 'Igaiga' Igarashi (voice)
Guest cast
- Eri Kitamura as Tsubura Adaniya (voice)
- Shin Aomori as Gonza 'Grandpa Gon' Oi (voice)
- Mizuka Arima as Setsu Mitsushima (voice)
- Junya Enoki as Osamu 'Bunpei' Fumihira (voice)
- Mimi Maihane as Yoko Adaniya (voice)
- Yui Ishikawa as Hinoki Otoha (voice)
- Marina Inoue as Ema Kurisu (voice)
- Eiji Hanawa as Hajime Udo (voice)
- Sanae Kobayashi as Michiko Shima (voice)
- Kenji Yamauchi as Director Hidaka (voice)
- Arisa Sekine as Wataru Higo (voice)
- Satomi Kobashi as Yuma (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 26 | April 6, 2024 | January 4, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 0 | October 5, 2024 | January 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anime-ka Kinen SP "Narita Misuzu Pro to Kawasaki Ken-sensei no Osanpo Golf" | March 31, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tonbo and the 3-iron Igarashi hits rock bottom as he loses his family and his job. He flees society on a ferry to Hinoshima - “Japan’s last hidden paradise.” There, he meets Tonbo, the island's only middleschooler. As Igarashi explores the remote island, he senses something odd—a pervasive golf theme, despite no golf course or known golfers on the island. What secrets does this golf-enveloped, mysterious island hold? |
April 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
The secret of the 3-iron! While visiting a golf course on the island made by the residents, Igarashi witnesses Tonbo's incredible super shot. Intrigued by each other's golf skills, they decide to play together again the next day. While playing, Tonbo opens up about her love for the island. Returning at sunset, Gon encourages Igarashi to experience the island's starry sky, under which Tonbo reveals her past. |
April 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Wedges and regrets Tonbo impresses seasoned golfer Igarashi with her unique style, playing solely with a 3-iron. Intrigued, Igarashi adapts his wedge with her 3-iron's grip and coaches her on its use. Teaching Tonbo reminds him of instructing his son, Rintaro, evoking regrets about robbing Rintaro of golf's joy. |
April 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Love This Island, and I Love Golf Too! | October 5, 2024 |
| 2 | Tonbo's Course Debut! | October 12, 2024 |
| 3 | Igaiga's Parting Gift | October 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | January 4, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:00:00 |