TV-Series
Description
Yuki Sanada, a socially anxious high school student, moves to Enoshima with his grandmother due to her job. Struggling to connect with others, Yuki’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Haru, a peculiar boy who claims to be an alien. Haru, accompanied by his duck-like companion named Tapioca, insists that Yuki must help him save the world by catching a mysterious fish. Despite Yuki’s initial reluctance, he is drawn into Haru’s mission, which involves mastering the art of fishing.

The narrative introduces Akira Yamada, a skilled but aloof fisherman who becomes a reluctant mentor to Yuki and Haru. Akira’s expertise in fishing proves crucial as the trio prepares to face the "Tainted Fish," a dangerous entity threatening the balance of the world. Alongside them is Natsuki Usami, a local fishing enthusiast who initially resents Yuki but gradually becomes a supportive ally. The group’s dynamic evolves as they train together, forming bonds that help Yuki overcome his social anxiety.

As the story progresses, it is revealed that Haru’s mission is tied to a larger cosmic conflict involving his brother, Erika, who seeks to disrupt Earth’s harmony. The climax centers on a high-stakes fishing competition, where the group must work together to confront the Tainted Fish and prevent catastrophe. The series balances its fantastical elements with themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the transformative power of human connection, culminating in a resolution that underscores the importance of collaboration and personal growth.
Information
tsuritama
つり球
Fishing Ball
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 04/12/2012
Categories
Genre
DramaComedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Panicked Fishing
2The Frustrating Uni Knot
3Lonely Casting
4Angry Landing
5Discouraged Jerking
6Horrified Splash
7Painful Countdown
8Joyous Fighting
9Striking Underwater
10Our Tackle
11Legend of the Big Fish
12Goodbye Fishing
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Kenji Nakamura
  • Script
    Shinsuke Ōnishi
    Tōko Machida
    Toshiya Ono
  • Episode Director
    Kenji Nakamura
    Akira Takahashi
    Yasuhiro Geshi
    Hideki Itō
    Takaaki Wada
    Jun Takahashi
    Daisuke Takashima
    Kōta Okuno
    Kōhei Hatano
    Mamoru Enomoto
    Nobukage Kimura
    Yoshihiro Yanagiya
    Yūsuke Onoda
    Takanori Yano
    Yasuto Nishikata
    Kenjirō Okada
  • Music
    Kuricorder Quartet
  • Art Director
    Kenichi Tajiri
    Kuniharu Arai
    Michiko Morokuma
    Toshio Yoshii
  • Animation Character Design
    Yūichi Takahashi
  • 3D Director
    Ryuta Undo
  • Director of Photography
    Satoru Kuroiwa
  • Series Composition
    Toshiya Ono
  • Storyboard
    Noriyuki Abe
    Shin Matsuo
    Kenji Nakamura
    Hideki Itō
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Takaaki Wada
    Hiroyuki Kakudō
    Kōhei Hatano
    Nobukage Kimura
    Hajime Horinouchi
    Yoshihiro Yanagiya
    Nami Uesugi
  • Unit Director
    Noriyuki Abe
  • Character Design
    Atsuya Uki
  • Animation Director
    Ayako Matsumoto
    Hiromi Okazaki
    Atsushi Yamamoto
    Hideki Itō
    Mami Yamaguchi
    Yūichi Takahashi
    Hiroaki Imaki
    Keiichi Kondō
    Yumi Shimizu
    Kaori Itō
    Mio Inoguchi
    Shūko Tomita
    Chiaki Furuzumi
    Tomoko Sudo
    Shin'ya Segawa
    Sanae Shimada
  • Art design
    Yumi Hosaka
    Takashi Kurahashi
  • Sound Director
    Yukio Nagasaki
  • Producer
    Masae Minami
    Makoto Kimura
Production
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures
  • Production
    Aniplex
    Fuji Television Network
    Dentsu Inc.
    tsuritama partners