Tsuritama | |
つり球 | |
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Genre | Comedy, science fiction [1] |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Kenji Nakamura |
Written by | Toshiya Ono |
Music by | Kuricorder Quartet |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Licensed by |
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Original network | Fuji TV ( noitamina) |
Original run | 13 April 2012 – 28 June 2012 |
Episodes | 12 |
Tsuritama (つり球, "fishing ball"), sometimes written as tsuritama, is a Japanese anime television series that aired between 13 April 2012 and 28 June 2012. The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America, by MVM Films in the United Kingdom, and Hanabee in Australia and New Zealand. [2]
Yuki Sanada is a high school student who lives with his grandmother Kate, a woman whose career requires frequent relocation which prevents the boy from establishing any real friendships, much less the social skills necessary to initiate them. Whenever he becomes anxious, he freezes in place, unable to breathe, and feels like he is drowning. During these episodes, he dons a markedly demonic expression—so potent with seemingly latent rage that others become wary of him at its appearance. Shortly after arriving at their home on the grandmother's most recently sanctioned work base, the island of Enoshima, a zealous transfer student named Haru— wielding a water gun and sporting a fish bowl atop his head— appears on their doorstep claiming to be an alien and that he will henceforth be living in the same house; the grandmother agrees to allow such if Haru simply meets one condition (which is undisclosed to the audience). Haru's presence continually makes Yuki uncomfortable. The two also meet a secluded young fisher, Natsuki Usami, nicknamed "The Fishing Prince" and an Indian man named Akira, who watches Haru from a distance with his duck Tapioca.
The anime began airing on the noitamina block on Fuji TV on April 12, 2012 and ended on June 28, 2012. The anime's opening theme was "Tsurezure Monochrome" by Fujifabric, while the ending theme was "Sora mo Toberu Hazu" by sayonara ponytail. Aniplex released the series on DVD/Blu-ray in six volumes from June 27, 2012 to November 11, 2012. [3] Section23 Films released the entire series on Blu-ray and DVD on August 20, 2013. [4]
No. | Title | Original air date [5] | |
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1 | "Panicked Fishing" "Tenpatte Fisshingu" (テンパってフィッシング) | April 13, 2012 | |
A new kid, an alien, and a fishing prince. Three unlikely friends brought together in an unusual place. | |||
2 | "The Frustrating Uni Knot" "Kuyashikute Yuni Notto" (悔しくてユニノット) | April 20, 2012 | |
Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki just can't seem to see eye to eye on anything. | |||
3 | "Lonely Casting" "Samishikute Kyasutingu" (寂しくてキャスティング) | April 27, 2012 | |
In order to fish in the ocean, both Haru and Yuki must learn the 'Enoshima Bowl' technique. Keito heads to the hospital for a checkup, and a worried Yuki locks himself in his room. | |||
4 | "Angry Landing" "Muka Tsuite Randingu" (ムカついてランディング) | May 4, 2012 | |
Haru, Yuki, and Natuski have begun growing more familiar with each other as each day of fishing passes. Things seem to be running smoothly until a certain someone uses a water gun after promising not to. | |||
5 | "Discouraged Jerking" "Hekotarete Jākingu" (へこたれてジャーキング) | May 11, 2012 | |
The fishing lessons have progressed, and summer is on the way. Yuki decides that it is the right time to get his own fishing pole, but what he wants isn't going to happen with the money he has. He, along with Haru and Natsuki, gets a job on a fishing boat. | |||
6 | "Horrified Splash" "Senritsu no Supurasshu" (戦慄のスプラッシュ) | May 18, 2012 | |
Upon Keito's release from the hospital, Yuki wants to surprise her with a fresh tuna. The boys journey to a forbidden area of ocean in quest of Keito's favorite fish. Yuki catches a tuna there, but strange things begin occurring, including Haru's behavior. | |||
7 | "Painful Countdown" "Setsunakute Kauntodaun" (切なくてカウントダウン) | May 25, 2012 | |
Yuki acquires his own equipment, and his love for fishing grows; meanwhile, Haru develops a disdain for the sport, and Natsuki's birthday approaches. | |||
8 | "Joyous Fighting" "Ureshikute Faitingu" (嬉しくてファイティング) | June 1, 2012 | |
Koko and Haru are confronted with the question of why they are here, and the search for Sakura continues. | |||
9 | "Striking Underwater" "Shougeki no Andāwōtā" (衝撃のアンダーウォーター) | June 8, 2012 | |
Martial law is declared in Enoshima, and Haru and JFX are being hunted. After Koko's failed attempt to stop JFX, Haru takes matters into his own hands and becomes a hero. | |||
10 | "Our Tackle" "Oretachi no Takkuru" (俺たちのタックル) | June 15, 2012 | |
Despite the overwhelming apprehension everyone is experiencing, Yuki heads back to Enoshima. When JFX becomes military commander, everyone's worst fears are realized. | |||
11 | "Legend of the Big Fish" "Densetsu no Biggu Fisshu" (伝説のビッグフィッシュ) | June 22, 2012 | |
Duck loses its fleet and its last resort is to launch missiles. While Yuki tries to convince them to do no such thing, he and his friends must also fish for their lives! | |||
12 | "Goodbye Fishing" "Sayonara no Fishing" (さよならのフィッシング) | June 28, 2012 | |
The legendary lure is finally found. The race is on to stop Duck from firing the missiles. |
Tsuritama | |
つり球 | |
---|---|
Genre | Comedy, science fiction [1] |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Kenji Nakamura |
Written by | Toshiya Ono |
Music by | Kuricorder Quartet |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Licensed by |
|
Original network | Fuji TV ( noitamina) |
Original run | 13 April 2012 – 28 June 2012 |
Episodes | 12 |
Tsuritama (つり球, "fishing ball"), sometimes written as tsuritama, is a Japanese anime television series that aired between 13 April 2012 and 28 June 2012. The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America, by MVM Films in the United Kingdom, and Hanabee in Australia and New Zealand. [2]
Yuki Sanada is a high school student who lives with his grandmother Kate, a woman whose career requires frequent relocation which prevents the boy from establishing any real friendships, much less the social skills necessary to initiate them. Whenever he becomes anxious, he freezes in place, unable to breathe, and feels like he is drowning. During these episodes, he dons a markedly demonic expression—so potent with seemingly latent rage that others become wary of him at its appearance. Shortly after arriving at their home on the grandmother's most recently sanctioned work base, the island of Enoshima, a zealous transfer student named Haru— wielding a water gun and sporting a fish bowl atop his head— appears on their doorstep claiming to be an alien and that he will henceforth be living in the same house; the grandmother agrees to allow such if Haru simply meets one condition (which is undisclosed to the audience). Haru's presence continually makes Yuki uncomfortable. The two also meet a secluded young fisher, Natsuki Usami, nicknamed "The Fishing Prince" and an Indian man named Akira, who watches Haru from a distance with his duck Tapioca.
The anime began airing on the noitamina block on Fuji TV on April 12, 2012 and ended on June 28, 2012. The anime's opening theme was "Tsurezure Monochrome" by Fujifabric, while the ending theme was "Sora mo Toberu Hazu" by sayonara ponytail. Aniplex released the series on DVD/Blu-ray in six volumes from June 27, 2012 to November 11, 2012. [3] Section23 Films released the entire series on Blu-ray and DVD on August 20, 2013. [4]
No. | Title | Original air date [5] | |
---|---|---|---|
1 | "Panicked Fishing" "Tenpatte Fisshingu" (テンパってフィッシング) | April 13, 2012 | |
A new kid, an alien, and a fishing prince. Three unlikely friends brought together in an unusual place. | |||
2 | "The Frustrating Uni Knot" "Kuyashikute Yuni Notto" (悔しくてユニノット) | April 20, 2012 | |
Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki just can't seem to see eye to eye on anything. | |||
3 | "Lonely Casting" "Samishikute Kyasutingu" (寂しくてキャスティング) | April 27, 2012 | |
In order to fish in the ocean, both Haru and Yuki must learn the 'Enoshima Bowl' technique. Keito heads to the hospital for a checkup, and a worried Yuki locks himself in his room. | |||
4 | "Angry Landing" "Muka Tsuite Randingu" (ムカついてランディング) | May 4, 2012 | |
Haru, Yuki, and Natuski have begun growing more familiar with each other as each day of fishing passes. Things seem to be running smoothly until a certain someone uses a water gun after promising not to. | |||
5 | "Discouraged Jerking" "Hekotarete Jākingu" (へこたれてジャーキング) | May 11, 2012 | |
The fishing lessons have progressed, and summer is on the way. Yuki decides that it is the right time to get his own fishing pole, but what he wants isn't going to happen with the money he has. He, along with Haru and Natsuki, gets a job on a fishing boat. | |||
6 | "Horrified Splash" "Senritsu no Supurasshu" (戦慄のスプラッシュ) | May 18, 2012 | |
Upon Keito's release from the hospital, Yuki wants to surprise her with a fresh tuna. The boys journey to a forbidden area of ocean in quest of Keito's favorite fish. Yuki catches a tuna there, but strange things begin occurring, including Haru's behavior. | |||
7 | "Painful Countdown" "Setsunakute Kauntodaun" (切なくてカウントダウン) | May 25, 2012 | |
Yuki acquires his own equipment, and his love for fishing grows; meanwhile, Haru develops a disdain for the sport, and Natsuki's birthday approaches. | |||
8 | "Joyous Fighting" "Ureshikute Faitingu" (嬉しくてファイティング) | June 1, 2012 | |
Koko and Haru are confronted with the question of why they are here, and the search for Sakura continues. | |||
9 | "Striking Underwater" "Shougeki no Andāwōtā" (衝撃のアンダーウォーター) | June 8, 2012 | |
Martial law is declared in Enoshima, and Haru and JFX are being hunted. After Koko's failed attempt to stop JFX, Haru takes matters into his own hands and becomes a hero. | |||
10 | "Our Tackle" "Oretachi no Takkuru" (俺たちのタックル) | June 15, 2012 | |
Despite the overwhelming apprehension everyone is experiencing, Yuki heads back to Enoshima. When JFX becomes military commander, everyone's worst fears are realized. | |||
11 | "Legend of the Big Fish" "Densetsu no Biggu Fisshu" (伝説のビッグフィッシュ) | June 22, 2012 | |
Duck loses its fleet and its last resort is to launch missiles. While Yuki tries to convince them to do no such thing, he and his friends must also fish for their lives! | |||
12 | "Goodbye Fishing" "Sayonara no Fishing" (さよならのフィッシング) | June 28, 2012 | |
The legendary lure is finally found. The race is on to stop Duck from firing the missiles. |