Tsuritama (2012)
"Saving the world... by fishing?"
Synopsis
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!
Creator
Hideo Katsumata, Atsushi Terada, Yatsuho Tomikawa
Network
Fuji TV
Episodes
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
Angry Landing
With Yuki’s Grandma still in the hospital, the boy’s everyday life is quite hectic. But by fishing every day, Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki are becoming more at ease with each other. Everything seems to be going well until Yuki uses his water gun after he promised not to.
Discouraged Jerking
Summer vacation has started and the fishing lessons have been going well. Yuki has decided it is time to get his own fishing pole, but what he wants and what he can afford are vastly different. A question to Ayumi lands Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki jobs on a fishing boat.
Horrified Splash
Keito is coming home from the hospital and Yuki wants to get her a gift. He takes on the challenge to catching a tuna, her favorite fish. This will lead the boys to an area of water off limits and closer to Haru’s goal.
Painful Countdown
Now that Yuki has his own fishing equipment his enthusiasm for the past time has increased, but Haru no longer wants to do anything that involves the water. Natsuki’s birthday is coming up and his sister wants to have a family fishing trip but what happens on the water affects everybody.
Joyous Fighting
During the search for Sakura, Akira confronts Koko and Haru and demands to know why they are here on earth. The duo explains their situation, but bigger plans are already in motion against them.
Striking Underwater
Duck, has declared martial law on Enoshima and are hunting for Haru and JFX. After a fail attempt by Koko and Haru to stop JFX, Haru becomes the alien villain to save his friends.
Our Tackle
Haru is scared; Akira is trying to convince Natsuki about what is happening, and Yuki and on his way back to Enoshima. But when JFX takes over a military commander, the worst case scenario comes true.
Legend of the Big Fish
Duck has lost its fleet, and their last resort is a missile bombardment. Yuki and his friends have to convince them not to while at the same time fish for their lives.
Goodbye Fishing
The legendary lure has been found, but will Yuki have enough time and strength to cast it before DUCK launches the missiles.
Cast
Details
Original Title
つり球
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
12
Production
A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network
