Slow Loop 2022
What is Slow Loop?
Slow Loop is a Japanese recreational fishing anime series that premiered in 2022. The show is based on a manga series created by Maiko Uchino, which was serialized in the magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward beginning in September 2018.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 2022
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Slow Loop is a Japanese recreational fishing anime series that premiered in 2022. The show is based on a manga series created by Maiko Uchino, which was serialized in the magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward beginning in September 2018. The television series features voice performances by Rin Kusumi, Natsumi Hioka, Tomomi Mineuchi, and Ryôka Yuzuki. The narrative centers on a character named Hiyori who visits the ocean to find comfort while feeling nervous about meeting her new stepfather. At the beach, she encounters a girl named Koharu and teaches her how to fish, a skill Hiyori learned from her late father. The plot takes a turn when the two girls discover that they are both preparing to meet their new families on the same evening, leading to the realization that they are about to become stepsisters. The series is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, where it is offered in both subbed and dubbed formats for viewers.
Should you watch it?
“A chance encounter at the ocean leads two girls to discover they are becoming stepsisters.”
- focuses on developing friendships
- features relaxing fishing activities
- explores family dynamics
- slow pacing may not suit everyone
Watch it if you enjoy gentle stories about building new family connections through shared hobbies.
The series features themes of grief and family adjustment in a mild, supportive tone.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Very Unique Girl Jan 7, 2022
- E2 If You Can Just Smile Jan 14, 2022
- E3 Thank You Jan 21, 2022
- E4 Aren't You Embarrassed? Jan 28, 2022
- E5 Together Again Feb 4, 2022
- E6 Difficult Is Fun Feb 11, 2022
- E7 Wedding Feb 18, 2022
- E8 I'm Fine Right Here Feb 25, 2022
- E9 I Wanna Go on a Fishing and Camping Trip! Mar 4, 2022
- E10 I'll Do My Best, Too Mar 11, 2022
- E11 Those Important to Me Mar 18, 2022
- E12 Let's Pick Some Out Together Mar 25, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Two girls meet by the ocean and realize they are about to become stepsisters.
What activity do the main characters share?
The girls bond through learning how to fish.
What is the tone of the series?
The show is a gentle, slice-of-life story about family and friendship.
Does the story involve family changes?
Yes, both main characters are navigating the process of meeting new step-family members.
Is this a high-stakes drama?
No, the narrative focuses on personal connections and the quiet activity of fishing.