Tsuritama 2012
“Saving the world... by fishing?”
What is Tsuritama?
Tsuritama is a Japanese television series that follows the story of Yuki Sanada, a socially awkward teenager who frequently relocates with his grandmother. The series begins when Yuki and his grandmother move to the coastal town of Enoshima, where he hopes to find a new beginning.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 13, 2012
- Last aired
- Jun 29, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Tsuritama is a Japanese television series that follows the story of Yuki Sanada, a socially awkward teenager who frequently relocates with his grandmother. The series begins when Yuki and his grandmother move to the coastal town of Enoshima, where he hopes to find a new beginning. His plans for a quiet fresh start are disrupted by the arrival of Haru, another transfer student who immediately draws attention by boldly claiming to be an alien. Haru declares Yuki his friend despite their initial meeting and insists that Yuki join him along with their classmate Natsuki Usami, who has fishing expertise, in activities that bring the three of them together. The series explores themes of friendship, social connection, and finding one's place through the unusual bond that forms between these three characters in their new seaside environment.
Should you watch it?
“A socially awkward transfer student finds his life transformed by an eccentric classmate and fishing.”
- unique premise
- character-driven narrative
- pacing may feel slow to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories about forming unexpected bonds in a seaside setting.
The series is a lighthearted anime suitable for general audiences interested in slice-of-life themes.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Panicked Fishing Mytharc Apr 13, 2012
- E2 The Frustrating Uni Knot Core Apr 20, 2012
- E3 Lonely Casting Core Apr 27, 2012
- E4 Angry Landing Core May 4, 2012
- E5 Discouraged Jerking Core May 11, 2012
- E6 Horrified Splash Core May 18, 2012
- E7 Painful Countdown Core May 25, 2012
- E8 Joyous Fighting Core Jun 1, 2012
- E9 Striking Underwater Core Jun 8, 2012
- E10 Our Tackle Core Jun 15, 2012
- E11 Legend of the Big Fish Mytharc Jun 22, 2012
- E12 Goodbye Fishing Mytharc Jun 29, 2012
Frequently asked questions
When did Tsuritama air?
The series aired between 13 April 2012 and 28 June 2012.
Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Yuki Sanada, a socially awkward and anxious student.
Where does the story take place?
The show is set in the seaside town of Enoshima.
What is the central activity?
The characters participate in fishing adventures together.
Who licensed the show in North America?
The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks.