---
title: "Tsuritama"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tsuritama-2012"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 45283
imdb_id: "tt2341757"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tsuritama (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tsuritama-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A socially awkward transfer student finds his life transformed by an eccentric classmate and fishing."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- character-driven narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a lighthearted anime suitable for general audiences interested in slice-of-life themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: quirky, seaside, friendship, whimsical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *Akira Agarkar Yamada (voice)*
- **Shirou Saitou** as *Tamotsu Usami (voice)*
- **Yui Ogura** as *Sakura Usami (voice)*
- **Ryota Osaka** as *Yuki Sanada (voice)*
- **Miyu Irino** as *Haru (voice)*
- **Koki Uchiyama** as *Usami Natsuki (voice)*
- **Fumi Hirano** as *Kate (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Coco (voice)*
- **Daisuke Hosomi** as *Ayumi Inoue (voice)*
- **Nozomi Yamamoto** as *Erika Usami (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Tsuritama air?
The series aired between 13 April 2012 and 28 June 2012.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Yuki Sanada, a socially awkward and anxious student.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The show is set in the seaside town of Enoshima.

### Q: What is the central activity?
The characters participate in fishing adventures together.

### Q: Who licensed the show in North America?
The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*