---
title: "Tsurune"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tsurune-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 83314
imdb_id: "tt8994044"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 35
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Tsurune (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tsurune-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tsurune is a Japanese animated television series that follows the story of Minato Narumiya, a high school student who returns to the traditional martial art of kyudo after experiencing target panic in middle school. The series begins when Minato decides to rejoin the sport after his friends join the high school kyudo club. It explores his journey of personal growth, teamwork, and overcoming past challenges within the disciplined practice of archery. The title refers to the sound made by a bowstring when an arrow is released, which serves as a motif throughout the series. Tsurune was first released in 2018 and is based on a light novel series written by Kotoko Ayano with illustrations by Chinatsu Morimoto. The show is centered around the Kazemai High School Archery Team and focuses on the characters' dedication to mastering kyudo while navigating their interpersonal relationships and individual struggles. It has been available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A high school student attempts to overcome his past struggles with archery by joining a club."

### Why Watch
- focuses on personal growth
- features kyudo archery

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The series maintains a grounded and contemplative tone throughout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: introspective, calm, sporting, earnest

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hidive Amazon Channel | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 26
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuto Uemura** as *Minato Narumiya (voice)*
- **Kensho Ono** as *Shu Fujiwara (voice)*
- **Shogo Yano** as *Nanao Kisaragi (voice)*
- **Kaito Ishikawa** as *Kaito Onogi (voice)*
- **Aoi Ichikawa** as *Seiya Takehaya (voice)*
- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Eisuke Nikaido (voice)*
- **Shintaro Asanuma** as *Masaki Takigawa (voice)*
- **Takayuki Kondo** as *Koshiro Fuwa (voice)*
- **Ryota Suzuki** as *Ryohei Yamanouchi (voice)*
- **Ayaka Nanase** as *Noa Shiragiku (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What sport is featured?
The series focuses on kyudo, which is Japanese archery.

### Q: Why did the protagonist stop archery?
He experienced target panic during middle school.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in a high school environment.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a student named Minato.

### Q: What motivates Minato to return to archery?
He decides to return to the sport when his friends join the school club.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tsurune — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83314)
- [Tsurune (TV Series 2018- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8994044/fullcredits/)
- [Tsurune (TV Series 2018-2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83314-tsurune/cast)
- [Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/36653/Tsurune__Kazemai_Koukou_Kyuudou-bu)
- [Tsurune - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsurune)
- [Watch Tsurune - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRDKVP34Y/tsurune)

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