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I just have to say that this has to be the most boring anime I have ever watched, and trust me, I've seen my fair bit.
This anime made me sleep worse than watching a 60 year old play Cabela's fishing 2009. It was horrendous because it starts slow, try's to add some excitement, then disappoints you to the fullest when you realize it's just the same thing but with a twist.
I would highly advise steering away from this show if you don't ultra enjoy slice of life shows, this show is LITERALLY about fishing and that is all
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Tsuritama feels like something studio SHAFT would make, as it has weird artsy animation and characters that are or act like they are aliens.
- And yet it is not made by SHAFT but rather by A-1 Works, which translates to good production values.
- It is also part of the NoitanimA timeslot, so it is bound to have lots of artistic makeup and josei overtones.
- And it’s by Nakamura Kenji, the director of Mononoke, Kuuchu Buranko, and C, so expect some really crazy stuff in it.
STORY
My impressions about the plot were just one big MEH as there was literally no real hook in the story. It is supposed to be about making friends and fishing being the key to the salvation of the Earth but it is not motivational or educational or exciting or whatever. It is easy going right away and doesn’t try to h…
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Tsuritama is a story about fishing first and foremost. This is pretty obvious on the outset given the title and synopsis, but I say this in a very straightforward way. Tsuritama is about fishing, and that becomes a strength as well as a weakness in the show. Let's "dive" right in.
Characters/Story
Tsuritama has four main characters, each with their own little quirks and personalities as well as goals throughout the story. The first half of the story is quite lovely and got my hopes up for the rest of the show to be just like that. The initial protagonist Yuki struggling to fit in and overcoming his social anxiety through fishing really felt like it was a show about how Haru's worldview and overall attitude changes as he discovers more about fishing. Unfortunately about half way through is…
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Tsuritama is a science fiction comedy from 2012. It was written by Ono Toshiya and produced by A-1 Pictures. Yes, the studio that brought us Kuroshitsuji, Sword Art Online & Boku dake ga Inai Machi among others. In other words, their quality varies quite a bit. I haven't really heard anything about this anime, so I'm going into it pretty blind. Let's see how well it compares to the other A-1 anime I've reviewed.
Story:
Yuki is a highly introverted lad who moves a lot. After moving to Enoshima, his life turns around. Another transfer student, Haru, comes into class and introduces himself as an alien. He then insists that Yuki go fishing with him to save the world. Shenanigans incoming.
The first noticeable issue with this series is that there's a lot of technical talk on the mechanics…
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I've just recently started doing reviews on Youtube, and thought I might as well share them over here. They were written for video-form though, so either read it or give it a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX84r7k6vNM
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Tsuritama is a 12-episode show full of quirky fun and sympathetic characters. It was produced by Studio A1-Pictures and aired during 2012's spring season.
While directed by Nakamura Kenji and written by Oono Toshiya, it is most likely best recognized for its character designer, Uki Atsuya.
In this kinda SoF, kinda sports and kinda sci-fi anime, the headline is “You can't catch fish if you don't go fishing, and you can't make friends if you don't at least try.”
The story follows Sanada Yuki, who just had to move to the island of Enoshima with his grandmother.…
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Wow. I'm surprised how this gem passed under my radar for so long. I've forgotten how long it was since I watched a show so fun and relaxing that I always have a stupid grin on my face after each episode.
Tsuritama is simple (the studio knows it) and sometimes simplicity is good enough for a show about fishing.
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The show starts with Yuki, a socially awkward boy, transferring to a new school. There he meets Haru, who's a hyperactive self-proclaimed alien, and invites him to fishing. Sounds silly? Don't worry it gets more sillier! Haha. From there on, you will see an indian guy, an alien organization that worships ducks, hilarious dances, squirt gun madness, a cool grandma, etc. You can actually see…
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Tsuritama is happiness distilled into anime form. It's all bright colors and kind people and cute psychic alien fish boys, completely ridiculous and filled with emotion and joy. Gets extra credit from me for showing kids with realistic depictions of social anxiety and family difficulties, then making them happy too.
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Tsuritama is a show that will exceed your expectations. It will lure you in hook, line, and sinker, and make you question how an anime about fishing could ever be quite so enjoyable.
The story is set in the quaint town of Enoshima. There, the show’s protagonists—Yuki, Haru, Natsuki, Akira, and Tapioca (*quack quack*)—all come together to share in a singular pastime: fishing.
It is through the characters’ forced participation to undertake in this hobby that we are able to truly understand each and every one of their personal anxieties and motivations. We are imbued with a real sense of fulfilment, as through their fishing we are not only a witness to their own personal growth, but also to the most important theme of the show—friendship.
There can be no doubt that by the end of the last e…
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With age comes a sense of self. Or at least, that's what Tsuritama wants us to believe. Ironically, though, the series itself never knows what it wants to be – is it a dramatic slice of life or a quirky, supernatural adventure? The result is ultimately spontaneous, for better or for worse.
Yuki has a hard time making friends. Always moving from place to place, there's little time for him to get to know anyone, and his social anxiety doesn't help. More than anything, he's afraid of being considered weird. But while living with his grandmother on the island of Enoshima, Yuki meets a self-proclaimed 'alien' transfer student named Haru. To make matters worse, his grandmother is allowing Haru to stay with them, and he's asked their classmate to teach them to fish. Some may find this to be a b…
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The main theme behind Tsuritama is a very simple one, and one which is very common in media - the power of friendship. Of course, as this isn't a silly battle shounen, it is much more than a simple excuse to randomly power up a character to beat the big bad evil, but rather, is a simple and heartwarming tale of how a mysterious alien boy manages to break the barriers of a few boys, helping them form bonds that would last a lifetime, helping them to grow beyond who they are.
Beyond its excellent slice of life portion, the show also features a very bizarre plot. I often call these things silly, but it is done with some remarkable charm that I can't help but love it. Ranging from Tapioca to the D.U.C.K organization, the show mixes its 'serious' side with some very hilarious scenes, resulting…
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Let me get one thing straight: I hated 2012. I hated all the stuff that has been going on in my life since November 2011, when everything I know and love suddenly started mercilessly going down the drain. Ever since then, I've wanted to crawl under a rock and die, and I still do! Heck, I'd even be so bold as to wish that the world DID end on December 21st, 2012! After all the crap that's been happening to me, I honestly didn't think I'd ever be happy again, and I still don't think I'll ever be truly happy again considering how traumatizing everything's been for me...that is, until April 2012. What if, one day, you were in a really depressed mood, and then you suddenly find something that somehow manages to put a smile on your face throughout the whole thing. It's so cheery, so colorful, so…
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An anime about fishing, that somehow becomes shonen.
I expected Tsuritama to be a slow slice of life that recreated the relaxing atmosphere of fishing and was driven by dialogue. Sadly the characters are mostly annoying and the strangely shonen ending is last minute character development. The whole fishing aspect is a bit gimmicky and I thought it was wasted potential. Yamada (Sugita Tomokazu) is awesome and the anime is visually really pretty but its still not particularly interesting.
People say Tsuritama is underrated...
...Nah
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Tsuritama is definitely one of the most re-watchable animes that I've ever watched.
The story was quite different, and I'm not used to watch animes associated with 'fishing'??
Sanada Yuki is an introverted and socially awkward red-haired teenager who is used shifting schools with his grandmother, and somehow they happen to shift to this small island: Enoshima. There, Yuki encounters the cheerfully alien Haru and Natsuki, the fishing prince. The main reason why Haru and Yuki became friends is to save the world from the danger threatening the island of Enoshima. A mysterious organization ‘DUCK’ tries to capture Haru thinking he’s the main cause of the danger, and there they meet up with Akira (I didn’t like him at all but then he was wicked cool at the end!). And the only person who can…
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by far one of the best animes i've watched. i was never interested in fishing, yet this completely caught my attention. if i were to describe the anime in one word: quirky.
the plot and story were original. the show did a good job of maintaining a nice air of mystery throughout, as in you dont see what the bulk of the plot is until later on. however, at the same time it was very enjoyable to watch and very warmhearted. so many humorous moments in the show, i honestly couldnt help but smile or laugh at various points.
the artwork and animation were superb. its so colorful that you think it's an overall happy show, and while it is, it's clear later on that there's a slightly darker side to the story.
the characters were great. you can see how each on progress until they become who they ar…
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Tsuritama (2012) is an “odd duck” (pun intended) of an anime, meaning it uses a less common style of story telling. While many stories can happen almost “anywhere,” and many occur in a fantasy location, this show has a very strong sense of a real place; namely Enoshima.
Enoshima is an actual Island at the mouth of the Katase River in Sagami Bay, on the Pacific Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland by a pair of 600m bridges; a pedestrian bridge and a bridge for motor vehicles. Enoshima and Sagami Bay were made world famous for being the harbour and the area where the sailing races of the 1964 Olympic Games were held. The island is the centre of Shōnan, a popular resort area both because of the sandy beaches, and because of its proximity to Tokyo. Enoshima is roughly halfway betwee…
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Hmm... What the fu*k is this? An alien who wants to fish a legend, so he involves a guy who is socially awkward and another guy who's good at fishing. Okay... I think that's the summary of my review.
No, seriously, this is one of the MOST confusing anime I've EVER seen in my whole bloody life. The first 3/4 episodes don't make much sense... and the story don't take off until ep 6. By then, I figure most people would've dropped it already.
So in a sense, this anime tests the viewer's perseverance .... and my God, if you persevered, you're in for one good treat. When the story kicks in, you are hooked, much like a fish. There's a sense of uniqueness surrounding this anime. You just gotta watch it to understand.
Now, if you've read my review all the way here, I thank you. But honestly, yo…
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The story was very unique, but in a way it was almost it's crutch. While I did l enjoy the creative mix of fishing, supernatural, and alien, sometimes the absurdity of it all made the the story feel kind of silly. There were where times when the mixing of genres would take away the bite out of serious moments, of course there were also those pitched perfect moments where everything just came together. It was a bit awkward, but for the most part, it just worked.
I am a real sucker for interesting art styles, I really couldn't help but appreciate that in Tsuritama. The vibrant colors really made this anime pop, and it really suited a lot of the characters. Towards the end of the series a lot of that color was brought down to fit the climax, what little color was left really gave it a surrea…
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i usually dont finish 12 episode animes in two days, but when i do, i know its a real work of art.
if you're looking for a amazing anime to watch, than this is the one for you. it has everything you would want, awesome story, hilarious characters and one epic goal to bring them together.
the story does start of kind of slow, but for a good reason, the characters needs to develop the necessary skills in order to accomplish their goals, the real story actually starts around episode 5 than it really picks up, it picks up so much that i couldnt stop from episode 7-12, each episode keeps me wanting for more and more, and to me, i havent had an anime make me want to do that for a LONG time.
and also, one of my favorite hobbies is fishing, so this actually taught me a couple things, and thats…
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I decided to watch Tsuritama because I saw it on an anime magazine recommendation. I finished this anime in one day. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about this anime.
Story: 6
The premise is really enticing. After reading the introduction for this anime, my expectation for Tsuritama becomes very high. However, I was dissapointed for the first 6 episodes. The creators try to build up the relationship between our main characters, who are relationship-challenged teenagers, but this is done in a boring fashion. Basically, no major events happened in the first half of this anime. The second half of the anime becomes much better, though. The 4 companions overcomes their own emotional issues, and work together to save the world (i won't spoil further). This part is done much better, as the d…
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Watch the series from beginning to end. The first 5 episodes are slow, but it definitely picks up from there. The pacing of the story is like that of a swelling wave: first you don't notice how slowly it's building up, and then suddenly it's 30 feet high and growing more impressive by the second.
At first, I rated this anime an 8, but right now it's a solid 10, and it wouldnt have been without the earlier episodes to build it up to the final and beautiful conclusion.
The anime isn't exactly slice of life, if I had to pick a genre, it would probably fit best in that category in terms of feel.
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Characters: 10
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The story starts off with two main protagonists: Yuki (Japanese: Winter Snow) the red head with a fear of being stared at, and Haru (Spring), the innocent alien whose compl…
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