Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Mury0kush0
I would say tsurune is more of a philosophical anime than sports anime per se. I dived into it thinking I was going to watch a sports anime something similar to “run with the wind” or “free” instead of haikyuu etc. Even with those expectations it was truly beyond it too. Tsurune is an anime about finding one self rather than doing some sport. Archery, here, represents more about the way of life. And coupled with KyoAni’s fantastic animation and masaru yokoyama’s soothing soundtracks, this anime presents itself as a healing slice-of-life. If you’re feeling empty then I’d suggest you to give this a try, because there’s so much to relate to minato and even masaki. They are phenomenal in kyuudou but suffer from target panic and although we don’t see masaki’s journey from the start, we do get t…
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Basic and short review here.
The art of this anime is fkn mesmerizing, there are scenes with extremely beautiful settings and the animation is so on point.
The first episodes were fire and everything looked super good but it gets so freaking boring.
The plot made no sense, I felt like I was watching a documentary of gay boys practicing the bow and arrow bc the boys have girly personalities, and the girls masculine personality? Girls had zero emotions! The dog had more emotions than any girl in this anime, also much repetitive and dull arguments between boys drama, plus the SLOW pace of sequence of events. The story didn't even give background information for 80% of the characters. Looks like the people who made this just wanted all the boy x boy content, if you know what i mean...
I will…
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Being someone who never plays team sports but somehow has become obsessed with sports anime like Haikyuu, Chihayafuru, and Yowamushi Pedal, I was excited to find Tsurune. It seems promising at first--a reluctant but talented young archer with 'target panic'! (Basically, a mental block.) A mysterious archer in the night, shooting arrows alone at a temple, who has a pet owl! Some unexplained tension between the main character and his best friend/neighbor!
Alas, everything that seemed promising initially is either dropped and forgotten about soon after it's introduced (like the owl) or transforms into something much less interesting, and is resolved with some obvious platitude.
Also ... something I loved about all the aforementioned great sports anime was how they delved into the sport it…
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This is Beautiful....This was my first Kyoto Animation anime.
For a random reference,When I completed Code Geass,I wanted to watch something which is simple & not supernatural. My Birthday was coming near. Tsurune was coming in my recommendation from many weeks & I was attracted by its Cover image.....But I didn't judge it by its cover & Thought why not to start this on My B'day.
I am going to give a brief review on each aspect:
•Story_10/10: (sorry but this aspect has spoilers,better if you do not read.)
I didn't thought they could explain a sports based story in only 13 episodes. Well back to the point,The Story goes Around Minato's & Seiya's past experiences of kyuudou & Minato's Old friend whose mom taught Minato & his friend kyuudou.
After the Death of the Minato's Mom,Minato got v…
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I never write reviews, ever, but as soon as I started watching this anime, I knew I’d have to change that. Even with my reluctant state towards sports anime I’ve watched a fair amount of them, all from Haikyuu!! to Yuri on ice, to prince of stride to kuroko no basket, even Kyoto studios own similar show: Free! So, this clearly isn’t my first rodeo with the genre even though I’m nowhere near an expert, but still when I tell you that Tsurune is different, I wholeheartedly mean it.
Already in the first episode you can tell exactly what you’re signing up for. They pull you in with the classic Kyoto animation visuals, the character design of cute boys that struggle with their separate setbacks in life (big and small ones). but even though it has these KyoAni features it’s clearly a slight dow…
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I only have this much to say about this anime... Only kyoani can make you feel the full spectrum of emotions that a team competing in a tournament can go through. It makes you go through their journey and at the end you feel the same comradery with the squad. I had no idea what Tsurune or even what Kyuudo was when i started watching this show.
The story keeps you engaged, the art work is nothing but exception as if you can feel the wind from each shot taken. Not being a fan of sports anime, i was shocked to find myself in love with this one!
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Spoiler free review.
The feeling I get from Tsurune is both similar and completely foreign to what I have felt before. The characters, though clichéd and stereotypical, manage to integrate well with the story line and the overall feel of the story. While it may seem like a typical bishounen cast, the female members of the club are included in a way that felt natural, without detracting (much!) from the focus on the boys. I really looked forward to the girls' screen time. I believe that I have watched my fair share of sports anime including Cheer Danshi!!, Free! and Haikyuu!! (notice the exclamation marks?) and read even more, like Kurogane and Karate Heat. The vibe is very similar, 13 episodes leading towards a tournament, but the emotional and psychological journey in Tsurune really stoo…
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TL;DR Review
Personally, I enjoyed this. I mean, it's pretty good if you ask me. The plot is pretty good. It follows the main character, Minato Narumiya, who finds his passion for archery again, while being supported by his friends a teammates. This is pretty heartwarming and nice; however, like all other anime, it's not perfect. Some of the characters you'll definitely not like and the background of Minato is pretty vague for the first part. On the other hand, the art is beautiful. I love the way they animated the archery scenes and special effects that go with it. The special effects aren't outrageous and they are cute. If you pick this up, I know you'll love it. It's a good watch.
- Spacecraft555 UwU
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What mostly fascinates me about this anime isn't its art, characters, sound or story. What fascinates me the most is the rich Japanese culture present in this Anime. As a non Japanese person, I tend not to hear much about traditional Japanese culture, so I never grow any interest in that. Although it's just another sport cliche, it carries much more importance in its cultural exchange than in everything else(art, story, sound, Character). I feel great that I've heard about Kyudo through this anime, it gave me a good experience along with an above average story. Traditional Japanese art and sports fascinates me a lot. With the little knowledge I have, I think it did a good job showing both the philosophical and technical aspects of Kyudo. Not the best anime, but a great portrait of what Jap…
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I typically like to keep an eye out for anime series made by Kyoto Animation as I feel they have a good track record when it comes to what they put out. For their new work they decided to go with a high school sports setting which tempered my expectations. However, I wanted to give a chance. This what I thought. (NO SPOILERS)
Story - 6
The story of Tsurune is a slow burn matching up with the equally nonchalant premise of competitive high school archery. There is an air of calmness in how the story presents itself. For me this pacing led to boredom early on as I struggled to give the show my full attention through the first half. This slow pace doesn't help the shows plot of a mostly male high school sports club that has been done a million times before. Despite the shows standard setting…
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story - 7/10
while the story may not be as gripping as other shows i've watched, i have to give credit where it is due: kyudo is a hard sport to translate into an anime or light novel. with that being said, tsurune does just enough to keep me wanting more. what stands out more so than the kyudo, is the interpersonal relationships between the team and their coaches. this is the driving force that kept me on the hook.
art - 9/10
while the art may not be pushing any wild boundaries, i found it to be very soft and pretty, it matches the tone of the story very well.
character - 7/10
the characters are all very kind and enjoyable. i felt like some of them could've been fleshed out better, but those closest to minato, the protagonist, shined.
enjoyment - 8/10
even though this may have been…
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Tsurune is a collection of paradoxes: delicate yet purposeful, subtle yet grounded. It deviates from the traditional sports anime formula and carves its own identity amidst moments of endless doubt.
It starts off with somewhat of a generic but tried-and-true premise, what with the protagonist being estranged from the object of his passion due to recent bouts of trauma. However, while stories of this nature are charming in their own right, what makes Tsurune so memorable lies in its approach to the topics at hand. Despite being a sports anime, it is a slice of life and a character drama first and foremost. The sport itself serves as a backdrop – a medium through which conflict is explored. A common complaint that surfaces with Tsurune is the lack of excitement inherent to archery as a spor…
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Description :
The story follows Minato Narumiya. Minato played Japanese archery in middle school, but after a certain incident, he ran away from the sport. In high school, Minato meets new friends, and together as part of their school's archery club, they aim to win the prefectural tournament.
Review :
I was quite interested when I saw this anime's trailer and can't wait anymore for the episode release. Finally, it was released. And then I watched the episode 1, apparently, it was shared that this Minato was afraid to join kyudo again in his high school because of some problem. And then I was thinking, "Ahhh, I think it may be a story about this Minato struggle on his so-called problem". I quite like a story about the main character who struggles of his problem and succeed in the end, so…
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In terms of sports anime, I would say that Tsurune is probably the most realistic of the bunch. That is to say, there isn't any super powers, or randomly shouting out the name of their secret techniques. It's all about the real struggles that people who practice archery, or any sport, have to experience and overcome. Overall, I would say that it did a great job at depicting this, but it certainly isn't going to provide you with much hype. If you're not into atmospheric slice of life type anime, then this entry, most likely isn't for you.
As previously the mentioned, the narrative that is presented is one that takes the more realistic aspect of sports and converts it into anime form. It then turns into a coming of age story where our main character interacts with, and learns from his fello…
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I'm not really one for sports shows personally. There's just something about them that I feel makes them so formulaic and by extension less interesting to watch. Sure, Kyoto Animation as the tacked on production company for this work is one for interest, but given their track record with Free! and the following that show has accrued, I wasn't really sure fully what to expect with Tsurune.
Story:
A budding archery prodigy in middle school, a bad tournament crushed by expectations and nerves catalyzed by his mother's passing has inflicted Minato Narumiya with 'Target Panic', making him unable to properly shoot a bow well enough to hit even the edge of the targets. Now transferred to Kazemai High School, he is dragged back into Kyudo in the Kazemai Kyudo Club in hopes of reminding him wh…
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If you've ever done archery, or any sport/hobby that you heavily enjoyed in your life. You would know what it feels like to lose control of it. Feel like you aren't doing good at it anymore, failing every time you go back to this thing you love and wanting to give up. Tsurune gives you a glimpse of what that feels like, and the joy of overcoming it and being good at what you love again.
Story: 10
The story is beautiful. what else can I say. It throws you in to all of the emotions the main character is feeling and just tugs at your heart. Anime about sports, most of them focus on heavy amounts of drama and almost unrealistic situations, but Tsurune has just the right amount of drama. The story pulls you in and leaves you wanting more, even after 13 episodes.
Art: 10
The art and animation…
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There are many reasons to watch Tsurune. ^(=^.^=)^
First of all you can experience a different kind of friendship, deriving from teamwork and companionship. When a group of people fight for something they all love, they create bonds that compress other negative vibes between them. 🥇
Second of all, it's a peaceful anime with beautiful sceneries, and if you are into japanese traditional stuff this one suits you! 🇯🇵
The art is wonderful, and the animation studio put a lot of effort in every episode until the end without rushing any of them. The characters have deep personalities with unique qualities, and that's something that makes you feel sympathy but also awe.
Watch it guys, it's worth it. ♡
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Tsurune is weird.
It’s a Kyoani anime that wasn’t a cultural phenomenon, probably because it aired two weeks late and had to share the year with both Violet Evergarden and Free!, but let me say I enjoyed Tsurune the most out of all the Kyoani anime I’ve watched.
Why? Because Tsurune felt real.
There is drama, and there is a lot of it, it feels hectic, nothing gets solved right away and more problems pile up, and some people may have a problem with this but I like this part of Tsurune. Life is hectic, Tsurune just follows the example.
Along with drama Tsurune also has a lot of character to it, even though it does seem characters go into tropes, particularly Kaito, Nanoa, and Ryohei, at the same time they don’t. Kaito “Kaachan” Onogi, is a good example because even though he’s the angry…
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'Tsurune' is the sound caused by (bow)string upon its release.
Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudoubu follows bunch of bow-wielding school boys during their daily life / archery club activities because this is a show by KyoAni and they only make one show every 10 years that isn't related to school clubs.
This time we meet several students whose names are pretty much irrelevant, but they are basically downgraded version of KyoAni's other "cute boys do sports activities within club" series called 'Free' only this time around they don't have much character to show. One of them is smart and wears classes because he is smart. Another can sometimes sound angry but really isn't. His character literally has nothing else going on. The real mc is a person whose entire life seems to center around this o…
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Close your eyes and picture a moment in your life that really affected you. It could be anything like made you into the person you are today. As humans, we are bound to change in some ways or another throughout our lives. Especially in our teenage years, we can be easily influenced by others and events around us. I can safely say that without a shadow of a doubt, we have all experienced change in our lives some way or another. It’s called growing up.
Like most sports shows, competitors experiment with themselves to be the best they can be. Tsurune lives as an example of a rare form of sport not seen too often these days in the anime medium. In fact, what exactly is Tsurune? The term itself refers to the sound of a bowstring made when an arrow is fired. As you should expect, that relates…
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