Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
Soxlarp
i liked this anime, thought it was pretty okay. rated it a 5.5/10, then moved on. A year later, i was feeling really down, decided to watch this anime, it gave me a type of euphoria and happiness i didn't feel ever in real life. This anime is genuinely art, while some will say it's slice of life, so pretty boring, which i also thought at first too. But since then i've come around to liking it more on my second watch. I recommend literally anyone who likes art or is feeling down should watch this. You might feel a bit better.
Also fishing is just a really relaxing actiivty, i will probably go fishing if i ever have extra time. This is a pretty good slice of life anime, which is rare
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Overview:
"Aliens" and "fishing" are two words that I strongly doubt you ever expected to hear in the same sentence, yet with the existence of the anime "Tsruritama", such a thing doesn't sound so implausible. First released back in 2012, "Tsuritama" is an original anime (as in, one that isn't based off a manga, light novel or anything else) that blends science-fiction elements with slice-of-life elements to create a series that's original, sweet, light-hearted and bizarre, even if not everything about it clicks into place so easily, with some parts being better than others.
Story (7.5/10):
The primary setting of "Tsuritama" is the Japanese (and real) island Enoshima, where the anxious and socially-awkward Yuki Sanada has just moved to with his French grandmother Keito. After initially fa…
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It was perfect, i give it a 7 because Haru and yuki didn't kiss
Outside jokes this feels so original and unique, i wish this was more longer because the feelings this give i can't explain, its a piece of art.
Maybe it doesn't have the best story but the important thing of a series it's how good they can transmitted their message and in this case was perfect every character feels so warm and close to the viewer, i really feel bad that this doesn't have a manga or more chapters.
pd. Haru sometimes feels like a really stupid guy but that's his charm
Read at the sourceTinoTheThortino
I randomly approached this anime and it was surprisingly good.
I'll say in advance that fishing doesn't appeal to me, even if I practiced it sometime: by the way, this wasn't the main reason because I liked Tsuritama this much.
PLOT (7): everyone can come up with a story like this, because it's extremely simple; anyway, the plot is treated in an original way.
A guy is chosen to save the world from a mysterious enemy and, in order to do that, he has to... fish.. yeah, kinda weird but it definitely felt like a breath of fresh air.
No need to create new universes, extraterrestrial creatures, strange space machines or epic sci-fi battles: everything happens on the Earth in the most common manners and it is actually fine.
CHARACTERS (8): I wouldn't expect that from a show like this, but the c…
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Aye, so long story short, it's a strange one. The story is as random as it gets, but duude, the art and the colours! You know the feeling when it's the first scene in the episode and you just know it's gonna be a good one? Yeah, so can't stress enough how long it's been since the last time I was so aware (in a good way ofc) of the colours. Apart from it being a treat to the eyes, umm, it kinda felt like a compilation of random animes, not in a way that you can tell where the story is going, but small details, characters felt familiar from all over. I'm sure it's not something you're gonna think about months later, but it does suck you in completely. Seriously, this anime shouldn't work but it does. Oh, if you think that "ugh it's about fishing, not sure if i'm gonna like it", just because…
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I think Tsuritama is a very hit or miss anime. You will either love it or find it the most boring thing ever. Luckily, for me it was the former. It is simple, pretty, relaxing and fun to watch. The art is drawn in a very refreshing palette and the soundtrack is catchy as hell. Yes, the main theme behind it is the "power of friendship", and although I think that Tsuritama handled it in a very original way, I could see why that would put certain people off watching it. It might be not the greatest masterpiece in anime industry (and it's not trying to be), but I really did enjoy basking in the pretty colors and sceneries of Enoshima and laughing at the silly jokes. It was just a relaxing experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for something not too serious but that will still hook…
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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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If you are looking for a warm, cozy and yet vibrant anime, perhaps, Tsuritama is for you.
Story: 7
The story follows Yuki, who recently moved out to Ennoshima island. In his new town he meets Haru, who’s an alien and insists that they have to be friends and go fishing together.
The story itself its simple developed and doesn’t show us too complex scenarios, but keeps a focus on human relationships and feelings: ‘How do we express ourselves? How do we handle trouble?’ are the main topics expressed on the series, which aren’t deeply developed, instead, it follows the plot with the common structure of beginning, develop and final resolution. Its very simple but it didn’t came across as a poor story for a 12 episode anime.
Art: 8
Bright pastel colors make this anime fresh and vibrant yet si…
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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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Whenever I am out in public, I always ask not just my closest friends, but my acquaintances if they are into anime, and the two most common responses I receive are:
1.) "No, I don't really like anime, I find it to be too weird."
OR
2.) "Oh, I love anime! I've been a fan since my childhood!"
I most often reply to the second response by asking them what shows they like, and unfortunately, for me, I almost always receive an answer that goes something among the lines of: "Oh, I like Sailor Moon, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Cardcaptors, Dragon Ball Z, and just about any film created by Studio Ghibli."
Now, before I move ahead with this conversation, I just want to clarify that I don't think any of the vintage classics from the 90s are terrible shows, nor do I intend to insult any of the people who…
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Tsuritama taught us a valuable lesson: characters first.
Tsuritama was first created as an original story which being immediately adapted as anime series. There was no sin in that, bear in mind. Several O-G anime series had managed to stand out and became a fixture in their own respective rights (i.e. Cowboy Bebop, Psycho-Pass, you get the gist). For Tsuritama, the premise was about Sanada Yuki, a teen with basically low EQ who got thrust into the world of seaside fishing and (heads up!) aquatic aliens. The first impression that one would definitely get might be "well, this was a beautifully drawn anime with music that was not half bad at all-- quite enjoyable". Unfortunately, we are not talking about drawings nor are we talking about BGM for late night studies. We are talking about anime…
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I truly can say this anime is like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a rainy sunday. It gives a light hearted story that most can enjoy. I'm so happy that I randomly found this anime. Although it took me two years to finish. Mostly Because after fifth episode it slowed down for me. If you can get past that this anime is good. It truly is. It doesn't leave you wanting more after the end. The ending will mostly just put a smile on your face. (Just be sure to watch after the credits on the last episode). The character development of the main character is heartwarming. Since mostly people can see some parts of themselves in him.
Yuki is such a great character. Man, I just love him and tapioca (the duck).
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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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Oh my god. This was an AMAZING anime! I don't know how to even put it into words! (Note, there might be spoilers)
STORY: 10
The story is much, much different from your usual sports anime. Usually in sports anime, the goal is to become the best at whatever sport your doing. However, in Tsuritama, they are instead trying to fish up an alien, which is much different than I expected.
ART: 8
I loved the art. It was different from your usual anime. However, there are somethings I didn't like. One of the major flaws for me is how, what I think it is, is the shine on objects. To me, it looked like everything was wet and disgusting. The other thing is, sometimes the characters just looked really weirdly, mainly the fact characters will appear cross-eyed, like a lot. Overall, pretty good.
SOUND: 10…
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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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*Contains a bit of spoilers*
Story: 8
Wow... This anime turned out better than I expected. I expected this to be an anime about casual fishing but it went from cute and light hearted to something that's intense, a bit dark and has actual story plot. Tsuritama is an anime that teaches you about friendships and building trust you have with one another.
However, there were some scenes I do not agree with which is that scene where it seems like Natsuki is at fault during his birthday.
Lastly, ended off on a good and cute note showing what the characters are doing 6 months later and a mini flashback kind of scene from episode 1.
Character: 8
Yuki's face when he's nervous or scared really made me not want to watch the anime. But after he managed to overcome his anxiety problems and became mo…
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Tsuritama- 8/10
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Sci-Fi, Sports
Plot-8/10: Tsuritama takes place in a small fishing community called Enoshima. Here, the main character, Yuki, makes three unique friends: an alien, a fishing protégé, and a member of a secret agency (and his duck, Tapioca). Over the course of 12 episodes, Yuki learns how to fish and for the first time experiences true friendship and pure fun.
Having never watched an anime about fishing, I enjoyed the unique premise. I appreciate that the anime takes its time to explain certain things about fishing (most times through dialogue), like the importance of using the right lure, how to get better accuracy, etc. This information isn’t all thrown right in the audience’s face, but dispersed throughout, avoiding long and boring info-d…
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How am I lured in this anime? Vibrant animation and uncommon synopsis. The story able to pull an out of this world, friendship and family. The comedy is simple yet funny. The art is invigorating and able to depict the ocean or fishing vibe. I love the scenery because it gives off calm and put you to relax. The sound is repetitive, catchy and simple. The characters able to develop as the story goes through. It has resolve unlike other anime. It also has a satisfying ending. I did enjoy watching this I will be bias since I love the color blue. If you are stressed in watching too much dark anime I recommend you to watch this.
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It's wacky aliens, with temporary mind-control powers come here to stop an evil entity, BUT FIRST... let's go fishing :D Chill out a bit, gather up some friends, and maybe catch a fish or two.
It's heart-warming relationships between family, friends, and heart-warming progress in our lead character breaking out of his shell thanks to a fishing pole and an alien friend.
The art style it provides is colorful and evocative, really shining a bright light on these relationships and wacky narrative.
If it has any negative, it's that the voice acting can get a bit screechy, but overall it's well worth a watch!
Enjoy!
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Being able to relate to the main character on the basis of being a socially awkward individual, I decided to give this anime a chance. I was more than pleasantly surprised.
I can understand why this isn't a top anime, it has its many, many flaws but the characters is not one of them. From the main character who is introduced as a young boy with the inability to hold social interactions and develop relationships, to his sick grandmother who supports him and provides the young boy with comfort and a honey coated tongue. All the characters are well thought out and have a great sense of depth as seen throughout the summer in which they are seen; we able able to see them grow and develop. These characters surprise us in more ways we can count, they are not predictable nor are they exactly alike…
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