Tsuritama
“Saving the world... by fishing?”
Series Overview
Yuki Sanada has always felt like a fish out of water. Socially awkward and anxious, he struggles to fit in with his surroundings and moves from town to town with his grandma. As he and his grandma settle into the charming seaside town of Enoshima, Yuki hopes for a fresh start. However, his reputation at school is jeopardized by the arrival of fellow transfer student Haru. The eccentric Haru immediately makes a splash, wildly claiming to be an alien and declaring that Yuki is his friend. Pairing the reluctant Yuki with their classmate and fishing talent, Natsuki Usami, he tasks both of them with the absurd mission of saving the world from a mysterious threat in the ocean. Mischief and hijinks ensue, as these three embark on a whimsical adventure filled with laughs, heart, and self-discovery!
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
23 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Goodbye Fishing”
The legendary lure has been found, but will Yuki have enough time and strength to cast it before DUCK launches the missiles.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Yui Ogura
Sakura Usami (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Yuki Sanada (voice)
Miyu Irino
Haru (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
Usami Natsuki (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita
Akira Agarkar Yamada (voice)
Fumi Hirano
Kate (voice)
Emiri Kato
Coco (voice)
Daisuke Hosomi
Ayumi Inoue (voice)
Shirou Saitou
Usami Tamotsu (voice)
Nozomi Yamamoto
Erika Usami (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Urara (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Heihachi (voice)
Masami Kikuchi
Untenshu (voice)
Shirou Saitou
Tamotsu Usami (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita
Tapioca (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Misaki (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Nakamura
Toshiya Ohno
Masaki Kurihara, Yoshiyuki Kawaguchi, Takero Sekijima
Satoru Kuroiwa
Shigeru Nishiyama
Hideo Katsumata, Atsushi Terada, Masae Minami, Yatsuho Tomikawa, Koji Yamamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Masaki Kurihara
Original Music Composer
Satoru Kuroiwa
Director of Photography
Yoshiyuki Kawaguchi
Original Music Composer
Takero Sekijima
Original Music Composer
Masae Minami
Producer
Shigeru Nishiyama
Editor
Makoto Kimura
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tsuritama
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What is Tsuritama about?
Yuki Sanada has always felt like a fish out of water. Socially awkward and anxious, he struggles to fit in with his surroundings and moves from town to town with his grandma. As he and his grandma settle into the charming seaside town of Enoshima, Yuki hopes for a fresh start. However, his reputation at school is jeopardized by the arrival of fellow transfer student Haru. The eccentric Haru immediately makes a splash, wildly claiming to be an alien and declaring that Yuki is his friend. Pairing the reluctant Yuki with their classmate and fishing talent, Natsuki Usami, he tasks both of them with the absurd mission of saving the world from a mysterious threat in the ocean. Mischief and hijinks ensue, as these three embark on a whimsical adventure filled with laughs, heart, and self-discovery!
How many seasons does Tsuritama have?
Tsuritama comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Tsuritama?
Key cast members in Tsuritama include Yui Ogura, Ryota Osaka, Miyu Irino, Koki Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita.
Who created or directed Tsuritama?
Tsuritama was developed and directed by Kenji Nakamura.