Tsuritama

Tsuritama
つり球
Anime television series
Directed by	Kenji Nakamura
Written by	Toshiya Ono
Music by	Kuricorder Quartet
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Original network	Fuji TV (noitamina)
Original run	April 12, 2012 – present
Episodes	11

Tsuritama (つり球) is a currently airing Japanese anime television series. It premiered on April 12, 2012. The anime has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America.

Plot

Yuki Sanada is a high school boy who lives with his grandmother. His grandmother's job causes them to have to move around Japan constantly, making Yuki unable to form any lasting friendships or helpful social skills. Whenever he is afraid or nervous, he makes a hideous face that causes others to think he's angry. Upon their arrival to the island of Enoshima, he meets a strange boy named Haru, who is a new transfer student as well and claims he's an alien. While out walking, Haru carries a fish in a bowl on his head and shoots people in the face with a strange water gun. Haru somehow persuades Yuki's grandmother to let him live with them in their large new house, making Yuki uncomfortable. The two also meet a secluded young fisher, Natsuki Usami, nicknamed "The Fishing Prince". An Indian boy named Akira watches Haru from a distance with his duck Tapioca.

Characters

Main Characters

Yuki Sanada (真田 ユキ, Sanada Yuki)

Voiced by: Ryōta Ōsaka

Yuki has bright red hair, is socially inept and when afraid or nervous, makes a horrible, demonic face. He frequently consults his phone for information on various topics. When put on the spot, he mentally creates a scenario where he is drowning as a reaction to stress. Yuki's a bit afraid of Natsuki, thinks Haru is very weird and doesn't like that he considers him his friend. He lives with his french grandmother, and is fond of the ocean and air in Enoshima.

Haru (ハル)

Voiced by: Miyu Irino

Haru has blonde hair, pink eyes and long eyelashes, and is very cheerful and charismatic. He was a transfer student along with Yuki, and introduces himself as an alien, which people think is a joke due to his enthusiastic behaviour, although there are some indicts that may prove it true. He is seen carrying a fish in a fish bowl on his head, who refers to Haru as "brother". When upset with people's actions, he shoots them with a bright green water pistol, making it possible for him to briefly control their actions. Haru and his sister are on a secret mission on Earth to save it, and for some reason, they need Yuki to learn to fish in order to accomplish it. He seems to be able to communicate telepathically with her.

Natsuki Usami (宇佐美 夏樹, Usami Natsuki)

Voiced by: Koki Uchiyama

A native of Enoshima, Natsuki has black hair and glasses, with a generally irritated expression. He doesn't seem to like interacting with many people but is well known for his participation in national fishing competitions, resulting in the nickname, "Fishing Prince". He has a soft spot for his younger sister, Sakura, his entire demeanor changing when talking with her.

Akira Agarkar Yamada (アキラ・アガルカール・山田, Akira Agarukāru Yamada)

Voiced by: Tomokazu Sugita

A mysterious and stoic Indian prince, always accompanied by his duck named Tapioca. He and his servants spy on Haru under orders of the mysterious organization called "Duck". He transfers into Yuki's class, despite being 25 years old, and also is an experienced fisherman.

Sub Characters

Coco (ココ, Koko)

Voiced by: Emiri Katō

Haru's little sister. She also shoots people with a water pistol shaped like a dolphin, making it also possible for her to briefly control their actions. She has some doubts if Yuki will be able to help with their mission, despite Haru's insistence that he is the perfect choice.

Misaki (海咲)

Voiced by: Miina Tominaga

Shopkeeper in the fishing shop called "Hemingway".

Sakura Usami (宇佐美 さくら, Usami Sakura)

Voiced by: Yui Ogura

Natsuki's little sister, whom Natsuki is very fond of.

Erika (えり香)

Voiced by: Nozomi Yamamoto

She's in the same class as four main characters and sits next to Yuki.

Kate (ケイト, Keito)

Voiced by: Fumi Hirano

Yuki's grandmother. She's french, and has a warm and cheerful personality. She allowed Haru to live with her and Yuki.

Other Characters

Tamotsu Usami (宇佐美 保, Usami Tamotsu)

Voiced by: Shirō Saitō

Natsuki and Sakura's father. For some reason, he and Natsuki have a strained relationship.

Gold Fish (金魚, Kingyo)

Voiced by: Emiri Katō

Haru's goldfish he was carrying around on first episode. Its scales have same pattern as Coco's hair.

External links

• Official website Template:Ja icon
• Tsuritama (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia