Hina Tsurugi and her family have just moved to a quaint seaside town. Hoping to savor the sight of the peaceful ocean, Hina stumbles upon a girl named Yuuki Kuroiwa—an upperclassman at her new school—who invites Hina to join her in fishing. Hina reels in an octopus, which falls onto her; being afraid of bugs and big creatures, she panics and begs Yuuki to remove it from her. Yuuki sees this as an opportunity to force Hina to join the school's Breakwater Club—a club where members gather, catch, and eat various types of marine life as their main activity.
Although her attempts to refuse to join fail, Hina slowly begins to discover the hidden joy in fishing. Her view on the sport changes, now looking forward to all the delightful experiences she can take part in alongside her fellow club members.
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KANLen09
Darn you Corona, for robbing this show of the views and the potential to be great, because this is truly underviewed and underrated, and before I start this review proper, I honestly plead anyone who likes the usual CGDCT gimmick, but wants something different out of it, this show will do wonders. Don't think, just watch! And without further ado, Doga Kobo is back at the CGDCT formula once again homies! It's gonna be a lil' different from what we've come to expect of the sub-genre, and this show here proves more often than not that it can do the Slice-of-Life genre justice while being confinedto the typical school-ish comedy that is affluent with most CGDCT series we've seen all too much and known all too well.
Houkago Teibou Nisshi, or Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater, re-accounts the life of Hina Tsurugi, in an easy predictability of families moving into new cities for the main character to try something new (that's way too overused as a trope), but is essential for getting things off to a good start to the real-life seaside town of mangaka Yasuyaki Kosaka's birthplace and story setting in Ashikita, Kumamoto in Southern Kyushu (which is honestly quite cool to hear this). Despite being a mainly art-and-crafts person, the enthusiastic gasp of someone plainly fishing catches her eye, but given her fear of sea creatures, Hina is one scaredy girl, but with some coercing from a childhood friend, she is inducted into the Breakwater Club and from there on, begins her learning journey of plain ol' fishing.
In any given CGDCT series full of moe, the characters are what will make or break their source material as a whole (I'm looking at you, Koisuru Asteroid), and thankfully this series is one of the better ones with a catch and a hook to name to. Each of the 4 girls are a delight to watch, and along with the usual newbie Seiyuus that are attached to their name, they did a remarkable job as well. And need I say that this show is also infotainment fun as well to add onto the list?
Presenting to you the members of the Breakwater Club:
- Newbie 1st Year Hinata "Hina" Tsurugi, her fear of sea creatures is warranted, but with some help she is able to imitate and copy the behaviours of other members and learn a mouthful. But of course, what is fishing without some genuine experience, and at some time she has to learn it by herself in order to match up with the others and fish gallantly.
- Natsume's nearly-forgotten childhood friend Natsumi Hodaka (also another 1st Year), and as much as she loves to roam around Hina, her prowess and passion for fishing is of the usual "growing up from young" aesthetic. A very lively middle school girl with a ponytail, if I may add.
- 2nd Year Makoto Ohno, particularly serving as the Breakwater Club's Albert Einstein figure (with the glasses). Ask her anything about fishing, and she is not hesitant to rain down the massive information that doesn't break her warm-hearted sweat. And always donning a lifejacket, there's a good reason for this, and that's in case she drowns in deep waters, because she is a non-swimmer. And fishers will know that swimming is a requisite to fishing, so that's at least a good safeguard just in case bad things happen.
- 3rd year and president of the Breakwater Club, Yuuki Kuroiwa. The older girl who coerces Hina to join the club out of her fear of sea creatures, and acting like an old man for most of the time. Her role (like any other president would) is to act like a proper safe-distancing ambassador from the club advisor and the club's activities, in this case an easily drunk club advisor-cum-school nurse Sayaka Kotani from hemorrhaging the club's pickings of caught sea creatures. Talk about munching on hard work that others got, but entirely at no cost a.k.a FOC.
Stand-out personality traits have always been a staple of CGDCT shows, and this show takes it seriously but gives it a fun spin, to which I wholeheartedly accept with arms open wide. It's a nice touch IMHO.
What is more impressive of this show is the inspiration from the production team over at Doga Kobo. If you know anything about "the man, the myth, the moe legend" director Masahiko Oota, he has done many of Doga Kobo shows that are of the better side of the spectrum (Gabriel DropOut, Himouto! Umaru-chan, Wataten! to name a few). Newbie director Takaharu Ookuma has worked hand-in-hand with Oota for many years as his disciple, and this is his first breakout show, which I have to say that this is discipleship well done that made me love and appreciate this show even more. Am definitely gonna look out for more shows under this disciple's belt in the right direction.
Doga Kobo's simplistic but vibrant art style and animation has never once ceased to amaze me, even more so for this show to emit an almost Iyashikei-ish feeling of relaxation, and that's already quite brilliant on its own. The same can be said for the OST, to which the OP & ED set are some of the best Seiyuu-driven songs that I've heard in quite some time (and listening on repeat, because it's just so good). And as always, the young and upcoming newbie Seiyuus taking up main roles are a good indication of their start-up careers as potential VAs for the upcoming future.
Fishing shows are quite uncommon, and yet even more in the anime medium. I'd give a double thumbs up for newbie mangaka Yasuyaki Kosaka on trying something similar, yet unconventional. I'm a sucker for CGDCT shows that are done right and can make me feel like I'm on a voyage of some kind (a.k.a Yuru Camp), so this comes off as highly recommended, without a hitch. It's full-on relaxation and simultaneously a pilgrimage that is not forced on you, and it's some good knowledge as well if you wanna try fishing.
Maybe when the COVID crisis is over, then we can visit the mangaka's birthplace in Ashikita, Kumamoto to do some relaxed fishing? I really hope I get the chance to do so and thank Kosaka-sensei for creating this wonderful manga that's a ton of fun to experience, you won't get this experience anywhere else than here.
sushiisawesome
Houkago Teibou Nisshi/ Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater is a show that'd alienate most people due to its premise, but beneath that lies a wholesome and comforting show about discovering fishing as a passion and a journey in discovering and absorbing oneself in such a passion. Fishing is used as a vehicle to explore what it means to be passionate among the entire cast, with presentation being more subtle. Unfortunately, this means the show's appeal as well as its misfortune of airing during COVID-19 - being particularly hit hard and being pushed an entire season down the line - actively hurt the series.Don't let this fool you, as there's quite a bit to appreciate here, and especially if you have a background with fishing.
Much of the series' appeal comes from how well researched the fishing is - bait, common fishing tactics, adjusting said tactics for different species of fish and there's even an episode where the entire cast go and get fishing equipment depending on their builds - another episode has an extended segment where all of them have to learn how to swim in case an emergency happens. It's this attention to basic details that makes this series so refreshing to watch, with even something as subtle as how fish behave around different kinds of lure or even just not touching certain fish - in this show's case, a stonefish - with your bare hands (which sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised how many even experienced fishermen make such a basic mistake). This also extends to how to dissect fish safely
The series follows a semi-episodic structure involving the four main leads going out and fishing, with enough variety in what they're trying to fish to keep the show's content interesting - there's even an episode where characters don't fish up fish at all, which was refreshing. Character progression is linked mainly to the main characters' abilities to fish, with Hina in particular as the show's central character being at the focus of this; introduced as a wide-eyed, extremely naive teenage girl who can't tell left from right with what she wants to do in school (let alone in fishing) she grows from a rather empty high schooler craving a passion in her life to a genuinely passionate fisherman, who actively seeks out fishing. This is shown through various scenes - ranging from her actively researching about fish she wants to catch, looking up techniques and ever so slowly overcoming her squeamishness as the series goes on. For all intents and purposes, the narrative is centered around Hina and her growing passion for fishing, subtly showing her changing demeanor as the series goes on.
The other characters and their love for fishing is all explored as the series goes on, and their dynamics; this ranges from Makoto mentioning fishing as an outlet for her otherwise withdrawn personality - which contrasts greatly with her inability to swim and Natsumi's interactions and recurring friendship with Hina, acting as a catalyst for Hina's increased interest in fishing as well as various interactions when not fishing (ranging from sewing to studying) that help establish their relationship with each other (which is also handled very naturally, like two old friends actually would interact with each other). Last but not least, there's Yuuki, the introverted and hands off leader of the group whose apparent apathy is a mask to conceal her genuine love for fishing, acting as the rational head of the group and guiding them while handling her job as student council president. While these are basic character traits, it's the chemistry between the group that made them so endearing. However, a noteworthy flaw can be argued to be the comedy - certain gags considering how several characters straight up look well underage appear inappropriate, and these jokes are concentrated early into the show, potentially making it difficult for some viewers to continue watching. Much of the humor I did enjoy though, with a particular mention being a fishing session that involved interacting with a very curious heron, the entire cast wandering around in the mud to look for clams with hilarity ensuing and interactions with Sayaka, the club advisor.
Much praise can be given to Doga Koba for the work they've done on the show's production values, with consistently look great - the backgrounds are absolutely beautiful, with hand-drawn illustrations being backed up by light but fitting use of CGI that enhance the relaxed and comforting appeal of the series. No particular bit of animation lacked fluidity as far as I can recall, with movement being smooth and easy to look at - a particular note is that all of the various creatures caught by the cast are hand-drawn with no cut corners in animating movements for the fishes themselves, which in the hands of a lesser studio could've easily been done completely in cheap CG. Water looks easy on the eyes, and the soundtrack and sound design never feels off or out of place, fitting the overall tone of the series. Of particular mention are the songs for the OP and ED, which are fairly catchy.
In conclusion, Houkago Teibou Nisshi is a show that appears to have gone under the radar - partially due to COVID-19 but also due to some gags in the first few episodes that may have scared some viewers off. This masks an otherwise excellent series, and I do recommend it highly, especially to those that enjoy stories about the joy of discovering a new passion or about fishing.
Thank you for reading.
Marinate1016
Another season. Another cozy CGDCT anime from DG. Houkago Teibou Nisshi has been one of my fave shows of the year so far. Not only do we get the usual fun, cute and wholesome style of show we've come to expect from Doga Kobo, but we all get a genuine educational experience. Every week we follow Hina and her after water breakwater club as they explore new fishing techniques, gutting fish, cleaning and cooking them, etc. If you have any interest in nature or the outdoors at all, you'll really enjoy this show. I personally didn't have much of an interest in fishing prior towatching the anime and afterwards was motivated to go out and try it.
As you'd expect from DG, solid art, animation and character designs. An adorable cast that you grow attached to and want to cheer on, etc. Teibou Nisshi is a really enjoyable 12 episode series and if you enjoy CGDCT or the outdoors, you will not regret checking this one out at all. Houkaho Teibou Nisshi gets 9 lures out of 10 from me.
HenriqueNeves
Even though Houkago Teibou Nisshi is categorized as a fishing anime, I like to think of him more as a sports cooking anime. When the characters manage to catch a fish, the anime celebrates the moment in a very conquering and rewarding way. He also praises the realization of the characters at the time of their meals, in addition to an organic preparation, the foods are always framed with an extra shine, there is an avidity built that stimulates a thirst for continuity in these actions. This method is very similar to that used in Dr. Stone, who also exalted his achievements well and waseven more stimulating.
But even so, the anime is not interesting in all the minutes of its episodes, in fact I think it cannot escape the generic formula of this type of fixed-gender anime. Maybe this comes from the fact that he cannot relate any drama presented by the characters to the anime theme, so it turns out that when the story is not talking about fishing, it is absolutely nothing. He takes on a calmer and less unruly tone to try to extend the fishing theme throughout the minutes of the episodes until the end of the series, which is made worse by the fact that the direction makes dubious choices, with almost contemplative and slow plans, it's literally like he wants me to sleep in a few moments.
Houkago Teibou Nisshi manages to be interesting like most fixed-gender animes, but unfortunately, he also cannot escape the same repeated formulas.
Disabolic
I LOVE anime like this. It's so adorable and laid back. Laid-Back Camp is among one of my top favorites and this reminds me of it a lot. Also, I love food anime, too. It's kind of ironic that this is going to be one of my top favorites since I'm vegan. lol I loved how they have a safety episode about vests and such, info about fishing gear, and saved a crane from a fishing line. It makes me want to go fishing even though I shouldn't. Maybe, I'll save for a kayak and going on a boat trip instead.... 1000% Kawaii, 1000% Rewatchable
Allsaints112
This is by far the best anime and most underrated of every anime this season was so annoyed when it got pushed back because of covid however was straight back to watching it when it came back. it is super chill and educational some of the scenes are hilarious and so fun to watch. definitely love that the adults in this are more like kids than the students are I also love that this is clearly an anime that had alot of work put into it there was alot of knowledge only a person who does fishing or done alot of research would know inthis which was nice to see it wasn't just thrown together by people who didn't know what they were doing which is nice to see they also somehow incorporated humour and teaching together which is a nice blend it was a shame that it had to come to an end at episode 12 wish it was longer and had another season tbh. Anyway I love this anime tbh it was my favourite out of alot of others mainly because of how relaxing it was to watch I would make myself a cup of tea and relax in bed while watching it because it was so chill.
JoshStLee
Corona really robbed this show of good score so here i am giving it a 10 out of 10. Y'all don't understand how underrated this anime is. I watch this every time i eat a meal, and it really makes my food tastes better even when it's showing gross parts, like filleting fishes. Fishing moe is the AOTS. The personalities in this anime are so relatable and realistic But the best part of this anime, if you visit HorribleSubs, their pinned comment is a link to breakwater locations in japan. I've never seen this level interaction among watchers before, not even the workout anime. Please givethis anime a chance or one more, you won't regret it. 10/10
HetakuSoda
"There's no way an anime about fishing can be fun or interesting" *Spits out cereal* aaaaaa everything is fun if you have friends to do it with k so it starts out with this girl who hates fish and bugs and likes doing handicrafts. She's tricked into joining the fishing club against her will and the whole rest of the anime is her suffering in the wrong club. jk she falls in love with fishing and is REALLY enthusiastic about it by the end. In the true spirit of fishing, Breakwater is really an anime that leaves it all behind. There's no romance, (barely even yuri) no drama,no school, just good ol' fishin, talkin' about fishin', and cookin' up the fish. And it's entertaining as fuck.
I had no idea fishing was this complex of a hobby. There are tons of ways to fish, some more active than others, all depending on your skill level, what you feel like, and what you're fishing for. Hell, one episode they just went to the beach at low tide and caught clams. This show has the perfect cast of cute girls to explore all these, teaching you a lot as well about different types of fish, different rigs, prep methods, and even a little about safety, legality, and the environment. It's also interesting how Hina's original hobby, handicrafts, meshes surprisingly well with fishing, what with tying knots of fishing line.
As a whole, I think Breakwater is an anime about how fun it can be to venture outside your comfort zone if you have the right people to guide you, and I think that's really great. Hina was dead set on joining the handicrafts club, but when some girls had other plans for her it turned out better for her anyway. This show is cute and wholesome and I'd recommend it to literally anyone regardless of their interests. Ugh I wanna fish now.
anime_watcher_62
Very good anime. I like the scenery. Other anime (slicer of life) always in busy place (like tokyo for exampler). THis anime wass countryside ( i think ) and create nice variance . Also i like fishin so of coarse i like this one :DD all and all i think good (top notch) and liked the art and the, opening /ending songs as well. And well of courser the storry is just fishing club activeties but thats how i liked it! i dont know who is my favorite character they seemed all nice. also they didnt have the cliche of broken family, the main character had both mommyand daddy present in daily life (happy family)
looking forward next seaosnon (hopefully??)
-with love, anime_watcher_62
raiderublaze
It really is weird that I'm gonna put this show above slice of life/comedy shows like Konosuba, Sakurasou and Toradora!. (it really is odd) But the reason why I love this show like is also the reason why I love Shirobako. It's a slice of life show that is straightforward to its core premise, a show about highschool students who fish in the breakwaters after school. How to Fish 101: The Anime, and it does the job very perfectly. Our characters do have their own semi-cliche traits. Yet it was not focused and overdone in the anime which really did the show a huge favor. The settingwas really nice, different from the commonplace urban city places and more in the Southern Honshu coast which is tropical and is a perfect for a fishing anime.
Every episode really brought a smile on my face. Each episode brings us a certain day or a certain fishes that they're gonna catch and it is refreshing because they always have a certain goal to meet and the characters in the show enjoy what they do. I love that they put haikus or quotes by the end, it is a nice touch.
When it comes to our OP and ED, oh let me tell ya. Both of them are really great!
Sea Horizon (OP) and especially Tsuri no Sekai e (ED) are really catchy. The empowering OP and the jazzy ED is a combination I never expect I will love in a slice-of-life show.
Additional points for Houkago Teibou Nisshi for giving me moments to smile at and positive vibes throughout the trying times which is the 'middle of the year'. It's a contrast to the thrilling Re:Zero 2 and the trashy KanoKari this Summer 2020 season which I both like as well.
The chances of Season 2 are really slim, lets be honest. But what we got is already great, it's a very nice show with lovely characters and is one of the shows to watch when you feel down or discontent from everyday life. What an underrated show and a show deserving for my first review.
NextUniverse
TLDR Review at the bottom. Hopefully, that helped, thank you for reading it in advance. After getting delayed due to covid-19, Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater finally makes a finish for fans of the CGDCT theme, not even just those fans, regular watchers or people getting into CGDCT alike can share the same pleasure that comes with the anime. What a successful comeback. On first a look, mixing fishing and CGDCT may seem a bit odd at first, but after looking into what the theme has accomplished, it begins to become clear that just about anything can become better when you throw the correct amountof cuteness within each girl. The same applies to Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater. It has the correct balance of cuteness, and, well, doing things.
Story - 6:
The story is average, other than its niche fishing theme, the story brings nothing new to the table. Stories like so aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but there is no room for bettering the show. You could argue that not everything has to have a super complex storyline and sometimes simplicity is the best. But from a show made up of plots taking a duration of half an episode. I find that there is no attempt to embrace the simplicity of the story. It is just, the lives of student fisherwomen, that is all there is to it. Nothing too deep. Though I can’t say the same for the sea… Going back to the show’s layout, taking half-episodes to make for 1 plot at the time, it can be quite hard to pull off when intentionally trying to make for a particularly good or interesting story. As seen with other anime with the same layout, they tend to suffer from an overabundance due to, well, nothing else but the premise of the show that will never change. Not surprisingly, it is the same for the show though what I will point out is that unlike other anime with incredible consistent plots, it is “lives of student fisherwomen” where, living life in a world as given, isn’t just fishing 24/7, there are other aspects such as the normal outings every now and then, in saying this though, even these aspects aren't focused upon too much.
For a slice of life CGDCT, it does a good job at presenting what it wants to be, but even so, there was room for improvement for stoires as so, if only the story had more of a vairety to what was up with the club members it could have been better to sit through.
Art/Visuals - 6:
Really basic visuals, nothing too intriguing and it is probably something you have come across assuming you have seen a fair bit of anime in your lifetime. It had the normal effects such as black lines dropping from one’s head to convey the dead inside/depressed feeling, and the angle brackets for facial expressions. Essentially the norm.
The same goes for the animation, there were a few inconsistencies in frames here and there but it isn’t so much that it is unwatchable.
Sound/Audio - 6:
Really basic OSTs, even the OP is in the same category, what I will say however is that I enjoyed the ED better than the OP, it had a catchy tune to it and is quite memorable.
The VCs were okay, they did a good job at conveying character personalities, no problems to point out there.
Character - 7:
The characters were good, they all had nice chemistry between them, from the easily disgusted Hina, playful Natsumi, knowledgeable Oono and sly fox lady Kuroiwa. These characters sure did well together at bringing out the most of each other.
Starting with Hina, she does have some character development to her and is probably the only character who gets this treatment, she goes from easily disgusted about scary ad slimy fish but over time she begins to learn that things aren’t as bad as they seem to be with a few exceptions, the same goes with her fishing skills, she learns more and more about the new skills you can use in fishing, in which she shows her intrigue in. She isn’t the most special of characters to exist but she has been made to a good standard nonetheless.
Other characters such as Natsumi, Oono and Kuroiwa don’t get the development like Hina got, which is expected with the background to the club as well as the formatting of the episodes, but they do have their own little insights of when they were fishing, it is not expanded on so much, but it still exists there. It is a shame that these characters were kinda just left out to have nothing to add to their name other than a little history, but it was expected. Even if they didn’t have the same treatments as Hina did, they are still good characters that you can find an interest out of.
Enjoyment - 7:
I somehow ended up watching this religiously, it wasn’t so much that it was the most enjoyable thing in the world, but it was really good at what it was presenting so much so that I had to keep up with it whenever I could. In addition to this, you can also learn about fishing whilst watching, yeah, it went in one ear and out the next for me, but it was still enjoyable to see the different techniques people who fish use. Good quality and learning stuff on the side. Who knew the lives of students fishing could be so enjoyable.
Overall - 6.4 (6)
TLDR Review
Story - 6: Very basic story of the daily lives of student fishers in the format of 1 plot in every half-episode, but it does well for a s.o.l, if it had more vairety it would have been better.
Art/Visuals - 6: Very basic visuals you will have most likely come across
Sound/Audio - 6: Very basic OST and OP with the exception of a catchy ED
Character - 7: Good character chemistry, though only Hina is developed with others having a little insight into them
Enjoyment - 7: Ended up watching this religiously, you can also learn fishing stuff.
Overall - 6.4 (6)
As someone who found this unintentionally, I can say that the choice I made in watching this was a good one, so much so that I am also reading it’s source material due to its postponement of the anime. Honestly, this and a few other postponed stuff made for a good time to go for the source material that was still up and running depending on the different workers behind them. Anyways I guess that jumping in headfirst into things you haven’t seen yet isn’t always a bad idea, you never know what you might find.
So what is today's haiku?
Girls that do fishing.
May not give the best story.
But is a good watch.
- NextUniverse.
Sacerdotisa
I want to say a few words about this Anime that just finished and is undervalued, for those who know what fishing is, are interested or like, this Anime is for you, it is the reality of real life what fishing is in everything the world. Identifies you in every aspect, the protagonist may or may not please you but the rest is totally perfect of what fishing is. Has everything I did when I went fishing since my childhood, it is a shame that an Anime jewel is not recognized. What it transmits to me is the good moments that I went fishing with my father andfriends, when I finished watching this Anime, I cried a lot because I know that those good moments will never return.
robert788
Houkago Teibou Nisshi (2020) After a short delay due to known pandemic reasons, we finally got this cute show back and finished it off. This show has an especially great reason to watch it in that there is no climax since it's just like another episode ends and it goes on with or without us. The story is a simple slice of life-based around the fishing club with a girl Hina who is into crafts. It follows the expansion of her fishing knowledge and fun times. It focuses on the fishing aspect for the most part with other interactions to build backstory. Art during the showis very nice quality and sustains throughout. The characters are generally few and somewhat plain but that is not a bad thing.
The sound has a nice OP and ED with generally good sounds going through the show.
Characters do develop and you learn about them but only enough for what you need without it pulling away from the point of the show. Yuuki with her foxiness is also a great addition to expressing her personality.
The show has a really nice run time with episodes that are a perfect length. The show doesn't finish on a climax which is a nice change compared to what you normally get. There was a possible hint of a beach episode to come with some misunderstandings to what it would mean by Hina and Natsumi.
8/10 another cute well made show.
Zedlin
First impressions are all about how worthwhile a show is and if one should watch it. While it may seem like just another CGDCT's anime, nevertheless the twist of fishing really surprised me in how different everything felt. The daily life of a club about fishing is the perfect setting for this type of slice-of-life. Made by Doga Koba, they are known for multiple anime, but are notably known for slice-of-life. The many examples include, New Game, Maoujou de Oyasumi, Yuru Yuri, Gabriel DropOut, Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san, Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!, and Himouto! Umaru-chan. When it comes to comfy daily lives of animegirls there aren't many better studios out there for the job.
The style of slice of life that Houkago Teibou Nisshi goes for is more mature and slow than most may enjoy. It's not the witty fast line slice of life or very eventful really. Doga Koba has this style down pat and even makes something as dull looking as fishing enjoyable while also going into depth about different types of fishing.
It starts off with the introduction to our protagonist Hina Tsurugi who moved to the countryside with her family. In a seaside town she'll be transferred to a new school, she's quite nervous being in this new environment. Hina's personality is typical of the genre being kind with a cheery demeanor. She originally wanted to join the arts and crafts club due to her passion for all things associated with it, however Hina is suckered into joining the Breakwater Fishing club after antics with the clubs president, Yuuki Kuroiwa. It's difficult for Hina at first because she has a fear of large fish, which becomes a running gag throughout the show. It's a fun introduction, nothing mind blowing innovative though. Hina is fun to follow around and the setting in a small seaside town is unique! The teaching of fishing was really cool too.
The rest of the cast is just as likeable as Hina, and over time she becomes more comfortable with the club and those in it. Yuuki Kuroiwa's aloof demeanor comes off as nonchalant with things around her, despite this she care deeply about her club and those in it. Makoto Oono is the most reliable member in the club when it comes to fishing. She's able to clean fish well, cook, and overall very knowledgeable about fish. Natsumi Hodaka is the typical childhood friend, she likes to tease Hina and looks like a tomboy but in actuality is very good student much to Hina's surprise and very supportive of Hina's growth as a fan of fishing. It's a small but comfy club with each episode focusing on the life of fishing with friends!
The best time to watch Houkago Teibou Nisshi is after being burnt out on seasonal anime. These type of down to earth anime hit new levels of comfort when you're burnt out. One of the helping factors being the comedy which was surprisingly funny at times, mostly because the characters sold it really well. As an anime the calm tone mixed harmoniously with the comedy. I recommend Houkago Teibou Nisshi for slice of life enthusiasts that like a mature tone.
Meeeku
This is one of the very under ratted animes this season. Looks boring at first, but actually it's pretty interesting and also calming to watch. While there is nothing special on the story or character designs, it's the feel good factor of watching friends enjoying each other's company that made this Anime really enjoyable to watch. Artwork is pretty good for this Anime series with decent graphics and good art style. The Anime also goes into detail on various fishing techniques which is very cool. Beginners might find this Anime informative to a certain extent. End of the day it's for those who want tofeel good, nice and hungry after watching each episode.
octAY
This is a typical slice of life and CDGCT anime. Similar to other hobby-based slice of life anime, this one uses a similar formula: introduce X different things in that hobby. In sports anime, it could be X different techniques to hit a ball. In this anime, it’s catching X different types of fish using X different methods/hooks/fishing rods/etc. Story (6) & Character (6): There is no story. Every episode is basically fishing a different type of fish with some banter between the characters to keep things interesting. It does work and manages to keep my attention for 24 mins. Each character’s charm and personality shinesthroughout the series and works well; the character interactions don’t feel awkward or forced. As per anime of this genre, there’s usually no character development because the series is focused on introducing different types of fish to catch using different equipment.
Art (7): It’s a typical modern day Doga Kobo art style. It’s nice looking and decent. Nothing revolutionary.
Sound (8): The music composed for this anime is a great fit; relaxing, seaside-ish themed OP, ED, and OST.
Enjoyment (7): It’s a fun, relaxing 24 minutes to watch. For people who likes hobby-based slice of life/CGDCT, this one is a great watch.
matthras
Solid gentle episodic cute-girls-doing-cute-things slice-of-life anime revolving around fishing as a club activity. It gives a gentle but well-covered overview of fishing: people would expect to learn about hooks, fishing rods, baits, and what kind of fish they're best suited to catching; however it also covers preparing the fish, appropriate equipment/gear/clothing as well as acknowledging that there are people that might not be keen to touch creepy-crawlies, or are scared of swimming. Also mentioned are fishing regulations and rules-of-thumb for fishing (e.g. only keep fish that are large enough, throw back the smaller ones). How I recommend watching this anime: 1-2 episodes per viewing session. Thisis more an episodic anime where there's a different story per episode and you want to sit down, get comfortable, and enjoy a straightforward wholesome anime with a varied cast of relatively unique and quirky characters.
K4rpa68
Its like Yuru Camp but for Fishing (My score is not a real rating, just doing it cause of the requirement) Now following a Chatgpt Review: Houkago Teibou Nisshi (Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater) is a charming and heartwarming slice-of-life anime centered around fishing, friendship, and personal growth. The story follows Hina Tsurugi, a shy and introverted high school girl who, after moving to a seaside town, inadvertently joins her school's "Breakwater Club," a small group dedicated to fishing. Despite her initial reluctance and fear of sea creatures, Hina gradually develops an appreciation for the hobby while forming bonds with her clubmates. Story and Pacing The anime's laid-backnarrative shines through its episodic structure. Each episode is dedicated to a specific fishing technique or sea creature, presenting it in an informative yet accessible way. The pace is relaxed but not slow, allowing viewers to fully absorb the serene atmosphere of the seaside setting. The blend of everyday challenges and light-hearted moments creates a calming, soothing experience. The gradual development of Hina's confidence and skills provides a subtle yet rewarding character arc.
Characters
Hina is relatable as the main protagonist, embodying the anxieties of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Her gradual transformation, influenced by her experiences and the encouragement of her friends, is the heart of the show. The supporting characters, such as the energetic club president Yuuki, the easygoing Natsumi, and the responsible Makoto, provide distinct personalities that complement and contrast with Hina. Their interactions feel genuine, filled with small yet meaningful moments of camaraderie.
Art and Animation
The art style is crisp, vibrant, and fitting for the anime's seaside setting. The attention to detail in the portrayal of various fishing techniques, sea creatures, and the ocean itself highlights the creators' dedication to authenticity. The serene seaside landscapes, paired with soft and inviting color palettes, enhance the relaxed vibe of the series. The animation is solid, especially during the fishing scenes, where movements are fluid and well-detailed.
Sound and Music
The music plays a supportive role in maintaining the anime’s tranquil atmosphere. The opening and ending themes are catchy and align well with the light-hearted tone of the show. The sound design, particularly the ambient sounds of the sea, fishing lines, and splashing water, further immerses viewers in the coastal world.
Themes
Beyond fishing, Houkago Teibou Nisshi emphasizes themes of friendship, perseverance, and overcoming personal fears. Hina's journey is a testament to how trying new things can lead to personal growth, and how community and support can make even the most daunting tasks enjoyable. The show also sparks an interest in fishing, providing educational tidbits that may appeal to both newcomers and hobbyists alike.
Conclusion
Houkago Teibou Nisshi is a delightful slice-of-life anime that beautifully captures the calming essence of fishing while exploring the bonds formed through shared experiences. Its slow-paced, wholesome narrative, combined with charming characters and tranquil seaside visuals, makes it a perfect watch for anyone seeking a peaceful, relaxing series. Fans of the slice-of-life genre will particularly appreciate its focus on the simple joys of everyday life.
Natsuhiko15
I will give a brief review for those who dont like to read long reviews. Story: basically Yuru Camp but instead of camping its angling. Art: simple animation not Demon Slayer ufotable high level but also not Usagi drop low level. Fishes are draw beautifully and captures the real thing. Sound: its good. Character: average character development. quirks and traits are nicely shown in various scenes. If you have watched Eyeshield 21 it would be Hina=Sena, Natsumi=Monta, Oono=Kurita and Kuroiwa=Hiruma Enjoyment: if you like angling, interested to try angling, just wanna see a group of girls do angling, want to watch a relaxing anime in a beach setting afterwatching a fast-paced shounen or whatever then this is for you.
