For blasé college dropout Tsunehiro Sasaki, life has become hopeless. After failing to enter a top university, he has lost all his money trading on financial markets and is now critically indebted. To add to his misery, he learns that he only has at most two years left to live due to an incurable disease.
The trajectory of Tsunehiro's life suddenly changes after a group of amateur fishermen saves him from drowning as he was trying to escape from a trio of creditors. While Takaaki Tsutsujimori pushes Tsunehiro to work at the group's workplace—a convenience store that doubles as a fishing shop—Hana Ayukawa tries to share her love for fishing.
Although the attempts of the joyful group of anglers initially prove unsuccessful, Takaaki urges Tsunehiro to take a fresh start in life, and the young man eventually accepts the fishing enthusiast's assistance to pay off his debts. As work, friendships, and an unfamiliar hobby all suddenly find their way into his life, Tsunehiro must find the strength to change his ways if he wants to make the best of his remaining time.
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Kudo_Endo
Tsunehiro never saw his efforts pay off. Despite studying hard, he was only approved in a third-rate university. His family felt the heavy burden of sending him to higher education. Walking around campus, among groups of carefree young adults socialising, only made him feel inadequate. He had a niche interest, where he could safely retreat to and feel a sense of accomplishment: investment. Tsunehiro was an avid enthusiast, spending his free time studying the market and seeing his assets grow. Here he could explore his full potential while securing a bright future for himself! Unfortunately, our protagonist learned in a catastrophic fashion thatsome great capital gains come with high risks: all his savings plunged. Desperate to recuperate some of the losses, he took loans from shady loan sharks, saw this new money evaporate, resorted to gambling and, before he knew it, he was drowning in more debt than he could ever be reasonably expected to pay. On top of it all, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
A walking carcass, kept alive by the whims of a cynical god. There was no real point in going on. Every attempt to prematurely end his life failed. Feeling incapable to even do that crushed any energy he might have had to fight his way out.
In one of his seemingly fruitless flights from his creditors, he jumps from a bridge and falls into a boat. What first was a miracle suddenly turned into a nightmare: that boat was headed to the open sea in the middle of the night. Aboard, a jolly group of recreational fishers introduced themselves to their newfound companion. At first, “Hiro” was relieved for successfully fending off his assailants, but spending the whole night in the middle of nowhere with fishing lunatics seemed like punishment. With nothing better to do, he got his first taste of the sport, opening up a whole new world.
During the series we follow the tribulations of a depressed young man, with no prospects for a long and happy life, trying to get his final years together. Fishing is not a random hobby for someone with his life history. Fishers literally sink in hours and hours with no guarantee of a reward, even if he does everything right. To even start the activity, the upfront costs (equipment, transportation, time, effort) seem to outweigh any potential catch. After all, they are only doing it for fun and, maybe, one good meal afterwards. But that’s the beauty of fishing: enjoying a good time with like-minded people regardless of material returns, doing an activity outdoors in which the result is in your own hands.
One of the most common complaints I’ve seen about this anime is how annoying the main character is. I totally agree, but ironically I find this assessment one of the strongest points of the character building. Anyone who had to personally deal with depression to the point of suicidal ideation (themselves or with close relatives) knows how frustrating it can be. A healthy person will rightfully be shocked at some decisions. “How could he not take this chance!? With a stable job, good friends and a new place to stay he could slowly pay off his debt, so why fall into gambling again? Wait, he’s spending his salary lavishly? Arg, this lack of discipline is insane!”
When you are deep into a pit of despair, diligently climbing up may seem obvious to an outsider. Clear opportunities are right in front of them, so why can’t they at least try? To the person down there, however, digging down may be the only activity they are capable of bringing themselves to perform. NegaPosi Angler shows us how important the insistent intervention of a wholesome community can be to heal a wounded individual. Ultimately, though, they have to make an effort of their own volition. Tsunehiro found good friends who could benefit from having him on their team while helping him take the baby steps necessary to reclaim his life. It’s not a one-sided relationship, nor is it a straightforward process. It’s simply satisfying to watch good people congregating around a beautiful sport to elevate one another.
Kyou_Ryuu
THE GOOD: The premise of the show is brilliant: if you were choked by debts and only had 2 years to live, you probably wouldn't want to spend most of your remaining time fishing with some newly found friends... and yet, that's EXACTLY what the MC needed to exit his spiral of negativity. It's a refreshing take of a not-so-original idea, that drives you into a psychological and introspective direction to find out what "living" really means. The visuals are solid, especially the character design, and the animation looks good too. The voice acting by Fairouz (Hana) is great, with Iwanaka (Hiro) as close second, but in generalall the cast did a nice job.
THE MEH:
Pacing is the main problem of the series. All the episodes from 4 to 9 feel almost like filler, with only a few minutes of significant plot and character progression spread across more than 2 hours of runtime. Then you have too many things crammed into the last 3 episodes, which obviously make them look rushed, and ultimately fail to provide proper closure to the two main character arcs (Hiro's and Takaaki's).
Mind you, those "filler" episodes are relaxing, have overall good vibes and are nice to watch. But I'm pretty sure the writers could have cut some of the fluff to further the story more and eventually give the audience a well balanced watching experience instead of shoehorning all the drama in the last hour.
THE BAD:
I won't lie, I didn't like the ending. Without spoiling it, I can only say that the way they handled it undermined the whole premise. They could have pulled it off in a way that was true to the premise, but they didn't... maybe because they didn't have enough runtime left.
Also, Hana is just waifu-bait: in the key visuals and trailers she is presented almost as one of the MCs, but she is just a side character, and unlike others in the cast she has zero development. The only MC in the show is Hiro, with Takaaki as co-protagonist.
Finally, from a visual perspective, the CGI didn't always blend in nicely, especially when it came to fish rendering and animation.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
I cannot say I hated the show, but it was a mixed bag for me. If they handled the pacing differently and gave the MCs the attention their arcs required, I would have loved this series.
Recommended only if you like fishing, or feel-good vibes, and you're not too nitpicky about story developments.
KANLen09
Negative Positive Angler — When life beats you down and gives you a limited time to live, why not try something that you haven't done before...like fishing? Originality may be a dime a dozen, a pocketful of change when it comes to experimenting with things that aren't as innovative, but it offers a variety in the usual tried-and-true formulas for things already seen, in yet-experimented forms to its own degree of success. And it's in this hindsight to follow up this trend by releasing Nega(tive)Posi(tive) Angler, yet another Kadokawa and studio NUT collaboration since last Fall's unnoticed Bullbuster that has an adult casting but focuses onthe sport that is recreational fishing and its "hook, line, and sinker" on the fragility of human life.
Meet Tsunehiro Sasaki, an MC so hit by the brutality of life that you wonder why he is still living in the world. An unsuccessful college student who became a gambler by investing all of his savings into the stock market (which bubbled and burst) and dropped out by night to become a gambler to just waste his life away by borrowing money from loansharks and being chased by them when he failed to pay back the funds, one would really question this young man's existence as a complete failure at life. Not to mention with an incurable disease that he has, and the diagnosis returning to him that he only has 2 years to live, I'm thinking that the Devil has pretty much manifested his life to the point of being cursed once he grows up and becomes a wasted member of society. But out of the ashes, a near-suicide attempt that has Tsunehiro being saved by complete strangers who just so happen to be fishing around the area begins his turning point against the negative Anglers and turning them into positive Anglers to see life anew.
The unkempt fishers of a man and woman who saved Tsunehiro's life, both Hana Ayukawa and Takaaki Tsutsujimori are avid fishers who embody everything that is to know about fishermen and women in general: people who go and fish in ridiculous hours just to catch the freshest breed or just catching the opportunity during the seasonal fishing periods to farm for fish of all types, common or rare (or otherwise). They're quite the eccentric duo who are also Senseis in their own right to teach Tsunehiro the 5W1Hs of fishing, which in turn captivates the fishing experience starting from the beginner rookie level. I'd argue to say that fishing in and of itself is quite the art form (apart from its competitive roots), teaching from the usage of baits to even the formation of the fishing lures, which is accessorized based on the skills of the user. Of course, what's a rookie to just learn from the masters themselves when there are the everyday people who also contribute to the fun of fishing as a community altogether? This is the Everyday convenience store mart that sells the typical convenience store food you'd expect, and fishing equipment that is central to the plot as a commune gateway alongside people of manager Machida, to part-timers like Kozue Nishimori, the mysterious veteran of Fujishiro, and siblings of Arua and Ice, all having their personalities contribute to the differing contrast of the cast in totality.
But going back to Tsunehiro (because he's the MC alright). Getting his life back up after losing pretty much everything in his life, not to mention losing his life with finite time to live, any sane person would just do nothing and waste their time away awaiting their death sentence in time to come. And though at first Tsunehiro hasn't got the back of a spine to man up and face his troubles head-on (because of the overwhelmingness of his situation), with much convincing from Hana, Takaaki, and the others, the spineless man slowly not just learns the traits of fishing but picks up skills on his own, nurtures it and applies it to his fishing that becomes the centrifugal force of his newfound living, overcoming his negative Anglers to turn it around into positive Anglers, and see life from a whole new and different angle that's worth living again, even if his terminal illness would come and devastate his life unpredictably. This story of the drama picks up slowly and bears fruit and affects others in the same degree, mainly to the saviour of his life, Takaaki, as secrets between both men get intertwined in a way that still honours what the anime's premise sets itself up for in the first place. It's not just drama for the sake of it, but while pushing the buttons may break friendships like such, the reality of overcoming sins and burdens in one's life may be too much to bear, but it must be done regardless towards humanity's harsh climates.
For an anime based solely on fishing, I like the incorporation of CGI to give the sense of the actions of fish; from treading in waters to struggling through being pulled by the lures, it gives realism towards the recreational sport. And while studio NUT's production values are nothing to scoff at, it wholly gets its job done playing second fiddle to the plot, which is the star attraction of the show.
The music by famed composer Tomoki Kikuya is plenty fine and also does its job for a not-so-chill anime that has its chill moments at the right times. But the OST is quite the miss with Van de Shop's OP, which is A LOT of autotune that just does not fit into the show whatsoever in any way. At least 96Neko's ED is much better and more suited for a calm, collected, and soothing song.
Much like its adulterated tones, NegaPosi Angler will not be for everyone given its rather adult and mature nature. However, with that said, if you need a bit of retrospective for something that, while on the surface, may not look like much, goes much deeper than the depths of the ocean, this anime will do just right for a serious but laid-back atmosphere that's fishing and its soothing nature. Give this show a second chance to hook you; it'll lure you in with its line and sinker, and your eyes for an amicable experience.
Anime-Isekai-God
My love for this anime is unbound. This ep alone truly was amazing 10/10 and all. I hope they make an S2 in the future but knowing that this is an 'anime original' meaning it isn't backed by any source material, the likelihood of this getting an S2 is slim to non knowing how the anime ends off. But my hope for a S2 will never waver. Despite all that, the characters, the plot, the story, and all is so wonderfully made. Though I am sad that there's no romance between the characters at least a little hint but even then I don't mind for there tobe none but oh well it's still wonderful with or without romance.
PixelB
For an anime original drama, I'll be honest: it's way better than I could have ever expected. However, that's all. it still doesn't compel me. However, I will give credit when credit is due. The show was able to embed themes about fishing and life in 1 season and wrap it up quite nicely. It's a great show when it comes to creating realistic character development, I'll give it that. For starters though, NegaPosi Angler has a strange relationship with fishing. On one hand, there is quite a lot of fishing, and there's a lot of knowledge about fishing as well. There's a constant influx ofnew information about fishing or ways to fish that the show tries to incorporate. At the same time though, it also seems a bit shallow at times. I wish the show could have been more in-depth about how the actual process of fishing actually is. For example, the show never really goes into preserving fish or gutting fish. The process of descaling and fileting different types of fish depending on size, firmness, and physiological structure matters a lot and it's also a fun topic to explore when you're a fishing show. While again, there is a lot of things about fishing, I felt like it never came together. For example, there's some topics about high and low tides, best days to fish, and different types of luring methods, but there was never any compelling demonstrations of fishing that I found to be particularly engaging despite it being entirely about a show about fishing. Similar to how the show never shows the viewer how the fish is handled, it also never shows how a fish is cooked. Cooking fish you catch is a very fun aspect of fishing! There are so many various dishes depending on the type of fish caught, freshness, and so on and so forth. If there was a in-depth guide or ways to cook different types of fish in unique ways, that could have been fun too. How about catching shrimp, crawfish, or sharks? I mean to be honest, the possibilities are completely endless in terms of fishing. Yet, the show really only sticks to surface level explanations of how fish are caught and that's about it. It's a little depressing.
On the other hand though, I really have to say that the show is quite well crafted when it comes to drama. The story is the best part of the show, and I have no complaints. While kind of edgy in the beginning, honestly, the story really comes together near the end in a fulfilling and natural way. The way fishing enters our main character's life makes him more confident in the road ahead. I won't spoil anything, but despite it being a dramatic show, the characters are superbly crafted, the dialogue well written, and the pacing makes a lot of sense. 10/10 story.
That's however, kind of only concerning more serious parts of the show. Characters are frankly not fun to watch when it's slice of life mode. Takaaki, Hiro, and Hana are very good characters when it came to the more dramatic parts, and that's also true for the slice of life I suppose. Takaaki and Hiro have a good relationship, as Takaaki always looks out for Hiro and kind of helps him out of his rut. Hiro is the main character and despite depressed, tries to get himself out after Takaaki extends a hand. Hana is a great, lively 17 year old who actually acts the part. She's obsessed with fishing, acts to her desires, brings in a positive attitude, and overall surprisingly childish. The other characters are all pretty bad. They either just don't have much impact or are just plain boring. This is especially true for Machida who has a really boring episode dedicated to his personal life that no one cares about.
However, I don't think the slice of life really does the show justice. After all, the slice of life is mid as hell. Again, just going to highlight Hana here to prevent spoilers. She's 17. And she acts the part. She's a bit of a kid, and that's even true when talking about the drama. She's not savior, she's not a love interest, and she's only human. She obviously cares for her friends, yet also doesn't step into any boundaries. Overall, she's there for support, but also understands privacy. Great character honestly. I'm not doing her justice.
Lastly, let's talk about presentation and pacing. Again, this show is king at that. Hiro gets saved by Takaaki at the very beginning of the show. The fact that the show never actually shows this to the viewer is just great. I really don't care about watching something like that. The fact that the show basically never shows flashbacks until absolutely necessary, and only shows it for a few seconds when someone briefly mentions their past is amazing. The brevity of the situation is shown in only short, realistic bursts of dialogue of heart to heart. This show just gets it. The show actually presents good dialogue without relying on flashbacks as a crutch and instead only mentions them as minimally as possible to the viewer. The show is great at that. When Hiro gets saved by Takaaki, all we know as a viewer is that Takaaki was desperate to save him. Is it really then necessary to show a 2-3 minute scene about that? Not really, we just need to know that Takaaki saved Hiro. That's all. Things like this are stuff I appreciate a lot. 10/10 presentation.
While I don't like to rate a show based on categories they performed on, this show is a special exception since it's so polar opposites when it comes to aspects I love and hate. The pacing, storyboarding, presentation and drama and realistic characters are really good: 9-10/10. The slice of life and fishing which still takes a lion's portion of the entire show is a solid 4-5/10. While I would love to say that the dramatic part of the show makes up for the slice of life, because of how they are portioned, they just don't. so 6/10. I wouldn't really recommend it ultimately.
MrKessler
TL DR: Hearthwarming show with well written characters and relationship dynamics, very human and realistic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This show is absolutely a hidden gem, the whole concept of it prepares you for an heartwarming, but tragic story and that worried me at first because I thought they were just gonna make one of those "now you cry" shows like Your Lie in April, fortunately what they do here is a whole lot better. Nothing in this series feels forced, the characters talk like real humans while still being goofy, relatable and fun, the relationship dynamics work very well, all the characters have a ton of thought and personalityput into them, and the main character is very well developed by the end.
Add the great artstyle, direction and animation and what we have here is a surprisingly human show that is fun while it deals with tragic elements in a realistic way.
Absolutely recommend it
DukeFiddler
As this anime was a new original series from Studio NUT—who have, in my book, a nearly flawless track record—my expectations were high. From the synopsis, I gathered this would be a deep dive into the psyche of someone whose life hits rock-bottom and how they struggle to pull themselves out of their situation. And while the actual show did not exactly hit those emotional beats, containing a lot more wholesome fishing antics than I anticipated, I still found the story and characters compelling. The animation and music for the show fit perfectly and are what got me to stick around after episode 1. You wouldn'tthink watching someone reel in a fish could be exhilirating, but the stripped-down, groovy soundtrack—usually consisting of just guitar, keys, and some percussion—and incredible direction make it possible. There's nothing flashy going on, but I think it's an intentional choice to make everything seem more authentic.
With that said, the show is at its best in the first and last third. No matter how well the scene is executed, you can only watch someone reel in a fish so many times before the initial charm wears off. Additionally, the main plotline stagnates in the middle of the show as it momentarily seems to devolve into an episodic exploration of each side character's backstory. This comes off as "filler" mainly because the show does such a good job up to that point of getting us invested in the character arcs of the main cast. Luckily, the last three-or-so episodes are not fumbled, and the show gives a satisfying climax and conclusion.
Overall, I'd say this is a good choice if you need a somewhat motivational, feel-good watch on a rainy day.
GT3_gamer
Man, what a ride! I thoroughly enjoy this SOL to the core. As a fishing enthusiast, when the show mentions my knowledge of fishing, I just smile uncontrollably. Thanks for the original anime, NUT; I'm happy. Also, a shout-out to Kito Senpai for the recommendation. So, let's begin the review. Starts off with OST. I can't tell you how good this anime's soundtrack is. It feels like an OST for, well, fishing. It fits so well with the theme that I might want to listen to when I go fishing again. Then the OP and ED, while 90% of the OP are the carbon copy ofthe animation in the show itself. I think I can say I appreciated the song. The song goes so well with the animation even, yeah, could be more relaxing OP than what we got but oh well. The ED tho, I like it more than the OP. I might say the best ED in the season. (Well, not really because it competing with Magilumiere ED and You're Ms. Servent ED)
Alright, let's move on to the animation. It's not the best, I give you that, but I love the quirky character designs that they implied, and because of that, the animation felt unique. I saw one of the two bad reviews that said the 3D CGI in this anime is bad. To that, I say, "BRUH, it's only the fish." I'm not even bothered by that because the story they tell already captures my interest especially since I love fishing.
Story/plot. Well, usually this kind of anime genre doesn't particularly have a goal or plot but we have a plot in this anime so it interests me even more. So to put it simply without getting into a spoiler, our main character, Sasaki Tsunehiro, (let's just shorten his name to Hiro), had a "disease" that was predicted the year he would die. He is desperate to just die on the spot because he, himself, doesn't really have anything in particular that he wants to do. But that changed when he met with a group of fishers. Full of passion, he dives (pun intended) straight into fishing's rabbit hole and sharpens his skill in this activity while he tries to enjoy life once again. So, wholesome right? Even eventually, Hiro helps the other characters to grow. I love that.
Characters. While Hiro gradually develops his character throughout the series, the others don't grow that much, except for Takaaki in the last 2 episodes. Heck, the main girl, Hana, is only there because she is a plot-driven character. If she were not there, the plot would actually go just fine, if I say so myself. However, seeing the group interact with each other is so fun to watch from start to finish. So, even if they didn't grow that much, just seeing them grow a little bit is satisfying to watch.
And last but not least, the VA. I love them. The expression of the VA really screams that they enjoy their roles in this anime. Kudos to all the VA, you guys did a really good job.
Overall NUT has done it again, although I haven't finished Deca-Dence I know that anime got some praise from the anime watcher community, so overall they did it again with amazing original work. I give it 8.1/10.
owmahknee
Anyone starting the first episode is promptly made aware of the absolute feels this anime would evoke but prepare to be pleasantly surprised by how well it meshes with fishing! Watching this made me want to go try fishing myself! The anime is exactly what you would expect and ever want from a simple slice of life about fishing! No useless drama or romantic side plot, just a group of fishing otaku who genuinely love the sport that their passion is contagious! When it comes to the anime I think it was well-paced, conveying all that it needs and wants to tell within the 12 episodes. Forme, it didn’t feel too rushed or slow since each episode did a good job of getting to know each character as they interact with Tsunehiro.
While the anime is mainly focused on Takaaki and Tsunehiro, the other characters are also well-written. Thanks to them and of course, the joy of fishing, it was satisfying to see Tsunehiro’s character development.
Overall, I enjoyed this anime a lot more than I expected to and I hope this review will convince you to give it a try as well! Please check out this silly group of fishing nerds and come to love them as much as I do!
dxdnelion
Its good enough for what its trying to convey. But it pissed me off with how they ended. It was such lazy writing for the final episode. Anyway, this was a good show, pretty enjoyable, and got a bit depressing. The cinematography is insanely pretty, but the CGI is so bad that I just have to ignore it every time they show the fish. The characters (except for Hana and Takaaki) were just there, even though we could have much more interaction between them and Hiro, and I thought they could pull off the 'found family' theme so well. Unfortunately no, since I guess itjust wants us to focus on Hiro's determination in life and dealing with his illness.
luanourin
Portuguese and English I didn’t have any expectations for this anime It’s been a long time since I’ve been this surprised. I thought this was just going to be about fishing and only watched it because I had nothing else to watch. But it turned out to be something amazing—such a nice and well-rounded anime. The story is about Hiro, who’s drowning in debt and discovers he has a disease that, if left untreated, would give him only two more years to live. So, he sees no meaning in life anymore and just wants to end it all. But then, a group of fishermen takes him in, especially Takaaki,and they help him find a purpose in life.
As for the fishing, it becomes an escape for Hiro’s problems. Even though he hated fishing at first, it gradually turns into something like a "hyperfocus" for him.
It’s not like Haikyuu!! where it’s all about volleyball and nothing else. Fishing is very present, but it’s not the main theme.
I’ve seen many people complain about the anime’s pacing, but it didn’t bother me at all. I actually found it fun to watch. When marathoning something, the main problem is when it becomes tiring to keep watching, but I didn’t feel that here. The last three episodes are much more emotional, sure, but I don’t think that’s a pacing issue.
I also saw people complain about the character development. Personally, I think it was fine, considering the number of episodes and the amount of characters. Sure, they could have explored characters like Kozue and Arue more, but they’re not that interesting for their lack of development to really be a problem. After all, the story focuses much more on the protagonist.
Honestly, I think this anime is very well-rounded. I didn’t find much wrong with it, but there’s nothing extremely special about it either. I highly recommend watching it.
Português
eu não botei nenhuma expectativa nesse anime
faz muito tempo que eu não quebro a cara assim, eu achei que isso seria só de pesca, vi porque não tinha nada pra ver
mas acabou que eu vi um negócio super daora, um anime todo bonitinho redondinho
o anime é sobre Hiro, ele é afundado em dívidas e descobre uma doença, no qual não se não fosse tratada, ele teria apenas mais 2 anos de vida, então ele não via mais sentido na vida e só queria acabar com isso logo, mas de repente um grupo de pescadores acolhem ele, principalmente o Takaaki, quais eles ajudam ele a encontrar um sentido em sua vida
e sobre a pesca, ela acaba sendo uma saída para os problemas de Hiro, visto como ele odiava pescar antes e ao longo da obra isso acaba virando uma espécie de "Hiperfoco" nele
Não é tipo "Haikyuu" onde SÓ TEM VÔLEI, não
A pesca é uma peça bem presente, mas não acaba sendo o tema principal
vi muitas pessoas reclamando do ritmo do anime, mas eu não me incomodei nada com o ritmo, eu achei até que divertido de ver, quando se maratona algo, o principal problema é a parada ficar maçante de assistir, o que não senti aqui, os últimos 3 episódios são bem mais sentimentais, sim, mas não acho que isso tenha sido um problema de ritmo
também vi pessoas reclamando do desenvolvimento de personagens, não acho que foram mal desenvolvidos considerando a quantidade de episódios e o tanto de personagens na obra, eles poderiam até ser mais explorados, como a Kozue e o Arue, por exemplo, mas eles não são personagens tão interessantes para a falta de desenvolvimento incomodar, afinal, a trama é muito mais focada no protagonista.
sinceramente eu acho esse anime muito redondinho, não encontrei muita coisa de ruim, mas nada de muito especial, eu recomendo muito assistir esse anime.
Ace_2020
Well you are in debt, you basically have no friends and you're told you're only gonna live for 2 years. Yep, I'd feel like dying too just like our protagonist Tsunehiro. Before we move on. I must tell you that this is my first review on MAL, so it might be a little boring. What do I think about Negaposi Angler? I think it was a wonderful show really. I loved the premise, I remember seeing the PV and immediately adding it to my PTW. And as annoying as Tsunehiro can be, I found him to be a very compelling protagonist. I am not a fan of theartistic choices of the anime at times, I think they overuse the "goofy face", but in general I liked the art. The CG is meh but not something that ruins my experience. The OP and ED are great, ED is better though and the music in general was pretty nice.
Now the plot. Fishing is something I have never really done, so I don't get it. Neither does it do a Haikyuu and makes me wanna do fishing, but it it still is a pretty cool plot device to use. And I enjoyed the use of it to show our characters growing. The show has a big cast but most of them are just side characters who are only important to the show at certain times. While that could be a drawback for many, I think that was the best part for me. Because at its core the story is about Tsunehiro. It takes a lot of detours with different characters and I find that refreshing, because not only do they make me like those characters but they also impact Tsunehiro's life.
I've seen people complain about the pacing, but I think it was apt. Sure the ending could have been handled a bit better, but it still conveys what it wants to convey in an effective manner.
It was a wonderful show with a beautiful message with some flaws here and there. But it definitely was one of the bettter shows of the year for me.
fh1478
Learn To Fish Learn To Live Give a man a fish and he can survive for day, learn a man to fish and he will survive forever. these words are channeled in the anime. Even in the Darkest Hour there is still hope and people out there that are nice, and maybe it'll be all right, even if it's short. The character design is so varied, it looks like some of them are for different series And willing to go off model for enhanced comedy. but it all collides in them liking fishing, like all different people can enjoy fishing. the cast is so nice, full of fishingfreaks that are fun to be around. full of energy and character, with different age, life experience. add life and depth to the story.
music use give it so much soul, that Lone guitar man giving it all for the mood.
Nice satisfying ending and good life lessons, will recommend.
