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Get Hooked with Kadokawa’s New Anime: Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler)
Kadokawa has announced an exciting new original fishing television anime titled Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler). Scheduled to premiere in October, the anime’s teaser promotional video reveals the main cast and staff, promising an engaging and emotional narrative.
Plot Synopsis
Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student burdened with a huge debt, finds out from his doctor that he only has two years left to live. Drowning in depression, Tsunehiro’s life takes an unexpected turn when a debt collector chase leads him to fall into the sea. Fortunately, he is rescued by Hana, a girl passionate about fishing, along with her friends including Takaaki.
Hana persuades Tsunehiro to try fishing for the first time, fostering new friendships with fellow fishing enthusiasts. As Tsunehiro begins working at the convenience store where Hana and Takaaki are employed, he slowly becomes engrossed in the world of fishing, finding new meaning and hope despite his grim circumstances.
Main Cast
Mutsuki Iwanaka as Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student with an inherently gloomy personality
Fairouz Ai as Hana Ayukawa, a third-year high school student and genius angler, who works at Every Mart, the hub for fishing enthusiasts
Kaito Ishikawa as Takaaki Tsutsujimori, a young man with unusual behavior and appearance but a heart full of compassion. He also works part-time at Every Mart
Creative Team
The anime is spearheaded by Director Yutaka Uemura, known for his work on “Saga of Tanya the Evil” and “FLCL Alternative.” The series scripts are supervised and written by Tomohiro Suzuki, who has notable projects such as “One-Punch Man” and “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” in his portfolio. Character design and chief animation direction come from Hiromi Taniguchi, famed for her work on “2024 Ranma ½.”
Additional Staff
- Fish Painting: Yūsei Nagashima
- Prop Design: Fuminori Tsukida, Natsuki Yokoyama, Hiromi Taniguchi
- Art Director: Kei Ichikura
- Art Setting: Tomoyasu Fujise
- Color Design: Yukiko Kakita
- CG Director: Tsukasa Saitō
- Compositing Director of Photography: Shinji Tonsho
- Editing: Yumi Jinguji
- Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
- Music: Tomoki Kikuya
- Music Production: Kadokawa
Final Thoughts
“Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler)” promises to bring a compelling mix of drama, friendship, and the unique world of fishing. With a talented cast and crew behind it, this anime is set to touch hearts and inspire viewers. Whether you’re an anime fan or a fishing enthusiast, make sure to mark your calendars for its October premiere!
