Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha
Summary: Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. With the national competition right around the corner, the club is determined to prove that their initial victory was not a mere fluke.
With his passion for the sport reignited, Minato Narumiya earnestly prepares for the upcoming competition with his teammates, who are equally motivated to win. As the much-anticipated tournament begins, the members of Kazemai's kyudo team fight to stay on target with their ambitious goal. But when old acquaintances reappear as difficult opponents, the boys find that winning the nationals will require more dedication and effort than ever before.
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Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. With the national competition right around the corner, the club is determined to prove that their initial victory was not a mere fluke.
With his passion for the sport reignited, Minato Narumiya earnestly prepares for the upcoming competition with his teammates, who are equally motivated to win. As the much-anticipated tournament begins, the members of Kazemai's kyudo team fight to stay on target with their ambitious goal. But when old acquaintances reappear as difficult opponents, the boys find that winning the nationals will require more dedication and effort than ever before.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha Review
Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha — Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.09). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kisaragi, Nanao
Main
Yano, Shougo
Japanese
Narumiya, Minato
Main
Uemura, Yuuto
Japanese
Onogi, Kaito
Main
Ishikawa, Kaito
Japanese
Takehaya, Seiya
Main
Ichikawa, Aoi
Japanese
Takigawa, Masaki
Main
Asanuma, Shintaro
Japanese
Yamanouchi, Ryouhei
Main
Suzuki, Ryouta
Japanese
Aragaki, Reiji
Supporting
Umehara, Yuuichirou
Japanese
Fujiwara, Sae
Supporting
Wakayama, Shion
Japanese
Fujiwara, Shuu
Supporting
Ono, Kensho
Japanese
Fuwa, Koushirou
Supporting
Kondou, Takayuki
Japanese
Hanazawa, Yuuna
Supporting
Shimabukuro, Miyuri
Japanese
Higuchi, Touma
Supporting
Hirose, Yuuya
Japanese
Kabashima, Umetarou
Supporting
Kaneko, Makoto
Japanese
Morioka, Tomio
Supporting
Suzuki, Katsumi
Japanese
Motomura, Hiroki
Supporting
Terashima, Takuma
Japanese
Mutou
Supporting
Chiba, Isshin
Japanese
Nakazaki
Supporting
Ishii, Kouji
Japanese
Nikaidou, Shigeyuki
Supporting
Endou, Daichi
Japanese
Nikaidou, Eisuke
Supporting
Fukuyama, Jun
Japanese
Nikaidou, Yuki
Supporting
Endou, Aya
Japanese
Staff
Nakamura, Shinichi
Producer
Saitou, Shigeru
Producer
Suzuki, Megumi
Producer
Yamamoto, Sakiko
Producer
Yasui, Kazunari
Producer
Hasegawa, Yuri
Assistant Producer
Usukura, Ryuutarou
Assistant Producer
Yabu, Haruka
Assistant Producer
Yamamura, Takuya
Director
Tsuruoka, Youta
Sound Director
Ishihara, Tatsuya
Episode Director, Storyboard
Ogawa, Taichi
Episode Director
Luck Life
Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Performance
PON
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics
Tei
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics
Ayano, Kotoko
Original Creator
Fukuoka, Hiroki
Planning
Funamoto, Kouhei
Director of Photography
Hashi, Yumiko
In-Between Animation
Hata, Azumi
Color Design