Kadokawa revealed the full promotional video and key visual for the original fishing anime Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler) on Friday. The video reveals additional cast members, the anime's October 3 premiere date, and the anime's theme songs. The band Van de Shop performs the opening theme song “Ito” (Thread), and singer 96Neko performs the ending theme song “Shōnin Yokkyū” (Attention-Seeking).
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The new cast includes (Note: Character names are unofficially romanized):
Haruka Tomatsu as Ice, a Thai model, cosplayer, and part-time worker who loves anime and manga
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Yūya Hirose as Alua, Ice's younger brother who works part-time at Every Mart while learning to cook.
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The anime will premiere on AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, and BS NTV on October 3. The anime will also air on ABEMA on October 3.
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Anime stars:
The anime's story focuses on Tsunehiro Sasaki, a college student with a large debt and told by his doctor that he only has two years to live. Living out his remaining days in depression, Tsunehiro is one day chased by a debt collector and falls into the ocean. He is saved by Hana, a girl who loves fishing and her fishing friends, including Takaaki.
Hana urges Tsunehiro to experience fishing for the first time in his life and he begins to develop friendships with other fishing enthusiasts. Things start to look up for Tsunehiro when he starts working at the convenience store where Hana and Takaaki work, and he gradually becomes hooked on fishing.
Yutaka Uemura (Saga of Tanya the Evil, FLCL Alternative series and film) is directing the anime at NUT. Tomohiro Suzuki (One-Punch Man, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End) is supervising and writing the series scripts. Hiromi Taniguchi (2024 Ranma ½) is designing the characters and serving as chief animation director.
Other staff include:
Source: Press release
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