Summary
Crunchyrollrecently announced a new original anime series, titledNegative Positive Angler, which seems destined to be the saddest story in a highly underrated genre. While the series was only just revealed on July 30, fans already have a sneak peek into the anime’s cast of characters, plot, teaser trailer, and official series website. From Studio NUT comes a story of a boy and his love for fishing. However, there is much more to this series than meets the eye.
Yutaka Uemura is attached toNegative Positive Angleras the series director.Currently working at Studio NUT, Uemura’s resume includes projects such asSaga of Tanya the Evil, Deca-Dence,andGurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars. Negative Positive Angler’sother production leads include series composition by Tomohiro Suzuki fromOne-Punch Man,character designs and chief animation direction by Hiromi Taniguchi (Ranma 1/2 remake),and music by Tomoki Kikuya (BOCCHI THE ROCK!).
Only founded about 7 years ago, Studio NUT is one of the youngest animation studios in Japan. Started by Takuya Tsunoki,an ex-Madhouse producer, the studio has worked on less than 10 projects as of 2024.However, their most recent original series,Negative Positive Angler,is already destined to be the saddest, most anticipated anime in the underrated sports genre.
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Negative Positive Angler’sannouncement is already reeling in anticipation from anime fans.In addition to the series’ studio and production team, the cast, release date (October 2024), and poster were listed on theanime’s official websiteandX (Twitter) account.Fans also got a glimpse intoNegative Positive Anglerfrom the anime’s first teaser trailer.
The anime’s lead, Tsunehiro Sasaki, an overworked college student, will be voiced by Mutsuki Iwanaka, previously known as Yamauchi inClassroom of the Elite.Additionally, Sasaki meets a couple of eccentric fishers: Hana Ayukawa, voiced by Fairouz Ai (Ramona inScott Pilgrim Takes Off), and Takaaki Tsutsujimori, voiced by Kaito Ishikawa (Sakuta inRascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai).Not only is the cast stacked with phenomenal actors, but the freshly vibrant character designs will surely be the perfect contrast with the story’s unprecedentedly somber themes.
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From the trailer alone,Negative Positive Anglerappears to be a light-hearted sports anime about recreational fishing.However, according to theplot provided by Crunchyroll, there is much more to this anime than viewers think.Negative Positive Anglerfollows the story of a severely depressed college student, Tsunehiro Sasaki. In addition to being burdened with enormous debt, Sasaki learns that he only has two years left to live. One day, after fleeing from a group of debt collectors, Sasaki is miraculously rescued by fishermen Hana and Takaaki.
Sasaki’s newfound friends not only save his life but share with him the joy of fishing. Soon, Sasaki himself falls in love with the sport. In 2024, many sports anime are overshadowed by series giants such asHaikyu!!However,Crunchyroll’snewest original series,Negative Positive Angler,adds a new, much darker element to an already underrated genre and is destined to become the most anticipated tearjerker on every anime fan’s October 2024 watchlist.
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