7.024 minSeason 1 • Episode 12
LatestTakaaki and Hiro run into each other on a bridge, where they had both planned to fish for sea bass. Takaaki is still reluctant to hear what Hiro has to say.
Tsunehiro’s life isn’t easy. After a doctor gives him two years to live and debt collectors come knocking, he falls from a bridge. In the knick of time, Hana and her crew spot Tsunehiro and pull him to safety. Before returning, they anchor offshore to fish and Tsunehiro catches a huge sea bass in a bout of beginner’s luck. As his apartment building crumbles, Tsunehiro’s new life begins to unfold!
Cinematography
Sunset ocean shots that should be illegal they're so pretty.
Writing
Balances debt-collector dread with 'that fish tho' euphoria.
Acting
Fairouz Ai's Hana radiates chaotic big-sis energy.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Iyashikei anime traditionally avoids conflict; this series breaks rules by mixing healing vibes with crushing real-world stakes like medical debt.
The sea bass Tsunehiro catches in episode 1 is animated with reference footage from actual anglers—director insisted on anatomical accuracy for maximum fishy serotonin.
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