Negative Positive Angler

Negative Positive Angler (ネガポジアングラー, Negapoji Angurā) is an original Japanese anime television series produced by NUT. It is directed by Yutaka Uemura, written by Tomohiro Suzuki, and features character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi, and music composed by Tomoki Kikuya.[1] The series premiered on October 3, 2024, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Ito" (イト, Thread) performed by Van de Shop, while the ending theme song is "Shōnin Yokkyū" (承認欲求, Attention-Seeking) performed by 96Neko.[2] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[3]

Negative Positive Angler
Key visual
ネガポジアングラー
(Negapoji Angurā)
GenreSports (recreational fishing)[1]
Created byKadokawa Corporation
Anime television series
Directed byYutaka Uemura
Written byTomohiro Suzuki
Music byTomoki Kikuya
StudioNUT
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, BS NTV
Original run October 3, 2024 – present
Episodes6

Plot

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The series follows Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and is given two years to live. After accidentally falling into the sea, he forms a friendship with his rescuer Hana Ayukawa, whom together with her friend Takaaki Tsutsujimori, develops an interest in fishing.

Characters

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Tsunehiro Sasaki (佐々木 常宏, Sasaki Tsunehiro)
Voiced by: Mutsuki Iwanaka[1]
Hana Ayukawa (鮎川 ハナ, Ayukawa Hana)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[1]
Takaaki Tsutsujimori (躑躅森 貴明, Tsutsujimori Takaaki)
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[1]
Kozue Nishimori (西森 こずえ, Nishimori Kozue)
Voiced by: Rio Tsuchiya[4]
Machida (町田)
Voiced by: Hiroshi Tsuchida[4]
Fujishiro (藤代)
Voiced by: Masashi Sugawara[4]
Ice (アイス, Aisu)
Voiced by: Haruka Tomatsu[2]
Alua (アルア, Arua)
Voiced by: Yūya Hirose[2]

Episodes

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No.Title [5][6]Directed by [5]Written by [5]Storyboarded by [5]Original air date [7]
1"Negative Positive Angler"
Transliteration: "Negapoji Angurā" (Japanese: ネガティブアングラー)
Yutaka UemuraTomohiro SuzukiYutaka Uemura & Hiromi TaniguchiOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)
2"Fishing at the pool"
(Japanese: プールで釣りで)
Kentarō KawajiriTomohiro SuzukiKentarō KawajiriOctober 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)
3"Regrets"
(Japanese: 心のこり)
Takayuki YamamotoTomohiro SuzukiTakayuki Yamamoto, Yoshifumi Sueda, Satoshi Matsubara & Satoshi MiuraOctober 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)
4"Is Fishing Hard?"
(Japanese: 釣りって難しい?)
TBATBATBAOctober 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)
5"Extravagant Angler"
(Japanese: 散財アングラー)
TBATBATBAOctober 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)
6"Tai Lover"
TBATBATBANovember 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Cayanan, Joanna (July 30, 2024). "Studio NUTS Animates Original Fishing TV Anime Negative Positive Angler". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 6, 2024). "Negative Positive Angler Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs, October 3 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Mateo, Alex (September 18, 2024). "Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Fall 2024 Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (August 20, 2024). "Negative Positive Angler Original Fishing Anime Unveils 3 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "Sutōrī |「Negapoji Angurā」- Kōshiki Saito" ストーリー |「ネガポジアングラー」- 公式サイト [Story | "Negative Positive Angler" - Official Website]. np-angler.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Watch Negative Positive Angler - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "On'ea | 「Negapoji Angurā」- Kōshiki Saito" オンエア |「ネガポジアングラー」 - 公式サイト [On Air | "Negative Positive Angler" - Official Website]. np-angler.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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