Tsuri Baka Nisshi

釣りバカ日誌 / Fishing Fool Diary / Diary of a Fishing Fool
Tsuri Baka Nisshi
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Studios: Toei Animation
Producers: TV Asahi
Rank: #15500
Popularity: #14828
Users Listed: 954
Users Scored: 117
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/11/2022
Aired: November 2, 2002 – September 13, 2003 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 36

Synopsis:

The series centers on Hamazaki Densuke, a man who consciously chooses a life detached from ambition. Content with a modest existence, Hama-chan prioritizes personal fulfillment over career advancement or societal expectations. His unconventional approach often clashes with workplace pressures and strains his relationships, yet he remains steadfast in his pursuit of simple pleasures – particularly fishing.

The narrative unfolds with a quiet contemplation of values, exploring the tension between individual contentment and societal demands. Set against a backdrop of everyday life, it offers a reflective look at finding meaning outside conventional measures of success. The anime's pace is deliberate, emphasizing Hama-chan’s internal world and his connection to nature as a source of solace and purpose. It’s a character-driven story exploring the subtle rebellion of choosing one's own path.

Characters:

  • Hamasaki, Koitaro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sato, Akemi

Staff:

  • Washio, Takashi (Producer)
  • Hiroshima, Hideki (Episode Director)
  • Oohashi, Yukiyoshi (Script)
  • Shimizu, Higashi (Script)
  • Sumisawa, Katsuyuki (Script, Series Composition)
  • Yamada, Kenichi (Script)
  • Aiuchi, Rina (Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Gen, Tetsuya (Theme Song Composition)
  • Maeda, Toshiaki (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Shiramine, Mitsuko (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
  • Imazawa, Tetsuo (Chief Animation Director)
  • Nakamura, Mitsuki (Art Director)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Tsuribaka Nisshi (manga - Adaptation)