Negative Positive Angler

Tsunehiro Sasaki is stuck at the bottom of a harsh streak. After a doctor gives him a bleak prognosis and debt collectors start circling, he takes a dangerous plunge from a bridge. Rescue comes in the form of Hana Ayukawa and her motley fishing crew, who pull him from the water and, before leaving, stop offshore to cast a line. Tsunehiro lands an enormous sea bass by sheer luck, and that catch becomes the first odd pivot in a life that was collapsing around him. The series follows how small, strange moments and new relationships reconfigure his days, without promising tidy resolutions.

Created by Tomohiro Suzuki and released in 2024, the original animated series features voice work from Mutsuki Iwanaka, Fairouz Ai, and Kaito Ishikawa. It launched as an original TV production rather than an adaptation, drawing attention for its distinctive tone and character-driven storytelling.

Critics and viewers have responded well overall, reflected in a 7.8/10 aggregate from early votes. Reviewers note the show's unusual mix of dry humor and melancholy, and its willingness to balance social issues like debt and illness with lighter, absurdist scenes. Pacing can feel uneven at times, but many praised the strong voice cast and quiet emotional moments that linger after episodes end.

Though still new, the series has sparked discussion online for its visual contrast between cramped urban settings and open sea sequences, and for turning a simple fishing scene into a memorable, recurring motif. Fans trade scene screenshots and scene breakdowns, and the show has become a talking point in niche animation communities for treating mundane struggles with warmth and oddball comedy. That grassroots buzz suggests the series could grow a steady following even if it doesn't chase mainstream trends.