Minato Narumiya
main character
TV
8.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 2023 – March 30, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- Director
- Takuya Yamamura
- Original creator
- Kotoko Ayano
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Archery97%School Club92%Primarily Male Cast90%Male Protagonist87%Primarily Teen Cast75%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things66%School60%Martial Arts51%Twins40%Urban26%
TVFINISHED2023 WINTER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Tsurune - The Linking Shot -
ツルネ －つながりの一射－• Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha
Synopsis
Minato’s return to archery may have helped Kazemai High’s Kyudo Club win a prefectural tournament, but it’s a poor bowman who expects an arrow to fly the same flight every time. With the entry of a radical new team, one of whose members is Minato’s former upperclassman, the old rivalry between Kazemai and Kirisaki becomes a triangle with the upstart team from Tsujimine as serious contenders. And even as the men’s team struggles to adjust to the new paradigm, competition doubles again as the Kazemai women’s team of Rika, Yuna, and Noa prepares to enter their first tourney as well! Prepare to be aquiver as each new arrow makes its mark in TSURUNE - THE LINKING SHOT!
Should you watch Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
Tsurune - The Linking Shot - has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 76% of 5,408 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #4 highest-rated anime of Winter 2023 on AniList.
Of the 11.4K AniList users who started it, 3.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 8.8K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Slice of Life, Sports — especially archery, school club, primarily male cast, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kotoko Ayano
- Director
- Takuya Yamamura
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Miku Kadowaki
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Tsurune: For Better or Worse (2019)
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Tsurune - The Linking Shot - FAQ
How many episodes does Tsurune - The Linking Shot - have?
Tsurune - The Linking Shot - has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Tsurune - The Linking Shot - finished?
Yes. Tsurune - The Linking Shot - has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
No sequel is listed for Tsurune - The Linking Shot - as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
What should I watch before Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
Watch Tsurune: For Better or Worse first — Tsurune - The Linking Shot - is a direct sequel.
Is Tsurune - The Linking Shot - based on a light novel?
Yes. Tsurune - The Linking Shot - adapts the light novel by Kotoko Ayano.
Who animated Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
Tsurune - The Linking Shot - was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Takuya Yamamura.
Where can I watch Tsurune - The Linking Shot -?
Tsurune - The Linking Shot - is listed on HIDIVE, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.