Sanpei Mihira
main character
TV
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 109
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 45 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 7, 1980 – June 28, 1982
- Season
- Spring 1980
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Nippon Animation
- Director
- Yoshikata Nitta, Eiji Okabe
- Original creator
- Takao Yaguchi
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
45h 25m
⚡ 22 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fishing90%Shounen60%
overview details
Synopsis
Mihira Sanpei talks with a Tohou accent and is a down-to-earth boy with a cheerful and optimistic personality. However, when it comes to fishing, he becomes very serious and is a youth who enjoys fishing more than anything else. The village where he lives in is a natural environment which provides different kinds of fishing challenges. Despite his lack of experience, Sanpei has a first-rate sense with regards to fishing and decides to maxmise his potential by entering into different fishing contests. As he faces various challenges, he learns to solve difficult problems and learn from his mistakes to the extent that he is able to fish anything out of the waters. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of rivals and companions who increase his experience points and help him in his growth. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Tsurikichi Sanpei?
Tsurikichi Sanpei has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 46% of 521 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 11.5% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 738 have finished it.
At roughly 45 h 25 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 7 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Sports — especially fishing, shounen.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
109 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takao Yaguchi
- Director
- Yoshikata Nitta
- Director
- Eiji Okabe
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Tsurikichi Sanpei FAQ
How many episodes does Tsurikichi Sanpei have?
Tsurikichi Sanpei has 109 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 45 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Tsurikichi Sanpei?
About 45 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 55 days; at one hour a day, about 46 days.
Is Tsurikichi Sanpei finished?
Yes. Tsurikichi Sanpei has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 1982.
Is there a season 2 of Tsurikichi Sanpei?
No sequel is listed for Tsurikichi Sanpei as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Tsurikichi Sanpei based on a manga?
Yes. Tsurikichi Sanpei adapts the manga by Takao Yaguchi.
Who animated Tsurikichi Sanpei?
Tsurikichi Sanpei was animated by Nippon Animation and Anime R and directed by Yoshikata Nitta and Eiji Okabe.