Tsurune

The Linking Shot

TV-14

Minato Narumiya used to be passionate about kyudo until an incident caused him to abandon the sport altogether. Inspired to take up his bow again in high school, he and his friends now take aim for first place in the prefecture tournament.

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13 Episodes

Summer Calls
E1
Summer CallsThe school prepares for the annual Sports Tournament and other students note Minato’s absence. However, a familiar sound tells his friends where they can find him.
All in the Mind
E2
All in the MindEach participant in the regionals has their own worries and hopes. They are all different, but the one thing that unites them all is kyudo.
Winds of a Brewing Storm
E3
Winds of a Brewing StormKazemai’s performance earned them victory. However, another team is quickly making a name for themselves with their unorthodox yet ‌effective kyudo techniques.
Broken Tempo
E4
Broken TempoExiled from the shooting range on Masaki’s orders, Minato finds himself forbidden from wielding his bow. Meanwhile, Kaito blames himself for the team’s poor performance.
Push and Pull
E5
Push and PullMinato endures Masaki’s deluge of instructions. Meanwhile, the rift between Nanao and Kaito deepens, casting a dark cloud over the entire kyudo club.
Taking Shape
E6
Taking ShapeIt’s their turn this time; Seo, Hanazawa, and Shiragiku have signed up for a kyudo tournament and are bursting with excitement for their first team competition.
Unwavering Spirit
E7
Unwavering SpiritNow that they know what they need to do, Minato and the others try to find their own “ikiai.”
Trajectory
E8
TrajectoryThe Kazemai kyudo club heads to Kirisaki’s campus for a joint practice session.
Bending Will
E9
Bending WillKazemai has a summer training camp and is ecstatic about getting a beach-side kyudo range all to themselves! Too bad the Tsujimine kyudo club beat them to the punch.
Draw of a New Dawn
E10
Draw of a New DawnHow can Tsujimine be in sync when its members seem so different? Minato wants to know why, and Fuwa will tell him if Minato explains why Nikaido is obsessed with beating him.
Falling Into Place
E11
Falling Into PlaceKazemai, Tsujimine, and Kirisaki compete in a national tournament that means something different to each team.
The Linking Shot
E12
The Linking ShotMinato had setbacks, but all of his hard work earned him a spot on the national stage. Now, as he steps onto the range, he faces Shu once more.
Resounding Release
E13
Resounding ReleaseThe conclusion of the national tournament heralds the end of summer. As Minato reflects on kyudo, he and his friends help Masaki prepare for the Star Festival at Yata Shrine.