NegaPosi Angler

Sasaki Tsunehiro faces death and debt after falling from a bridge

College student Sasaki Tsunehiro is depressed following a history of repeated failures. He has been given two years to live. While being chased by loan sharks, he slips and falls off a bridge.

Hiro returns to his demolished apartment and starts working at Everymart with friends who make him fish again.

Hiro arrives back at his residence to discover that the building is currently undergoing demolition. Consequently, Takaaki offers him shelter and assigns him a job at Everymart alongside his companions. During his time there, his new colleagues become aware of his aversion to fishing. Despite his dislike for the activity, they manage to involve him in fishing once more, pulling him back into an experience he previously rejected. This sequence of events forces Hiro to confront his past preferences while navigating his new employment situation and living arrangements under Takaaki's care.

Anglers race to catch a houndshark but discover Hiro fishing for it to pay debts

A massive bounty is placed on the capture of a houndshark, prompting all anglers to rush toward the goal of being the first to secure the prize. However, the competitors encounter an unexpected situation when they locate Hiro already engaged in fishing for the shark. Instead of competing for the reward, Hiro is focused on catching the creature to settle his outstanding debts. This discovery surprises the other anglers who arrived with the intention of claiming the bounty, revealing Hiro's personal motivation behind his actions in the midst of the chaotic hunt.

Hiro struggles with Everymart fishing gear knowledge while Hana instructs him on lures.

Hiro begins his employment at Everymart but encounters immediate difficulties comprehending the various fishing equipment he is tasked with selling. The complexity of the inventory proves challenging for him to navigate effectively. Recognizing his struggle, Hana intervenes to provide guidance. She takes on the role of instructor, specifically teaching Hiro about the different types of lures available. This assistance aims to help him better understand the products and perform his duties more competently within the store environment.

Hiro receives his first paycheck and faces financial temptations at a fishing store.

Hiro receives his initial salary from Everymart. He is promptly taken to a fishing equipment shop by Hana and Kozue. The two women encourage him to make impractical spending choices. They attempt to persuade him to purchase unnecessary items despite his limited funds. This situation highlights the pressure to overspend on leisure activities. Hiro must navigate these social expectations while managing his new income. The episode focuses on the conflict between responsible budgeting and the allure of expensive hobbies.

Tai Lover

Identifying the Identity of the Mysterious Individual

A family's relationship and a child's growth

A gathering centered around a hot pot meal

Tsunehiro and Takaaki

The protagonist must convey a critical message to a specific individual.

A narrative exploring the balance between negative and positive forces within the Angler series