Turkey! Anime Unveils New Cast, Stunning Visuals, and Surprising Plot Twist
Discover the latest updates as Noriko Hidaka, Yuko Minaguchi, Kikuko Inoue, Miki Ito, and Rei Sakuma join the cast—exciting news for fans and newcomers alike!
New Details Unveiled for Anime 'Turkey! -Time to Strike-'
Pony Canyon and Bakken Record have announced exciting updates for their original anime Turkey! -Time to Strike-. The reveal includes a new title, a second full promotional video, a third key visual, and additional cast members. The series has also taken a surprising turn at the end of its first episode, hinting at a plot twist that fans won't want to miss.
What's New?
- New Title: Turkey! -Time to Strike-
- Latest Promotional Video: The second full trailer offers a glimpse into the anime's unique blend of bowling and time travel.
- Visual: A fresh key visual features the characters with the tagline, "Let's all go home together, ok?"
- Cast Additions: Several renowned voice actors join the cast, including:
- Noriko Hidaka as Sumomo
- Yūko Minaguchi as Akebi
- Kikuko Inoue as Suguri
- Miki Itō as Anzu
- Rei Sakuma as Natsume
Plot Overview
Set at Ikkokukan High School's bowling club in Nagano Prefecture, the story follows Mai, the club captain who values fun over winning. Her junior, Rina, is determined to win and challenges Mai to a match. During the game, a mysterious glow surrounds their bowling ball, and suddenly, the girls find themselves transported back to Japan's Sengoku era, interacting with the Tokura clan.
Note: The following contains spoilers for the first episode's ending.
Highlight to read: While initially focused on girls bowling, the first episode ends with a shocking twist: the girls are transported through time to Sengoku Japan.
Series Details
- Premiere: April 8 in Japan on NTV (effectively July 9 at 1:29 a.m.)
- Subsequent Airings: On BS NTV (July 10) and TV Shinshu (July 12)
- Streaming: Available worldwide on Crunchyroll as it airs.
Main Cast
- Hana Hishikawa as Mai Otonashi
- Kana Ichinose as Rina Kodai
- Haruki Iwata as Sayuri Ichinose
- Yūki Tenma as Nozomi Mitake
- Ayasa Itō as Nanase Nikaidō
Staff
- Director: Susumu Kudo (known for Momentary Lily, Cinderella Nine)
- Series Composition: Naomi Hiruta
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Airi Takekawa
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
- Animation: Bakken Record
Music & Theme
The opening theme song, "Hyakunichisou", is performed by the main cast under the group name Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club, Nagano Prefecture.
Setting
The story takes place in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, blending the worlds of high school bowling and historical adventure.
Source: Press release
Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting series develops!