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Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot (2022): Cast & Plot

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Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot is a 2022 animated drama directed by Takuya Yamamura, starring Yuto Uemura as Minato Narumiya (voice), Aoi Ichikawa and Kaito Ishikawa. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Takuya Yamamura
Genres
Animation , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot About?

The premise of Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The film follows Minato Narumiya as he rekindles his love for kyudo, the traditional Japanese archery art, rejoining his school’s kyudo club alongside his friends. Their shared training and dedication drive the story, offering a heartfelt look at teamwork, personal growth, and the discipline of the sport in a feature‑length anime.

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot Themes & Keywords

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  • teen sport
  • based on light novel
  • high school students
  • school club
  • high school student
  • anime animation
  • primarily teen cast
  • high school
  • school life
  • archery
  • literature on screen
  • kyudo
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  • martial arts
  • slice of life
  • school
  • slice of life anime animation
  • iyashikei
  • primarily male cast
  • season recap
  • iyashikei anime animation
  • youth
  • summary
  • male protagonist
  • recap
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Cast & crew

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot Cast & Characters

Yuto Uemura leads the cast as Minato Narumiya (voice), with Aoi Ichikawa as Seiya Takehaya (voice) and Kaito Ishikawa as Kaito Onogi (voice). Directed by Takuya Yamamura; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot Plot Summary

What happens in Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Minato Narumiya, a young boy with a deep fascination for kyūdō, is introduced in a touching scene where his mother takes him to a kyūdō hall. As he watches Akihiro Yasaka, son of Masaki Takigawa’s grandfather, expertly handle his bow and arrow, Minato is captivated by the distinct sound of the bowstring hitting the bow upon release—an experience he later learns is called “tsurune.” This moment sparks a desire within him to learn and master the art, setting the foundation for his journey.

Full summary

The whole story of Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot, scene by scene

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Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What traditional Japanese sport is the focus of the movie?

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Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot?

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot released?

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot was released on August 19, 2022.

Who directed Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot?

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot was directed by Takuya Yamamura.

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Who is in the cast of Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot?

Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot stars Yuto Uemura as Minato Narumiya (voice), Aoi Ichikawa as Seiya Takehaya (voice) and Kaito Ishikawa as Kaito Onogi (voice), among 5 credited actors.

Does Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot have a post-credit scene?

No. Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot in?

The original language of Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot is Japanese.

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