Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club

"Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club" (Japanese: ツルネ -風舞高校弓道部-, Tsurune: Kazemai Kōkō Kyūdō-bu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kotoko Ayano and illustrated by Chinatsu Morimoto, published under Kyoto Animation's KA Esuma Bunko label. The series revolves around the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club and follows the story of Minato Narumiya and his teammates as they strive to overcome various obstacles on their path to the national tournament. The anime adaptation, produced by Kyoto Animation, premiered in October 2018 and consisted of 13 episodes. The story centers on Minato, who used to practice kyudo in middle school but gave it up after an incident. Upon entering Kazemai High School, encouraged by his friends and guided by a mysterious man, he returns to kyudo, working with both old and new comrades towards their goals. "Tsurune" is not only a story about competitive sports but also delves into the characters' inner worlds and their bonds. The series is celebrated for its detailed animation, beautiful soundtrack, and touching narrative. The series also has a theatrical anime film, "Tsurune: The First Shot," released in 2022, and a second season, "Tsurune: The Linking Shot," aired in 2023.