Slow Loop

Slow Loop (スローループ, Surō Rūpu) is a Japanese recreational fishing manga series by Maiko Uchino, serialized in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward since September 2018. The story revolves around Hiyori, a girl who enjoys fly fishing alone at the beach, taught by her late father. One day, she meets Koharu, and they discover they are about to become step-sisters due to their parents' remarriage. The manga follows their daily lives as they fish and cook together, growing closer as family. It has been collected in eight tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Connect aired from January to March 2022. The anime depicts the heartwarming everyday life of Hiyori and Koharu after they meet, as well as their friendships with others. It also incorporates knowledge about fly fishing and explores themes of family and kinship. Slow Loop has attracted many viewers and readers due to its lighthearted atmosphere and charming characters.