Negative Positive Angler

"Negative Positive Angler" (ネガポジアングラー, Negapoji Angurā) is an original Japanese anime television series created by Kadokawa Corporation and produced by NUT. Directed by Yutaka Uemura, written by Tomohiro Suzuki, with character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi, and music by Tomoki Kikuya, the series aired from October 3 to December 19, 2024, comprising 12 episodes. The story revolves around Tsunehiro Sasaki, a university student diagnosed with a terminal illness and given two years to live. After accidentally falling into the sea, he befriends his rescuer, Hana Ayukawa, and along with her friend Takaaki Tsutsujimori, develops an interest in fishing. The series follows Tsunehiro's journey as he navigates his despair and finds purpose through new friendships, work, and a hobby, striving to make the most of his remaining time. The opening theme is "Ito" (イト, Thread) by Van de Shop, and the ending theme is "Shōnin Yokkyū" (承認欲求, Attention-Seeking) by 96Neko. Crunchyroll streamed the series.