The world of sports anime is expanding with the introduction of ‘Turkey!’, an original series centered on the game of bowling. Scheduled to premiere in July 2025, ‘Turkey!’ brings a fresh perspective to the genre by focusing on a sport rarely highlighted in anime.
Plot Overview
‘Turkey!’ follows the journey of five high school girls who share a deep passion for bowling. Set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, the narrative delves into their experiences as members of a bowling club, exploring their personal growth, challenges, and the bonds they form through the sport.
Creative Team
The series boasts a talented creative team:
- Director: Susumu Kudo, known for his work on ‘Cinderella Nine’ and ‘The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today’.
- Scriptwriter: Naomi Hiruta, recognized for contributions to ‘Seiho Boys’ High School!’ and ‘A Devil and Her Love Song’.
- Character Designer: Airi Takekawa, who previously worked on ‘Mou Ippon!’.
- Music Production: Handled by Pony Canyon, a company with a rich history in anime music production.
Animation is being produced by Bakken Record, a studio with a growing portfolio of original anime projects.
Main Cast
The voice cast for ‘Turkey!’ includes:
- Rina Godai: Voiced by Kana Ichinose, known for her role as Fern in ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’.
- Sayuri Ichinose: Portrayed by Haruki Iwata, who played Mai Thi Yoshimura in ‘Assault Lily: Bouquet’.
- Nozomi Mitaka: Voiced by Yuki Tenma, recognized for her role as Ichigo Momomiya in ‘Tokyo Mew Mew New’.
- Nanase Nikaido: Played by Ayasa Ito, known for Arisa Ichigaya in ‘BanG Dream!’.
- Mai Otonashi: Voiced by Hana Hishikawa, who portrayed Yui Nagomi/Cure Precious in ‘Delicious Party Pretty Cure’.
‘Turkey!’ is poised to offer a unique addition to the sports anime genre by spotlighting bowling—a sport seldom explored in anime narratives. With its talented creative team and compelling storyline, the series aims to strike a chord with audiences when it premieres in July 2025.
