The original bowling anime, titled “Turkey!”, is gearing up for its broadcast debut in July 2025. Anime fans will be able to follow the adventures of five high school girls as they aim for strikes on Japanese television.
“Turkey!” Anime Overview
“Turkey!” is an upcoming original Japanese anime television series about bowling animated by Bakken Record and produced by Pony Canyon, set in the city of Chikuma, Nagano. The anime project was originally revealed in December 2022.
Production Details
- Studio: Bakken Record
- Producers: Pony Canyon, Tatsunoko Production
- Director: Susumu Kudo
- Writer: Naomi Hiruta
- Character Design: Airi Takekawa
- Music: Pony Canyon
Story and Setting
The anime is set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture. The story follows five high school girls in a bowling club, with the motto “Our journey goes beyond mere entertainment” defining its narrative.
Characters and Voice Cast
- Mai Otonashi: Voiced by Hana Hishikawa
- Rina Godai: Voiced by Kana Ichinose
- Sayuri Ichinose: Voiced by Haruki Iwata
- Nozomi Mitaka: Voiced by Yuki Tenma
- Nanase Nikaido: Voiced by Ayasa Ito
New Key Visual
The anime revealed a new key visual featuring all five of the main cast members in action.
Release Date
“Turkey!” is scheduled to premiere in July 2025 on Nippon Television, BS Nippon Television, and TV Shinshu.
What is “Turkey” in Bowling?
The anime gets its name from the bowling term “turkey,” which refers to three consecutive strikes.
Themed Bus in Chikuma
A themed bus will soon begin running through Chikuma in Nagano Prefecture, where the upcoming series is set.
