Bakutsuri Bar Hunter

Bakutsuri Bar Hunter (爆釣バーハンター) is a Japanese media franchise created by Bandai, Shogakukan, Studio Gallop, and Toei Animation. It consists of a toy line that started releasing on March 17, 2018,[1] a Nintendo 3DS game, a manga series and an anime television series.

Characters

  • Totta Tachitsute (立津手 トッタ)
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  • Potepen (ポテペン)
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  • Kiba Samejima (鮫島 キバ)
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  • Shuwajirō (シュワ次郎)
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  • Touma Tachtute (立津手トウマ)
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  • Tonpei Tachtute (立津手トンペイ)
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  • Totta Mother (トッタの母)
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Media

Anime

An anime television series by Toei Animation and Studio Gallop aired from October 2, 2018. The opening theme is "Bakutsuri Soul", performed by SymaG and the ending theme is "Yūjō ZABOOOON!!", performed by Mikako Komatsu.[1]

Manga

A manga series has been serialized in Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic since March 15, 2018.[1]

Video game

A Nintendo 3DS game was released in March 2018. It consists of a barcode camera and a fishing reel accessory called a Bakutsuri Bar Rod. The game itself is a free download from the Nintendo eShop. The player uses the barcode camera on a barcode to open a fishing spot, which allows them to fish for "bar soul" lifeforms.[2]

References

  1. Bakutsuri Bar Hunter TV Anime Unveils Latest Promo, Theme Song Artists, October 2 Debut Anime News Network, September 15, 2018, retrieved September 15, 2018^
  2. Bakutsuri Bar Hunter Makes You Fish Creatures Out Of Barcodes With Your 3DS Siliconera, January 21, 2018, retrieved September 15, 2018^