The much-awaited 7th episode of Tsurune Season 2, aka Tsurune – The Linking Shot – or Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha (ツルネ ―つながりの一射―) is here, and it has again managed to deliver a delightful watch. So without further ado, let us jump right into this review.
Tsurune Season 2 Episode 7 Overview
When the first season of this franchise dropped, we did not think it would be able to make a name for itself in the competitive sports anime market. But, it managed to set itself apart by becoming one of the very first anime that solely focuses on kyudo, a Japanese martial art of archery.
This second season will be directed by Yamamura Takuya, who has worked on fan favourites like Koe no Katachi, Violet Evergarden, Clannad: After Story, and Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren, etc.
Tsuruoka Youta will be directing the music for this series, and we have heard his works on anime like Koe no Katachi, Violet Evergarden, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica, Hellsing Ultimate, etc.
Kyoto Animation studios will be handling the animation, and we fans can rest assured of the quality as we have already received masterpieces like Koe no Katachi, Violet Evergarden, etc, from them.
– Tsurune Season 2 Episode 7 Review Contains Spoilers –
Tsurune Season 2 Episode 7 Review and Recap – Working Hard
The 7th episode of this beautiful anime is here, and we are back again with its review. This episode again revolved around the concept of ikiai. Now that the boys know what is wrong with them, they just need to understand how to correct it.
Following the girl’s game, the boys knew they needed to work on unity. But to match each other, they started to go overboard and even tried to eat in the same exact manner. But that is definitely not the ideal way, and they realised that unity must come naturally; forcing each other to act in the same fashion will not help.
After a practice session amongst them, one thing is clear, Ryohei is lacking behind everyone. But he is the most aware of it than anyone else. Ryohei knows that to keep up with others, he must do better and work harder than all.
To do that, he even tries to upgrade his gear by taking a loan, but Mr Nagazaki stops him from doing that. He tells Ryohei that whatever the equipment might be, he will only be able to do better if he takes care of it whether it’s expensive or not.
Later he goes to Shu’s house to return the bows. Here, an unexpected bond forms between Shu and Ryohei. Shu makes Ryohei realise that he is not a lost cause and that his form is as beautiful as everyone else. Ryohei also makes Shu realise that his family actually does care for him.
From the previous episodes, it has been hinted that Shu might not be related to his sister. And this becomes clear in today’s episode that he must have felt that his family does not love him or they are different from him because they do not look alike. But when Ryohei comments on how his family must support him by providing all the necessary supplies, for him to do well, Shu acknowledges that his family really cares about him.
We witnessed another angle in this episode about how Nikaido works so hard to keep his kyudo club functioning without any of the members knowing.
Verdict
This episode dabbled with the personal lives of some of the kyudo players. But it was not outrightly shown, only hinted. The subtleness of this anime is unique and makes you stay hooked till the end. I’m already interested in what will happen in the next episode. Watch this anime on HIDIVE.
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