Tsurune: The Movie – The First Shot

 

Tsurune: The Movie – The First Shot

Tsurune: The Movie – The First Shot (Japanese: 劇場版 ツルネ －はじまりの一射－, Hepburn: Gekijōban Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha) is a 2022 Japanese animated compilation film of the anime television series Tsurune (2018–2019), which itself is based on the light novel series of the same name by Kotoko Ayano. Produced by Kyoto Animation and distributed by Shochiku, the film is written and directed by Takuya Yamamura. The film follows Minato Narumiya, who has developed target panic from kyūdō in middle school, once again joining the kyūdo club of Kazemai High School.

The film was first announced in October 2020, with Yamamura attached to helm the project. In March 2022, the cast and staff of the film were revealed. Additional cast joined in April 2022.

Tsurune: The Movie – The First Shot premiered in Japan on August 19, 2022. The film grossed ¥125 million at the box office.