Fisherman Sanpei (1980): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1980, Fisherman Sanpei is an animation series.

What it’s about. Mihira Sanpei talks with a Tohou accent and is a down-to-earth boy with a cheerful and optimistic personality. However, when it comes to fishing, he becomes very serious and is a youth who enjoys fishing more than anything else. The village where he lives in is a natural environment which provides different kinds of fishing challenges. Despite his lack of experience, Sanpei has a first-rate sense with regards to fishing and decides to maxmise his potential by entering into different fishing contests. As he faces various challenges, he learns to solve difficult problems and learn from his mistakes to the extent that he is able to fish anything out of the waters. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of rivals and companions who increase his experience points and help him in his growth.

Who’s in it. Fisherman Sanpei stars Masako Nozawa as Sanpei Mihira (voice), Nachi Nozawa as Gyoshin Ayukawa (voice), Keiko Yamamoto as Masaharu Kase (voice) and Kohei Miyauchi as Ippei Mihira (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Fisherman Sanpei has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fisherman Sanpei page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fisherman Sanpei tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.