Tonbo!

Gentle island scenery and quiet mentorship make for a soothing, hopeful watch about second chances and hidden talent.

Created by

Kim Won-hoe, Maki Kamiya

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Rika Hayashi, Hiroki Touchi, Eri Kitamura

Overview

A dramatic tale of golf and humans, set on the beautiful Tokara Islands. Igarashi has thrown away his past and fled society, relocating to Hinoshima Island. Here, on "Japan's last hidden paradise," he meets Tonbo, the island’s only middle schooler. To his surprise, this girl harbors an extraordinary talent for golf!? This encounter marks the beginning of a significant change in their destinies.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, sport, found family, healing

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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