Upcoming original bowling-themed anime Turkey! -Time to Strike- published a character trailer today that focuses on Mai Otonashi (voiced by Hana Hishikawa), a second year high school student and left-handed bowler whose game tends to fall to pieces after she scores a turkey. The series broadcasts in Japan beginning on July 8. Turkey! -Time to Strike- Mai Otonashi Character Trailer Based on original work by BAKKEN RECORD and PONY CANYON, Susumu Kudo directs Turkey! -Time to Strike- at animation studio BAKKEN RECORD. Naomi Hiruta provides the scripts, Airi Takekawa provides the character designs and serves as chief animation director and Yuki Hayashi provides the music. Turkey! -Time to Strike- key art RELATED: Turkey! -Time to Strike- Anime Reveals Opening Song, Premiere Date in New Trailer The official website describes the story of Turkey! -Time to Strike- as follows: Will you believe me? A story that is mysterious, precious, bittersweet, and irreplaceable— Can't be described as simply fun. "Turkey" is a bowling term for scoring three consecutive strikes. This is the story of Mai, the "a genius who never wins" and her teammates—Rina, Sayuri, Nozomi, and Nanase—members of the Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club. They fight, they fall, but they rise again, chasing victory. This is the tale of a summer’s final chapter. Source: Turkey! -Time to Strike- on X (formerly Twitter)
