The anime
Turkey! Time to Strike surprised viewers after airing its first
episode on July 8, 2025, in Japan. Right after the broadcast, a new
trailer was released along with a third promotional image that
reveals the unexpected plot twist of this original production.
From a
bowling club to the Sengoku era
Initially
presented as a sports anime about high school girls who are part of a
bowling club in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, the first episode
revealed that it is a time-traveling sci-fi story. The
protagonists are suddenly transported to the historic Sengoku era (1467-1568),
a time of conflicts and samurai in Japan.
Official
synopsis: from the present to the past
The story
begins at the bowling club of Ikkoukan High School. Mai, the leader
of the club, wants to prioritize fun over competition, while Rina, a younger
partner, wants to win at all costs. After an argument, Rina challenges Mai to a
match. During the game, the bowling ball begins to glow brightly and the
five members of the club are absorbed by a mysterious light. When they wake
up... they are in the middle of the Sengoku era!
New
trailer and feudal-era characters
The anime's
second trailer showed five new characters set in the past, along with
their voice actresses:
- Sumomo,
played by Noriko Hidaka
- Suguri,
played by Kikuko Inoue
- Anzu,
played by Miki Itou
- Natsume,
played by Rei Sakuma
- Akebi,
played by Yuko Minaguchi
International availability on Crunchyroll
The first
episode titled "Knock Down the Snake Eyes!" is now
available to Crunchyroll Premium users in regions such as the
Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian
subcontinent, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.
