The pins are set, and the excitement is building! Fans of anime and the thrill of the strike can rejoice as the first trailer for the upcoming series “Turkey! Time to Strike” has just been unveiled. The trailer offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of high school bowling and features the catchy opening theme song, “Hyakunichisou,” performed by the Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club from Nagano Prefecture.
Trailer
The newly released footage showcases the five members of the bowling club in action, highlighting the dynamic energy of the sport. Beyond the strikes and spares, the trailer also hints at the deeper emotional core of the story, teasing the individual struggles and growth of each character. This promises a series that goes beyond just the fun of bowling.
Anime Story
“Turkey! Time to Strike” centers around the Ikkokukan High School Bowling Club, located in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture. At the heart of the story is Mai, described as “a genius who never wins,” and her teammates – the determined Rina, the thoughtful Sayuri, the spirited Nozomi, and the steadfast Nanase – Mai navigates the challenges of competition, friendship, and personal development. The narrative is described as a unique blend of mystery, precious moments, bittersweet experiences, and irreplaceable bonds, suggesting a story that will resonate with viewers on multiple levels.

Music
The opening theme song, “Hyakunichisou,” is performed by the five members of the bowling club at Ikkokukan High School in Nagano Prefecture, with lyrics and composition by Yuho Kitazawa of Q.I.S. The series’ evocative score is crafted by the talented composer Yuki Hayashi.
Production Staff
- Director: Susumu Kudo
- Script: Naomi Hiruta
- Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Airi Takekawa
- Music: Yuki Hayashi
- Music Production: PONY CANYON
- Animation Production: BAKKEN RECORD
Main Cast
- Kana Ichinose (Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) as Rina Godai
- Haruki Iwata (Mai Thi Yoshimura in Assault Lily: Bouquet) as Sayuri Ichinose
- Yuki Tenma (Ichigo Momomiya Tokyo Mew Mew New) as Nozomi Mitaka
- Ayasa Ito (Arisa Ichigaya in BanG Dream!) as Nanase Nikaido
- Hana Hishikawa (Yui Nagomi/Cure Precious in Delicious Party Pretty Cure) as Mai Otonashi
Premiere Information
The anime is set to premiere worldwide in July 2025.
Stay Connected
Stay updated on all the latest news for “Turkey! Time to Strike” through the official website and social media:
- Anime Official Website (English): https://turkey-project.com/en/
- Anime Official X: @Turkey_PJ
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