As an avid league bowler, I was of course very excited when I first learned about this show last year. I am not an isekai or fantasy watcher by any means but as long as I can still follow the plot, I will keep watching a show even after the major swerve none of us saw coming. Some may have been put off by it but I'd argue a sport like bowling needs a hook like this to grab people's attention. A straightforward sports show like say Ooi! Tonbo from last year (which I also thoroughly enjoyed) are abundant. An unconventional story at least makesit stand out.

Turkey certainly wasn't everything I wanted out of the first major bowling themed anime but watching it also gave me an experience I didn't know I needed as well. I may come off a bit biased since I am a bowler but I truly felt emotional towards the dialogue especially during episode 9. I cried multiple times over the course of this show. I feel blessed to have been able to experience it.

I will always remember 2025 as the year of Turkey!

The AMV I made for it
https://youtu.be/0watlrKjwBw

I sincerely hope the IP thrives for many years. Mai Otonashi is easily one of my new favorites characters now. I may go on my own pilgrimage to the sites someday who knows