Turkey!

A bowling time travel all-girls drama. That is the simplest way to describe this series. Synopsis alone, it's a hard pill to swallow, but it somehow works. By no means is it perfect. Time travel alone is a hard enough premise to pull off - how does it work? What makes it work? There is no DeLorean in here to explain it. It just happens. Frankly putting, the plot devices to make events move forward are a bit convoluted, like the main time travel looking thing to look like a lane sweeper in a bowling alley. In a way, the bowling aspect is played up tohammy ways. If you came looking for good time travel, this isn't it. If you came looking for a good sports anime, this isn't it. Is this unwatchable? No. Out of everything that goes on, the main focus of the series is the character journey of the five girls throws into this situation with no clear explanation as to what all is going on that play alongside a group of sisters from the era they are thrown in to. Each one of them has their own little kinks that are explored in their own depth. The first four episodes alone are dedicated to the main conflict between the captain of the bowling team and the youngest member who will be the only one left after the rest of the team graduates. In most situations, that would have done and would have been it, but the series instead dives into the other girls and hits upon the sisters. It starts with the sister helping the girls, and by the end it comes back around to them. The final plot twist is hard to swallow. That might be the most left field, but it may be a tie-in with the overall theme of the series. Again, this is a series where situational logic is less important as character dynamics during this journey. In that sense, there are moments in life like that. Overall, this a wacky concept that has its focus on the characters trapped in it. Is it going to be for everyone? Those who do not recommend can attest to that. Is it garbage? No. Perfect? No. Enjoyable? If you know what to watch for.

10/10 anime do not skip out on this one! I’m so glad I didn’t skip this anime like I originally was about to nor did I drop it like it thought I should have during the second episode….. This anime was an amazing adventure it made me think and feel so much it might be just a anime about bowling but it’s definitely not… and all the twist and turns especially the one on the last episode were so good… it made me think back to why I watch anime in the first place it was a good reminder of what makes a masterpiece… itwas such a good story… it was really thought out and creative it deserves everyone to experience it at least once❤️

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

If I told you there exists a "time travel bowling drama anime," would you believe me? Turkey! is a strange, one-of-a-kind show (in the best way), and if you want to see something unique that makes you think, "How did someone even come up with this?", this is the anime for you. I don't usually watch seasonal anime, but this one caught my interest (see the username), and I thoroughly enjoyed this bizarrely amazing anime. Unlike many viewers, I went in with some expectation that this was not a normal bowling anime: the change in poster and genre tag after it started airing tipped meoff, but I didn't know what kind of show it would be nor where the plot was headed. I believe this is the best way to experience this show: it maintains the shock factor of getting to the end of episode 1 while not disappointing someone who came in wanting an actual bowling anime. Now, if this were my personal rating, I would have given this show an 8-10/10, both due to personal enjoyment as well as out of spite for the low average score. However, for my official review, I can say this show deserves a solid 7/10. I won't lie and pretend this show has a groundbreakingly amazing story, despite its concept being so original and well executed. The premise? Five girls in the bowling club find themselves transported back to the Sengoku period during a game of bowling. Amidst the time travel incident, they meet their historical counterparts, and they have to work out both drama amongst themselves and conflicts that arise as a result of the time period they're in. It present such a bizarre concept as bowling-linked time travel with complete seriousness in a way that's just fun to watch. Sure, there are times when it takes itself a bit too seriously for a bowling anime of all things, but it gets you really invested in the characters and their stories in a way that is genuinely moving. The story meanders a bit during the middle (about episodes 3-6), and for a bit it seems like it's unsure the direction it wants to go for these few episodes: it's mainly just the girls bonding with their historical counterparts and getting used to living in the Sengoku period. In addition, it feels like the focus shifts about every 2 episodes rather than one single plotline being built up. In this way, it does feel a bit like "stuff's just happening." However, these slight weaknesses are not to say the story is lacking: it's still very good. No spoilers, but the last two episodes were amazing and managed to mix the bowling and historical drama in a way that not only somehow makes bowling exciting to watch but is also genuinely emotionally moving. The last episode made me want to cry. The best part about the show is definitely the characters. Though some are extremely unlikeable at first, by the end I loved each and every character. I loved the bond between the main girls and the characters from the past. My only complaint is that most of the Sengoku characters felt like they were cast aside after their main story arc ended, and they never really got a proper resolution at the end nor any relevance outside of their own arc. I definitely would have liked to see more of them. Turkey is a show that's not afraid to push the envelope and be something DIFFERENT. I think everyone should watch it and come in with an open mind. I do not regret having watched this, and I am really glad I am, this show is amazing and got me back into anime. Give it a try, please.

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