10 Anime Characters Who Love Fishing as Much as You Do

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Meet Gon Freecss, the adventurous and athletic protagonist of Hunter x Hunter. With his trusty fishing rod as his only weapon, Gon proves it's not just for catching fish.

He can use it to grapple onto faraway objects with impressive accuracy and even snag fast-moving targets. We love Gon for his exciting fishing quests and his exciting and thrilling exploits.

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The food-driven pirate; Monkey D. Luffy, also known as "Straw Hat Luffy," is the founder and captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. Luffy's ultimate ambition is to discover the fabled treasure of the deceased Gol D. Roger, the One Piece.

As Luffy and his team voyage towards this goal, they engage in plentiful fishing, mostly for sustenance and for battling sea creatures.

Watch all of One Piece on the top anime streaming platform; Crunchyroll. If you watch episode 784 of One Piece where Luffy is fishing a very big fish!

The show has been airing for many years in dubbed and subbed versions and has a My Anime List rating of 8.69.

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You can enjoy Kakashi fishing in Naruto Shippuden, episode 483, where Kakashi spends time alone learning new things like cooking and fishing. Also the sequel to the Nautro; Boruto, episode 176 where Naruto and Kakashi spend time together, fishing.

The anime shows that even though Ninja chaos, fishing is a soothing pastime. Naruto: Shippuuden has an 8.26 rating on My Anime List. All the variations of the Naruto series can be found subtitled on Crunchyroll.

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Hamasaki Densuke, also known as Hama-chan, is a selfless office employee who lacks ambition for career progression or self-preservation. However, Hama-chan possesses a profound fixation: fishing.

Despite potential consequences, such as incurring his boss's anger or upsetting his spouse's mood, Hama-chan prioritizes fishing above all else. Sound familiar? We all know an angler like this and if you don’t it is probably you!

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Thirteen-year-old Sanpei Mihira possesses an intense enthusiasm for fishing, prompting him to embark on a nationwide journey throughout Japan to discover new, exciting challenges. Despite being an ordinary boy, Sanpei indulges in all kinds of fishing, venturing deep into mountains to capture novel species and even competing in international tournaments.

Sanpei approaches every challenge with the creativity of youth, learning invaluable lessons from experienced anglers and discovering the marvels of the underwater world through fishing. This is a great show to get young ones interested in fishing as it has a My Anime List rating of 7.14!

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Upon relocating to the countryside, Musashi observes a man fishing with a decoy fish to lure bass, sparking his fascination for lure fishing. With guidance from the man, Musashi discovers his grandfather was a champion bass fisherman. 

Musashi exhibits a remarkable aptitude for lure fishing, embarking on global excursions to pursue rare and extraordinary fish. The show has a rating of 6.96 on My Anime List.

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Natsuki, a prominent character in the show, boasts black hair, glasses, and a usually vexed demeanour. He tends to avoid socialising with others but has gained a reputation as the "Fishing Prince" due to his success in national fishing competitions. Alongside Yuki Sanada, Natsuki is tasked with a seemingly absurd mission to rescue the world from an oceanic threat.

The show is available to watch on Crunchyroll and has a rating of 7.66 on My Anime List.

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Hina Tsurugi's world is turned upside down when her classmate Yuuki Kuroiwa convinces her to join the Breakwater Fishing Club. Although hesitant at first, Hina decides to give it a chance and is soon introduced to a group of eccentric individuals who are just as strange as the fish they aim to catch.

As Hina begins to explore the joys of fishing, she discovers that her friend Yuuki is a seasoned pro, with a wealth of knowledge about the sport.

With a rating of 7.42 on My Anime List, why not join Hina and the rest of the Breakwater Fishing Club as they journey through the deep waters, discovering plenty of fish along the way? Available on Crunchyroll!

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Hiyori Minagi (formerly Yamakawa) has a profound affection for fly fishing, a challenging yet fulfilling approach to angling that she shared with her late father.

Years later, when Koharu, an inquisitive young girl, crosses paths with Hiyori, she seizes the opportunity to share her fishing expertise with the newcomer.

As fate would have it, Koharu becomes Hiyori's step-sister! The show follows their sisterly bond as they make new fishing memories together. It has a 7.4 rating on My Anime List and is easily available on Crunchyroll!

Image of Gokuu and Korinto (right) from Dragon Ball Wiki

In the Dragon Ball anime series, Korinto is the grandfather of Mousse's family and an experienced fisherman. He encounters the protagonist, Gokuu, and imparts his fishing knowledge onto him, emphasizing the significance of attuning oneself to the river's currents to improve concentration.

Korinto instils in Gokuu the importance of maintaining silence when fishing, so much so that he becomes so still he appears to fade away, a testament to his remarkable tranquillity while angling. The original show has a 7.86 rating on My Anime List