S01E01 Tonbo and the 3-iron
Igarashi hits rock bottom as he loses his family and his job. He flees society on a ferry to Hinoshima - “Japan’s last hidden paradise.” There, he meets Tonbo, the island's only middleschooler. As Igarashi...
Tonbo!
S01E09: Off to Akureki
Igarashi travels to Akureki to meet Mr. Kuta, the designer of the Hinonoshima golf course. He shares his past with Tonbo, who fears leaving the island. The next morning, Tonbo joins him willingly. Mr. Kuta warmly welcomes them and shows them a special one-hole course he created in the forest by a small pond.
Overview
A dramatic tale of golf and humans, set on the beautiful Tokara Islands. Igarashi has thrown away his past and fled society, relocating to Hinoshima Island. Here, on "Japan's last hidden paradise," he meets Tonbo, the island’s only middle schooler. To his surprise, this girl harbors an extraordinary talent for golf!? This encounter marks the beginning of a significant change in their destinies.
Episodes
S01E02 The secret of the 3-iron!
While visiting a golf course on the island made by the residents, Igarashi witnesses Tonbo's incredible super shot. Intrigued by each other's golf skills, they decide to play together again the next day. While playing,...
S01E03 Wedges and regrets
Tonbo impresses seasoned golfer Igarashi with her unique style, playing solely with a 3-iron. Intrigued, Igarashi adapts his wedge with her 3-iron's grip and coaches her on its use. Teaching Tonbo reminds him of instructing...
S01E04 Sashimi Shot
As Igarashi adjusts to island life, he observes the interactions between Bunpei and Yoko. Golfing daily with Tonbo, he sees how the island has influenced her impressive shots. Inspired by her uninhibited style, Igarashi wants...
S01E05 This isn't real golf!
Igarashi's unease with Tonbo's golf stems from the fact that she doesn’t feel the pressure that comes with a competition. On the island's cliff-top course, he sees his past failures with his son in her....
S01E06 The Okinawan Rival!
Igarashi heads to Kagoshima to find a young golfer who can match Tonbo, who refuses to leave the island. Despite visiting several ranges, no one measures up. On the ferry back, Igarashi learns from Yoko...
S01E07 The Great Monotony
Despite meeting for the first time, Tonbo and Tsubura hit it off and decided to play a round on the island's golf course. Tsubura is amazed by Tonbo's free-spirited style. However, Tsubura's own approach is...
S01E08 The Phantom Hole
The typhoon hit Hinojima directly. At the development center, Tonbo and Tsubura took refuge. Despite the power outage, Tsubura practiced her swings and shared her feelings. After the typhoon, she gifted her 5-wood to Tonbo....
S01E09 Off to Akureki
Igarashi travels to Akureki to meet Mr. Kuta, the designer of the Hinonoshima golf course. He shares his past with Tonbo, who fears leaving the island. The next morning, Tonbo joins him willingly. Mr. Kuta...
S01E10 Criteria for a Famous Golf Hole
The single-hole course designed by Mr. Kuta on Warizumajima Island, with its beautiful scenery, was a challenging monster hole. Igarashi struggles to conquer it, while Tonbo impresses with creative shots, though Mr. Kuta has doubts...
S01E11 A Line Without an Answer
Mr. Kuta asserts, "Tonbo's golf style won't work in competition," and takes Tonbo and Igarashi to a challenging practice green. As Tonbo tackles the monstrous green all day, she starts to appreciate the kindness of...
S01E12 Straightforward Feelings
The children of the island had to write an essay titled "The Last Summer Vacation" at the end of their final middle school summer. After returning from Akurekijima, Tonbo expressed feelings for the island and...
S01E13 I'm Off!
Tonbo decided to leave the island, which greatly impacted the residents of the surrounding islands. Amidst the mixed emotions, a farewell golf tournament was held, with just one day left until departure.
S01E14 I Love This Island and I Love Golf Too!
Having decided to leave Hinoshima, Tonbo boards a ferry with Igarashi, bound for Kagoshima. On the ship, the two reflect on their time living on the island. Through playing golf with "Igaiga", Tonbo's world begins...
S01E15 Tonbo's Course Debut!
Igarashi sends Tonbo, now a high schooler, to stay at a golf practice range in Kumamoto run by a friend who trains junior players. When Tonbo tries a driver shot for the first time, the...
S01E16 Igaiga's Parting Gift
Tonbo and Hinoki hit the golf course for practice. As Tonbo unleashes bold, carefree shots, Hinoki’s view of her begins to change. Despite the strong winds, they exchange impressive plays. Meanwhile, Igarashi arrives with a...
S01E17 It Begins! The Kyushu Women's Championship
After witnessing Tonbo's golfing style up close, Coach Hajime is determined to unlock her potential by entering her in the Kyushu Women's Championship. However, she must meet the eligibility criteria first. As Tonbo starts her...
S01E18 Career Average Stroke
Though on the first day of the Kyushu Women’s Championship there were many players around Tonbo's age, she ended up paired with a housewife golfer named “Shima-san.” Her skills being just barely above the cutoff...
S01E19 My Rival Is the Title Holder
Tonbo joins her first tournament, playing with a bold, freewheeling golf style that puts her in the lead on day one. On the second day, she's paired with the other top players from the first...
S01E20 Jack-in-the-box Golf
On day two of the tournament, Tonbo, Hinoki, Tsubura, and Ema are paired up. Hinoki faces pressure from her father, Tsubura plays in her usual style, and Ema makes her comeback. Amidst this heated battle,...
S01E21 The Tossing and Turning Winds
The night before the tournament’s final day, Igarashi arrives in Kumamoto. Noticing a change in Tonbo, he offers advice to draw out her strengths.On the last day, Tonbo, with her trainee caddie Nishida, faces challenging,...
S01E22 Hinoki's Troubles
On the final day of the tournament, Tonbo plays in her free-spirited style while Hinoki, Tsubura, and Emma close in, their competitive edges starting to show. Hinoki leads at the halfway point, but looks glum...
S01E23 First Time Under Pressure
On the final day of the tournament, Hinoki turns a penalty into a mental reset. Tsubura stays steady with strategic play, while Emma takes a risky shot despite her injured leg. Meanwhile, Tonbo begins to...
S01E24 Tonbo, Hole Out
With three holes left on the final day, Tonbo makes a charge, closing in on the leader. Meanwhile, Tsubura and Emma struggle to improve their scores, while Hinoki regains composure to recover. Suddenly, all four...
S01E25 Winner and Courage
Emma pushes through the pain of her injured leg for the sake of her swing, Hinoki battles her inner limits, and Tsubura stays true to her own style. Watching from the sidelines, Tonbo cheers them...
S01E26 Tonbo's Challenge: Heroines of Kyushu
After competing in the Kyushu Women’s Championship, Tonbo travels to Hinoshima with Igarashi to report the results. Together, they reflect on their new challenges in Kumamoto. Along the way, they recall the people who supported...
Cast
Rika Hayashi
Tonbo Oi (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Kazuyoshi 'Igaiga' Igarashi (voice)
