Tsurune the Movie: The First Shot (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Tsurune is the distinctive sound the bowstring makes when an arrow is released, hitting the bow itself. In the movie, young Minato first hears this sound when watching Akihiro Yasaka practice at a kyudo hall, and it capti vates him, sparking his desire to learn the traditional art of kyudo.

Foreshadowing: The movie opens with this formative childhood moment that sets the foundation for Minato's journey.

• tsurune
• bowstring sound
• kyudo
• Minato
• Yasaka

Masaki's desire for revenge stems from a complicated relationship with his late grandfather, who was once close friends with Saionji but whose actions created lasting strain in their family. Masaki took on the coaching role at Kazemai High School partly to confront this painful legacy, using the team's success as a way to prove something against his grandfather's memory.

Foreshadowing: Early in the film, Masaki's conversations with Minato hint at hidden emotional burdens that later surface as his revenge motivation.

• Masaki Takigawa
• revenge
• grandfather
• Saionji
• coaching

Seiya's strange behavior and subsequent illness are triggered by a fallout with coach Masaki Takigawa. The emotional distress from this conflict causes him to miss practice and fall ill, creating tension within the team. However, Minato and Seiya eventually reconcile on a bridge, reaffirming their friendship and shared commitment to kyudo.

Foreshadowing: Seiya's distancing from the team begins after his disagreement with Masaki, which is noticed by other club members during practice.

• Seiya Takehaya
• illness
• Masaki
• team conflict
• reconciliation

Target panic is a psychological condition where an archer experiences intense anxiety and hesitation when aiming at a target, often causing missed shots. Minato developed this during his middle school kyudo years, making his high school practice sessions tense and frustrating as he struggles to overcome the mental block.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes early on that Minato's target panic is a lingering issue from his past, affecting his performance in the present.

• target panic
• Minato
• kyudo
• anxiety
• shooting

Kazemai wins the prefectural finals in a tense match against Kirisaki High School, where both teams exchange missed shots. Just as the climactic moment approaches, Masaki arrives from the hospital after recovering from his car accident, and Minato delivers a perfect decisive shot that secures victory and advances the team to nationals.

Foreshadowing: The buildup to the finals shows both teams struggling with pressure, with the outcome depending on the final shots.

• Kazemai
• prefectural tournament
• finals
• Minato
• Kirisaki High School

Masaki agrees to coach the team as part of his personal journey to confront his complicated feelings about his late grandfather. By coaching and guiding young archers, he hopes to work through his desire for revenge while also contributing to their growth in kyudo, making the coaching role both emotionally complex and meaningful.

Foreshadowing: Minato overhears Masaki discussing his motivations, revealing that coaching is tied to his quest for revenge against his grandfather's legacy.

• Masaki
• coaching
• revenge
• grandfather
• team

Masaki gets into a serious car accident while visiting Osone, a mutual friend connected to the kyudo world. The accident leaves him hospitalized and unable to coach the team during the critical pre-finals period. However, he recovers in time to return and witness Kazemai's victory in the finals.

Foreshadowing: Masaki's decision to visit Osone is motivated by Minato's encouragement to learn more about his grandfather's true character.

• Masaki
• car accident
• Osone
• hospital
• tournament

After learning about Masaki's revenge motivation and discovering that Masaki's grandfather was once friends with Saionji, Minato believes uncovering the full story might help Masaki find closure. He encourages Masaki to visit these figures from his grandfather's past to understand the truth behind their strained relationship.

Foreshadowing: Minato's visit to Saionji's house where he unexpectedly meets Masaki reveals the connection between their families.

• Minato
• Saionji
• Osone
• Masaki grandfather
• truth

Minato overcomes his target panic through dedicated practice and the support of his teammates, particularly his reconciliation with Seiya. His determination to practice wholeheartedly with his friends, combined with Masaki's guidance, helps him regain confidence and deliver the winning shot at the tournament.

Foreshadowing: Throughout the film, Minato's practice sessions show gradual improvement as he works through his psychological barriers.

• Minato
• target panic
• overcome
• practice
• winning shot

The post-credits scene features Eisuke Nikaido from Tsujimine High School, another team that qualified for nationals. He vows to definitively defeat Kazemai and claim victory in the upcoming national competition, setting up future rivalries and extending the competitive spirit beyond the film's main story.

Foreshadowing: This scene establishes Tsujimine as a major rival team for the national competition.

• post-credits
• Eisuke Nikaido
• Tsujimine
• nationals
• rivalry