Bakutsuri Bar Hunter(2018)

Bakutsuri Bar Hunter is an anime series following Totta, a passionate fisherman who discovers an unexpected companion when a bar soul named Potepen emerges from a barcode on his potato chip bag. Rather than ordinary fish, Totta and Potepen embark on adventures using a magical "Bakutsuri" bar rod to catch bar souls—mysterious creatures that inhabit barcodes. The series blends fishing adventure with fantastical elements as the pair explore this unique world and encounter increasingly strange bar souls. With its quirky premise and lighthearted tone, Bakutsuri Bar Hunter offers a creative take on the adventure genre, combining everyday objects like barcodes with imaginative supernatural fishing mechanics that drive the story forward.