Sanpei Mihira is a boy at about thirteen who has a great passion for fishing. He try to learn as many techniques and secrets to become a successful fisherman, with the help of his grandfather and his teacher Ippei Gyoshin . What matters most to Sanpei is not so much the size of the fish caught, but the inner discipline and tecnique to be able to improve.

Mihira Sanpei talks with a Tohou accent and is a down-to-earth boy with a cheerful and optimistic personality. However, when it comes to fishing, he becomes very serious and is a youth who enjoys fishing more than anything else. The village where he lives in is a natural environment which provides different kinds of fishing challenges. Despite his lack of experience, Sanpei has a first-rate sense with regards to fishing and decides to maxmise his potential by entering into different fishing contests. As he faces various challenges, he learns to solve difficult problems and learn from his mistakes to the extent that he is able to fish anything out of the waters. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of rivals and companions who increase his experience points and help him in his growth.
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(Source: Anime News Network)

__Chronology:__  
- (1997) Won the "Special/Lifetime Achievement" Award at the 2nd Kobe Animation Awards. 
- (2006-04-01) Resigned from 81 Produce and established her own office, Office Nozawa.  

Brother to [Nanni](https://anilist.co/staff/102751), [Antonella](https://anilist.co/staff/96182/), and [Rita Oreste](https://anilist.co/staff/146250/)

Mihira Sanpei is a down-to-earth cheerful boy, who is gifted with a genius in fishing. What he lacks in experience is covered by his first-rate sense in fishing. He lives in the mountainous regions of Akita prefecture where natural environment creates a challenge for fishing itself. He faces numerous challenges and participates in various competitions, under the guidance of his grandfather Ippei Sanpei, a master fishing rod maker. Along the way, he encounters all kinds of rivals and companions who increase his experience and help him grow.