Series

Run with the Wind

2018★ 7.81 seasons

Kakeru, a former elite runner at high school, is chased for stealing food. He is saved by Kansei University student Haiji, who is also a runner. Haiji persuades Kakeru to live in the old apartment "Chikuseisou" where he plans to team up with fellow residents to enter Hakone Ekiden Marathon, one of the most prominent university races in Japan. Kakeru soon finds out that all of the residents except for Haiji and himself are complete novices.

Cast

Featured cast

Takeo OtsukaKakeru Kurahara (voice)

Toshiyuki ToyonagaHaiji Kiyose (voice)

Miyu IrinoAkane Kashiwazaki (voice)

Hideaki KabumotoMusa Kamala (voice)

Takanori HoshinoAkihiro Hirata (voice)

Riki KitazawaYouhei Sakaguchi (voice)

Episodes

1The 10th ManKurahara Kakeru runs through the city streets at night. A single man chases after him on a bicycle. That man’s name is Kiyose Haiji. When Haiji catch…23 min

2The Ogre's Arrival"The residents of the Chikusei-so will run in the Hakone Ekiden together." Kakeru responds strongly to Haiji’s rash suggestion. All the residents are…23 min

3A Single FlowerWhen their hot water contest ends in a tie, Kakeru participates in the dorm’s morning jogs while continuing to rebel against Haiji. His plan is to ma…23 min

4Shadows That Don't Fade"It’s been a while…" Sakaki smirks fearlessly. He and Kakeru are old acquaintances. Kakeru is unable to hide how shaken he is by their unexpected reu…23 min

5The Ones Not ChosenAfter being challenged by Tokyo Sport University’s Sakaki, Kakeru and the other residents of Chikusei-so have grown closer. As they celebrate the ren…23 min

6The Emperor's New ClothesKing rebels against Haiji’s escalating demands. His job search continues to go poorly, causing him to close himself off to even Shindo, who is concer…23 min

7Bear Your Fangs at the SummitThe residents of the Chikusei-so go to Tokyo Sport University in order to attend their first track meet. While there, Kakeru is reunited with his old…22 min

8Dangerous CharacterThe residents of the Chikusei-so experience a crushing defeat at the track meet. When Kakeru sees his teammates complain and praise one another for t…23 min

9Mismatched RunnersKakeru asks Prince to quit the team depending on his performance at the next track meet. Though Haiji says Kakeru’s words are ineffective, Prince ask…23 min

10Our SpeedHaiji suddenly faints. The residents realize how Haiji has been supporting them, and Nico-chan encourages Kakeru and Prince to reconcile. However, th…23 min

11Overflowing DropsThe twins and Musa achieve official records, and the residents of the Chikusei-so feel there’s hope for them. However, Shindo and Yuki begin to panic…23 min

12Summer PrankKansei University’s battle to achieve official records formally begins. Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji watch th…22 min

13And Then Start RunningThe Kansei University track team runs into Tokyo Sport University at Lake Shirakaba, where they’re holding their training camp. Sakaki insistently pr…23 min

14You're Not AloneThe Kansei University track team accepts Kakeru’s past and begins running once again. Their hellish training camp continues, and once they return to …23 min

15Place of DestinyThe entire team achieves offical records. Having earned the right to compete in the qualifier, Haiji reports their progress to Coach Tazaki. Though t…23 min

16Dreams and RealityA runner from another school trips and falls right in front of Haiji. Fortunately, he’s able to avoid crashing into him, but he puts all his weight o…23 min

17Searching for the AnswerThe Kansei University track team miraculously makes it through the qualifier. The team is inundated by club applicants and interview requests. Despit…22 min

18And Then, MorningWhile walking home with Musa, Kakeru runs into reigning champion Rikudo’s Fujioka Kazuma. When Kakeru can’t let go of the inconsiderate remarks made …23 min

19The Moment of ReleaseThe Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race finally begins. Haiji was right, and Section 1 moves at a slow pace while the teams try to feel each …23 min

20Even If I BreakHanako cheers for him on the sidelines. Pieces of memories run through his head. Finally realizing his romantic feelings, Jota accelerates and climbs…23 min

21Goodbye, Beautiful WorldHis teammates faced death to pass the sash along. Bearing that weight in his mind, Yuki prepares for the race. Shindo approaches him. Turning his ove…23 min

22Embrace Your LonelinessSakaki’s fighting spirit verges on tragic. As though dragged along by it, King loses his pace. He thinks back on a conversation he had once with Haij…23 min

23In The WindKakeru is bewildered by this new experience. His speed overwhelms the other competitors. Meanwhile, reigning champion Rikudo’s ace Fujioka breaks the…22 min

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