About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First aired
2018
Seasons
1
Episodes
23
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
67
Genre
Animation, Drama
Status
Ended
Network
Nippon TV
Language
JA
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
The 10th Man
Kurahara 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 catches up to Kakeru, he asks him a …
S01E02
The 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 amateurs when it comes to long…
S01E03
A Single Flower
When 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 make the other residents give up.…
S01E04
Shadows 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 reunion. Swirling inside Kakeru wa…
S01E05
The Ones Not Chosen
After being challenged by Tokyo Sport University’s Sakaki, Kakeru and the other residents of Chikusei-so have grown closer. As they celebrate the renewal of their resolve, King com…
S01E06
The Emperor's New Clothes
King rebels against Haiji’s escalating demands. His job search continues to go poorly, causing him to close himself off to even Shindo, who is concerned for him. Eventually King be…
S01E07
Bear Your Fangs at the Summit
The 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 teammate Sakaki Kosuke. Sakaki…
S01E08
Dangerous Character
The residents of the Chikusei-so experience a crushing defeat at the track meet. When Kakeru sees his teammates complain and praise one another for their powerlessness, he explodes…
S01E09
Mismatched Runners
Kakeru asks Prince to quit the team depending on his performance at the next track meet. Though Haiji says Kakeru’s words are ineffective, Prince asks if he’ll be able to achieve a…
S01E10
Our Speed
Haiji suddenly faints. The residents realize how Haiji has been supporting them, and Nico-chan encourages Kakeru and Prince to reconcile. However, the stubborn boys refuse to bridg…
S01E11
Overflowing Drops
The 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 as they fail to beat their per…
S01E12
Summer Prank
Kansei University’s battle to achieve official records formally begins. Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji watch the race with Hanako. Kakeru join…
S01E13
And Then Start Running
The Kansei University track team runs into Tokyo Sport University at Lake Shirakaba, where they’re holding their training camp. Sakaki insistently provokes Kakeru over his past act…
S01E14
You're Not Alone
The Kansei University track team accepts Kakeru’s past and begins running once again. Their hellish training camp continues, and once they return to the city, they busily engage in…
S01E15
Place of Destiny
The entire team achieves offical records. Having earned the right to compete in the qualifier, Haiji reports their progress to Coach Tazaki. Though they still have many challenges …
S01E16
Dreams and Reality
A 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 on his right leg. The fall cause…
S01E17
Searching for the Answer
The Kansei University track team miraculously makes it through the qualifier. The team is inundated by club applicants and interview requests. Despite them, Haiji calmly focuses on…
S01E18
And Then, Morning
While walking home with Musa, Kakeru runs into reigning champion Rikudo’s Fujioka Kazuma. When Kakeru can’t let go of the inconsiderate remarks made by some passers-by, Fujioka met…
S01E19
The Moment of Release
The 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 other out. Prince, who bears th…
S01E20
Even If I Break
Hanako cheers for him on the sidelines. Pieces of memories run through his head. Finally realizing his romantic feelings, Jota accelerates and climbs in the standings. As the older…
S01E21
Goodbye, Beautiful World
His teammates faced death to pass the sash along. Bearing that weight in his mind, Yuki prepares for the race. Shindo approaches him. Turning his overflowing anxiety and regrets in…
S01E22
Embrace Your Loneliness
Sakaki’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 Haiji. The words he can’t say, the …
S01E23
In The Wind
Kakeru is bewildered by this new experience. His speed overwhelms the other competitors. Meanwhile, reigning champion Rikudo’s ace Fujioka breaks the section record as promised and…
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competition
based on novel or book
training
dormitory
sports
rivalry
tournament
track and field
high school rivalry
school life
seinen
anime
Questions about Run with the Wind
How many seasons does Run with the Wind have?
Run with the Wind has 1 season and 23 episodes total.
What genre is Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind is a Animation, Drama series.
Who stars in Run with the Wind?
The cast of Run with the Wind includes Takeo Otsuka, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Miyu Irino, Hideaki Kabumoto, Takanori Hoshino.
What is the TMDB rating for Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 67 votes.
