Run with the Wind
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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…
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Synopsis
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.
About
Run with the Wind premiered on October 3, 2018. It falls under the Animation, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 23 episodes. with each episode running approximately 23 minutes. It airs on Nippon TV. and concluded its run on March 27, 2019.
Why viewers enjoy Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Run with the Wind was animated by Production I.G, and broadcast on Nippon TV.
Critical reception
Run with the Wind holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 69 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Run with the Wind include: competition, based on novel or book, training, dormitory, sports, rivalry, tournament, track and field. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Takeo Otsuka
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Miyu Irino
Hideaki Kabumoto
Takanori Hoshino
Riki Kitazawa
Yuto Uemura
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Koki Uchiyama
Junya Enoki
Production credits
- Direction
- Kazuya Nomura · Shintaro Itoga · Hitomi Ezoe
- Writing
- Kohei Kiyasu
Release dates
Premiered
October 3, 2018
Last aired
March 27, 2019
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 3, 2018·23episodes
Season1
October 3, 2018·23episodes
Former ace runner Kakeru grudgingly returns to the sport when college senior Haiji recruits him to an unlikely team with one goal: the Hakoden relay.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- competition
- based on novel or book
- training
- dormitory
- sports
- rivalry
- tournament
- track and field
- high school rivalry
- school life
- seinen
- anime
- school club
- prodigy
- japanese high school
- inflammatory
- bukatsu
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Frequently asked questions
When did Run with the Wind premiere?
Run with the Wind premiered on October 3, 2018.
How many seasons does Run with the Wind have?
Run with the Wind has 1 season and 23 episodes in total.
What genre is Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind is classified under Animation, Drama.
What networks did Run with the Wind air on?
Run with the Wind aired on Nippon TV.
Is Run with the Wind finished?
Yes, Run with the Wind concluded its run on March 27, 2019.
How long is each episode of Run with the Wind?
Each episode of Run with the Wind runs for approximately 23 minutes.
Where is Run with the Wind from?
Run with the Wind is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind holds a rating of 7.8 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
