Run with the Wind (2018)
A moving sports anime about ten university students chasing an impossible dream at Japan's most legendary long-distance relay race.
Run with the Wind - Series Information
- Original Title: 風が強く吹いている
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 23
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 3, 2018 (United States - TV-14), October 3, 2018 (Canada - 14+), October 3, 2018 (France - 12), October 3, 2018 (Brazil - 12), October 3, 2018 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Nippon TV
- Alternative Titles: Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru (JP), Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru (FR)
- Production Companies: Production I.G
- Production Countries: Japan
Run with the Wind - Plot
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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Run with the Wind - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Takeo Otsuka
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga
- Miyu Irino
- Hideaki Kabumoto
- Takanori Hoshino
- Riki Kitazawa
- Yuto Uemura
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Koki Uchiyama
- Junya Enoki
Writers
- Kohei Kiyasu
Executive Producers
- Kozue Kananiwa
- Koichi Watanabe
- Koichi Inaba
- Shingo Kunieda
- Keiji Ota
Run with the Wind - FAQs
Where can you stream Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It is one of the most accessible sports anime titles on major streaming platforms, making it easy to watch for both new and returning anime fans.
Is Run with the Wind based on a novel?
Yes, Run with the Wind is based on the novel Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru by Shion Miura, published in 2006. The novel became a bestseller in Japan and was later adapted into both this anime series and a live-action film released in 2009.
Who are the main voice actors in this series?
The principal cast includes Takeo Otsuka as Kakeru Kurahara and Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Haiji Kiyose. Supporting voice performances come from Miyu Irino, Hideaki Kabumoto, Takanori Hoshino, Riki Kitazawa, Yuto Uemura, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Koki Uchiyama, and Junya Enoki.
What is Run with the Wind about?
The series follows Kakeru, a gifted but troubled former runner, who is recruited by the ambitious Haiji to form a long-distance relay team at Kansei University. Together with nine mostly inexperienced housemates, they train to qualify for the prestigious Hakone Ekiden Marathon, one of Japan's most celebrated university races.
Is Run with the Wind worth watching for non-sports fans?
Absolutely. Critics and viewers widely praise the series for its rich character development, emotional storytelling, and themes of perseverance and teamwork. Even viewers unfamiliar with long-distance running or sports anime consistently find it compelling, heartfelt, and one of the standout anime series of 2018.
How many episodes does Run with the Wind have?
Run with the Wind consists of 23 episodes across a single season. Each episode runs approximately 23 minutes. The series aired from October 3, 2018, through March 2019 on Nippon TV in Japan.
What is the content rating for Run with the Wind?
Run with the Wind carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains mild thematic intensity and emotional drama but is generally considered appropriate for teenagers and adult audiences.
Who composed the music for Run with the Wind?
The score for Run with the Wind was composed by Yuki Hayashi, a prolific anime composer also known for his work on My Hero Academia and Haikyuu!!. His dynamic and emotionally resonant music is widely credited as one of the series' most praised elements.
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