Run with the Wind
One chilly March day, Kansei University fourth-year Kiyose Haiji (Haiji) encounters Kurahara Kakeru (Kakeru) running uncommonly fast through the streets at night and forces him into living at the Chikusei-so (AKA Aotake). Haiji has a dream and ambition. He became discouraged after suffering an injury in high school, but he wants to run again. He wants to participate in the Hakone Ekiden and show off the running ability he's been pursuing. He has only one year left to turn that dream and ambition into reality.
- 2018-2019
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Animation, Comedy, Sports
- TV-14
One chilly March day, Kansei University fourth-year Kiyose Haiji (Haiji) encounters Kurahara Kakeru (Kakeru) running uncommonly fast through the streets at night and forces him into living at the Chikusei-so (AKA Aotake). Haiji has a dream and ambition. He became discouraged after suffering an injury in high school, but he wants to run again. He wants to participate in the Hakone Ekiden and show off the running ability he's been pursuing. He has only one year left to turn that dream and ambition into reality.
Season 1 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
The 10th Man
Kakeru is conned into joining his universities Track and Field team with eight other guys by Haiji, who believes their ragtag group can win the elite Hakone Ekiden relay marathon.
Episode 2
The Ogre's Arrival
Met with surprise, disbelief, and outrage from his new teammates, Haiji sets about to convince them the Hakone Ekiden is possible.
Episode 3
A Single Flower
The team grudgingly begins morning practice while Haiji continues his fight to convince them to run the Hakone.
Episode 4
Shadows that Don't Fade
Kurahara runs into one of his high school teammates which brings up memories he doesn't want to deal with. Meanwhile, Haiji is gaining more and more supporters and coming dangerously close to holding a majority.
Episode 5
The Ones Not Chosen
Despite lingering skepticism, the team begins to train in earnest for the Hakone Ekiden.
Episode 6
The Emperor's New Clothes
The King is stressed out about his job search. Meanwhile, the team is beginning to realize they need a way to fund their gear and travel expenses.
Episode 7
Bear Your Fangs at the Summit
Despite Kakeru's dire predictions that their first track meet will crush everyone's spirits, Kansai University Track Team attends their first official meet.
Episode 8
Dangerous Character
After their first track meet, the team begins adjusting their training for their next meet in two weeks.
Episode 9
Mismatched Runners
Only five members are allowed to run in the upcoming track meet and Kakeru is upset he isn't one of them.
Episode 10
Our Speed
Inspired by words from the Prince and Haiji, Kakeru makes a breakthrough in improving the Prince's technique.
Episode 11
Overflowing Drops
Running in the rain without proper gear inspires the team to up their recruiting for fan club members.
Episode 12
Summer Prank
After another track meet to secure official times, the team heads to a summer training camp.
Episode 13
And Then Start Running
After a conflict with a former team mate, Kakeru can't stop thinking about what happened on his high school track team.
Episode 14
You're Not Alone
As the summer training camp comes to a close, the team sets their sights on getting everyone an official time to qualify.
Episode 15
Place of Destiny
The team prepare for the Qualifier in their own style and then the day of the event arrives.
Episode 16
Dreams and Reality
The Qualifier reaches it's end and results are announced.
Episode 17
Searching for the Answer
The team has to come to terms with the large difference between their times and the top team's times. If they can't win, then what are they running for?
Episode 18
And Then, Morning
Fujioka shares some of the circumstances surrounding Haiji's injury. As the Hakone draws near, Haiji shares the line up.
Episode 19
The Moment of Release
The race begins. The Prince, Musa, and Jota run the first three sections - each digging deep to finish strong.
Episode 20
Even if I Break
Joji and Shindo run part 4 and 5 of the Hakone, but Shindo has come down with a bad fever.
Episode 21
Goodbye, Beautiful World
Yuki starts off day two in section 6 and Nico takes section 7.
Episode 22
Embrace Your Loneliness
The King takes section 8 meeting up with Kakeru for section 9. Kakeru hopes to make up time.
Episode 23
In the Wind
Haiji runs the last leg of the race, but as he tries to ensure the team a seeded spot, his leg begins to act up.