Run with the Wind
風が強く吹いている
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About
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
Takeo Otsuka
as Kakeru Kurahara (voice)
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
as Haiji Kiyose (voice)
Miyu Irino
as Akane Kashiwazaki (voice)
Hideaki Kabumoto
as Musa Kamala (voice)
Takanori Hoshino
as Akihiro Hirata (voice)
Riki Kitazawa
as Youhei Sakaguchi (voice)
Yuto Uemura
as Jirou Jou (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
as Yukihiko Iwakura (voice)
Koki Uchiyama
as Takashi Sugiyama (voice)
Junya Enoki
as Tarou Jou (voice)
Koutarou Nakamura
as Genichirou Tazaki (voice)
Kengo Kawanishi
as Kousuke Sakaki (voice)
Juri Kimura
as Hanako Katsuta (voice)
Satoshi Hino
as Kazuma Fujioka (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
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 question: "Hey, do you like running?" Led by Haiji, Kakeru arrives at the Chikusei-so student dorm. He meets the strange residents living there. Haiji behaves in a peremptory manner. Kakeru is bewildered by the sudden development. No one at the dorm is aware of Haiji’s ulterior motive. That night, the residents hold a welcoming party for Kakeru. At the party, from Haiji’s mouth comes a grand and reckless plan. How will Kakeru respond…?
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 distance running. Nobody takes Haiji’s words seriously. The residents attempt to carry on with their college lives, but Haiji’s shadow approaches. Threatened by Haiji’s mysterious pressure, several tragically fall to Haiji’s hand. Kakeru tries to leave the Chikusei-so, but he runs into Nico-chan in the city. Meanwhile, the Chikusei-so’s bath breaks for unknown reasons, and they decide to go to the "hellish" public bath instead…
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. The next morning, several of the residents decide to boycott the jogging. A young girl wearing a school uniform runs up to Kakeru and his cool attitude.
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 was the loneliness he experienced as a high school student due to his talents. Kakeru runs as though fleeing from shadows, when before him appears "the other Kakeru." It is the desperate man he used to be before he met Haiji. Kakeru glares resentfully at his past. Just as he’s about to lose hope in himself, someone with a kind voice reaches out to him. It’s Prince and his friends…
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 comes home wearing a suit for a change. Meanwhile, Kakeru voices his objections to participating in a track meet so soon. What point is there in forcing the amateurish residents to face reality? In response to Kakeru, Haiji asks his own question. Kakeru’s doubts remain unresolved as Haiji begins holding proper practices. However, King refuses to participate because he’s busy looking for a job… Under a cloud of anxiety, their proper training begins.
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 begins acting independently. The other residents are also unable to hide their befuddlement at being told they can’t work. Meanwhile, Kakeru goes to Nico-chan in order to dispel his doubts about Haiji, but he’s unable to find a definitive answer. While this is happening, Shindo has an idea and suggests it to the other residents, but…
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 persistently attempts to provoke Kakeru. When Haiji tries to stop them, a man calls out to him. That man is the champion of Hakone and Rikudo University’s ace, Fujioka Kazuma.
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. While trying to calm down Kakeru, Nico-chan reveals his feelings towards running that he’s been hiding. Kakeru advises him to try as hard as possible. The next morning, Kakeru and Nico-chan abandon Haiji’s coaching and begin training alone. Meanwhile, in order to regain the comic reading time that was taken from him by practice, Prince plans to have a certain item delivered to the apartment…
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Stream Run with the Wind online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated animation and drama series originally produced in Japanese and released in 2018, it's earned a solid 7.7/10 from 67 viewers worldwide.
About Run with the Wind
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. Across 1 season and 23 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
Run with the Wind Cast and Characters
The cast features Takeo Otsuka (as Kakeru Kurahara (voice)), Toshiyuki Toyonaga (as Haiji Kiyose (voice)), Miyu Irino (as Akane Kashiwazaki (voice)), Hideaki Kabumoto (as Musa Kamala (voice)), and Takanori Hoshino (as Akihiro Hirata (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Run with the Wind has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Run with the Wind keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Run with the Wind has 23 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Run with the Wind good? What's the rating?
Run with the Wind holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 67 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Run with the Wind?
The main cast includes Takeo Otsuka, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Miyu Irino, and Hideaki Kabumoto, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Run with the Wind available in Japanese?
Yes — Run with the Wind was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Run with the Wind released?
Run with the Wind first aired in 2018.
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How many seasons and episodes does Run with the Wind have?
Run with the Wind currently has 1 season and a total of 23 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Run with the Wind about?
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… It belongs to the Animation, Drama genres.
In which language is Run with the Wind originally available?
Run with the Wind was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Run with the Wind first released?
Run with the Wind first premiered on October 3, 2018 (2018). The series has since concluded its run.
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