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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 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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Dreams and RealityA 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 causes a commotion at the water station. The cold rain mercilessly pounds down on the runners and the fans watching over them. Eventually the races moves into the city streets, and the runners’ race for survival accelerates. - 02
Mismatched RunnersKakeru 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 an official record. But there’s something else bothering Haiji: there’s one leftover portion of food. - 03
And Then Start RunningThe 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 actions. Pushes to his limit, Kakeru grabs ahold of him, but his friends come between them before anything can happen. Later they begin their grueling practice, but Kakeru can’t stop recalling heavy memories from his high school days: a cruel past that pushed a group of elite runners to their breaking point. Recalling how he chose his own destruction, Kakeru agonizes over his past. That night, the sky is full of stars. Haiji appears next to Kakeru as he’s hanging around by himself…
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Season01
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The 10th ManOctober 3, 2018Kurahara 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 Ha - S01E02
The Ogre's ArrivalOctober 10, 2018"The residents of the Chikusei-so will run in the Hakone Ekiden together." Kakeru responds strongly to Haiji’s rash suggestion. All the resi - S01E03
A Single FlowerOctober 17, 2018When their hot water contest ends in a tie, Kakeru participates in the dorm’s morning jogs while continuing to rebel against Haiji. His plan - S01E04
Shadows That Don't FadeOctober 24, 2018"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 unexp - S01E05
The Ones Not ChosenOctober 31, 2018After being challenged by Tokyo Sport University’s Sakaki, Kakeru and the other residents of Chikusei-so have grown closer. As they celebrat - S01E06
The Emperor's New ClothesNovember 7, 2018King rebels against Haiji’s escalating demands. His job search continues to go poorly, causing him to close himself off to even Shindo, who - S01E07
Bear Your Fangs at the SummitNovember 14, 2018The residents of the Chikusei-so go to Tokyo Sport University in order to attend their first track meet. While there, Kakeru is reunited wit - S01E08
Dangerous CharacterNovember 21, 2018The residents of the Chikusei-so experience a crushing defeat at the track meet. When Kakeru sees his teammates complain and praise one anot - S01E09
Mismatched RunnersNovember 28, 2018Kakeru asks Prince to quit the team depending on his performance at the next track meet. Though Haiji says Kakeru’s words are ineffective, P - S01E10
Our SpeedDecember 5, 2018Haiji suddenly faints. The residents realize how Haiji has been supporting them, and Nico-chan encourages Kakeru and Prince to reconcile. Ho - S01E11
Overflowing DropsDecember 12, 2018The twins and Musa achieve official records, and the residents of the Chikusei-so feel there’s hope for them. However, Shindo and Yuki begin - S01E12
Summer PrankJanuary 9, 2019Kansei University’s battle to achieve official records formally begins. Having already achieved their official records, Musa, Jota, and Joji - S01E13
And Then Start RunningJanuary 16, 2019The Kansei University track team runs into Tokyo Sport University at Lake Shirakaba, where they’re holding their training camp. Sakaki insis - S01E14
You're Not AloneJanuary 23, 2019The Kansei University track team accepts Kakeru’s past and begins running once again. Their hellish training camp continues, and once they r - S01E15
Place of DestinyJanuary 30, 2019The entire team achieves offical records. Having earned the right to compete in the qualifier, Haiji reports their progress to Coach Tazaki. - S01E16
Season's bestDreams and RealityFebruary 6, 2019A 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 - S01E17
Searching for the AnswerFebruary 13, 2019The Kansei University track team miraculously makes it through the qualifier. The team is inundated by club applicants and interview request - S01E18
And Then, MorningFebruary 20, 2019While walking home with Musa, Kakeru runs into reigning champion Rikudo’s Fujioka Kazuma. When Kakeru can’t let go of the inconsiderate rema - S01E19
The Moment of ReleaseFebruary 27, 2019The 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 f - S01E20
Even If I BreakMarch 6, 2019Hanako cheers for him on the sidelines. Pieces of memories run through his head. Finally realizing his romantic feelings, Jota accelerates a - S01E21
Goodbye, Beautiful WorldMarch 13, 2019His teammates faced death to pass the sash along. Bearing that weight in his mind, Yuki prepares for the race. Shindo approaches him. Turnin - S01E22
Embrace Your LonelinessMarch 20, 2019Sakaki’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 - S01E23
In The WindMarch 27, 2019Kakeru is bewildered by this new experience. His speed overwhelms the other competitors. Meanwhile, reigning champion Rikudo’s ace Fujioka b
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