Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru
Summary: Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. Shaking off his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, another student from his university. Haiji is impressed by Kakeru's agility and persuades him to live in Chikusei-sou, the run-down apartment where Haiji resides along with eight other students. Having lost his entire apartment deposit at a mahjong parlor, Kakeru accepts the offer reluctantly.
However, Haiji reveals a secret during Kakeru's welcoming party: the apartment is actually the dormitory of the Kansei University Track Club. He unveils his ultimate goal of participating in the Hakone Ekiden—one of the most prominent university marathon relay races in Japan. Unfortunately, all the residents apart from Haiji and Kakeru are complete running novices. Worse still, none of the inhabitants are even remotely interested in being involved with Haiji's ridiculous plan! With only months before the deadline, will the fourth-year student be able to convince them otherwise and realize his elusive dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden?
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Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. Shaking off his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, another student from his university. Haiji is impressed by Kakeru's agility and persuades him to live in Chikusei-sou, the run-down apartment where Haiji resides along with eight other students. Having lost his entire apartment deposit at a mahjong parlor, Kakeru accepts the offer reluctantly.
However, Haiji reveals a secret during Kakeru's welcoming party: the apartment is actually the dormitory of the Kansei University Track Club. He unveils his ultimate goal of participating in the Hakone Ekiden—one of the most prominent university marathon relay races in Japan. Unfortunately, all the residents apart from Haiji and Kakeru are complete running novices. Worse still, none of the inhabitants are even remotely interested in being involved with Haiji's ridiculous plan! With only months before the deadline, will the fourth-year student be able to convince them otherwise and realize his elusive dream of running in the Hakone Ekiden?
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Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru Review
Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru — Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Drama, Sports conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.38). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Drama, Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Kiyose, Haiji
Main
Toyonaga, Toshiyuki
Japanese
Kiyose, Haiji
Main
Jackson, Blake
English
Kurahara, Kakeru
Main
Ootsuka, Takeo
Japanese
Kurahara, Kakeru
Main
Regojo, Gabriel
English
Fujioka, Kazuma
Supporting
Hino, Satoshi
Japanese
Fujioka, Kazuma
Supporting
Morrison, Josh
English
Hirata, Akihiro
Supporting
Hoshino, Takanori
Japanese
Hirata, Akihiro
Supporting
Mahany, Ty
English
Iwakura, Yukihiko
Supporting
Okitsu, Kazuyuki
Japanese
Iwakura, Yukihiko
Supporting
McLaughlin, Benjamin
English
Iwanki
Supporting
Takahashi, Shinya
Japanese
Iwanki
Supporting
Jones, Orlanders
English
Jou, Jirou
Supporting
Uemura, Yuuto
Japanese
Jou, Jirou
Supporting
Wilson, Nathan
English
Jou, Tarou
Supporting
Enoki, Junya
Japanese
Jou, Tarou
Supporting
Gibbs, Scott
English
Kamara, Musa
Supporting
Kabumoto, Hideaki
Japanese
Kamara, Musa
Supporting
Jackson, Jovan
English
Kashiwazaki, Akane
Supporting
Irino, Miyu
Japanese
Kashiwazaki, Akane
Supporting
Haimoto, Mike
English
Staff
Fukino, Fuminari
Producer
Inage, Hiroyuki
Producer
Matsushita, Keiko
Producer
Morihiro, Fumi
Producer
Okamura, Wakana
Producer
Kobori, Takanori
Assistant Producer, Production Assistant
Nomura, Kazuya
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Kikuta, Hiromi
Sound Director
Ezoe, Hitomi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Itazu, Yoshimi
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Itoga, Shintarou
Episode Director
Kamata, Yuusuke
Episode Director
Kanamori, Youko
Episode Director, Storyboard
Nakatani, Asami
Episode Director, Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation, Key Animation
Ogiwara, Rokou
Episode Director
Satou, Masako
Episode Director, Storyboard
Takata, Masahiro
Episode Director
Kiyasu, Kouhei
Script, Series Composition
Kamakura, Yumi
Storyboard
Morita, Fumi
Storyboard