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Synopsis
Former ace runner Kakeru grudgingly returns to the sport when college senior Haiji recruits him to an unlikely team with one goal: the Hakoden relay. An outcast. A dreamer. A team of misfits. A relay race they might lose -- unless they change what it means to win.
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Takeo Otsuka, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Koki Uchiyama, Miyu Irino, Junya Enoki, Yuto Uemura, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Hideaki Kabumoto, Riki Kitazawa, Takanori Hoshino, Juri Kimura, Kotaro Nakamura
Run with the Wind: Season 1
Season 1 of Run with the Wind has 23 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Australia.
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On the run after shoplifting, Kakeru is chased down by Haiji, who takes him back to his dorm and reveals a grand plan for him and his fellow residents.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandKakeru and the other residents, none of whom are runners, all reject Haiji's wild plan. But his persistence stymies their attempts at normal life.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAs training begins, Kakeru attempts to intimidate the others into giving up. Haiji brings on Hanako, a high school student, as team manager.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAn old acquaintance's arrival unearths memories of long-distance running loneliness that Kakeru wants to forget. But he's not that person anymore.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAs the Chikusei-so residents prepare for a track meet with new resolve, Kakeru has concerns about their abilities, while King has anxieties of his own.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandUnsuccessful in his job search, King closes himself off from the others. As concerns rise over the team’s meager budget, Shindo has a polarizing idea.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandThe team arrives at Tokyo Sports University to compete in their first track meet. Kakeru runs into an old teammate who tries to get inside his head.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandKakeru's temper gets the better of him at the team's post-meet review session. The next day, he and Nico-chan begin training separately.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandDays before the next track meet, Kakeru's harsh words have Prince fretting about his running time. Haiji notices that someone on the team isn't eating.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandWith Haiji resting from overexertion, everyone tries to step up. Kakeru fills in as team captain despite the tension between him and Prince.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandStill failing to qualify for an official time, Shindo pushes himself at school and in practice, brushing off his teammates' growing concern.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAfter their next meet, only three team members still need qualifying times. While at summer training camp, they run into Sakaki's team.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandThe team helps Kakeru avoid a serious mistake. Unable to shut out his painful memories, he comes clean to them about his history with running.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandFeeling unified after camp, the team exhibits new athleticism. Prince faces another meet as the only remaining runner without a qualifying time.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandIn the lead-up to the qualifier race, the team suddenly has supporters with expectations. Haiji is keen to keep everyone in top shape until the start.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandHaiji faces a disaster when it starts raining during the qualifier. With the timer ticking, everyone on the team has to dig deep to keep going.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAfter their results at the qualifier, the twins wonder whether it's worth it to continue. A trip to Hakone brings the team face to face with a rival.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandKakeru learns some details about Haiji's past from a reigning champion. As the race nears, Haiji reveals the final order of runners to the team.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandThe Hakone Ekiden begins. Conversations with Haiji, childhood memories and innermost thoughts consume Prince, Musa and Jota on their respective legs.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandShindo begins running, but his fever threatens to take him out of the competition. There are no alternates in the Ekiden, so it all comes down to him.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandAfter Shindo’s dramatic race, Yuki and Nico-chan are overcome with emotion during their runs. Kakeru sees a doctor leave Haiji’s room and worries.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandKing loses his pace as he reflects on his loneliness and vulnerability. With Sakaki watching and Fujioka ahead, it's Kakeru’s turn to take the sash.
Unlock Netflix New ZealandKakeru achieves a milestone. Haiji pushes through his pain for the final stretch of the race, knowing that the dream to finish is no longer his alone.
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