Ao Haru Ride

Ao Haru Ride

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Ao Haru Ride

In middle school, Futaba Yoshioka (Natsuki Deguchi) fell for her tender-spirited classmate Kou Tanaka (Kaito Sakurai). Their brief but joyful romance was shattered when Kou suddenly disappeared. Three years later, as Futaba nears her high school graduation, Kou reappears – now using the surname Mabuchi and possessing a cold demeanor. As Futaba uncovers the reasons behind his transformation, she wonders if they can rekindle their lost love or if she will face more heartache. This 2023 Japanese drama was based on the hit manga series of the same name by Io Sakisaka and was directed by Kimura Mahito.

Streaming Services:

Rakuten Viki

Available with English subtitles.

Series Details:

Title (Japanese)アオハライド
Episode Count8 episodes
Episode Length26 minutes each
Original LanguageJapanese
Original Japanese Air DateSeptember – November 2023

Sequel:

A second season acting as a continuation of the first TV series aired in Japan starting in January 2024 for an additional 6 episodes.

Other Adaptations:

A 2014 Japanese live action movie was released under the same name featuring a different cast.

Manga Details:

Based on the Ao Haru Ride manga series. The anime series used the title Blue Spring Ride.

AuthorIo Sakisaka (咲坂伊緒)
Manga Length13 volumes
Availability in EnglishAll 13 volumes of the manga are available in English print and digital editions from Viz Media.

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