Ao Haru Ride (2023) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Natsuki Deguchi, Kaito Sakurai, and Sara Shida, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Ao Haru Ride (2023)
Also known as: 青春之旅, Blue Spring Ride
First aired: September 22, 2023
Runtime: 26 min
Networks: WOWOW Prime
At the end of the first year of high school, Futaba Yoshioka meets Kou Tanaka who was her first love. In their middle school days, they attended the same school, but he suddenly transferred to another school. Three years later, he appears in front of her again with the different last name of Kou Mabuchi. His personality also seems to have changed from warm to cold. He is like a totally different person from three years ago. Futaba Yoshioka slowly learns what happened to Kou Mabuchi for the past three years and she become to have feelings for him again.
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