Ao Haru Ride

Ao Haru Ride (2014)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime

Futaba Yoshika has a few reasons why she wants to "reset" her image and life as a new high school student. Because she's cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn't get her feeling across to the only boy she has ever liked, Tanaka-kun. Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won't be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Kou mabuchi. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now that is the thing of the past. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago?

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 00:00 (25 min)

Last Episode

Page.12
Season 1Episode 1225 min

Page.12

Futaba sees Kou's vulnerability for the first time, then sends him home to where his brother and father are waiting. As the three of them sit around the dinner table, Kou finally tells them how he feels. The next day, Kou's friends notice something different about him. At last, the class term ends. Their shining summer is about to begin!
Sep 23, 2014

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Page.12Sep 23, 2014
S01E11Page.11Sep 16, 2014
S01E10Page.10Sep 9, 2014
S01E09Page.9Sep 2, 2014
S01E08Page.8Aug 26, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Ao Haru Ride premiere?

Ao Haru Ride premiered on July 8, 2014.

Who are the main characters in Ao Haru Ride?

The main characters in Ao Haru Ride are Futaba Yoshioka and Kou Mabuchi.

What is the genre of Ao Haru Ride?

The genre of Ao Haru Ride is romantic comedy-drama.

In which prefecture of Japan is Ao Haru Ride set?

Ao Haru Ride is set in the prefecture of Shizuoka, Japan.

Who produced this show?

Ao Haru Ride was produced by Production I.G.

How many episodes are there in this series?

Ao Haru Ride has a total of 12 episodes.

Who directed the series?

Ai Yoshimura directed the series.

Is Ao Haru Ride an adaptation from a manga?

Yes, Ao Haru Ride is an adaptation from a manga of the same name.

What is the manga about?

The manga is about a girl named Futaba Yoshioka who tries to fit in with the other girls in her class by being cute and feminine.

What is the reason behind Futaba Yoshioka's new personality?

Futaba Yoshioka decided to change her personality after the boys she liked in middle school rejected her for being tomboyish.

What genre does the manga belong to?

The manga belongs to shoujo, a genre targeted at young girls.

Who is the author of this manga?

Io Sakisaka is the author of the manga.

Did the anime adaptation cover the entire manga series?

No, the anime adaptation only covered the first 9 volumes of the manga out of 13 volumes in total.

How did Ao Haru Ride receive critical acclaim?

Ao Haru Ride was praised for its character development and emotional depth, with critics noting its relatability and realistic portrayal of teenage relationships.

Cast

Yûki Kaji

Yûki Kaji

voices Kou Mabuchi
Maaya Uchida

Maaya Uchida

voices Futaba Yoshioka
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Characters

Kou Mabuchi

Kou Mabuchi

voiced by Yûki Kaji
Futaba Yoshioka

Futaba Yoshioka

voiced by Maaya Uchida
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Also known as

  • Blue Spring Ride (United States)
  • Дорога юности (Russian Federation)

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