This anime really made me think about life, I ran cross country in high school and while I wasn’t the fastest I wasn’t bad by any means. But I kind of just gave up on running and stopped caring. This anime made me want to go up to my old high school self and slap him in the face for not caring enough and for not trying hard enough. This story may not be as action packed as Haikyuu or Kuroko’s but it focuses so well on the relationship one should have with the sport they care about it should definitely be in the conversation for one of the best sports anime of all time.

This show is wildly inspirational. It's an anime I always go back to and rewatch before races. During my last marathon my boyfriend actually made a sign that said "THE MOUNTAINS OF HAKONE ARE THE STEEPEST IN THE WORLD!" to cheer me on and seeing it while I hit mile 26 was the most amazing feeling (I also managed to PR that race!). They really did my favorite sport justice. All of their struggles are unique and relatable. I also agree that the soundtrack is phenomenal and fits the more mature tone. Many of the tracks are staples on my training playlist.

ah yes, life lessons: the anime. Quickly became one of my all time favourites, such a great cast of characters

As someone who runs cross country, I think that while Haikyuu perfectly captures what’s it’s like to be on a high school team, run with the wind perfectly captures the essence of going on long runs throughout the countryside. It’s just a really good show and I especially love the ending and how instead of just being a run, it caps off every characters arc and basically just gives everyone a couple minutes to monologue, which is such a good way to end a show.

I used to hate sports, I've never practiced sport by passion, I never enjoyed doing sport but one day I started the show run with the wind and get caught by the characters and the OSTs. Now this is my top 3 anime on the hundred I've seen. it inspired me so hard that it changed my view on so many things, I decided to start running, I enjoyed it, I said yes to my friends for a basketball game wich I would never have said before and I even registered in a volleyball club. Now I feel what it's like to be passionate by a sport and to live this with your mates.

AS MUCH RUN WITH THE WIND CONTENT AS YOU CAN/WANT TO PLEASE! It's such a powerful anime. Such a sleeper, more people need to know about it! Just this video brought up so many emotions, felt like crying again LOL

I've always wanted to run a marathon but never had the motivation to train. This anime made me find the joy in running. Kind of like one of the characters, when I run, I feel clean. So I've been training and am now able to 16miles/25.75km in one go. Geniunely all thanks to this show 🙌🏽

Finally someone made a video on run with the wind, watched it twice during my JEE prep. What a breath of fresh air it was. After all the hype and action, adventure anime came an anime that was just so calming and introspective. All the characters in the team are equally given time to develop and we see each point of view and each journey. More than the running and techniques it focussed on the ment states of the players. This anime helped me thru my JEE journey. Especially King who proved to me the importance of steady hardwork and not caring about what others think and Shindo for his hardwork and his display in the final race. I still listen to the osts whenever I'm going on a run or reading a book, the music is absolutely perfect. I thank u Harsh for making a video on this masterpiece of an anime.

This is one of the most memorable anime, for me. The mainstream ones we get reminded of almost anywhere on the internet while underrated gems like this fly off the radar. Yet I still remember it from time to time and get reminded of its brilliance. The way it made me feel was nothing short of spectacular. I will never forget this piece till the moment I die.

YESSSS SUCH AN UNDERRATED ANIME! I watched it after Haikyuu because I wanted more sports anime and I loved it, loved the growth of characters and the way each character had their own fight inside. I loved the characters so much Plus, the main character looking like Kageyama was a plus🤣🤣

OMG! I love run with the wind it's so underrated I'm glad you made a video on it 😭

I dont think this will get much views considering how under rated run with the wind is but I cant thank you enough for making a video of this master piece. I cant describe how much I love this, at this point its not just an anime for me its a way to relieve myself of the daily burdens and obstacles but only for a moment. I would even go as far as to say that this anime for me was better than any sports anime including haikyuu, hajime no ippo, slam dunk or any other classic.

Run with the Wind is my absolute favourite sports anime and I wholeheartedly agree, the soundtrack is top tier!! I run for exercise since I live near the hills and ironically, I hated it. Especially uphill runs. But ever since I discovered this anime, playing the songs while I run makes things way easier. I always set my phone to the second ED when I come to this particularly steep hill on my route.

HONESTLY SO UNDERRATED. Like.. What a phenomenal anime.

This anime is just amazing! I'm a competitive runner so it appeals to me in that sense but the music, characters etc are so well done. You summarised it really well and glad you didn't include spoilers so other people can enjoy this anime too

If you guys want another sport anime set in university I suggest number24 ! It’s a rugby anime about a guy who was a prodigy of the sport but got injured so badly he can’t play anymore. So he becomes the team’s manager! The dynamics in the team are great and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows at first ! I highly recommend it!

Love run with the wind. one of the few anime's that made me tear up' great content keep it up man! and your voice is always easy to listen to !

Honestly, what I love most about this anime is how all the flaws feel so relatable. Overcoming addiction slowly, someone realising they're not special, a foreigner who doesn't fit with other overseas students. By using university students the sense of people in flux (even though they thought of themselves as now fixed in their ways) is much clearer than highschool anime.

It's sooo underated

Watched this show years ago but i remember one thing. I absolutely loved it and it was very really sad to see how it was only 12 episodes short. Inevitably teared-up at the end as if I was saying farewell to these characters like they were real ppl, I would never meet again.

As someone who JUST finished re-watching this series today, i forgot how much I adored this anime. So many times i got emotional and was taught lessons from this rag tag group of runners. The anime definitely deserves more love.

YEEESSSS somebody finally talking about Run With The Wind!!! I finished re-watching it recently and GOD it felt just as emotional as the first time. Such and underrated masterpiece pls make as much content as you want/can

One of the best sports anime that I've watched. But underrated. I really loved all of it's aspects and the soundtrack was great too. It was emotional and also showcased the value of teamwork. It's really something.

am i gonna watch run with the wind again because of this video? YES!

During high school, I ran cross country and it was definitely an experience but I can’t say it was a good one.. during freshman year I got a bad IT band injury so I couldn’t run for the entire season, but I didn’t let that stop me and I ran again after I finally recovered in time for league and city finals. My second year was better but I kept getting injuries such as typical shin splints and then during my 3rd year I accomplished my goal of running varsity at least once before I was injured again and my body wasn’t holding up. By the time of city finals, my body was so weak as well as my mindset. In cross country, the most important aspect is your mindset because it helps you continue to push yourself through a painful race. During that face at the last hill, I felt terrible and my legs were giving out and I just let myself fall on the ground and quit the race.. it may be one of my most embarrassing moments ever, because I probably could’ve kept running but instead I pretended to pass out because of the humiliation of running slow and the pain of my legs and lungs. After that year, I decided to quit but now I’m left with nothing but bad memories and every once in a while my legs start to hurt again, even 3 years later.. I feel like with this anime it might be able to help me get over a lot of these memories, because as you said in your review, “it’s all about the experience,” right? This video really resonated with me and it brought me to tears, so thank you for showing me this anime ❤️

Because I just finished run with the wind 😭😭. The fact that it also honors other sports anime is gold. I enjoyed seeing Prince-san run

Man analysis like these! Man you don’t even know how much your analysis videos make me feel motivated,driven and focused towards my JEE prep whenever i’m distracted. I loved each and evryone single one of your haikyuu videos! That show hit me on a different level and made me realize so many life lessons. Thank you man making such amazing content!!!!❤️❤️❤️

I love this anime so flipping much! I was really emotional while watching this anime and I'm not gonna lie I cried buckets on the Hakone marathon episodes. Run with the wind is one of those animes that teach you about life and encourage you to do something! I was also really surprised to find out how underrated this masterpiece is. Everything about this anime just brings so many emotions. Even after years, this anime will stay in my heart! Also, I have a few anime suggestions: Welcome to the Ballroom (It's about ball dancing. It's very eye-catching due to unique art and I feel like it thoroughly explores a feeling of passion). Tsurune (It's about an archery club and it explores the idea of not being scared to try again and not being alone). Violet Evergarden (It's about an unemotional veteran teenager who is exploring the meaning of human emotions and values).

This show is among my top tearjerker (for animation) alongside with likes of "The Iron Giant", "Wolf Children Rain and Snow" and "Jiang Ziya"... Granted Jiang Ziya is a bit more flawed with pacing and storytelling, but knowing the story context (train dilemma) and theme song by Zhou Shen

Was waiting for it thank you so much man !! Made my day

For sure this is one of the best animes I've ever seen! My first 21K was during the emission of the anime, and at my training this was so inspirational for me. I lost my grandma in Jan of 2019, right by the end of the show. And I dedicated to her. Every chapter I was crying, and not only for sadness, but for every relatable aspect I found in the anime, my knees hurts me some times, and I have to stop the running, but once I feel recovered I can't stop. Without a doubt this one and Haikyuu are the most inspirational animes that I recommend to watch. Your videos are great, they makes me feel those moments again only with your review. THANKS A LOT! ♥

I was so inspired by this anime that I ran until I lost like 20kg. I also first watched this right before entering university, and thankfully I was blessed with a tight group of housemates like throughout like Aotake. I still watch this once in every few years.

I'm glad you made a video on this ! 🔥🔥

Really liked how this show was set in college. You’re right - it brought a maturity to the anime that a high school setting wouldn’t have. And when you said the OST was the best part of the show I exclaimed “YESSSSSS!!!” “We Must Go” is absolute perfection.

Thank you so much for making this video. Haiji had a profound impact on me and I see this anime to be as good as Haikyuu but with a lot more maturity. Thank you again Harsh. Trust me, you're going to blow up. Just keep up your hard work.

Man with a BBB pfp and making a good video on a sports anime I randomly decided to watch and found myself incredibly enjoying. Great tastes all around my friend, keep up the amazing content

thank you for finally making a review on the show!!!

I watched this a while back and i watched it unsure about what to expect and then i met all the characters with all their own personality and bad traits about themself and i loved it

I absolutely love you. This anime is so good and amazing and perfect and I’m so glad that such a good KZfaqr like you covered it!

saw this notification, watched the anime, and came back a day later to watch the video. awesome anime and amazing video

I thought I was one of the few that thought this anime was absolutely amazing it hit so hard and was so beautiful would recommend to all sports watchers also haikyuu is my favorite anime ever as well

Dude i love this anime so much, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!

so glad you did this one- haven't watched yet but I know it's going to be good

Love your content, thanks for giving me my next anime to watch

bro i got to know ur videos just a few weeks ago and i love them. especially the haikyuu videos have this one specific vibe... keep it up ;)

Watched this anime at the tail end of my training (like Yuki). Resonated with me because I've been running for days for my peace of mind. I love how introspective it is and the university setting. I hope you do more videos on Run With The Wind (Kaze Ga Tsuyoku Fuiteru) especially on haiji his monologue on despair was amazing. Amazing work as always harsh reviews!

A review of one of my favorite sports anime by one of my favorite anime reviewers? HELL YEAH

couldn't have said it better myself!! this is the most underrated masterpiece and my favourite anime of all time. it makes me so happy whenever i see other people falling in love with it and making videos about it :')

Fun fact: One of the episode directors was the same director for Haikyuu Season 4. Also. PLS PLS read Kenrantaru Grande Scene. It's a manga about ballet, but I swear there's no fanservice, no side romance plot, just 100% ballet. And the characters and story is really refreshing. It also gives me Haikyuu vibes.

It's a shame how underrated this anime is

Oh my gosh. I’m so happy someone is talking about this show. This anime means more to me than I thought a show ever could. My all time favorite anime.

I just binged this anime, years late, and the emotional journey it took me on, especially during that final arc really hurt---but in the best melancholic way possible. The found family was so incredibly well done and I so glad i found your video.

I have watched this anime years ago but still cant forget it because this anime leaves so much feelings that I ve been looking for in anime. This is my top sports anime. I'm rewatching it now and the feelings are still the same. And I so happy I feel so attached with the aotake boys. I really love them so much

Can't wait till this channel blows up and I can say that I was one of the first viewers

Finally someone is noticing one my most favorite sports anime. Thank you for this!

YES YES YES I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSS

Just finished watching it. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for the recommendation

you have hyped me to watch this i will be sure to check it out

I watched this anime when I was in a dark place and it gave me motivation to start running again. I then ran everyday, and in turn had something to look foreword to everyday. Very grateful I watched it. Also Yuki Hayashi is the goat.

Bro i loved this Anime. It was my hidden MVP back in the Day when it was in Season. I felt like i am watching Haikyuu but with Running

OMG so great that you made a video about Run with the Wind

your name was familiar i watched your vid on tanaka. had to click when i saw this appear, run with the wind is one of my favourite anime ever. really good job man

I just finished this anime and it's fantastic. Can't wait to see the videos on specific characters

I absolutely loved this anime. I related to everyone on the team in some ways and it had such a great message and moments it became one of my favorite animes of all time. I watched it when it was coming out and it still remains as a top 3 anime for me.

It's one of my favourite anime. Run with a wind, haikyuu, relife. 3 animes which always came back to my mind. I remember when I watched haikyuu and run with a wind I wanted run and exercise more than usual

Such a good video, will definitely check this anime out

This anime needed to get more love, thank you 🙏🏿💯

I love this anime so much. My #1 of all time. This anime has inspired me through so many rough times in my life: not being able to land a job, depression, death in families, etc. I completed my first half marathon earlier this year, and now I signed up for 2 full marathons next year and I am excited for them. I'm currently re-watching this series for the 4th time and I never get tired of watching it. This anime literally saved me

This anime truly encouraged me to run for the town marathon, ngl it was one of the best decision i've ever made. I practiced every morning by running for about an hour. And started then i've been running even for my school😂😁.

The internet needed moar videos on run with the wind #favoriteKZfaqr

well, i have an anime idea and it is just gonna be "the run of the mil, slice-of-life anime,". It is about a boy with no passion, almost no life, finally discovers his love for writing, he wants to be a managaka (manga artist), but the thing is he sucks at art, he takes art lessons and becomes good, and every couple of episodes he (in his mind) has to face with his self esteem vs his depression. I wonder, since my friends say it is lame, is it actually lame? (heavily inspired by blue period, pls make an episode about it : D)

I hope I'm not late, I just found this anime last night and I just finished it today. I love it but I'm kinda torn between wanting another season or not because the ending was soo goood. I love sports anime so much, very very inspiring like you ever watched an anime that it's so good you wanna do what the mc is doing? Yup this one right here is one of those animes hahahaha. One of the best sports anime out there. I'm really glad I was able to watch this anime and what's more satisfying is that I found this anime on my own without anyone recommending it to me!!

I just finished this anime and I felt everything you just said. If you’re thinking about starting it you definitely should!

Did you ever create more videos on run with the wind? You have a way with words, would love to see the character videos for this show!!

Run with the Wind is by far my favourite sports anime, and dare I say it competes for the title of my favourite anime. Period. I actually crave this sort of anime now-deep messages, mature characters, mellow yet compelling ost. Yet I can’t find many. If anyone else has suggestions for similar anime, I’m all ears. And thank you for making more content about this gem. It is highly underrated.

I just finished watching this anime and you pointed out all that I was feeling! Love this anime

well damn. heard about this ages ago and even tho it looked good I passed on it cause yknow, how interesting can running be? definitely gonna give it a shot if you're recommending it, especially since its the haikyuu team and composer

Please do a video on Haiji and his character also kurahara. Those two characters are so insanely good along with the rest of the cast really everyone could get a video but those two are the perfect ones for a video.

A beautiful analysis ❤ 10/10 anime

Iirc this was airing at the same time as A Place Further Than The Universe? (Or the same year at least??) And those 2 are my favorite let's-do-this-seemingly-impossible-thing-together-as-a-team animes. So inspiring and motivating!

Not sure if someone mentioned this yet in the chat. If you take a look at the voice actors from "Run with the Wind" & "Haikyuu", plus the composer Hayashi Yuki sensei. No wonder people in Mainland China (probably Taiwan & Hong Kong as well) consider both shows as "Companion shows". I have yet met someone who like one but dislike the other show. You'll be surprised who played Prince & Shindo. ;)

Yes we want see video on all the characters

I can't wait to watch it!

This is one of the best anime present on Netflix . It makes you seee the whole life differently...

im sorry harsh reviews but you sold me on this anime in the first 2 minutes, I'll revist this vid after i watch the entire anime

I’m glad that this anime was given room to breath and was completed. I think too often sports anime can be padded out with pointless filler.

Its a masterpiece its perfect I was born to watch this anime Its sooo amazing

I have to say, of your videos that I've seen, I'd swear we share a braincell. So many of the things you talk about are exactly how I feel/same thoughts I've had. Especially with your Haikyuu (also my favorite anime of all time) videos. I was so happy to see you do something on Run with the Wind. It's such an underrated show, and I really wish more people would give it a chance. It's also easily one of my favorites, and more than having me on the verge of tears, I was full on sobbing during several episodes lmao. It's an emotional, beautiful masterpiece. And I don't even LIKE running.

I’m gonna watch the anime and then come back to this vid.

As a person that is a bit too into manga, a bit too introverted and then also became disabled suddenly in my mid 20s to a point where I can definitely walk decently well but running is completely out of question I related a lot to this story. All of them had some struggles that were more or less real. This wasn't just about running in the end.

It would be nice to hear your thoughts on Prince of Stride since that sports anime also features running.

You just added a new anime in to watch pile of mine

This is my favorite anime of all time

Yes! Run with the wind is in its own league Btw have u watched kuroko's basketball, if u have then can u make a video related to it. Just a request. No pressure

This anime kept me sane during the lockdowns. As someone who was running for sport since 2012 this was a ray of hope for two of the most miserable years of my life.

Whoooo gimme that non spoiler CONTENT, didn’t think track and field would make a very good show but you sold me

I super agree with the team dynamics. Much stronger bond than other sports anime.

I've been getting this anime kinda alot ok my media so I guess it's a sign to watch it

Mannn you made me wanna watch this

I hardly watched any animes aand a lot of ppl keep recommending some to me but, I have never felt so motivated to watch one as I am feeling rn about this one It seems like exactly what i wanted