I ran cross country in high school, and as one might expect, this show really clicked with me. Especially in the more recent episodes, you can see the faces of our protagonists as they finish the race. They're gasping for breath, in severe pain as they're pushing themselves just a little bit further. That of course rang a bell with me. But more than the physical similarities was when the show told me "running is a way to free yourself from the burdens of daily life, even if only temporarily." I was neither a fast runner, nor very motivated to do well. I stuck with it because of my friends, and because multiple years of a sport appealed to colleges. It's not at all an exaggeration to say that a lot of the time, I hated the sport. But after watching your video, I deeply, deeply regret that I never put the work in for the team. Even at the time, I knew that I was slacking off, not doing everything I could be doing to get better. On one day in particular, something happened before practice with a friend of mine that pissed me off, and I channeled everything into the run that day. I was fuming, emotional, and just wanted to forget it all, and so I ran much faster than usual, and found myself up with the varsity guys. I stuck with them that day, just running the stress away, and afterwards, I felt great. Little moments like that happened occasionally, but I never managed to boost myself up consistently to the level I might have been possible of. My coach knew it too, and he told me that he believed I could become a great runner. Every time he said that, I felt ashamed that I wasn't doing everything I could to live up to his expectations, but inevitably fell back into my laziness. There was camaraderie waiting for me with everyone running together, but I never took it upon myself to embrace the hard work necessary to get there. Your video, and Run With the Wind, brought back all those regrets, and showed me what was waiting had I simply taken another step towards it. Thanks Aleczandxr, I'm really glad that you took notice of this show.

Why are you running? WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?!

Atlast someone acknowledge this underrated gem. One of the best this season.

WHY ARENT MORE PEOPLE WATCHING THIS

This show is truly *grounded, breath-taking, and fast-paced* (I'll stop with the puns) I suppose I'm a full on weeb as this show was the catalyst that motivated me to start running again. Sometimes all we need is a push, a desire to run towards something personally meaningful, and the sense of genuine achievement that comes with it - no matter how small. Thanks for covering this series in a video, you perfectly articulated the reasons why this show is so emotionally resonant to myself and others. As you said, this show is tackling a concept that isn't entirely unique, but the execution of its message is what really sells it.

I hated running. Throughout my time in high school and through all of college, i don't think I was able to run more than a mile. Afterwards, in the midst of fruitless job searching, stress of expectations, and my own unhealthiness, I was pretty down. In terms of perspective, I looked at it this way. One of the only things i had complete utter control in changing was my body and health. I started running and working out. At some point, I discovered my form was absolute shit and I changed it up, and eventually was able to hit 3 miles pretty consistently. That was absolutely ecstatic for me, as someone who thought a mile was this unimaginable distance to run and was consistently overweight. Eventually I did find a temp-ish job and met some great people there and began running with some of them too. One of them encouraged me to run a race with them, so I signed up for an 8k. I trained up for it and ran it. My times in running were never really anything great, but the fact that I was able to run a fucking 8k when literally a year before I could barely do half a mile because of being so out of shape was amazing. By the time I started running and working out to the time I ran the race, I had lost about 30 pounds and my self confidence and image of myself was great. I felt like a new person. Everyone can take control of their life in some way shape or form. Running definitely helped pull me out of a bad spot and helped me grow as a person, truly life changing.

''Hey! (...) ...Do you like running?'' That's how the anime starts and how it goes to it's end. It gave me chills, I loved it

I think one of the things that Run With the Wind does different from many sports series, is that it doesn't exist in a bubble. Previously my favorite Sports anime was Haikyu (it's still near and dear to me) but it, and most sports anime, are somewhat in a bubble. We see this addressed a little from time to time, throughout series, for example in Haikyu it is touched on when the 3rd year students are told they should quit playing to focus on the things that come after high-school, but after that it's mostly forgotten, and the thing is, it's not that the characters are necessarily too invested in the sport. Most series just don't turn it around to the angle that Run With the Wind brings. Run With the Wind is expressly the opposite. It shows how being heavily invested in something that is mostly separate from everyday life can actually drastically improve it. For Kakeru, it was escape from his past and later just feeling the camaraderie of running with a group For Haiji, it was doing something that seemed unattainable, and overcoming his injuries and feelings of the world betraying him. For the Twins it was.. well, girls, and eventually the camaraderie For King, it helped him find perseverance and showed that employers can appreciate someone who can show so much dedication For Prince, it helped him be more confidant and healthy, and do something he didn't think himself capable of. For Nico, he could feel clean and free from the dirtiness of smoking For Yuki, it brought him discipline as well as (implied) brought him and his family closer together. For Musa, it brought him confidence and recognition For Shindo, it helped him find camaraderie as well as overcome a painful break-up and find something to believe in and fight for. Some of this is a little redundant but basically, what I am saying is that it takes this almost OBSESSION that the cast has, and shows how it doesn't have to mean that they abandon real life responsibilities or don't address their problems. I love this show and how deep and philosophical it gets.

I. HAVE. BEEN. TRYINGGG. TO GET PEOPLE TO WATCH THIS. Sadly I won't be able to simply forward this video to others cuz spoilers, but heck, you've read my mind. RwtW is hands down one of my favourites this season and for good reason. The fact that it's set in a university with NO HIGHSCHOOLERS is so so refreshing. It's about running, yeah, but it's not like that. If anything I think the moment when Prince needs to get his official record is exactly what sums up the show: to try new things, to be entranced by it, to push yourself into extreme discomfort, and with the encouragement of your friends, simply run "forward!".

This show is criminally underwatched and there's a severe lack of videos talking about this masterpiece. I'm glad you so eloquently put what we think about it and some more. The cast may be large but each of them get decent development. I don't identify with a single character but little bits of each one resonate with me. This show is already a 10/10 for me and I've already accepted that I'm probably gonna get teary eyed at each episode from here on out.

man i love that at least one anituber watches this show thank god

Ever since episode 3, I just knew this show would become one of my favorites. Not only is the cast endearing, but there's also just something empowering with how Haiji pushed the team to try running towards a seemingly unnattainable goal, even if it's out of lowkey blackmail lmao. A lot of people called it Haiji manipulating them and stuff, but for me sometimes it's those, er, "encouragements" that help me even consider the idea of attempting the impossible. I find your point at the start in which just changing the meaning of running from escapism to a chase really, really good. It more or less sums up the message of the show and its execution.

Production I.G Studios just keep proving they are the reigning sports anime creators. I go out for a run once in a while(I do it daily in holidays), and I can tell you just how weird running is. It hurts, it itches you are out of breath and I usually heard 2 voices in my head. One that says I wanna die stop, the and the second louder one keeps answering saying "nah keep running". Even though common sense is telling you to stop you keep on running, because you believe there's a finishing line,somewhere. In the last episode Fujioka asked Haiji that, I do believe there's some sort of a finishing line we all chase, whether it is in running or not.

Last episode aired today and damn... As sad as it is that it's over I dont think ever felt so fulfilled after an end of anime... Balled my fucking eyes out... A show that transcends its fsce value, it's magic what they've done with the emotion it evokes... Just wow...

This show is so god damn emotional. I'm not even an athlete but I find myself tearing up every episode.

I was considering quitting running after I got sick for 5 months in August last year but this show pretty much convinced me to continue on and now in February I’m better than I ever have been and I’m now about 50th in the nation for the mile among fellow freshmen. So thanks run with the wind

Just thinking about this anime makes me want to cry.

I really love Shindo's line about choosing to run instead of being forced to (starts around 5:02) cause I feel that it applies to life in general. When I choose to do something that may not necessarily be fun but is beneficial to me instead of feeling like I have to do it, it becomes easier to do. A simple little change in the way I see it can have a big impact. Another great video Aleczandxr, keep up the great work.

“The wind is blowing strongly, and we defy it by running.”

I am a runner these moments were part of my journey. And I think I needed to remember why I fell in love with it and haiji is who i relate to, and I have been injured badly as well (3 times) but they have something I never got as an athlete was that true brotherhood. But maybe that's exactly what I need now.

Just a note for anyone who hasn't watched the show, since this video was made while it was still airing: It stuck the landing. All the way through to the end, this is a god damn masterpiece of a series.

When you first posted this video, I had never heard of this anime. Because of my natural instinct to watch and analyze every video you post, I had to watch this anime. It took me a while, and I almost cried when I found out that it wasn't a complete anime yet, but every aspect of this anime spoke to me. I'm Prince. When I run at school, I run in the back of the pack, all alone. Everyone laps me, and sometimes, it feels like I'll never get better no matter how hard I try. Instead of running being an act of freedom, I always associated it with self-hatred and disappointment. Somehow, after watching Prince grow and evolve throughout the story along with the rest of the group, I've been inspired to try to change my perspective. Instead of giving up when I don't make the times I need to for the grade, I should run until I'm satisfied. I've never been satisfied with myself after running. The points you made in this video really solidified that need for me, and I can't thank you enough for finding these amazing shows. I can't wait to see what you do next!

I can't express how much I love this show, it doesn't get enough attention. Also great video !

This series is truly one of the best sports anime I've watched so far, so thanks a lot for this great video!! Prince is the most relatable character that's for sure ^^" & I just love how Haiji is taking care of all the other guys after he kinda went through hell to gather enough team members

Note sure if anyone has mentioned this in the video BUT MAN YOUR ANALYSIS IS TRULY REFRESHING. You dont simply stop at the surface of the series like a lot of the more 'Popular' anime-youtubers do but truly go above and beyond. This was an absolute pleasure to watch. I do understand that quality does take time but do upload more often - your videos are an absolutely pleasure to watch!!!

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

Everytime I'm done rewatching the show and crying, I come back to this video. It brings so much peace and fuels my aspirations

Anituber doesn't even come close to explaining what you do. You truly have some of the most unique, fascinating and well thought out videos on KZfaq in general! I hope you are proud and realize this. You help so many like me through your videos. The only thing I can say more than praise is Thank you!

Run with the Wind is easily one of the finest seasonal anime I came across in recent years, so I’m glad to see you dedicating a video to it. The way you meshed some of the audio &clips together almost made it feel like promotional piece for the show (I mean that in a good way). So here’s hoping that your tribute will prompt more potential viewers into trying it out.

It's the Joestar family's secret technique

Thanks. I always have those feelings that i don't understand about the anime just after i finish it and you just voice them all exactly how i feel them

run with the wind is a favourite, I'm a runner and love running so this hit home watching the anime

Talk about a motivational story where characters are extremely real and relatable, going through hell to achieve a meaningful goal. Totally got me back into working out till Corona Virus fiasco. I love this show, thanks for the tribute!

KZfaq really sucks. I can't believe that I didn't know you've made a video on this anime.

Wow someone actually talking about the actual anime of the season for Fall 2018. Thank you, very cool.

When I miss this show I always end up coming back to this video. Wish more people could experience such an amazing story.

This video is beautiful, I hope we can get people to watch this anime

OH MY GOD THANKS FOR MAKING A REVIEW. This is one of my fave sports anime yet this is so underrated.

As a cross country runner, lemme tell you, this show is the only thing that's ever been able to evoke the best parts of running. It's amazing.

Run with the Wind honestly really surprised me since I was initially sceptical about how they would handle running as a sport, but man have they done a great job. I always thought about running at a very surface level but this show really gives a much larger and intimate meaning to what it means to run. I also love just how easy it is to connect to the characters and want to see them grow and improve. People like Prince who give their all and go out of their way to improve, not only so that he doesn't weigh down his team but because he WANTS to. Seeing characters like him grow is so endearing. Really love that about sports anime how they make you want to pick up the sport and get out there and do something great. Can't wait to see where the show goes from here!

i wanna say, anytime that i feel like running away from something in life, the moment i put on my running shoes, i feel grounded and feel like instead of running away from it, i can run towards it and face it head on. i only started running properly in january this year (before it was just halfhearted jogging whenever i felt like i was putting on weight) and it's changed my lifestyle and my approach towards a lot of things, and im just a beginner but it's the most freeing feeling ive ever felt. i cant count the amount of times ive teared up towards the end of a run in euphoric glee because of the endorphin rush lol. and running taught me about having a good work ethic, and a lot about perseverance. anyway i just finished watching the show, i started it two weeks ago and between studying for finals that start tomorrow and all the assignment submissions i havent been able to run for a month now so watching them run made me feel so restless haha. the show resonated so deeply with me on a very personal level, it was such a great experience. love it a whole lot!

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!!

This made me cry, it's time for a rewatch

This show really is something special, I used to run cross country back in High school and I remember some of the best memories I've ever made happened there. I relate to Haiji a lot, like him I also got injured really bad and had to stop running, until I saw this show I didn't think id be able to run again, but Haiji inspired me to see if there was any possible way for me to run again. My doctor said that id probably never be as fast or able to go as long as I did in my younger years, but when Haiji said "If its about speed then why are you running? Take a train or a car if you wanna go fast" or even Kakeru saying "Just because you know you're gonna die one day, does that mean you'll give up on living?" Those moments reminded me a lot that there is more to this sport or any sport really than meets the eye. This has been a rant, probably didn't make that much sense, but that's ok, I've got some running to go do!

Just finished it and I gotta say it was truly an amazing experience. Every character’s little struggles as a college student and using running as a way reset their mind for a bit before try tackling the issue again in another approach really struck me. It is now another favorite of mine that I didn’t expect would happen

Honestly, I started this anime because I'm a Haikyuu nerd, and the character models and animation looked similar to it, and the story looked interesting. Needless to say, I quickly changed my motivations for watching it. It's a really beautiful show for all the reasons you explained, and the characters are amazing, I ended up liking all of them after just a few episodes. I love their development, and it's becoming one of my favorite sports anime, honestly

When I was younger, my family put me in a running club and I thought it was a great way to spend time with my friends. As I went into highschool, I left it but did cross-country and it felt amazing and I did really well but there was people who did better than me so I trained and trained until I got 3rd in my second to last year. On my last year, I was winning and just enjoying it in the spurr of the moment but a boy named Charlie beat me so I resultingly came 2nd. I am now in my first year of college and know a few people but now I want to swim and run again because it's my love so mabye I'll try for the college team because otherwise I'll just go through life with regrets but I don't want to live like that. Ty for this amazing video

So dam happy this video is back up, honestly one of my fav videos on KZfaq!!!!!!!!

Thank you, thank you so so much, this anime is criminally underrated. Subscribed to you immediately by just seeing run with the wind video, it's one of my favourite of all time.

I found this show very very late and when I say the final arc broke me. I’m so glad i got to experience it and found your video… I really want more people to talk to about this show

Having lunch right now and this is the first thing I see in KZfaq. Perfection!

Yo! Thanks for doing a video on this Aleczandxr! I've been loving this anime since it came out and not much people are talking about it! It's underrated and I like the characters and the story. I hope a lot more people start watching it after watching this.

I love seeing this video in my feed + seeing your tweets about it. This series does not get enough attention in my opinion; it’s such a great series and it feels very genuine. I love it so much, I’m happy you are enjoying it as well.

I'm glad that you like this show. I have been watching it and whilst I am not as enticed as you by it, I do really enjoy how it does the 'sports anime' well. It just oozes of camaraderie and motivation. I find my workouts on the days that I've been watching Run with the wind to be a lot more fun!

Thank you for making this video! This story is SO underrated, and it's come to mean so much to me. You've hit the nail on the head with the way you've analyzed broke down the core of the story. I love love love them all. I find each character to be so intriguing with the way they think, do things and don't do things. But I have to admit the most intriguing to me is Haiji. I can't wait to see more into his mind!

that scene where shindo requests to run one more time hits so deep seriously great video! 👍🏼

Finished the whole episode in one sitting and i want to bawl myself under my blanket right now

Literally just finished watching this today. Man it's a tear jerker, I love it!!!!!

Amazing video, truly a work of love for Run With the Wind! In two consecutive seasons with an assortment of really good shows, this is the one that keeps me coming back consistently each week for more. A beautiful show packed with emotion and nuance for its themes. Thanks for seeing more people appreciate it for what it is and speak dearly for it too. Just subscribed!

Well.... Time to add another anime to my watch list. Thank you

honestly this deserves more views like this is probs one of your best videos, wish people would give run with the wind a shot man

Beautiful video AJ!

Amazing series. It climbed into my top five in a flash.

Now This I Truly find a fine edit. Music, Script and visuals, they all aligned like an angel flying in clear sky.

You are a brilliant man. Each video you do is an amazing story and analysis of something many take for granted and I am glad that I found your channel

I'm so glad you covered one of the most overlooked series of 2018!! It's an amazing sports anime. Nice work!

Hands up Alexczander for another awesome content man! The introduction, it was a TRUTH SLAP, makes me 'run for my life' Thanks bro.

Great video man, its pretty nice that somewhere one can talk about this show!! For me this show is also about perspective but its kind of different from you from what has been aired. For me is like a counterpart for a rational life. Reason can make you better, it can make you crave things more, but only when a deep emotion has taken over you, its truly wholesome. Emotion is the core of everything, they can rationalize the reasons they think they run but at the end is not that. Its just doing a thing whith your whole self that makes you want to do it again, the hard part of it is to find what your reason can accept or the processs to make it acceptable.

YES! practically no one is talking about this show so it's nice to see a at least one video on it

Finally someone talks about this series! Great video bro! Keep it up!

I love your videos! Always excited to see a new post from you, keep up the good work!

Started watching this because of your tweets, and I'm so happy I did. Excellent video! If the weather in Sweden wasn't so bad I would probably start running...maybe when spring gets here.

Amazing analysis

1. love that their art style is similar to Haikyuu 2. The fact that Haiji reminded me of Oikawa, and Kakeru reminded me of Kageyama. 3. Haiji’s past and pain broke me and i fell in love w him. 4. The bond haiji and kakeru has 🥹 5. Other sports anime MCs are mentioned in this anime and i was in aweeeeeddd ❤

Yes!!! Ive been waiting for a review of this anime. Its so good and inspired me to run too!

Omg I'm so glad you did a video on this show. I absolutely love it.

You've got yourself a new subscriber. I love how well-thought and sincere you are in this video. Run with the Wind is personally one of the topmost inspiring and relatable animes I've seen. I feel pleasantly surprised to see someone taking the time to analyze the features of this anime. Thank you.

Absolutely love this show. It just calms me so much

i'm not a big fan of sport's anime, but this was one of my favorite series of al time. I think it is one of the most heartwarming shows i was watched, showing the beauty of life and humanity with an incredible charm...

Just finished the show, one of my favorite anime in awhile, haven't teared up for an anime for a long time. Great video as always, good job :)

I just stumbled upon this video while searching for more anime content. And because of this I gave Run with a wind a chance. I'm glad I did because I loved it so much. So i just want to say Thank you for recommending it. It's really amazing how we can find unexpected gems by simply giving it a chance.

Show is amazing. Enjoyed hearing your take as always.

I love nearly all of your videos

I found your channel because of Haikyu and truly love all your videos. And now I found this. Your channel is truly a gem. I'm glad I subscribed.

Started watching kaze tsuyo bc I saw your tweets about it. You were right, it is gooooood. Thank you, Alexander!

Beautiful video. This show has so much heart and I love to see when it gets the appreciation it deserves.

Have been watching your channel for years but for some reason I can't explain this is the first time I have watched this video, which is doubly strange as Run with the Wind is one of my favourite sports anime ever, I funny enough came across this video while rewatching highlights of the show while writing the script for my own video on the subject but had to hold out on watching this vid till now so my video wouldn't be influenced by your own, a great video as always even if it is a year old

oh my! thanks for this. I didn't know this anime but I love running. Gonna watch this!!!!

Hakone just concluded! Wishing there's another running anime as good as Run with the wind. 🤞🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

love this anime...after watching this anime..i started running everyday..

Honestly even months later this is one of the best videos on this site on one of the best series

Just finished watching the last episodes of the anime and it’s absolutely great :’)

So happy that people find this video still and find run with the wind

Glad to see this show getting some love! Nice video!

So happy that this video is still getting views and getting people to watch the show

An amazing show

Finally! A very underrated show but boy, I love it so much. And it's I believe also from a novel. Props to Production I.G for adapting this gem.

As a runner for a few years now, this show was like looking in the mirror and my mirror image speaking to me. All of the steuggles the guys go through in training and in daily life, especially college life, it felt like the show was made for me. I also really liked the navigation of the meaning of running, that running is not an endeavour for your fastest self, but a tool to find and dictate your best self. The emotions, the imagery, the music, all intertwine into such a cathartic experience, and I would not recommend this show to people who do not like running because it will definitely give you a running bug!

love your videos man keep it up.

When you uploaded the video yesterday, I watched half of. Instead of watching it till the end, I decided to watch the anime first. Around 10 minutes ago I finished the latest episode. It's the same for me, it somehow spoke on a very deep level to me. I feel like I actually need to start running. Abound half a year ago, we had a race in our school. I wasn't too bad, but I wasn't the fastest either. After the race finished a friend of mine came to me and she said "You should run more often, you're good at it." Right now I feel like I should try it. It's not that I think I can become super good, like the characters in the anime did. But I feel like I may regret it, if I don't at least try.