Ao Haru Ride
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EP 1Futaba Yoshioka encounters her former middle school first love Kou Mabuchi after three years.
Jul 8, 2014At the end of her first year of high school, Futaba Yoshioka experiences a fateful reunion. She meets Kou Mabuchi, her first love from middle school, who had suddenly disappeared but actually changed schools. The Kou she meets appears before Futaba for the first time in three years. She realizes he has changed his surname to Mabuchi and has become a different person, with a cold personality. This encounter marks a significant shift in their relationship dynamics after a long separation.
EP 2Futaba confronts her superficial high school friendships after observing Yuuri Makita eating alone.
Jul 22, 2014Drawing upon memories from middle school, Futaba maintains a socially superficial relationship with her high school friends. During a routine school day, she notices her classmate Yuuri Makita eating lunch by herself. This observation leads Futaba to realize that her own social interactions are merely a performance. She recognizes that she is "playing at friendship," a concept previously explained to her by Kou. The episode highlights Futaba's internal reflection on the authenticity of her connections and her growing awareness of the emptiness in her current social dynamic.
EP 3Kou's Brother Tanaka Revealed as Futaba Starts Fresh in Second Year
Jul 22, 2014Mr. Tanaka is identified as Kou's brother, allowing Futaba to learn why Kou missed their middle school summer festival meeting. As the characters enter their second year, Futaba resolves to begin anew in her new class. Unexpectedly, Kou, who was originally assigned to a special advanced class, ends up appearing in her classroom instead. This revelation provides context for past events while setting up the new dynamic between the two characters in their current academic environment.
EP 4Futaba and Kou join leader camp with event representatives Makita Yuuri, Murao Shuuko, and Kominato Aya.
Jul 29, 2014After Futaba and Kou are appointed as class representatives, they are required to attend a leader camp alongside event representatives Makita Yuuri, Murao Shuuko, and Kominato Aya. The group faces immediate difficulties starting from the very first morning of the event. These early challenges create visible friction and tension among the team members as they attempt to navigate their new roles and interpersonal dynamics during the camp activities.
EP 5Futaba reconnects with Kou while Yuuri discovers Shuuko's feelings for Tanaka Yoichi.
Aug 5, 2014Futaba begins to develop affection for Kou once more. Meanwhile, Yuuri accidentally learns that Shuuko harbors romantic feelings for Tanaka Yoichi, who is both a teacher and Kou's brother. As the characters navigate their confusion regarding these emotions, the team commences their training regimen. During an orienteering exercise, the group becomes completely lost within the forest, facing the challenges of their disorientation.
EP 6Yuri reveals her romantic feelings for Kou to Futaba, creating a complex emotional dilemma.
Aug 12, 2014Yuri openly admits to Futaba that she has developed romantic love for Kou. This confession places Futaba in a difficult position, as she does not wish to cause Yuri pain. However, Futaba is also struggling with her own deep affection for Kou. The conflicting emotions make it impossible for her to determine how to respond or what actions to take regarding her own heart. She finds herself unable to decide on a course of action, caught between loyalty to her friend and her personal desires.
EP 7Futaba acknowledges her love for Kou while Yuuri faces friendship challenges.
Aug 19, 2014Futaba realizes she loves Kou, accepting his changes since middle school. Yuuri struggles with the difficulty of befriending someone who loves the same person. After meeting her old middle school friend Yumi, Futaba decides she must confess her feelings for Kou to Yuuri.
EP 8Futaba confesses to Yuuri and Shuuko, who reveals feelings for Mr. Tanaka.
Aug 26, 2014Futaba gathers the courage to confess her feelings for Kou to Yuuri and Shuuko. In response, Shuuko admits she is in love with their teacher, Mr. Tanaka. Later, while heading home, Futaba runs into Kou. She decides to follow him as he travels downtown. There, she observes him meeting with a group of teenagers. This encounter reveals new aspects of Kou's life to Futaba, contrasting with her previous understanding of him. The episode focuses on these personal confessions and the subsequent observation that shifts Futaba's perspective on her relationship with Kou.
EP 9Futaba and friends organize a study session to help Kou pass his finals after he fails midterms.
Sep 2, 2014Futaba grows concerned about Kou’s attitude toward caring for things. When she shares this with Yuri, Shuuko reveals that Kou failed his midterms. Fearing for his academic future, Futaba joins Yuuri, Shuuko, and Aya Kominato to enter Kou’s home. They prepare a study session to ensure he does not fail his upcoming finals. The group works together to support Kou academically, addressing his recent struggles and negative outlook on responsibility through their collective effort to help him succeed in his education.
EP 10Futaba questions Yuuri and Kou about their tension, leading to a moment with Kou's brother
Sep 9, 2014During a study session, Futaba notices tension between Yuuri and Kou. She questions both of them to understand the cause. Kou responds by guiding Futaba to the room where he maintains a shrine for his mother. Overcome with emotion, Futaba begins crying and tells Kou that she wants to know him better. As they share this intimate moment, Kou's brother unexpectedly walks in on them.
EP 11Kou's past in Nagasaki and Futaba's desire to reach his heart
Sep 16, 2014Kou's disappearance during middle school is explained by his parents' divorce and subsequent move to Nagasaki with his terminally ill mother. This situation left Kou feeling helpless and isolated. Futaba discovers that Kou continues to suffer from self-blame regarding his perceived powerlessness. She regrets that he did not share his burden earlier. Determined to help him, Futaba resolves to break through the emotional barriers Kou has built around himself. Her goal is to open the door to his heart and alleviate his lingering pain from those difficult years.
EP 12Kou reveals vulnerability to Futaba and reunites with family for dinner
Sep 23, 2014Kou displays a vulnerable side to Futaba, whom he finds docile and cute. That evening, he joins his brother Tanaka and father for their first family dinner since their mother’s death years ago. He confesses he never hated them but felt confused about enjoying life while his mother could not. The following day at school, Kou surprises his friends by proposing a study group and ultimately scores higher than all of them on the finals. In the final scene, the group decides where to go for summer vacation. Futaba reminisces about the past while looking forward to creating more memories with Kou, Yuuri, Shuuko, and Kominato.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Ao Haru Ride have?
- Ao Haru Ride has 12 episodes.
- When did Ao Haru Ride come out?
- Ao Haru Ride came out in 2014.
- Which studio made Ao Haru Ride?
- Ao Haru Ride was produced by Production I.G.
- Who directed Ao Haru Ride?
- Ao Haru Ride was directed by Ai Yoshimura.
- Is Ao Haru Ride finished?
- Current status of Ao Haru Ride: Finished.