Ep. 15: The team sets records and faces qualifiers while Kakeru enters his zone.
Aired on January 30, 2019
The squad secures official records despite upcoming qualifier hurdles, as exceptional performances from surrounding teammates continue to emerge. They receive a television interview request, which excites most members but leaves Yuki visibly displeased. During the race, Kakeru successfully enters his zone state, inspiring his Kansei teammates with his speed. Meanwhile, a competitor from a different school trips and falls directly in front of Haiji, adding an unexpected complication to the event.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Rains persist as Shindo and Yuki struggle with personal records while Fujioka Kazuma is spotted.
- Ep. 12 · Kansei University race begins with Kakeru breaking limits and Haiji leading training at Lake Shirakaba
- Ep. 13 · Kakeru reflects on high school isolation and Sakaki's grudge under the stars with Haiji.
- Ep. 14 · Yuki shows interest in training as the team runs and celebrates with fireworks
- Ep. 15 · The team sets records and faces qualifiers while Kakeru enters his zone.
- Ep. 16 · Haiji avoids a crash while rain intensifies the Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden race
- Ep. 17 · Haiji faces opposition from Jota and Joji while seeking his own reason for running.
- Ep. 18 · Kakeru confronts Fujioka who reveals Haiji's past strength while Haiji faces medical reality
- Ep. 19 · The Tokyo-Hakone Ekiden Race Commences With Strategic Pacing and Musa's Surge