![]() ![]() Whether with friends or family, they both struggle with building personal connections. Rather than put him down however, this gives Yuki a person to strive to be like. Goal-setting, hardworking, successful-in many ways, Kakeru represents everything that Yuki is unable to achieve. Kakeru’s ability to instill passion in his teammates makes him an easy icon to latch on to, but Yuki likes to view him from afar. And also like everyone else, he finds that something in Kakeru. But like the others, Yuki eventually concedes to running, which leads us through a night journey of sorts as he finds something to chase after. ![]() Naturally, he causes a stir of conflict with Haiji’s seemingly pointless mission. He’s reclusive, sharp-tongued, and values his own time above all else. He has clear likes, such as tastes in music or food, but unclear motivations for running (until the very end, that is). Yukihiko “Yuki” Iwakura Something to Chase After For just a moment, I feel perfectly clean. Prospective jobs slowly start to take interest in King, and Nico is happy beyond words to finally remember what it feels like to be healthy again-to taste the rich tinge of iron in his mouth. In an effort to turn their lives around, however, both take up running to get out of the rut they’ve been stuck in. These two are also the ones tackling the most severe “real-world” issues: King has no luck job-hunting as a senior ready for life after graduation, and Nico’s health is in noticeable decline due to years of smoking. They initially pose the biggest oppositional threat to Haiji’s plans, but they also arguably grow the most because of Haiji, too. Unlike the rest of the cast, Nico and King’s strength come from their failures in life likewise, these pitfalls become their motivational springboards to improve and move on from the heavy weight of the past. In a way, they are advisers for the team, aiding not necessarily through action, but by sharing words from the wise. More mature beyond their years, these two veterans act as gatekeepers for experience. Our two “parent” team members, aside from Haiji, would without a doubt be King and Nico-chan senpai. With Jota specifically, we find that it’s ok to try something new and realize that it’s not for you-I totally get that feeling! Beyond the laughter and the trickery, Jota and Joji are goal-setters, and they’ll support the team all the way if it means surpassing the summit together.Īkihiro “Nico” Hirata & Youhei “King” Sakaguchi Transformation and Improvement They follow Kakeru side by side (literally) in hopes that whatever makes him special will eventually rub off on them. The twins, Jota and Joji, may seem like a couple of troublemakers, and while that assumption wouldn’t be entirely incorrect, it should be noted that they, too, are trying to find their calling in life. Joutarou “Jota” Kizuki & Joujiro “Joji” Kizuki Searching for Passion (If you’ve seen the final race, you’ll know what I mean!) Special props to Shindo for his countless sacrifices and unwavering dedication. Though he may not completely know what Haiji is up to, he’s always open to new ideas. Shindo, meanwhile, uses his overt social and business connections to help promote the team, be it creating a website or gathering sponsors. To let others down is not, and will never be, an option for these two! In many ways, Musa is a guru for relationships and personal advice, often meeting behind the scenes with his teammates in the bath. Even when times are rough, they stick it out and give 110-no, 120%-just to make sure the job gets done. Shindo and Musa, an honor student and a foreigner, respectively, gain esteem through their open-mindedness and positivity. ![]() Takashi “Shindo” Sugiyama & Musa Kamara Empathy and Dedication Enjoy my ramblings and feel free to join the discussion in the comments! This post collects my loose thoughts and musings over the characters of 2018’s Run with the Wind. These are bits and pieces that didn’t quite make it into either my review of the series or my April OWLS post, where I focused solely on Haiji Kiyose. In fact, the more I thought about Run with the Wind or (also known by its shorthand, Kazetsuyo), I began to realize that beyond the uplifting story, well-paced plot, fantastic music, or wonderful animation, it was the characters that make Kazetsuyo so special. Aside from the fact that reality is reality and fiction is fiction, there’s almost always at least one reason for my hesitance, be it that they’re super eccentric (as anime characters tend to be) or I’d be way to awkward around them (which is likely more probable).īut in the case of Kazetsuyo‘s blend of accepting, humorous souls, I strongly believe I’d fit right in at Aotake-and you probably would too! How often is it that you come across a group of anime characters and think, “Man, how cool would it be to hang out with them, even if just once?” For me, it’s not often.
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