Ao Haru Ride

While most young girls make an effort to show off their feminine charms, Futaba Yoshioka deliberately behaves like she wants to repel anyone who might be attracted to her. Ostracized by her female classmates in middle school for being a little too popular with the boys, she desperately strives to avoid a similar situation in high school by being unnecessarily noisy and graceless.

Nevertheless, scattered among Futaba's unpleasant memories are the treasured moments with the boy she had a crush on, Kou Tanaka. Unfortunately, that spell abruptly ended on a sour note when he suddenly stopped attending school and never came back. When Futaba finds out that Kou has returned—with a different last name this time—she can already feel the butterflies in her stomach. However, Kou Mabuchi is not the warm boy that she remembers from her days in middle school; he is now taller, more charismatic and withdrawn—making him far less approachable.

Futaba believes that if she returns to her former self, Kou will begin to take notice of her again. But is she prepared to sacrifice her bubble of normalcy and risk losing her friends in the process?

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Mabuchi, Kou Main

Kaji, Yuuki Japanese

Yoshioka, Futaba Main

Uchida, Maaya Japanese

Kikuchi, Touma Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Murao, Shuuko Supporting

Komatsu, Mikako Japanese

Tanaka, Youichi Supporting

Hirakawa, Daisuke Japanese

Kominato, Aya Supporting

KENN Japanese

Makita, Yuuri Supporting

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Uchimiya, Haruhiko Supporting

Akabane, Kenji Japanese

Tanaka, Father Supporting

Tanaka, Hideyuki Japanese

Naitou Supporting

Yamashita, Daiki Japanese

Oowada, Tomoyuki Producer

Maruyama, Hiroo Producer

Kuroki, Rui Producer

Takei, Katsuhiro Producer

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Feb 20, 2024

Raijin_-_

Recommended

Ao Haru Ride offers a tender and heartfelt exploration of young love, wrapped in a unique art style and complemented by its captivating romance aspects. As a viewer enamored with romance anime, I found myself deeply engaged with the story and characters of the show.

From the first episode, the series draws you into the emotional journey of its protagonists, navigating the complexities of relationships and self-discovery during adolescence. The blend of heartfelt moments and poignant character development resonates with viewers, creating a compelling narrative that keeps you invested from start to finish.

One of the standout features of the anime is its distinctive art style. The ... animation brings the characters and their emotions to life with a refreshing aesthetic that sets it apart from other romance anime. The vibrant colors and expressive character designs add depth to the storytelling, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

The romance aspects of the show are beautifully portrayed, capturing the joys and challenges of falling in love for the first time. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and their journey is filled with genuine moments of tenderness, heartache, and growth. It's a testament to the series' ability to evoke genuine emotion and connection with its audience.

Reflecting on my experience with Blue Spring Ride. I am inclined to give it a score of 8/10. While it may not be flawless, with some pacing issues and predictable plot elements, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. The sincerity of its romance and the depth of its character exploration make it a standout in the genre.

In conclusion, Ao Haru Ride is a captivating anime that offers a poignant exploration of young love and self-discovery. With its unique art style, engaging romance, and heartfelt storytelling, it's a must-watch for fans of the genre. Whether you're drawn to the beauty of romance or the complexities of youth, this show is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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May 11, 2024

davidette

Mixed Feelings

This anime was fine but the ending destroyed everything... i don't know how to say that but this anime had the best opportunity
and the ending was kinda dead ... i was expecting more romance and feelings and this is what we got...
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This anime has a kinda slow progression but in the same time fast , this anime should've been longer and show us a more detailed
story of them two , it wasn't very bad but in the same time i feel like i watched it and doesn't feel the spark.

You should watch it but don't expect that pure romance.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Apr 17, 2023

patikantu

Not Recommended

I hate to see this anime being compared to other classic romance anime as well as recommended to the ones who watched animes like maid sama or kimi ni todoke.

To be brief, it’s terrible. The story is about a girl whose middle school crush disappeared and the reappeared with a completely different personality, from a sweet, shy boy to a “to cool to care” jerk. The guys a jerk. His genuinely horrible and treats her like crap. The worst? she seems to be a delusional masochist who actually likes being mistreated and played by him.

i got here after watching maid sama and finding this in ... the “alike section”, with a lot of people recommending it. No. If you’ve watched maid sama you know that even though usui's a complicated guy with some red flags he definitely isn’t a jerk to the fl, totally the opposite. What’s similar is the possessive attitude kou has which you could compare (not quite tho) to usui's but he still sends the FL mixed signals and doesn’t really show interest in her, but at the same time… he does, which is the whole trama, he being a jerk playing with her and not being clear with his feelings.

there’s also a ver bad developed love triangle

to conclude if you’ve watched and liked something like kimi ni todoke, maid sama, horimiya, snow white with red hair, and every other romance anime with a nice guy, this isn’t quite for you

if you like tsundere boys and girls with no self respect or dignity, this is it

if you liked wolf girl and black prince you actually might like this one.

art is actually good and sound is average.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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