Blue Spring Ride
TV-14 2014 · 1 season · 12 eps · ★ 8.4 · Animation, Comedy, Drama
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At the end of her first year of high school, Futaba Yoshioka suddenly has a chance encounter with her first love, Kou Tanaka. Three years ago, he transferred schools before she was able to say how she felt about him. After meeting each other again, Futaba realizes that he has gone through many changes. He acts more cool and even had his last name changed to Mabuchi. Gradually the two rekindle their love while piecing together what had happened in the time that they were apart.
Directed by Ai Yoshimura · Written by Tomoko Konparu
Network: Tokyo MX
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Maaya Uchida Futaba Yoshioka (voice) -
Yuki Kaji Kou Mabuchi (voice) -
Ai Kayano Yuuri Makita (voice) -
KENN Aya Kominato (voice) -
Mikako Komatsu Shuuko Murao (voice) -
Daisuke Hirakawa Youichi Tanaka (voice) -
Yusuke Handa High school boy (voice) -
Shintaro Ogawa Kou's friend (voice) -
Sohta Arai Kou's friend (voice) -
Haruka Terui Schoolgirl (voice) -
Ryoko Shiraishi Chie (voice) -
Marina Inoue Asumi (voice)
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