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StatusFinished AiringSeasonFall 2024StudioReirs, Studio MoeSourceNovel
Story
Synopsis
High school sophomore Etsuko Murakami was once a star track runner in elementary school, but losing her competitive edge over time left her feeling aimless and disheartened. Her passive high school routine is completely upended when energetic transfer student Riina Takahashi bursts into her life, passionately pleading to revive their school's disbanded girls' rowing team. Joined by three other classmates, Etsuko reluctantly picks up an oar on the tranquil waters of Matsuyama. Through blistered hands, early morning river practices, and fierce regatta competitions, Etsuko rediscovering genuine athletic purpose and sisterly devotion on the water.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Studio Moe and Reirs produced this heartwarming ninety-five-minute sports anime feature film, released theatrically across Japan by Shochiku in October 2024. Directed by Yuhei Sakuragi and co-written with Keiichirou Oochi, the project adapted the award-winning 1995 coming-of-age novel by Yoshiko Shikimura, which previously inspired a celebrated 1998 live-action film and television drama. Featuring expressive character designs and realistic 3D water physics, the movie featured voice acting from popular young stars Kana Hanazawa and Miku Ito, earning praise for its inspirational portrait of female athletic teamwork.
