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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Bind
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Bind

    S1:E10

    Asa continues working on original lyrics while her classmates face struggles of their own at school.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Cower
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Cower

    S1:E4

    Asa begins high school as Makio grapples with the new responsibilities of being her guardian.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Decide
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Decide

    S1:E5

    Asa struggles to choose an extracurricular activity as she recalls old memories of Minori.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Overlap
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Overlap

    S1:E6

    As Asa enters summer break, Makio finds herself growing closer with Kasamachi-kun.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Leave in Writing
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Leave in Writing

    S1:E7

    As Makio weighs what to do with Minori's journal, she meets Emiri's mother and learns of Minori's past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Wander
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Wander

    S1:E8

    After discovering Minori's journal, Asa begins skipping school, prompting Makio to search for her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Discard
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Discard

    S1:E3

    Makio and Asa return home to sort through her family's belongings, and Asa attends middle school graduation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The World of Violence
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - The World of Violence

    S1:E4

    Tetsuo and Kyoichi work together to trace Nobuto's footsteps before his disappearance. But in that process, they're given a violent and possibly fatal ultimatum by the organization.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Wrap
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Wrap

    S1:E2

    Makio's friend visits to meet Asa. Later, Makio meets with an old acquaintance for some advice.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Intersect
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Intersect

    S1:E9

    Asa returns to school and tries her hand at writing lyrics, while Makio battles writer’s block.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Dreams and Reality
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Dreams and Reality

    S1:E16

    A runner from another school trips and falls right in front of Haiji. Fortunately, he’s able to avoid crashing into him, but he puts all his weight on his right leg. The fall causes a commotion at the water station. The cold rain mercilessly pounds down on the runners and the fans watching over them. Eventually the races moves into the city streets, and the runners’ race for survival accelerates.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - One Thing I Did
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - One Thing I Did

    S1:E10

    Tetsuo is allowed to walk away after Kyoichi is condemned by the organization. However, Kyoichi does not quietly accept his fate and attempts to escape his death sentence.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Father
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Father

    S1:E11

    Hearing the truth from Kyoichi, Matori visits Reika's apartment where Tetsuo happens to be. Just like on that fateful day, Tetsuo hides in the closet. Seeing the rage and sorrow of Matori, Tetsuo decides to ends it by confessing the crime to Matori.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Overflow
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Overflow

    S1:E1

    When 15-year-old Asa loses her parents to an accident, she's taken in by her strange aunt, Makio.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Set Free
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Set Free

    S1:E11

    With Valentine's Day approaching and no Valentine, Asa asks others about their plans in hopes of chocolate.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Morning Is Here
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Morning Is Here

    S1:E13

    A chance meeting at the station leads Asa to invite Chiyo to her band club’s upcoming performance.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Entertaining the Guest, Kasen Style
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Entertaining the Guest, Kasen Style

    S1:E6

    Tetsuo succeeds in uploading the fake video of Nobuto, but it leads to more investigation by Kubo's men. Kyoichi, still suspicious of Tetsuo, decides to investigate Tetsuo's house. Without consulting Tetsuo, Kasen chooses to entertain Kyoichi...

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Mother and Mother
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Mother and Mother

    S1:E7

    As the deadline approaches, Tetsuo and Kasen begin putting a plan in action to frame someone else for Nobuto's murder. Kyoichi contacts Reika and attempts to meet with her.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Fateful Day
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Fateful Day

    S1:E9

    After Tetsuo and Kyoichi inspect Kyoichi's apartment, they share what could be their "last meal." When they go back to Takeda, new evidence shows up that makes Kyoichi a prime suspect.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Correct Path
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Correct Path

    S1:E3

    The group of men, led by Kyoichi, finds out Tetsuo and Kasen's lie and resorts to violence to interrogate them to find out what happened to Nobuto.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Mismatched Runners
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Mismatched Runners

    S1:E9

    Kakeru asks Prince to quit the team depending on his performance at the next track meet. Though Haiji says Kakeru’s words are ineffective, Prince asks if he’ll be able to achieve an official record. But there’s something else bothering Haiji: there’s one leftover portion of food.

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - And Then Start Running
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - And Then Start Running

    S1:E13

    The Kansei University track team runs into Tokyo Sport University at Lake Shirakaba, where they’re holding their training camp. Sakaki insistently provokes Kakeru over his past actions. Pushes to his limit, Kakeru grabs ahold of him, but his friends come between them before anything can happen. Later they begin their grueling practice, but Kakeru can’t stop recalling heavy memories from his high school days: a cruel past that pushed a group of elite runners to their breaking point. Recalling how he chose his own destruction, Kakeru agonizes over his past. That night, the sky is full of stars. Haiji appears next to Kakeru as he’s hanging around by himself…

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Place of Destiny
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Place of Destiny

    S1:E15

    The entire team achieves offical records. Having earned the right to compete in the qualifier, Haiji reports their progress to Coach Tazaki. Though they still have many challenges to face before they make it through the qualifier, the expections of everyone around them continue to rise. They even receive an interview request from a TV station. While the others are excited, Yuki alone seems unhappy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Searching for the Answer
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Searching for the Answer

    S1:E17

    The Kansei University track team miraculously makes it through the qualifier. The team is inundated by club applicants and interview requests. Despite them, Haiji calmly focuses on preparing for the race. However, Jota and Joji suddenly begin to oppose him. "Haiji’s fooling us, isn’t he?" What misgivings weigh heavily on their minds?

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Moment of Release
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Moment of Release

    S1:E19

    The Tokyo-Hakone Round-Trip College Ekiden Race finally begins. Haiji was right, and Section 1 moves at a slow pace while the teams try to feel each other out. Prince, who bears the heavy responsibility of starting the race, takes up his position behind the other runners and conserves his strength. It’s all part of Haiji’s plan to take the top. Haiji also sends a message to Prince through Tazaki in the coach’s vehicle and heads to the Tsurumi Relay Station where Musa waits. The group raises its pace. Prince desperately hangs on. And in the back of his mind, he recalls a conversation he once had with Haiji…

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    Writer:Kohei Kiyasu

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Kohei Kiyasu Ratings Summary

"Bind" is the best rated episode written by Kohei Kiyasu. It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/8/2026 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cower".