AO HARU RIDE

In middle school, Yoshioka Futaba (Deguchi Natsuki) fell in love with her tender-spirited classmate Tanaka Kou (Sakurai Kaito). For a while, they were inseparable, enjoying the thrills of first love. But this happiness-filled relationship was not to last. One day, Tanaka Kou was gone, and Yoshioka Futaba was left alone, nursing her broken heart. Three years later, Yoshioka Futaba is approaching the end of her high school days when Kou unexpectedly transfers to her class. Things have changed, however. Kou’s surname is now Mabuchi. And his personality has totally changed – the kind boy she once loved now has a hard, frosty exterior. Over time, Yoshioka Futaba starts to piece together what happened to Kou to change him so in their time apart. But could they rekindle the flames of love? Or will further disappointment ensue? This drama was based on a hit manga series of the same name by Io Sakisaka. Its sequel is named “AO HARU RIDE 2.” “AO HARU RIDE” is a 2023 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kimura Mahito.