For Ami Kurata, a first-year college student with no athletic background and a tendency to trip over her own feet, the world of cycling begins with a simple, chance encounter. After falling in love with a folding bike she sees in front of a station, Ami pours her savings into purchasing her own "Pontas" and discovers a passion she never knew she possessed. What starts as a casual ride around the neighborhood quickly evolves into a journey toward the grueling, long-distance world of "brevets." Alongside her childhood friend Aoi and a group of experienced upperclassmen from their university's cycling club, Ami learns that the road is as much about the destination as it is about the struggles faced along the way. From managing "bonking" (extreme exhaustion) to conquering steep mountain passes and braving the elements, Ami finds that every pedal stroke builds more than just muscle—it builds a sense of confidence and an unbreakable bond with her fellow riders. Long Riders! is a heartwarming and technically detailed entry into the "iyashikei" (healing) genre. It captures the breathtaking scenery of the Japanese countryside and the genuine camaraderie found in the cycling community. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or someone looking for an inspiring story of personal growth, this series is a beautiful reminder that no matter how slow you go, as long as you keep moving forward, you’re already a winner. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara (Black Clover, Monster Musume) Series Composition: Natsuko Takahashi (My Love Story!!, Farewell, My Dear Cramer) Studio: Actas Character Designer: Jiemon Futaba Cast: • Nao Toyama as Ami Kurata • Hiromi Igarashi as Aoi Niigaki • Rumi Okubo as Hinako Saijo • Yurika Kubo as Sarasa Nishiya • Yoko Hikasa as Saki Ichinose Blu-ray Features • Clean Opening Animation • Clean Closing Animation • Sentai Filmworks Trailers Spoken Languages: Japanese Audio, English subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: ロンライダース！ (Ron Raidāsu!) Runtime: ~300 Minutes Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara Blu-ray Release Year: 2018 (U.S. Release) Original Air Date (Japan): 2016 Publisher: Sentai Filmworks Rating: TV-14 Region: Region A (U.S. Blu-ray) Genre: Slice-of-Life, Sports Themes: Cycling, Endurance, Friendship, Outdoor Adventure Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
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