The anime "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru," which began airing in the fall of 2018, is set in the Hakone Ekiden marathon. It's based on the novel of the same name by Shion Miura. It was previously adapted into a manga by Sorata Umino, totaling six volumes. Its popularity has also led to film, stage, and radio drama adaptations. This time, we'll be introducing Kakeru Kurahara, a character from "Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru" who runners in the 9th section, based primarily on the manga.
The resident of Room 103 of Chikusei-so!
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
A rundown apartment building called Takeo-so (commonly known as Aotake). Kakeru Kurahara, a first-year student in the Department of Sociology, lives in Room 103. Kakeru once declared that he "never grew tired of running," but he doesn't seem to have much interest in anything other than running, to the point that Kiyose Haiji (Heidi) calls him stupid for anything other than running.
A talented athlete who is said to be a "promising talent"
Source: Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
Kakeru Kurahara (Kakeru) was so talented that he won the 5000m at the Inter-High School Championships during his high school days. However, despite being a promising athlete, his recommendation to a prestigious university was revoked after he punched his then-coach, and the team temporarily suspended its activities. Since then, he seems to have focused on running alone.
He has a difficult personality
Kakeru Changes After Meeting Heidi
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
Ever since punching his then-coach in high school, Kakeru Kurahara (Kakeru) has been running alone. He was the type of person who thought running for someone else was out of the question, but after meeting Kiyose Haiji (Heidi) and the other members of Chikusei-so, he changed and seemed to discover the meaning and joy of running as a "team."
The voice actor for Kakeru in the anime is Takeo Otsuka.
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha/Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
Takeo Otsuka voiced Kakeru Kurahara (Kakeru) in the anime "The Wind Rises." In 2018, he made his anime debut in the film "Poetry, Weaving, and Weaving."
Summary of Kakeru Kurahara!
Source: The Wind Rises © Shion Miura, Shinchosha / Kansei University Track and Field Club Supporters Association
This article, based primarily on the anime and manga, introduces Kakeru Kurahara, the ninth section runner from The Wind Rises. Kakeru is uninterested in anything other than running and has a hard time being honest, but after meeting the Aotake members, he gradually changes, and watching him change is captivating. Please pay close attention to Kakeru, who is also the main character in the anime version. Thank you for reading to the end.
