It’s the season for all things track and field, with Yamato’s best efforts once more falling just shy of the mark… This time on the wrong side of the finish line! And the poor kid’s not doing any better in the arena of love, as the race for Suzuka’s affection remains heated and the driven hottie’s staying strong in the lead. But wait – Who’s the new entrant? Just as things are finally cooling down, a subtle touch of unexpected sympathy knocks ‘em all off their game: One tactical kiss and it’s a geometric nightmare! As the love triangle tension redefines confusion, no one’s on form as the team heads out on the road. While love may not be a spectator sport, they could at least play by the rules!
A new goal requires a new game plan, and Yamato has become a far cry from his former self! Purpose and drive, dedication and determination - one would think the young man finally worthy of Suzuka's affections... As Yamato takes training to new levels of obsession, as he improves - second by painstaking second - little else matters to the reformed runner as he prepares to take on the fates. But somewhere between the starting pistol and the finish line, Yamato's solid start leaves him lagging far behind! Echoing the fates he so recklessly challenged, Suzuka cannot take it anymore and races away into the night... There's simply no competing with the past!
Talk about misdirection! Too bad it's unintentional! As Yamato keeps everyone running the wrong way, soon they're all running from him! His girlfriend long gone and Suzuka ever distant... Sound advice leads to a noisy clash, and the track diva's left in an unflattering light. Not to worry, for a quick trip to the laundromat has them all facing the finish line again - all but Yamato! While one step forward, two steps back doesn't seem the best approach for an aspiring track star, it's the only one he knows... Staying true to form, the young man sets his sights impossibly high: to be the number one sprinter in all Japan! Wait, he's competing against a ghost?
Roy Revant is living the hard life of a bounty hunter in a broken city, a city where thousands have died in a mysterious event called the Blast Fall. The Aurora Shell which has shimmered over all proves at once a prison and a blessing… And a curse? The tangled lines of loyalty have been rewritten, and those that seek to save humanity are many, yet opposed. If the enemy of an enemy is an ally… When the secrets of Solty and a splintered society are revealed, enemies must unite to undo an injustice. But the premium is too high, and Roy has already paid enough in tears and grief. A better world awaits, but by whose design?
Field trips and flings from the past! Now that Sae’s been exposed for what she really is, things look like they should calm down for just a bit. But when a silly prank goes too far, the stakes in this game rise ever higher. And when the wild card is played, it looks like Sae has the winning hand. When times turn bleak, friends become invaluable. Luckily for Momo, Kairi has proven to be just that – A true friend. Whether it’s hiking, homeroom or just a shoulder to cry on, Kairi always seems to there when Momo needs him most. But when ghosts from his past begin to haunt the present, will it jeopardize the one thing that Momo has come to depend on? Next stop… Heartache!
Yamato and Honoka are dating… Somewhat. For a young man blissfully in love, he sure is spending a lot of time with Suzuka! First getting stranded, then birthday shopping… Already bound and determined to screw things up on his own, with Yasunobu cheering this race on, Honoka’s gonna be outta there before the starting pistol gets a chance to go off! One thing about Yamato, he sure is fast! Another thing… This kid can get just about anything backwards! For someone this seriously socially inept, actually getting a girlfriend is like a dog finally catching his tail… Okay, now what? When even the best friend’s calling him out, you know things are bad! Love’s never going to be much of a spectator sport if there’s only one player involved in the game!
In a land of fantasy and fairytale, magic rules and one can prosper by the point of a sword. But somewhere between the realms of good and evil, a band of misfits tumble upon an artifact which could prove the undoing of all... Meet Lina Inverse, a spunky sorceress with a penchant for fire, who enjoys nothing more than liberating the unearned from those less deserving. Teamed up with Gourry, a dashing swordsaman of unrivaled skill and unrivaled stupidity, they must take on the demon lord and his countless servants, seeking to save the world and hoping for fame and fortune along the way.
Friendship and faith, love and betrayal… And guilt. Rumbling Hearts weaves a tale not of superheroes or science fiction, but of the silent sufferings of any potential passerby. This is real life. Happy endings are bittersweet at best.
As the world rejoices in its newfound freedom from terror, their celebration is short-lived as an even greater threat reassembles from the wreckage – The Zero Numbers. Led by traitors on both sides, this new enemy is bent on establishing a “world peace,” where salvation comes at the cost of humanity. As Sven seeks to untangle that which binds Eve, Train seeks to unravel the past from the present. The former assassin’s sight must remain true to see this through to the end…
A decided lack of rumble in this First Volume of School Rumble, but more hilarious humdingers than any single dinger can hum... Look that one up! And while there is a truck full of pigs at some point, that's not even close to what this show's about. (Though I would probably watch that show, too!) Here's what you need to know: Sophomore cutie Tenma is completely crushed on classmate Karasuma past the point of freakin' out. Tough guy Harima, with his own delinquent style of freak, has a long-standing crush on Tenma… And Karasuma? Can you say clueless? He's pretty much all about the curry. Mmm... Curry! School Rumble – The absolutely funniest show you'll ever see that's not about anything that rumbles… Ever!
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