Hikari
main character
SPECIAL
4.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Total watch time
- 10 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 25, 2016
- Season
- Spring 2016
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Tomomi Kamiya
- Original creator
- Tomomi Kamiya
- Music
- Akira Yoshikawa, Conisch
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 49/100
Estimated watch time
0h 10m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Advertisement60%Athletics60%Primarily Female Cast60%
SPECIALFINISHED2016 SPRING4.9 / 10 AniList score
Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari
ひかり ~刈谷をつなぐ物語~
Synopsis
A short produced by the Kariya City Tourist Association of Aichi Prefecture to promote tourism. It tells the story of a high school ekiden (long-distance road relay running) club and its efforts to prepare for the ward tournament. Since the story takes place in Kariya, viewers will get an idea of the city through the backgrounds. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari?
Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 49/100 — 5% of 183 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 333 AniList users who started it, 6.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 290 have finished it.
At about 10 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Sports — especially advertisement, athletics, primarily female cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tomomi Kamiya
- Director
- Tomomi Kamiya
- Series composition
- Yuuichirou Kido
- Character design
- Mami Sodeyama
- Music
- Akira Yoshikawa
- Music
- Conisch
Where it fits in the series
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Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari FAQ
How many episodes does Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari have?
Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari has 1 episodes of about 10 minutes each, roughly 10 minutes in total.
Is Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari finished?
Yes. Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari?
No sequel is listed for Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari as of October 2026.
Is Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari based on a manga?
No. Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari?
Hikari: Kariya wo Tsunagu Monogatari is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.