Takayuki Narumi
main character
TV
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 22 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2003 – January 4, 2004
- Season
- Fall 2003
- Source
- Visual novel
- Studio
- Studio Fantasia
- Music
- Kenichi Sudou, Ado Torai, Yoshiki Minami
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
5h 22m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Love Triangle93%Heterosexual93%Netorare79%Work73%Primarily Adult Cast70%Ensemble Cast60%Male Protagonist60%Female Protagonist60%School48%Nudity45%
TVFINISHED2003 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Rumbling Hearts
君が望む永遠• Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Synopsis
At first, Takayuki Narumi is befriended by Mitsuki Hayase only because Mitsuki's best friend, Haruka Suzumiya has a crush on him; however since then, Takayuki, his pal Shinji Taira, and Mitsuki have grown to be the best of friends. Then one day, Haruka confesses to Takayuki her love for him. Not wanting to hurt her feelings, Takayuki agrees to go out with her. After a few incidents, their relationship gets intimate, even while Takayuki and Mitsuki begin to realize their feelings for each other. But suddenly, when tragedy strikes, things are never the same for these four friends again.
Should you watch Rumbling Hearts?
Rumbling Hearts has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 37% of 9,111 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #35 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #14 most popular anime of 2003, and #15 highest-rated anime of Fall 2003 on AniList.
Of the 14.6K AniList users who started it, 5.7% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 12.3K have finished it.
At about 5 h 22 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance, Slice of Life — especially love triangle, heterosexual, netorare, work.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
14 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Series composition
- Kenichi Kanemaki
- Character design
- Youko Kikuchi
- Music
- Kenichi Sudou
- Music
- Ado Torai
- Music
- Yoshiki Minami
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Rumbling Hearts OVA, Ayu Mayu Gekijou, Akane Maniax, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Gundam Parody
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Precious Memories” by Minami Kuribayashi · eps 3-6
Endings (3)
- ED1“Rumbing Hearts” by Minami Kuribayashi · eps 2
- ED2“Hoshizora no Waltz” by Minami Kuribayashi · eps 3-13
- ED3“Kimi ga Nozomu Eien” · eps 14
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Rumbling Hearts FAQ
How many episodes does Rumbling Hearts have?
Rumbling Hearts has 14 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 5 h 22 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rumbling Hearts?
About 5 h 22 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Rumbling Hearts finished?
Yes. Rumbling Hearts has finished airing — the final episode aired January 4, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Rumbling Hearts?
No sequel is listed for Rumbling Hearts as of October 2026.
Is Rumbling Hearts based on a visual novel?
Yes. Rumbling Hearts adapts the visual novel.
Who animated Rumbling Hearts?
Rumbling Hearts was animated by Studio Fantasia.
Who sings the opening of Rumbling Hearts?
The opening, "Precious Memories", is performed by Minami Kuribayashi.
Where can I watch Rumbling Hearts?
Rumbling Hearts is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.