Nana Hiratsuka
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 2024 – June 25, 2024
- Season
- Spring 2024
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Director
- Takaaki Ishiyama
- Music
- Shuuichirou Fukuhiro, Yoshiyasu Ueda, Mana Hirano
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 50/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cycling92%Primarily Female Cast90%Female Protagonist82%Coming of Age79%Primarily Teen Cast79%CGI79%
overview details
Synopsis
The story centers on the sport of women's cycling, which debuted in Japan shortly after World War II. However, organized competitions folded after just 15 years and laid dormant for several decades. Then the Rinkai! League launched to revive the sport. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Rinkai!?
Rinkai! has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 50/100 — 11% of 830 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 2.2K AniList users who started it, 31.5% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 978 have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Sports — especially cycling, primarily female cast, female protagonist, coming of age.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takaaki Ishiyama
- Character design
- Hiromi Ono
- Music
- Shuuichirou Fukuhiro
- Music
- Yoshiyasu Ueda
- Music
- Mana Hirano
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Windshifter” by Rico Sasaki · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Override!” by Saika Kitamori & Azusa Aoi & Umino Kawamura & Rena Hasegawa & Riho Sugiyama & Minami Hinata · eps 2-
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Rinkai! FAQ
How many episodes does Rinkai! have?
Rinkai! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Rinkai!?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Rinkai! finished?
Yes. Rinkai! has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of Rinkai!?
No sequel is listed for Rinkai! as of October 2026.
Is Rinkai! based on a other source?
Yes. Rinkai! adapts the other source.
Who animated Rinkai!?
Rinkai! was animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Takaaki Ishiyama.
Who sings the opening of Rinkai!?
The opening, "Windshifter", is performed by Rico Sasaki.
Where can I watch Rinkai!?
Rinkai! is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.