Ao Haru Ride Season 1 Episode 1

Ao Haru Ride Season 1 centers on Yoshioka Futaba, who finds her first year of high school taking an unexpected turn. She encounters Tanaka Kou, her first love from middle school, who had suddenly transferred away years ago. Now, three years later, he returns but with a different last name, Mabuchi Kou, and a drastically altered personality. Once warm and approachable, he is now distant and cold, almost unrecognizable from the person she knew. Futaba becomes determined to understand the reasons behind his transformation. As she slowly uncovers the events of his past three years, her long-dormant feelings for him reawaken, leading her to fall for him all over again. This season delves into their complicated reunion, exploring themes of growth, change, and the pursuit of a second chance at love amidst their high school journey.