The jockey curriculum at the Horse Racing School... A school with incredibly difficult entrance requirements, where only one out of every ten to twenty applicants is accepted, and students need not just book smarts, but also physical and athletic abilities. There, a boy who is a popular idol meets his real dream for the first time. A boy who grew up on an island dreams of spending his days racing with horses. A boy from England is unsure of the path his parents have chosen for him, but still chooses to follow his dreams. This is a story about boys who pursue their dream of becoming a jockey.
Cast: Yojiro Itokawa, Shogo Yano, Shimba Tsuchiya
Season 1
13 episodes
1. First EncounterYu Otonashi is a member of one of Japan's most famous boy bands. But now he's giving up all his fame to start over from nothing, and learn to become a jockey at the Horse Riding School.TV-14CC24minApr 2, 2022
2. Yu and YuIt's been a month since Yu first came to the Horse Riding School, and his company has sent a filmmaker to document his journey towards becoming a jockey. But Yu doesn't want attention, and is eager to leave his old life behind...TV-14CC24minApr 9, 2022
3. Prince From a Distant LandNew student Amane has come from England to study at the Horse Riding School. He's an amazing horse rider, but he refuses to get along with any of the students. And there's more to his past than there appears to be...TV-14CC24minApr 16, 2022
4. Summer Camp NightsThe students head out to a summer camp on the beach to improve their riding schools. But Aki has a secret he doesn't want Yu finding out...TV-14CC24minApr 23, 2022
5. Setting SunHayato is badly struggling with his weight and may need to drop out. Meanwhile, Yu is told by his idol group that they want him to come back.TV-14CC24minApr 30, 2022
6. Let Go of the ReinsAfter a disastrous training exercise, Yu is hospitalized and told it will take a full month to recover. While he's recovering, his old boss, Saionji, submits his resignation from the Horse Riding School...TV-14CC24minMay 7, 2022
7. The Day We Leave the NestYu practices in secret for a critical test of his skills. Can he recover from his injury in time to prove he's ready to be a jockey?TV-14CC24minMay 14, 2022
8. The Ritto WindThe class begins the second year of their training as they all head out for different stables across Japan. Shun quickly adapts to his new life, where he makes a friend in a promising new horse named Oak Diamond.TV-14CC24minMay 21, 2022
9. Leap Forward, Side-by-Side!With Shun's help, Oak Diamond sets out for their first real shot at victory. Can this potential prize-winning horse take the first step on the road to the the triple crown?TV-14CC24minMay 28, 2022
10. The Sound of Distant RainKisuke is getting ready for one last big race. One of the stablehands thinks something is wrong, but Shun is sure that everything will be just fine.TV-14CC24minJun 4, 2022
11. The Morning Dew Is FarThe students' time at the training centers is coming to an end, but Shun is devastated after what happened with Oak Nature. Can he return to being a jockey, or is his racing career finished for good?TV-14CC24minJun 11, 2022
12. 1700 Meters on the DirtBack at the Horse Racing School, the students get ready for the end of their careers. Before they graduate, they'll have to face each other in mock races. Who's the fastest jockey of them all?TV-14CC24minJun 18, 2022
13. Into the Starting Gate!The students line up at the gate for one final race, before they set out on their paths as full jockeys.TV-14CC24minJun 25, 2022
Viewers also watched
Fanfare of Adolescence
The jockey curriculum at the Horse Racing School... A school with incredibly difficult entrance requirements, where only one out of every ten to twenty applicants is accepted, and students need not just book smarts, but also physical and athletic abilities. There, a boy who is a popular idol meets his real dream for the first time. A boy who grew up on an island dreams of spending his days racing with horses. A boy from England is unsure of the path his parents have chosen for him, but still chooses to follow his dreams. This is a story about boys who pursue their dream of becoming a jockey.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Yuki Kataoka, Fumitaka Kitazawa, Tomoyuki Ohwada, Koji Harao
