Watch Prince of Stride: Alternative

TV-14
2016
1 Season
6.5 (330)

Prince of Stride: Alternative is a sports anime series that aired in 2016. The show takes place in an alternate version of Tokyo, where a sport called Stride is immensely popular. Stride is a relay race where teams of six run and navigate obstacle courses while jumping over obstacles and performing acrobatics. The show centers around the Honan Academy Stride Club, which was once one of the best Stride teams in Japan. However, in recent years, the team has fallen on hard times and is struggling to qualify for tournaments. The team's captain, Heath Hasekura, is determined to revive the team's glory days and recruits a new member, Nana Sakurai, who has a talent for parkour and acrobatics. The show follows the Honan Academy Stride Club as they train and compete in various Stride tournaments, facing off against rival teams and overcoming personal struggles along the way. The team consists of various characters, each with their own unique personalities and struggles. The main character, Riku Yagami, is a former track and field athlete who joins the team after being inspired by their spirit and determination. One of the unique aspects of the show is the way it blends sports and action anime elements. The races themselves are fast-paced and intense, with the teams performing flashy stunts and showing off their athleticism. The show also features a lot of character development, particularly for Riku and his personal struggles with feeling inadequate compared to his teammates. The voice acting for the show is top-notch, with Bryce Papenbrook, Chris Patton, and Jason Liebrecht all delivering great performances as Riku, Heath, and Kyosuke Kuga, respectively. The animation is also impressive, with the races being particularly well-animated and choreographed. Aside from the action and character development, the show also features a romantic subplot between Riku and Nana. While the romance is fairly understated and doesn't take over the show, it adds another layer to the characters and their interactions. Overall, Prince of Stride: Alternative is a great sports anime that blends action and character development in a unique and enjoyable way. Fans of sports anime, action anime, and character-driven shows will all find something to enjoy in this series.

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Seasons

12. End of Summer - and Beyond

March 22, 2016

The final race is about to begin. Riku must face off against his brother, and is obviously nervous about it. However, his teammates are ready to support him.

11. High Touch - for You, Who Gave Me the Smile

March 15, 2016

The End of Summer Semi Finals are here! Riku has recovered from his slump and the team is ready to win. The Honan team will face off against their long-time rival, Saisei High School.

10. Stand Up - Because You Were There

March 8, 2016

Riku's slump worsens. It seems like the cause of his poor performance is emotional, not technical, but rather than clashing with Takeru like before, Riku begins to drift away from the team.

9. Home - The One and Only

March 1, 2016

The defeat against Kakyoin sends the Honan team's spirit down to an all-time low. The younger members of the team seem to be most heavily affected. The team decides to do something different to improve the atmosphere and communicate some valuable points.

8. Wall - Chasing, Still So Far Way

February 23, 2016

The End of Summer Final Tournament has begun. The four best teams in East Japan compete to first determine the matchups. The Honan team is ready for the race, but not for the other surprises that they run into.

7. Rival - a Promise for August

February 16, 2016

Summer break is here! The Saisei team invites the Honan team to their extravagant state-of-the-art training facility for a joint training camp.

6. Team - Connect Emotions, Become the Wind

February 9, 2016

Kyosuke Kuga returns to the Honan Stride Club to cover for the injured Ayumu. The Honan team face off against Ichijokan, but before they face their opponent, they must first face their own emotions.

5. Again - Just You, Only You

February 2, 2016

Honan Academy wins the race, but Ayumu is injured in the process. They must find a replacement soon, but in order to do so, the team must revisit a painful event from the past.

4. Run - When the Mind Is Full

January 26, 2016

Stride season is here, and high school teams from all over Japan compete for the spot in the End of Summer event. Honan faces off against Mihashi in the Atami hot springs resort area.

3. Galaxy - Now the Stars Shine

January 19, 2016

The Kichijoji Spring Stride Festival is on! Honan Academy faces off against Saisei High School, a powerful and extremely famous team.

2. Believe: Itsudemo Ore wa Koko ni Iru

January 12, 2016

It's clear that Takeru Fujiwara is a very talented runner, but it seems like he has teamwork problems. The Honan Academy Stride Club has plenty of other problems too, and they only have a few weeks to solve them all.

1. On Your Mark: The Beginning of Destiny

January 5, 2016

Nana Sakurai love Stride, the street-running team sport. She chooses to enter Honan Academy, based on an awesome internet video she saw of the Honan Stride Club. However, choosing an academic path based on an internet video may not have been a good idea.

Description

The show centers around the Honan Academy Stride Club, which was once one of the best Stride teams in Japan. However, in recent years, the team has fallen on hard times and is struggling to qualify for tournaments. The team's captain, Heath Hasekura, is determined to revive the team's glory days and recruits a new member, Nana Sakurai, who has a talent for parkour and acrobatics.

The show follows the Honan Academy Stride Club as they train and compete in various Stride tournaments, facing off against rival teams and overcoming personal struggles along the way. The team consists of various characters, each with their own unique personalities and struggles. The main character, Riku Yagami, is a former track and field athlete who joins the team after being inspired by their spirit and determination.

One of the unique aspects of the show is the way it blends sports and action anime elements. The races themselves are fast-paced and intense, with the teams performing flashy stunts and showing off their athleticism. The show also features a lot of character development, particularly for Riku and his personal struggles with feeling inadequate compared to his teammates.

The voice acting for the show is top-notch, with Bryce Papenbrook, Chris Patton, and Jason Liebrecht all delivering great performances as Riku, Heath, and Kyosuke Kuga, respectively. The animation is also impressive, with the races being particularly well-animated and choreographed.

Aside from the action and character development, the show also features a romantic subplot between Riku and Nana. While the romance is fairly understated and doesn't take over the show, it adds another layer to the characters and their interactions.

Overall, Prince of Stride: Alternative is a great sports anime that blends action and character development in a unique and enjoyable way. Fans of sports anime, action anime, and character-driven shows will all find something to enjoy in this series.

Prince of Stride: Alternative is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (12 episodes). The series first aired on January 5, 2016.

Where to Watch Prince of Stride: Alternative

Prince of Stride: Alternative is available for streaming on the AT-X website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Prince of Stride: Alternative on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Crunchyroll.