“High-school romance among four friends is tested by time and life's unexpected turns.”
Rumbling Hearts
君が望む永遠
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Synopsis
High-school romance among four friends is tested by time and life's unexpected turns.
In the warmth of a golden sun, timid high school student Haruka Suzumiya confesses to Takayuki Narumi, the boy she admires. Takayuki accepts Haruka's confession and the two become a couple, supported by their close friends Mitsuki Hayase and Shinji Taira. As these four friends navigate the bittersweet days of youth together, they face the delicate balance between love, friendship, and the challenges that come with growing up. Their story explores how relationships can be tested by the passage of time and the unexpected turns that life may bring.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 92 sampled reviews
What 92 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.66 · split reception
6.5 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.3
↓ 1.51
Running avg · Apr 2007 → Dec 2025
- 10 “Well I think it is a very perverted show, but I love the the love, hate and betrayl. But I hate how the guy like slept with the girl, but then slept with her best friend when she was in the...”
- 9 “A heartwrenching/romance drama anime. One of the best romance/drama anime I have ever seen. The begin is filled with happiness but that will change after the first episode. I recommend this for...”
- 10 “This series was only really the first or second romance anime i have ever seen but i have seen many more now and still i havn't found a good comparison to this one. The story is very deep and...”
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- Format 14 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 22m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2003 – Jan 2004 Fall 2003
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-0126 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Media Factory Producer
- Age Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor