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Rumbling Hearts

2003 – 2004Show1 season14 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A deeply moving, profoundly sad animated series about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 14 episodes · best: S1E14 "Dai jû yon wa" 7.6

Episodes

7.1

Story

At first, Takayuki Narumi is befriended by Mitsuki Hayase only because Mitsuki's best friend, Haruka Suzumiya has a crush on him; however since then, Takayuki, his pal Shinji Taira, and Mitsuki have grown to be the best of friends. Then one day, Haruka confesses to Takayuki her love for him. Not wanting to hurt her feelings, Takayuki agrees to go out with her. After a few incidents, their relationship gets intimate, even while Takayuki and Mitsuki begin to realize their feelings for each other. But suddenly, when tragedy strikes, things are never the same for these four friends again.

Feels like

  • Tragic Romance Anime
  • Heartbreaking Drama
  • Psychological Impact
  • Love Triangle
  • Grief & Recovery
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Slice of Life
  • Melancholy Atmosphere

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tomoko Akiyama
Produced by
Yoshiyuki Ito, Katsuharu Nagata

Everyone

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Facts

October 4, 2003 · January 3, 2004 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 2003
Last aired
January 3, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 14 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

The Anime of the Game, Bittersweet Ending, Bowdlerise +9

  • The Anime of the Game
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Bowdlerise
  • The Cameo
  • Deconstruction
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Diegetic Soundtrack Usage
  • Enabled Delusion
  • Evolving Credits
  • Locked Out of the Loop
  • True Companions
  • Poor Communication Kills

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rumbling Hearts?"

Questions about Rumbling Hearts

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Where can I stream Rumbling Hearts?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Rumbling Hearts streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Rumbling Hearts worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Rumbling Hearts okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Rumbling Hearts?

6 h

About 6 hours: 14 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2004.

Is Rumbling Hearts plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rumbling Hearts good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Rumbling Hearts in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.