Rikuoh (2017)
Koichi Miyazawa runs a small, but longstanding company which makes tabi (traditional Japanese socks). He is the CEO of the fourth generation company with about 20 employees. Due to a decrease of demand for tabi, the company is struggling to keep afloat. Koichi Miyazawa thinks about launching a new product line. The new product is running shoes. For the company's surival, Koichi Miyazawa begins to develop running shoes using their accumulated knowledge for making tabi.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2017-10-15It's another day at struggling tabi sock maker Kohazeya, their industry in decline. CEO Koichi Miyazawa looks for a new direction, learning more about running than he imagined. Meanwhile, a promising young athlete suffers a devastating setback -- will this be the spark of invention for Koichi?
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2017-10-29Unable to bank on outside support, Kohazeya works on their new project. Koichi meets a mysterious materials engineer. Mogi gets a surprise gift.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2017-11-05Daichi struggles in his job hunt. Atlantis ponders Mogi and the new tabi runner. Prototyping is afoot at Kohazeya, but Koichi's money problems hit home.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2017-11-12Iiyama and Daichi have found Rikuoh's sole. Mogi is at a crossroads. Kohazeya benefits from an unexpected team change.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2017-11-19Internal strife hits Kohazeya as finances run tight. Will an unexpected move let them continue to work on Rikuoh? Daichi steps up to the plate in a pinch.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2017-11-26The 2018 Ekiden is on! One man steps back onto the stage, but another is making this his curtain call. Kohazeya faces new challenges in their fledgling shoe business.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2017-12-03Rikuoh's future may go up in smoke after an accident at Kohazeya. Iiyama must consider the future he wants for his material, while Koichi fears for the future of his company.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2017-12-10It's where the rubber meets the road now, with Team Kohazeya racing to find an investor. Koichi is forced to make a difficult choice, with the livelihoods of his employees in the balance. Atlantis pursues Mogi again.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2017-12-17Koichi continues to ponder Felix's offer, but is Atlantis making moves behind the scenes? Iiyama offers advice. Mogi struggles to regain his place. Daichi makes an important connection.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2017-12-24Koichi has rebuffed Felix, but Mr. Misono hasn't given up yet. Daichi has a breakthrough in his job search, but have his plans changed? All eyes are on Mogi at his return to the Toyohashi Marathon. A path opens up for Rikuoh.