駅伝男子プロジェクト

Hayata Sokuta, a high school senior and 800m runner, sees his dreams of competing at nationals shattered after a devastating loss at the regional championships. With his family struggling financially and college out of reach, Hayata resigns himself to a future of local employment—until he learns of the "Ekiden Boys Project," a nationwide recruitment by a private university backed by an IT giant, aiming to revive its track team for the prestigious Hakone Ekiden. Intrigued by the promise of a full scholarship and the quirky addition of a popular idol as team director, Hayata decides to take a chance, joining a hastily formed team for a grueling half-marathon selection race. As he bonds with his mismatched teammates, Hayata rediscovers his passion for running and the strength of teamwork. (Unreviewed summary by Grok 2)