Rumbling Hearts (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Series · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2003, Rumbling Hearts is an animation and drama series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Rumbling Hearts stars Minami Kuribayashi as 涼宮遙, Chiaki Takahashi as 速瀬水月, Kisho Taniyama as 鳴海孝之 and Kaori Mizuhashi as 涼宮茜, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Rumbling Hearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rumbling Hearts page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rumbling Hearts tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rumbling Hearts (2003)?
In US, Rumbling Hearts is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rumbling Hearts worth watching?
Rumbling Hearts holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rumbling Hearts?
Rumbling Hearts stars Minami Kuribayashi, Chiaki Takahashi, Kisho Taniyama, Kaori Mizuhashi and Kozue Yoshizumi.
When was Rumbling Hearts released?
Rumbling Hearts was released in 2003.