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Smile Down the Runway

Smile Down the Runway
★ 7.3/10•2020•25m•6+•Animation•Drama
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Chiyuki Fujito was going to be a professional runway model until she stopped growing. Poor Ikuto Tsumura is not even sure if he wants to be a fashion designer because of his family responsibilities. Faced with overwhelming adversity, they need to decide if their dreams are worth pursuing. It’s not impossible – they’ll just have to be creative in how they get there!

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 11, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - This Is Your StoryE125m

This Is Your Story

High school student Chiyuki Fujito is determined to become a Paris Fashion Week model despite being told it's impossible because of her height. She finds out her classmate, Ikuto Tsumura, is a talented designer and asks him to design an outfit for her.

Jan 11, 2020

Episode 2 - A Professional's WorldE225m

A Professional's World

Tsumura stands up to President Fujito and earns a shot to work with Hajime Yanagida, an independent designer. They go to Tokyo Fashion Week where Chiyuki gets her chance as a replacement model at a critical moment.

Jan 18, 2020

Episode 3 - Smile Down the RunwayE325m

Smile Down the Runway

Both Chiyuki and Tsumura are met with unexpected challenges facing the runway. They help each other through the most difficult moments and strengthen their bond.

Jan 25, 2020

Episode 4 - Young TalentsE425m

Young Talents

Toh Ayano and Kokoro Hasegawa, both Geika Fashion School students, join Tsumura to help Yanagida fulfill an important order placed by a client at the exhibition.

Feb 1, 2020

Episode 5 - Individual StylesE525m

Individual Styles

Tsumura is set to participate in the Geika Festival fashion show where the winner gets support to launch their own brand and a trip to Paris. The task is to the design for model Sara and Tsumura reaches out to Chiyuki for inspiration.

Feb 8, 2020

Episode 6 - Superiority and InferiorityE625m

Superiority and Inferiority

Tsumura presents his work for the preliminary round as Geika students Kaoru Kizaki and Ryunosuke Eda volunteer themselves to be the judges. Chiyuki plans to go to Paris but struggles to find work and save up for the trip.

Feb 15, 2020

Episode 7 - AuraE725m

Aura

Chiyuki shows up to a shoot where Kokoro is featured as the main model. Despite all the criticism, Chiyuki pulls it together. Kokoro struggles to balance her work and passion. Ikuto prepares for the Geika Festival finals.

Feb 22, 2020

Episode 8 - The Designer's CapacityE825m

The Designer's Capacity

Tsumura's mother undergoes an emergency operation. Now in a financial pinch, he decides to quit his part-time design jobs for better paying jobs but is met with unexpected offers. Chiyuki returns from her Paris trip.

Feb 29, 2020

Episode 9 - RivalsE925m

Rivals

Tsumura prepares for the Geika Festival on his own, now with rivals to compete against. Chiyuki and Kokoro meet again for the first time after the tension-filled shoot.

Mar 7, 2020

Episode 10 - Must Not LoseE1025m

Must Not Lose

The Geika Festival kicks off and Tsumura presents his first fashion show. His family shows up to support and an all-star panel of judges evaluate his work.

Mar 14, 2020

Episode 11 - The PromiseE1125m

The Promise

Kokoro and Chiyuki team up for the Geika Festival fashion show. Things are tense between them at first, but they learn to work together, even as rivals.

Mar 21, 2020

Episode 12 - This Is My StoryE1225m

This Is My Story

After Toh presents his designs, the Geika Festival fashion show comes to an end. The results place everyone on their path for their next venture.

Mar 28, 2020

Actors

Yumiri Hanamori

Yumiri Hanamori

Chiyuki Fujito (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Ikuto Tsumura (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Kokoro Hasegawa (voice)

Yui Ishikawa

Yui Ishikawa

Honoka Tsumura (voice)

Hibiku Yamamura

Hibiku Yamamura

Aoi Tsumura (voice)

Hikaru Akao

Hikaru Akao

Ichika Tsumura (voice)

Ryohei Kimura

Ryohei Kimura

Toh Ayano (voice)

Ayaka Fukuhara

Ayaka Fukuhara

Kaoru Kizaki (voice)

Kohei Amasaki

Kohei Amasaki

Ryuunosuke Eda (voice)

Keiko Han

Keiko Han

Youko Takaoka (voice)

Yui Makino

Yui Makino

Seira (voice)

Mayumi Asano

Mayumi Asano

Mai Ayano (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Junichi Suwabe

Hajime Yanagida (voice)

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