Ao Haru Ride, also known as Blue Spring Ride, is a romantic comedy anime series based on the manga of the same name by Io Sakisaka. The story follows Futaba Yoshioka, a high school girl who tries to change her image and personality to fit in with her female friends, but still harbors feelings for her first love, Kou Mabuchi, who has also changed a lot since middle school.

In episode 2, titled “Page. 2”, Futaba encounters her classmate Yuuri Makita, who is eating lunch alone and realizes that she is just “playing at friendship”, like Kou told her. She decides to befriend Yuuri, who also likes Kou, and invites her to join her group of friends. However, she soon faces difficulties in balancing her new and old friendships, as well as her feelings for Kou.

The episode explores Futaba’s inner conflict and growth as she tries to be more honest with herself and others. It also shows the development of her relationship with Kou, who seems to be hiding something from his past. The episode also introduces two new characters, Shuuko Murao and Aya Kominato, who will play important roles in the future episodes.

Ao Haru Ride Episode 2 is available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Bilibili. You can also watch it on Facebook, where it has received over 27K views and 400 likes.

Ao Haru Ride is a popular anime series that has received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It has been praised for its realistic and relatable portrayal of teenage romance, friendship, and drama. The anime also features a beautiful art style, a catchy soundtrack, and a talented voice cast that includes Maaya Uchida as Futaba, Yuuki Kaji as Kou, Ai Kayano as Yuuri, Mikako Komatsu as Shuuko, and KENN as Aya.

The anime is an adaptation of the manga series by Io Sakisaka, which ran from 2011 to 2015 in Bessatsu Margaret magazine. The manga has sold over 7 million copies and has won several awards, such as the 37th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo Manga in 2013. The manga has also been adapted into a live-action film in 2014, starring Tsubasa Honda as Futaba and Masahiro Higashide as Kou.

If you are looking for a heartwarming and humorous anime series that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon, then Ao Haru Ride is the perfect choice for you. You can watch all 12 episodes of the anime on Crunchyroll and Bilibili, or read the manga on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app. You can also follow the official Twitter account of the anime for more updates and news.

Ao Haru Ride is a charming and touching anime series that will make you fall in love with its characters and their stories. It is a must-watch for fans of romance, comedy, and slice of life genres. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or a fresh and exciting adventure, Ao Haru Ride will not disappoint you. So what are you waiting for? Hop on the blue spring ride and enjoy the journey!