The series revolves around a fictional extreme sport called . Stride is a high-speed relay race through urban environments that blends several disciplines:
: Each team consists of five runners and one "Relationer" . Prince of Stride: Alternative
The story follows , who moves to Tokyo to attend Hōnan Academy after being inspired by an online video of their legendary Stride team. Upon arrival, she discovers the club is nearly defunct and currently inactive. The series revolves around a fictional extreme sport called
: It combines elements of parkour, free-running, sprinting, and long-distance relay . Upon arrival, she discovers the club is nearly
Nana teams up with first-year student , a stoic and gifted runner, to revive the club. They need six members to compete and must convince Riku Yagami —a naturally athletic student who is reluctant to join due to an inferiority complex regarding his brother—to become their final runner. Their ultimate goal is to win the "End of Summer" (EOS) , the top Stride competition in Eastern Japan. Production and Reception Anime Essentials: Prince Of Stride Alternative Review
: Instead of passing a baton, teammates perform a "high touch" (a high-five) in specific transition zones.