Girls Drive (2023)

Other name: ガールズドライブ, Gaaruzu Doraibu, Девчонки за рулем

Description:

Girls Drive is an engaging road movie chronicling the transformative summer of a high school senior and her friends. The story centers on Koharu, a promising track and field sprinter from a small town overlooking Mt. Fuji, whose final competition ends in a devastating disqualification. Facing a dreary summer vacation and a shattered dream, Koharu expresses her desire for a different experience.

Her classmates, Yuka, Rena, and Ayumi, who are also navigating their own adolescent challenges, resonate with Koharu's feelings. Impulsively, the four friends decide to embark on a spontaneous car trip to Tokyo. This journey becomes a pivotal coming-of-age adventure as they leave their small town behind, seeking an escape from past disappointments and driving towards their individual, yet interconnected, aspirations. Along the open road, they discover resilience, friendship, and the exciting possibilities of a new beginning.

Airs On: Nov 10, 2023

Director: Miyaoka Taro [宮岡太郎]

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:School; Youth