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Yowamushi Pedal
Synopsis: Yowamushi Pedal follows the journey of Sakamichi Onoda, a lively otaku who, upon enrolling at a new high school, discovers that his dream of joining the anime club is dashed when the group is deactivated. Determined to revive his passion for anime, but with no luck in attracting new members, he decides to cycle to Akihabara on his old city bike, completing a 90-kilometer journey that he has been doing since elementary school. During this journey, he crosses the path of Shunsuke Imaizumi, a stubborn cyclist who trains to tackle the school's challenging slopes. Impressed by Onoda's stamina, Imaizumi launches a racing challenge, and from this accidental encounter, Onoda is thrown into an exciting world of cycling competitions, where his determination and spirit will face unexpected obstacles, while he searches for friendship and personal development.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Yowamushi Pedal
- Anime Name in Japanese: 弱虫ペダル
- Anime Name in English: Yowamushi Pedal
- Other names: Yowapeda
Production information
- Producers: TV Tokyo, MediaNet, TOHO animation, Akita Shoten
- Licensors: Discotek Media
- Studios: TMS Entertainment
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 38
- Date: Oct 8, 2013 a Jul 1, 2014
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sports
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.93
- Popularity: 236,629
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Yowamushi Pedal" was written and illustrated by Wataru Watanabe.
- The anime is centered around cycling and follows the story of Onoda Sakamichi.
- The Sohoku cycling club, where Onoda participates, is famous for its unity and teamwork.
- The anime highlights several cycling competitions, such as the Inter High.
- Characters like Imaizumi and Naruko have different running styles: Imaizumi is an all-rounder while Naruko is a sprinter.
- The animators strove to make the racing scenes as realistic as possible, using techniques similar to those employed in motorsport.
- The opening theme of the second season, "Yowamushi na Honoo," is sung by Lastgasp.
Main Characters
- Onoda Sakamichi: A cyclist passionate about anime who develops great skills throughout the series.
- Makishima Yuusuke: Skilled climber known for his unique cycling style.
- Naruko Shoukichi: Sprint specialist, known for his outgoing personality.
- Imaizumi Shunsuke: Determined cyclist and strategist, rival of Naruko.
- Kinjou Shingo: Captain of the Sohoku team, known for his leadership and experience.
- Tadokoro Jin: Large-built cyclist and powerful sprinter.
- Midousuji Akira: Rival team's cyclist with an eccentric personality and unpredictable tactics.
- Arakita Yasutomo: Member of the Hakone team, known for his rude but loyal behavior.
- Manami Sangaku: Talented cyclist from Hakone, known for his affinity with nature.
- Teshima Junta: Member of the Sohoku team, known for his strategic leadership.
Summary and events
- Sakamichi Onoda, an anime enthusiast, enters high school with the aim of reviving the anime club that has been deactivated.
- Onoda embarks on his weekly trips to Akihabara on his old city bike, which total 90 kilometers round trip.
- During one of his trips, Onoda meets Shunsuke Imaizumi, a fellow freshman and dedicated cyclist who trains in the hills around the school.
- Impressed by Onoda's ability to climb the hill with an ordinary bicycle, Imaizumi challenges Onoda to a race.
- The bet is that if Onoda wins the race, Imaizumi will join the anime club he wants to revive.
- This challenge marks Onoda's entry into the world of high school cycling races.
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Meaning of Yowamushi Pedal
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弱虫ペダル
- 弱虫 - Weak
- ペダル - Pedal
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