A timid, anime-loving teen gets drawn into a school cycling club, where his new friends help him face tough challenges to develop his racing talent.
Cast: Daiki Yamashita, Kohsuke Toriumi, Hiroki Yasumoto
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38 episodes
1. Because I Can Go to Akiba for FreeOnoda Sakamichi, a diehard anime fan, bikes 90 kilometers to and from Akiba to buy anime goods. Enrolled at Chiba Sohoku Public High School, he plans to join the anime club, hoping to make friends.TV-GCC24minOct 7, 2013
2. To Recruit More MembersImaizumi challenges Sakamichi to a race up the school's steep rear gate slope. To spice up the competition, Imaizumi agrees to join the anime club if he loses. Sakamichi gives it his all, hoping to reform the club.TV-GCC24minOct 14, 2013
3. I Don't Have Any FriendsThe race between Sakamichi and Imaizumi continues. Imaizumi has passed Sakamichi, but thanks to a seat adjustment from Miki, Sakamichi has more power than ever before.TV-GCC24minOct 21, 2013
4. Naruko ShoukichiWith the rear gate slope race over, Sakamichi returns to Akiba to buy some more anime goods. There, he runs into Naruko Shoukichi, a boy with a Kansai accent who's riding a bike.TV-GCC24minOct 28, 2013
5. The Sohoku High School Bicycle Racing TeamSakamichi returns to high school where he runs into Naruko at the school's store. Naruko encourages Sakamichi to join the cycling club with him, but Sakamichi doesn't want to give up on the anime club.TV-GCC24minNov 4, 2013
6. Welcoming RaceThe welcoming race begins. Sakamichi is excited to, once again, race against Imaizumi and Naruko.TV-GCC24minNov 11, 2013
7. I Want to Catch Up!With his new road racer, Sakamichi quickly moves up from sixth to fourth place and makes up a five minute deficit. The captain sees Sakamichi's determination and decides to test his skills.TV-GCC24minNov 18, 2013
8. Sprint Climb!!Sakamichi finally catches up to Imaizumi and Naruko, stoking their competitive natures.TV-GCC24minNov 25, 2013
9. Full Power VS Full PowerDetermined to become the King of the Mountain in Minegayama, Sakamichi raises his RPMs to catch up to Imaizumi.TV-GCC24minDec 2, 2013
10. Peak SpiderWith the welcoming race over, each of the first years is given special training by other members of the team.TV-GCC24minDec 9, 2013
11. Human Bullet Train!!One day has passed since special training. The freshmen are in class when they learn that the Inter-High Preliminaries have started.TV-GCC24minDec 16, 2013
12. First Day of Camp!The Sohoku High bicycle racing club holds a training camp to prepare for the Inter-High. As a carsick Sakamichi makes his way to camp, he encounters cyclist Manami Sangaku.TV-GCC24minDec 23, 2013
13. Imaizumi and Naruko's 1000kmThe first day of training is over. Imaizumi, Naruko, and Sugimoto have all managed to complete 200km while Onoda has only completed 165km.TV-GCC24minJan 6, 2014
14. Reunion at DawnThe third day of camp. While riding alone in the early morning, Sakamichi runs into Manami, the boy he met on the first day of camp.TV-GCC24minJan 13, 2014
15. StrategyAfter his meeting with Manami, Sakamichi is more excited than ever to take part in the Inter-High. In order to participate, Sakamichi realizes he must first ride 1,000 kilometers and begins matching paces and laps with Imaizumi and Naruko.TV-GCC24minJan 20, 2014
16. BreakthroughSecond years Teshima and Aoyagi stand between the first years and their goal to finish 1,000 kilometers. In order to protect their lead, the second years challenge the first years.TV-GCC24minJan 27, 2014
17. Onoda in Last PlaceAfter Sakamichi breaks through Teshima's impregnable guard, Teshima loses his will to fight. Aoyagi's insistence that they go to the Inter-High together, however, gives Teshima the strength to carry on.TV-GCC24minFeb 3, 2014
18. All Out BattleAfter falling to last place, Sakamichi catches up to Imaizumi, Naruko, Teshima, and Aoyagi. Admist their emotions, the five boys clash in an all out sprint to the finish line!TV-GCC24minFeb 10, 2014
19. A New StartHaving completed the difficult training camp, Sakamichi has grown, but lacks the experience and strength of the other members. Disillusioned, he begins to give up on his dream of going to the Inter-High.TV-GCC24minFeb 17, 2014
20. Manami SangakuAs Sohoku's team eagerly awaits the upcoming Inter-High, the Hakone club holds individual elimination races and fills all but one remaining spot.TV-GCC24minFeb 24, 2014
21. Snake of the Stone PathThe first years learn about the previous year's Inter-High and the rivalry between Kinjou and Fukutomi.TV-GCC24minMar 3, 2014
22. The Inter-High BeginsSakamichi and team arrive at Enoshima, the starting point for the Inter-High. Nervous at first, Sakamichi's anxiety fades as his teammates cheer him on.TV-GCC24minMar 10, 2014
23. Top Sprinter!!The first day of the Inter-High begins. Sakamichi hopes to finish with Imaizumi and Naruko by his side. As they enter the flats, the sprinter's get to shine.TV-GCC24minMar 17, 2014
24. Trembling IzumidaAll sprinters race toward the first checkpoint. Leaders Tadokoro and Naruko are pursued by Hakone's Izumida, a formidable opponent who's trained just for this day.TV-GCC24minMar 24, 2014
25. LossWith only 700 meters until the first check point, Tadokoro, Naruko and Izumida are neck-and-neck.TV-GCC24minMar 31, 2014
26. I Can See The SkyThe race to the first checkpoint comes down to three men. The battle is ultimately decided by their determination to win, and the race enters the mountain stage.TV-GCC24minApr 7, 2014
27. Toudou, God of the MountainsWhen Sakamichi falls and ends up in last place, Makishima takes over to lead the team through the mountain stage.TV-GCC24minApr 14, 2014
28. 100 Man BarrierNow in last place, Sakamichi must find a way to pass 100 men and catch up to his team.TV-GCC24minApr 21, 2014
29. The SummitAs he closes in on the top of the mountain, Makishima moves into second place, in place to challenge his rival, Hakone's Toudou, for the lead.TV-GCC24minApr 28, 2014
30. Arakita and ImaizumiArakita and Imaizumi help pull Kinjou and Fukutomi toward the finish line, hoping to help their team gain the advantage. With just four kilometers to go, Sohoku and Hakone find themselves in a dead heat.TV-GCC24minMay 5, 2014
31. The Strong ThreeJust before the finish line, Midousuji, astoundingly, closes in on the aces. In order to protect his ace, Imaizumi chases after Midousuji, pushing his body to the limit.TV-GCC24minMay 12, 2014
32. Night of HopeAfter a long first day, Fukutomi, Kinjou, and Midousuji's three-way battle ends in a three-way tie. As the winners of each section's checkpoint are celebrated, Tadokoro falls ill.TV-GCC24minMay 19, 2014
33. You Are the PrincessThe longest stage of the three day Inter-High begins on the second day. With orders to climb the pass and catch up to Kinjou and Imaizumi, Sakamichi begins riding.TV-GCC24minMay 26, 2014
34. Shinkai HayatoTeam Sohoku's members are separated. Hakone Academy and Midousuji's Kyoto Fushimi sprint ahead, leaving a panicked Imaizumi and Kinjou behind.TV-GCC24minJun 2, 2014
35. The WinnerAlthough Makishima and Naruko have met up with the group, Sohoku remains at a disadvantage. However, knowing Sakamichi and Tadokoro are catching up from behind, they once again pursue the teams in the lead.TV-GCC24minJun 9, 2014
36. Strongest and FastestOnly 100 meters to the sprint checkpoint. In his battle against Midousuji, Shinkai propels himself faster than ever. In the face of such overwhelming power, Midousuji removes the tape on his thighs and rides at full strength.TV-GCC24minJun 16, 2014
37. Passing the CrownWith Sakamichi and Tadokoro caught up, team Sohoku finally has all six members. As if pulled along by Sakamichi's efforts, Imaizumi and Naruko begin riding as one.TV-GCC24minJun 23, 2014
38. The Soul of SohokuThe race seems to be going according to Kyoto Fushimi Midousuji's plan, but Hakone Academy regains their pace through their powerful trust.TV-GCC24minJun 30, 2014
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A timid, anime-loving teen gets drawn into a school cycling club, where his new friends help him face tough challenges to develop his racing talent.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment, TOHO
