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Mura · 2012-12-24, 09:02

2013's combined 4th/5th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine is announcing on Thursday that a television anime adaptation of Wataru Watanabe's Yowamushi Pedal manga has been green-lit for next year.

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The story centers around Sakamichi Onoda, a high school otaku who loves figures from anime and games so much that he would ride his commuter bicycle to and from Tokyo's Akihabara shopping district in a 90-kilometer (about 60-mile) round trip over steep slopes. Onoda ends up joining the competitive sport of bicycle racing.

MisaoFan · 2013-04-08, 09:52

Confirmed for airing as a 3-cour series this autumn

HosannaExcelsis · 2013-05-12, 12:11

Staff:

Director: Osamu Nabeshima (D. Gray-man, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas)
Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida (K-ON!, Girls und Panzer)
Character Design: Takahiko Yoshida (Big Windup, Welcome to the NHK)

Cast:

Sakamichi Onoda: Daisuke Yamashita
Shunsuke Imaizumi: Kosuke Toriumi
Shokichi Naruko: Jun Fukushima

Guardian Enzo · 2013-05-12, 19:19

Three cours is nice. Was really hoping for summer, though.

winhlp32 · 2013-05-12, 21:35

The synopsis warms my heart. I don't know why.

AbZeroNow · 2013-06-04, 13:53

More of the cast revealed:

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-new...me-cast-listed

Guardian Enzo · 2013-06-04, 18:54

If you want to hear the new seiyuu playing the lead here, he's playing Nishijima in Arata Kangatari. Has some lines this week.

Flower · 2013-06-25, 23:38

Yeah ... not sure why this perks my interest - normally am not interested in the "anime sports" genre, but maybe I will give it a looksee. ^^

Guardian Enzo · 2013-06-25, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Flower

Yeah ... not sure why this perks my interest - normally am not interested in the "anime sports" genre, but maybe I will give it a looksee. ^^

It initially grabbed my interest because it looks different from the vast majority of anime these days, and the fact that about 95% of the new series announcements over the last few months have been depressingly formulaic and predictable. After reading some of the manga, I can confirm that is's excellent, which only raises my hopes higher.

Flower · 2013-06-25, 23:42

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

It initially grabbed my interest because it looks different from the vast majority of anime these days, and the fact that about 95% of the new series announcements over the last few months have been depressingly formulaic and predictable. After reading some of the manga, I can confirm that its's excellent, which only raises my hopes higher.

lol

Agreed. ^^

Well ... maybe I will try a few eps in honor of your finally persuading me to check out the 2011 remake of hunter x hunter (which is really excellent so far btw).

velocd · 2013-07-14, 22:43

As a cyclist I'm really looking forward to this anime. I picked up the manga and it's really entertaining. The attention to bike components and gear is excellent (such as torn pant leg from riding due to no chainring guard typically on road bikes). If your typical High School sports series bores you, this one should surprise you. (Maybe it will encourage more cyclist too!)

**monir** · 2013-07-14, 23:01

Oh my goat, a show about the great sport of cycling! Tremendous. Considering how the Japanese like their sports anime, cycling didn't get enough of the exposure the anime gives to other sports. I remember watching a OVA some time ago about bicycling and it was intense. Pity I don't remember the name anymore. Anyway, really glad this sport is getting an anime adaptation.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-07-14, 23:19

Did you see Over Drive, Monir? Rather a good two-cour cycling anime. Refreshingly odd sensibility.

**monir** · 2013-07-14, 23:32

I sure haven't. Will certainly check it out! Btw, I found the name of the OVA after googling and it was called Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori. It was a fantastic watch.

Anyway, looking forward to this one.

leokiko · 2013-07-15, 00:51

The manga is good. Not groundbreaking but fun.

NoemiChan · 2013-07-15, 03:35

Quote:

Confirmed for airing as a 3-cour series this autumn

One cour would be safer..... It would be a waste if this goes down....

bastek66 · 2013-07-15, 05:24

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Originally Posted by GenjiChan

One cour would be safer..... It would be a waste if this goes down....

It's obviout that this will air daytime.

Fevvers · 2013-07-15, 08:18

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Originally Posted by monir

Btw, I found the name of the OVA after googling and it was called Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori. It was a fantastic watch.

It's by Kuroda Iou, that's why!

NoemiChan · 2013-07-16, 06:00

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Originally Posted by bastek66

It's obviout that this will air daytime.

Still.... it's a waste... of it bombs... if..

totoum · 2013-07-16, 06:39

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Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Still.... it's a waste... of it bombs... if..

A waste of what?

2012-12-24, 09:02	Link #1
Mura Now or Never Join Date: Jan 2012 Age: 37	Yowamushi Pedal 2013's combined 4th/5th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine is announcing on Thursday that a television anime adaptation of Wataru Watanabe's Yowamushi Pedal manga has been green-lit for next year. Source The story centers around Sakamichi Onoda, a high school otaku who loves figures from anime and games so much that he would ride his commuter bicycle to and from Tokyo's Akihabara shopping district in a 90-kilometer (about 60-mile) round trip over steep slopes. Onoda ends up joining the competitive sport of bicycle racing. __________________

2013-05-12, 21:35	Link #5
winhlp32 (¬‿¬) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boyzone	The synopsis warms my heart. I don't know why. __________________ 　　　　　　　　　　 \| 　　　＼　　( ^p^ )／　　　　￣￣ / 　　　　　　　/ 　　　　　／　＼\| 　　　　/

2013-06-04, 13:53	Link #6
AbZeroNow North American Haruhiist Join Date: Oct 2010 Age: 43	More of the cast revealed: http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-new...me-cast-listed __________________

2013-06-25, 23:38	Link #8
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Yeah ... not sure why this perks my interest - normally am not interested in the "anime sports" genre, but maybe I will give it a looksee. ^^ __________________

2013-05-12, 12:11	Link #3
HosannaExcelsis Member Join Date: Aug 2010	Staff: Director: Osamu Nabeshima (D. Gray-man, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas) Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida (K-ON!, Girls und Panzer) Character Design: Takahiko Yoshida (Big Windup, Welcome to the NHK) Cast: Sakamichi Onoda: Daisuke Yamashita Shunsuke Imaizumi: Kosuke Toriumi Shokichi Naruko: Jun Fukushima

2013-07-14, 22:43	Link #11
velocd Witcher, with tenure Join Date: Sep 2004	As a cyclist I'm really looking forward to this anime. I picked up the manga and it's really entertaining. The attention to bike components and gear is excellent (such as torn pant leg from riding due to no chainring guard typically on road bikes). If your typical High School sports series bores you, this one should surprise you. (Maybe it will encourage more cyclist too!)

2013-07-15, 00:51	Link #15
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	The manga is good. Not groundbreaking but fun.