
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.
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- Episode 1: 1. Because I Can Go to Akiba for FreeOctober 7, 2013 · 24 minOnoda 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.
- Episode 2: 2. To Recruit More MembersOctober 14, 2013 · 24 minImaizumi 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.
- Episode 3: 3. I Don't Have Any FriendsOctober 21, 2013 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 4: 4. Naruko ShoukichiOctober 28, 2013 · 24 minWith 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.
- Episode 5: 5. The Sohoku High School Bicycle Racing TeamNovember 4, 2013 · 24 minSakamichi 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.
- Episode 6: 6. Welcoming RaceNovember 11, 2013 · 24 minThe welcoming race begins. Sakamichi is excited to, once again, race against Imaizumi and Naruko.
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- Episode 7: 7. I Want to Catch Up!November 18, 2013 · 24 minWith 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.
- Episode 8: 8. Sprint Climb!!November 25, 2013 · 24 minSakamichi finally catches up to Imaizumi and Naruko, stoking their competitive natures.
- Episode 9: 9. Full Power VS Full PowerDecember 2, 2013 · 24 minDetermined to become the King of the Mountain in Minegayama, Sakamichi raises his RPMs to catch up to Imaizumi.
- Episode 10: 10. Peak SpiderDecember 9, 2013 · 24 minWith the welcoming race over, each of the first years is given special training by other members of the team.
- Episode 11: 11. Human Bullet Train!!December 16, 2013 · 24 minOne day has passed since special training. The freshmen are in class when they learn that the Inter-High Preliminaries have started.
- Episode 12: 12. First Day of Camp!December 23, 2013 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 13: 13. Imaizumi and Naruko's 1000kmJanuary 6, 2014 · 24 minThe first day of training is over. Imaizumi, Naruko, and Sugimoto have all managed to complete 200km while Onoda has only completed 165km.
- Episode 14: 14. Reunion at DawnJanuary 13, 2014 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 15: 15. StrategyJanuary 20, 2014 · 24 minAfter 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.
- Episode 16: 16. BreakthroughJanuary 27, 2014 · 24 minSecond 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.
- Episode 17: 17. Onoda in Last PlaceFebruary 3, 2014 · 24 minAfter 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.
- Episode 18: 18. All Out BattleFebruary 10, 2014 · 24 minAfter 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!
- Episode 19: 19. A New StartFebruary 17, 2014 · 24 minHaving 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.
- Episode 20: 20. Manami SangakuFebruary 24, 2014 · 24 minAs Sohoku's team eagerly awaits the upcoming Inter-High, the Hakone club holds individual elimination races and fills all but one remaining spot.
- Episode 21: 21. Snake of the Stone PathMarch 3, 2014 · 24 minThe first years learn about the previous year's Inter-High and the rivalry between Kinjou and Fukutomi.
- Episode 22: 22. The Inter-High BeginsMarch 10, 2014 · 24 minSakamichi 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.
- Episode 23: 23. Top Sprinter!!March 17, 2014 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 24: 24. Trembling IzumidaMarch 24, 2014 · 24 minAll 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.
- Episode 25: 25. LossMarch 31, 2014 · 24 minWith only 700 meters until the first check point, Tadokoro, Naruko and Izumida are neck-and-neck.
- Episode 26: 26. I Can See The SkyApril 7, 2014 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 27: 27. Toudou, God of the MountainsApril 14, 2014 · 24 minWhen Sakamichi falls and ends up in last place, Makishima takes over to lead the team through the mountain stage.
- Episode 28: 28. 100 Man BarrierApril 21, 2014 · 24 minNow in last place, Sakamichi must find a way to pass 100 men and catch up to his team.
- Episode 29: 29. The SummitApril 28, 2014 · 24 minAs 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.
- Episode 30: 30. Arakita and ImaizumiMay 5, 2014 · 24 minArakita 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.
- Episode 31: 31. The Strong ThreeMay 12, 2014 · 24 minJust 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.
- Episode 32: 32. Night of HopeMay 19, 2014 · 24 minAfter 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.
- Episode 33: 33. You Are the PrincessMay 26, 2014 · 24 minThe 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.
- Episode 34: 34. Shinkai HayatoJune 2, 2014 · 24 minTeam Sohoku's members are separated. Hakone Academy and Midousuji's Kyoto Fushimi sprint ahead, leaving a panicked Imaizumi and Kinjou behind.
- Episode 35: 35. The WinnerJune 9, 2014 · 24 minAlthough 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.
- Episode 36: 36. Strongest and FastestJune 16, 2014 · 24 minOnly 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.
- Episode 37: 37. Passing the CrownJune 23, 2014 · 24 minWith 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.
- Episode 38: 38. The Soul of SohokuJune 30, 2014 · 24 minThe race seems to be going according to Kyoto Fushimi Midousuji's plan, but Hakone Academy regains their pace through their powerful trust.
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Credits
- Daiki YamashitaSakamichi Onoda (voice) · 137 episodes
- Kohsuke ToriumiShunsuke Imaizumi (voice) · 137 episodes
- Hiroki YasumotoShingo Kinjou (voice) · 137 episodes
- Kentaro ItoJin Tadokoro (voice) · 137 episodes
- Daisuke KishioJunta Teshima (voice) · 137 episodes
- Jun FukushimaNaruko Shōkichi (voice) · 24 episodes
- Masaru KanamoriDirector · 1 episode
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 24 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- October 7, 2013
- LAST AIRED
- March 26, 2023
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- TMS Entertainment, TOHO
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