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Yowamushi Pedal Omnibus #1
Yowamushi Pedal, Vol. 1
or the love of all things otaku--anime, video games, figures, you name it!
Power-pedaling Sakamichi Onoda has long been conquering the steepest slopes and regularly making the ninety-kilometer round-trip to Akihabara on a mommy bike!! But when his bike commute to his new high school lands him in a confrontation with the serious first-year road racer Imaizumi, Onoda has a major showdown on his hands! Can this meek geek really out-pedal the future ace of the school road-racing team?!
Power-pedaling Sakamichi Onoda has long been conquering the steepest slopes and regularly making the ninety-kilometer round-trip to Akihabara on a mommy bike!! But when his bike commute to his new high school lands him in a confrontation with the serious first-year road racer Imaizumi, Onoda has a major showdown on his hands! Can this meek geek really out-pedal the future ace of the school road-racing team?!
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First published December 15, 2015
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December 12, 2016
Shonen manga is so utterly ludicrous. It's pretty great.
August 23, 2018
18 Jun 2017 :
Untuk volume 1 dulu (*´▽`*)
Gambar : bagus ^ ^ terlihat 'berserat' kayak sketsa tapi semuanya jelas dan bisa dipahami gerakannya (^-^o)
Yang bikin kesal, entah gimana keseluruhan Bab.2 (atau vol.2 di tanko-nya) itu kegeser satu halaman. Dan karena banyak gambar yang gabung dua halaman sekaligus, otomatis semua gambar yang seharusnya nyambung jadi kepotong. Terpisah halamannya! (`皿´＃)
Cerita : Seru-seruan standard komik olahraga yang ga pernah gagal memikat hati! ❤
Pembahasan soal tekniknya pun detilsampe-sampe aku ga ngerti XD//bukan, dalam arti : dijelaskan dengan rujukan teknik dari dunia nyata dan bukan teknik dari dunia imajinasi, macam Basket Ajaib itu XDD
Belum tau apa akan dilanjutkan atau tidak... (^ ^;)>
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28 Nov 2017 :
Dilanjutkan ke vol.2 dan 3~ (≧◡≦) *nambahin ☆
Untunglah lanjut~ di vol.2 dan 3 ndak ada kesalahan penempatan halaman seperti di bab 2 vol.1 itu.
Lagipula, edisi 2-in-1 ini terasa ekonomis sekali (≧▽≦)
Tapi yang lebih penting dari itu, ceritanya makin seru (✧ω✧) Kemampuan si tokoh utama juga wajar banget: terbiasa bersepeda jarak jauh dan melalui tanjakan, tapi tetap saja belum bisa disandingkan dengan yang biasa bersepeda untuk balapan.
Kadar persahabatan di sini pun sehat danmanis menyenangkan (⌒▽⌒)☆ baik antar teman sepantaran, senior, maupun dengan rival beda sekolah.
*menuju ke volume berikutnya~ ─=≡Σ((( つ✧▽✧)つ
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23 Aug 2018:
*sampai vol.8 .... TAMBAHKAN BINTANGNYAA~ UWOOO!! ☆☆☆☆☆
Serius! Saat ini, di antara semua komik olahraga yang ta' ikutin, Yowamushi bisa dibilang berada di puncak (✧ω✧)b!!
Pertandingannya, hubungan antar-teman maupun antar-lawan, kisah masa lalu, harapan masa depan, dan perjuangan di masa kini ... semuanya jempoll!! (((o(≧▽≦)o)))
Tadi malam baca vol.8 ini (tanko-nya vol.15 dan 16 berarti, ya?), dan momen perjuangan Sohoku itu bikin pengen ketawa sambil nangis. Tak lupa meneriakkan: "PUTRIIII!!" ｡ﾟ(^∀^ﾟ )ﾟ｡
Aku jatuh hati pada Sakamichi Onoda Σ>―(〃°ω°〃)❤→
Yang mau ta' bahassaking 'jengkel'nya adalah si lawan dari Kyoto Fushimi yang enggan kusebutkan namanya. Ya! Yang tampangnya kayak persilangan antara titan dan orang-orangan sawah!
Biasanya, lawan dalam komik olra itu menimbulkan perasaan gemas-tak-berdaya. Mau benci pun tak bisa, karena terasa ga sportif. Ujung-ujungnya pembaca malah jadi kagum. Tapi cuma orang ini! Bukan, dia bukan orang ... tetapi jelmaan iblis! Yang menjengkelkan, dia memang punya kemampuan, tapi kelicikan dan strategi-iblisnya (termasuk Jurus Bisikan Setan dan Pose Melet-Melet) ini yang bikin enek-bin-sebel!! (*tapi ngetik kayak gini kok aku jadinya pengen ketawa XDD)
Pengen orang ini dijatuhkan sejatuh-jatuhnya sampe nangis-nangis tobat~ ←~(Ψ▼ｰ▼)∈ mwahahaa
Untuk volume 1 dulu (*´▽`*)
Gambar : bagus ^ ^ terlihat 'berserat' kayak sketsa tapi semuanya jelas dan bisa dipahami gerakannya (^-^o)
Yang bikin kesal, entah gimana keseluruhan Bab.2 (atau vol.2 di tanko-nya) itu kegeser satu halaman. Dan karena banyak gambar yang gabung dua halaman sekaligus, otomatis semua gambar yang seharusnya nyambung jadi kepotong. Terpisah halamannya! (`皿´＃)
Cerita : Seru-seruan standard komik olahraga yang ga pernah gagal memikat hati! ❤
Pembahasan soal tekniknya pun detil
Belum tau apa akan dilanjutkan atau tidak... (^ ^;)>
_________
28 Nov 2017 :
Dilanjutkan ke vol.2 dan 3~ (≧◡≦) *nambahin ☆
Untunglah lanjut~ di vol.2 dan 3 ndak ada kesalahan penempatan halaman seperti di bab 2 vol.1 itu.
Lagipula, edisi 2-in-1 ini terasa ekonomis sekali (≧▽≦)
Tapi yang lebih penting dari itu, ceritanya makin seru (✧ω✧) Kemampuan si tokoh utama juga wajar banget: terbiasa bersepeda jarak jauh dan melalui tanjakan, tapi tetap saja belum bisa disandingkan dengan yang biasa bersepeda untuk balapan.
Kadar persahabatan di sini pun sehat dan
*menuju ke volume berikutnya~ ─=≡Σ((( つ✧▽✧)つ
_________
23 Aug 2018:
*sampai vol.8 .... TAMBAHKAN BINTANGNYAA~ UWOOO!! ☆☆☆☆☆
Serius! Saat ini, di antara semua komik olahraga yang ta' ikutin, Yowamushi bisa dibilang berada di puncak (✧ω✧)b!!
Pertandingannya, hubungan antar-teman maupun antar-lawan, kisah masa lalu, harapan masa depan, dan perjuangan di masa kini ... semuanya jempoll!! (((o(≧▽≦)o)))
Tadi malam baca vol.8 ini (tanko-nya vol.15 dan 16 berarti, ya?), dan momen perjuangan Sohoku itu bikin pengen ketawa sambil nangis. Tak lupa meneriakkan: "PUTRIIII!!" ｡ﾟ(^∀^ﾟ )ﾟ｡
Aku jatuh hati pada Sakamichi Onoda Σ>―(〃°ω°〃)❤→
Yang mau ta' bahas
Biasanya, lawan dalam komik olra itu menimbulkan perasaan gemas-tak-berdaya. Mau benci pun tak bisa, karena terasa ga sportif. Ujung-ujungnya pembaca malah jadi kagum. Tapi cuma orang ini! Bukan, dia bukan orang ... tetapi jelmaan iblis! Yang menjengkelkan, dia memang punya kemampuan, tapi kelicikan dan strategi-iblisnya (termasuk Jurus Bisikan Setan dan Pose Melet-Melet) ini yang bikin enek-bin-sebel!! (*tapi ngetik kayak gini kok aku jadinya pengen ketawa XDD)
Pengen orang ini dijatuhkan sejatuh-jatuhnya sampe nangis-nangis tobat~ ←~(Ψ▼ｰ▼)∈ mwahahaa
February 7, 2021
So mutch fun and it makes me feel everything is possible as long as I keep trying ^^
Yowamushi pedal omnibus 1 by Wataru Watanabe get a 10/10 stars.
Yowamushi pedal omnibus 1 by Wataru Watanabe get a 10/10 stars.
August 2, 2024
July 2024
Kindle edition
This is one of my fave sports manga up there with Eyeshield and Whistle. Its a fun one with a mix of personalities. The best thing about this one was the song, so slightly gutted it was translated and not left alone. Princess Princess just doesn't have the same vibe. Also, today I learnt the rest of the song. Lovely chance, flat chested girl. Huh. I only planned to buy the one but as always ended up binge reading three. This one ends at the first year race with Onoda's new bike stuck in traffic and looking like he'll have to ride his mommy bike. Great fun.
Kindle edition
This is one of my fave sports manga up there with Eyeshield and Whistle. Its a fun one with a mix of personalities. The best thing about this one was the song, so slightly gutted it was translated and not left alone. Princess Princess just doesn't have the same vibe. Also, today I learnt the rest of the song. Lovely chance, flat chested girl. Huh. I only planned to buy the one but as always ended up binge reading three. This one ends at the first year race with Onoda's new bike stuck in traffic and looking like he'll have to ride his mommy bike. Great fun.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2017
Pernah baca online secara gratisan tapi ngerasa wajib punya! #yha
July 23, 2019
The manga is sports manga, but the setting is very unique. The protagonist, Sakamichi is “Anime Otaku,” so he goes to Akihabara almost every day by bicycle. However, he belonged to cycling club at the school. He have the secret cycling talent. It is fun to see his growth. His all team mates are nice and they are passionate about cycling. The story is really touching.
November 4, 2025
Trying to read all the sports manga I possibly can has taken me places I wouldn't even go with a gun
shoutout to the yowapedal fujoshi, you are the strongest people on earth. these guys are all so fugly!!!!! your ability to see past their looks to their yaoi potential makes y'all far better people than I could ever be
shoutout to the yowapedal fujoshi, you are the strongest people on earth. these guys are all so fugly!!!!! your ability to see past their looks to their yaoi potential makes y'all far better people than I could ever be
August 1, 2025
I had such a fun time reading this! It gave me the same feelings as when I was in my sports anime era.
Had サクラミツツキ by SPYAIR on repeat when I read it an it made the reading experience so much fun!
Had サクラミツツキ by SPYAIR on repeat when I read it an it made the reading experience so much fun!
July 29, 2018
The Sohoku High School Bicycle Racing Club has several interesting freshman members this year. There’s Imaizumi, a serious competitor whose family is wealthy, so he can afford the finest bicycle racing equipment and training. There’s the fiery Naruko from Osaka, who’s a fine sprinter despite his flashy ways. And then there’s Onoda.
Sakamichi Onoda is an otaku (nerd) who loves manga and anime, and is afraid of jocks since they always treated him poorly in Physical Education for his weakness. He didn’t have any friends in middle school, and is looking forward to joining the anime club in high school so he can finally talk about all his favorite shows. So it’s a crushing blow when he learns the Anime Club has been closed for lack of members!
But unknown to himself, Onoda’s weekly trips to Akiba for manga and anime goodies, a 90 kilometer round trip on a heavy, incorrectly adjusted “mommy bike”, have given the lad superior climbing endurance and pedaling skills. A chance encounter with Imaizumi is about to change his life!
Yowamushi Pedal (“Weakling’s Pedal”), known to its fans as “Yowapeda”, is a shounen (boys’) manga that’s been running since 2008, and has a multi-season animated adaptation.
In this first omnibus volume, Onoda meets Imaizumi when he’s run into by the latter’s chauffeur on the steep back road to school. While at first the serious cyclist dismisses the weird kid on the inferior bicycle, he sees something there that he’s curious about. Onoda also meets Miki Kanzaki, a girl who loves bicycles and racing (though we never see her ride herself) and wants to be the racing club’s manager.
Miki helps Onoda with some vital adjustments on his bike, which is a good thing as Imaizumi has challenged the otaku kid to a race. While Onoda doesn’t win even with a huge headstart, Imaizumi is impressed by his potential.
The next time Onoda goes to Akibahara in Akiba, he runs into Naruko, who’s come to the big city to buy presents for his little brothers. Naruko lassos Onoda into helping him because he likes Onoda’s bicycle and the other boy is clearly familiar with the shops. A hoodlum in a fancy car disses Onoda’s bike, and Naruko drags Onoda off on a chase to teach the disrespecter a lesson.
Onoda learns more about how to ride at high speed, and the two boys become friends, then learn they’re attending the same school. Naruko’s enthusiasm finally convinces Onoda to join the bicycle racing club.
But as it happens, the day they join is the day of the Freshmen Welcome Race, a 60 kilometer course over some of the most difficult roads in the area. Even “experienced” freshman Sugimoto, who was smugly proclaiming his superior expertise earlier, blanches at that one. But Onoda is fearless, and may surprise everyone!
The series has plenty of exciting bike race scenes with lovingly drawn bicycles, and a good variety of faces (though the problem with similar girl faces is mostly handled by having few important female characters.) The main trio are a good set of contrasting personalities and riding styles, which sets up a variety of possible interactions.
But this is, after all, a sports anime, and ninety percent of the plot development and characterization is directly attached to the training and races. We’re going to see little if any of the characters’ lives outside the lens of bicycle racing.
Recommended to fans of shounen sports manga, and bicycle racing fans who would like a good manga to start with.
Sakamichi Onoda is an otaku (nerd) who loves manga and anime, and is afraid of jocks since they always treated him poorly in Physical Education for his weakness. He didn’t have any friends in middle school, and is looking forward to joining the anime club in high school so he can finally talk about all his favorite shows. So it’s a crushing blow when he learns the Anime Club has been closed for lack of members!
But unknown to himself, Onoda’s weekly trips to Akiba for manga and anime goodies, a 90 kilometer round trip on a heavy, incorrectly adjusted “mommy bike”, have given the lad superior climbing endurance and pedaling skills. A chance encounter with Imaizumi is about to change his life!
Yowamushi Pedal (“Weakling’s Pedal”), known to its fans as “Yowapeda”, is a shounen (boys’) manga that’s been running since 2008, and has a multi-season animated adaptation.
In this first omnibus volume, Onoda meets Imaizumi when he’s run into by the latter’s chauffeur on the steep back road to school. While at first the serious cyclist dismisses the weird kid on the inferior bicycle, he sees something there that he’s curious about. Onoda also meets Miki Kanzaki, a girl who loves bicycles and racing (though we never see her ride herself) and wants to be the racing club’s manager.
Miki helps Onoda with some vital adjustments on his bike, which is a good thing as Imaizumi has challenged the otaku kid to a race. While Onoda doesn’t win even with a huge headstart, Imaizumi is impressed by his potential.
The next time Onoda goes to Akibahara in Akiba, he runs into Naruko, who’s come to the big city to buy presents for his little brothers. Naruko lassos Onoda into helping him because he likes Onoda’s bicycle and the other boy is clearly familiar with the shops. A hoodlum in a fancy car disses Onoda’s bike, and Naruko drags Onoda off on a chase to teach the disrespecter a lesson.
Onoda learns more about how to ride at high speed, and the two boys become friends, then learn they’re attending the same school. Naruko’s enthusiasm finally convinces Onoda to join the bicycle racing club.
But as it happens, the day they join is the day of the Freshmen Welcome Race, a 60 kilometer course over some of the most difficult roads in the area. Even “experienced” freshman Sugimoto, who was smugly proclaiming his superior expertise earlier, blanches at that one. But Onoda is fearless, and may surprise everyone!
The series has plenty of exciting bike race scenes with lovingly drawn bicycles, and a good variety of faces (though the problem with similar girl faces is mostly handled by having few important female characters.) The main trio are a good set of contrasting personalities and riding styles, which sets up a variety of possible interactions.
But this is, after all, a sports anime, and ninety percent of the plot development and characterization is directly attached to the training and races. We’re going to see little if any of the characters’ lives outside the lens of bicycle racing.
Recommended to fans of shounen sports manga, and bicycle racing fans who would like a good manga to start with.
April 21, 2017
Sports manga are so heartwarming. But this one is especially relatable because the main character is an otaku. He reminds me of myself and how it feels to be an introverted nerd. And after reading this I want to go ride a bike like I used to when I was a kid.
This omnibus contains volumes 1-2.
This omnibus contains volumes 1-2.
June 24, 2017
Vi presento la mia guilty pleausure degli ultimi mesi. Ho iniziato online la lettura di Yowamushi Pedal per soddisfare una mia curiosità, visto che ho scoperto molto casualmente una canzone legata all'anime e ho voluto scoprirne di più. Da lì sono scesa nel baratro e non penso di uscirne. Il protagonista è Sakamichi Onoda ed è un otaku della peggiore specie: per risparmiare soldi dell'autobus va in bicicletta fino ad Akihabara (il quartiere di Tokyo famoso per i suoi negozi di elettronica e di anime e manga). E che ci vuole dite voi, ma tra andata e ritorno lui si fa 90 chilometri in bicicletta, non so se capite che pedalate si fa... Giunto al primo anno del Liceo Sohoku il ragazzo vorrebbe aprire un club dove parlare delle sue passioni ma non riesce; incontra però Imaizumi, un ragazzo che compete in bicicletta a livello agonistico e non ha intenzione di perdere contro nessuno, specialmente contro un otaku che riesce a pedalare sulla ripidissima salita che porta a scuola canticchiando la sigla di un anime (Sakamichi lo fa, ve lo giuro!)! Imizumi però si rende conto che Sakamichi ha un vero e proprio talento con le biciclette e lo invita ad unirsi al club di ciclismo del Sohoku. Nel mentre Sakamichi incontra un altro ciclista, il rosso Naruko e anche lui lo invita ad unirsi al club. Il desiderio di pedalare con i suoi nuovi amici porta Onoda ad iscriversi ma ecco che il giorno stesso che entra nel club viene organizzata una gara tra i ragazzi del primo anno per determinare le loro abilità... Perché da adesso in poi il cammino di Onoda sarà solo in salita.
Capite che io ho letto questi capitoli in autunno e rileggerli nuovamente mi hanno emozionato ancora. Ho un po' riso perché il design dei personaggi è cambiato anche tanto e alcuni personaggi sono quasi irriconoscibili (cito uno dei miei preferiti, Makishima, i cui capelli aumentano di lunghezza e la cui faccia è sempre più magra ad ogni capitolo), ma per il resto piangevo per la bellissima storia e il suo messaggio. Onoda non vuole altro che avere degli amici con cui condividere la sua passione per manga ed anime ma scopre di averne un'altra, la bici, e di come questa lo aiuta ad entrare in contatto con persone con le quali non avrebbe altrimenti mai rivolto parola. Il suo talento unico con la bicicletta gli permette di uscire, di aprirsi e di fare nuove esperienze che altrimenti non avrebbe mai fatto. Poi beh più avanti ho sviluppato una mia personale interpretazione su come le corse in bici siano una metafora per la vita, di come i personaggi più grandi invitano i più giovani a guardare avanti, a correre, e crescere e come queste indicazioni non valgono solo per l'imminente gara e per la bici ma appunto per la vita, per le difficoltà che ti trovi a dover affrontare quotidianamente. L'unica via è pedalare avanti, anche se la strada si fa ripida. Poi se cantate la sigla di Hime Hime come il nostro Onoda (video esplicativo --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvW1...) farete meno fatica (ehm, lo dico per esperienza personale...)...Peccato che non c'è in italiano e non uscirà mai, ma è una serie fantastica ed emozionante e io la consiglio per chi ama i manga sportivi e i messaggi positivi che essi trasmettono.
Capite che io ho letto questi capitoli in autunno e rileggerli nuovamente mi hanno emozionato ancora. Ho un po' riso perché il design dei personaggi è cambiato anche tanto e alcuni personaggi sono quasi irriconoscibili (cito uno dei miei preferiti, Makishima, i cui capelli aumentano di lunghezza e la cui faccia è sempre più magra ad ogni capitolo), ma per il resto piangevo per la bellissima storia e il suo messaggio. Onoda non vuole altro che avere degli amici con cui condividere la sua passione per manga ed anime ma scopre di averne un'altra, la bici, e di come questa lo aiuta ad entrare in contatto con persone con le quali non avrebbe altrimenti mai rivolto parola. Il suo talento unico con la bicicletta gli permette di uscire, di aprirsi e di fare nuove esperienze che altrimenti non avrebbe mai fatto. Poi beh più avanti ho sviluppato una mia personale interpretazione su come le corse in bici siano una metafora per la vita, di come i personaggi più grandi invitano i più giovani a guardare avanti, a correre, e crescere e come queste indicazioni non valgono solo per l'imminente gara e per la bici ma appunto per la vita, per le difficoltà che ti trovi a dover affrontare quotidianamente. L'unica via è pedalare avanti, anche se la strada si fa ripida. Poi se cantate la sigla di Hime Hime come il nostro Onoda (video esplicativo --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvW1...) farete meno fatica (ehm, lo dico per esperienza personale...)...Peccato che non c'è in italiano e non uscirà mai, ma è una serie fantastica ed emozionante e io la consiglio per chi ama i manga sportivi e i messaggi positivi che essi trasmettono.
June 7, 2019
Sakamichi Onoda is a sweet, nerdy boy who hopes to revive his school's anime club and make friends during his first year of high school. But when members of the cycling club learn about his crazy commute and his natural talent, they introduce him to a whole new world! To his relief, they're not all stereotypically-cruel jocks. And to his surprise, he finds himself loving the speed and satisfaction of racing.
The cast is interesting (I like sweet and honest Onoda and excessively-bold Naruko the best); the writing welcomes clueless plebeians like me with helpful bicycle facts and engaging storytelling; and I really enjoyed the highly-stylized and dynamic art. Volume 1 is a heartwarming and exciting read.
Yowamushi Pedal was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I finally got my hands on a copy. Looking forward to what happens next, in Volume 2!
The cast is interesting (I like sweet and honest Onoda and excessively-bold Naruko the best); the writing welcomes clueless plebeians like me with helpful bicycle facts and engaging storytelling; and I really enjoyed the highly-stylized and dynamic art. Volume 1 is a heartwarming and exciting read.
Yowamushi Pedal was recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I finally got my hands on a copy. Looking forward to what happens next, in Volume 2!
February 21, 2019
Maybe 3.5, but rounded up for the glee it’s given me. It literally took me two years to read this book (though I restarted in last night since it had been so long), but it was really enjoyable in the end. I don’t particularly care about cycling but this manga kept me interested with some cool characters and drama. The art style isn’t one I’d gravitate towards, it’s kind of unfinished looking, not enough beauty in the characters, but it is dynamic which adds some excitement and movement that ups the drama in the biking.
March 4, 2021
This was great! Not sure what there is NOT to like. It's all about competitive bicycle racing at a high school level.
I have to admit, I'm learning lots about athletics through manga these days which is, frankly, an awesome way to learn about it! I'm also realizing why I had such difficulty biking around an island on a hired bike one summer vacation...
Content Notes:
Pretty tame overall. There are a few mentions of a flat chested princess in a song that the Sakamichi Onoda has been singing (it is part of an anime series). Also a few uses of the word damn.
I have to admit, I'm learning lots about athletics through manga these days which is, frankly, an awesome way to learn about it! I'm also realizing why I had such difficulty biking around an island on a hired bike one summer vacation...
Content Notes:
Pretty tame overall. There are a few mentions of a flat chested princess in a song that the Sakamichi Onoda has been singing (it is part of an anime series). Also a few uses of the word damn.
June 24, 2022
This is the manga that has fortified my love for cycling and that has hooked my need for speed with cycling, instilling a want to race and compete and sprint for the finish. I love all the characters and I think the character design choices done with the anime really improve the story. Follow an Otaku who has been cycling 60km every week to save money to buy capsule toys (sounds familiar?) who finds he has a talent for cycling, through it makes friends, and ends up joining the cycling club.
Might have to start collecting the series.
Might have to start collecting the series.
September 19, 2022
I absolutely loved the anime (still holds strong as one of my top 5), so when I found the manga I had to read it. It did not disappoint! The art style in the manga compared to the anime is a little more rough around the edges and the characters are not as "attractive" (they definitely prettied them up for the anime), I think this aspect really adds a certain undeniable charm to the manga. Plus the humor in the manga is so on point! I highly recommend, especially if you enjoy sports anime/manga. I can't wait to collect the rest of the series 🤗
December 6, 2020
The pacing of these kinds of action-intercut-with-plot stories always feels better to me in the manga than the anime. Though I really enjoyed the Yowamushi Pedal anime, it seemed to drag predictably with overwrought feelings and thoughts while those things work on the page better. I like the loose lines of the art style a lot too. It’s nice to compare some of the one-pass looking faces to the intricate bikes in a single scene.
April 1, 2023
Sakamichi has ridden his bike. He rides it to Akihabara everyday. When he finally makes it to high school, he crosses paths with the school’s best cyclist. Imaizumi hopes to beat Sakamichi or join his anime group.
Just wanted a quick read. I love anime. It was a cute story. I definitely want to know who wins but I think I already know.
Just wanted a quick read. I love anime. It was a cute story. I definitely want to know who wins but I think I already know.
September 5, 2018
One of the better sports mangas that I've read. I liked that the main character sort of backs into the sport, and that the character who's apparently being set up as a rival isn't pointlessly rude to the main character.
February 20, 2020
Just fun! I’m not even into bikes really but this artist expresses a great sense of speed, making for an exciting race of a read, while also depicting the fun of riding through the nerdy, optimistic main character. Good stuff.
August 27, 2020
Very cute story! I've never been into cycling but I loved learning about it from the manga! Also loved the cycling corner inputs from the author, you can tell he's really passionate about this sort of thing. Can't wait to continue reading
April 21, 2022
Wonderful series that lays down the groundwork for another adventure where you can overcome odds when you work hard at it. Beautiful art and everything gets animated from mountains to rivers, from highways to the sea and everything in between them.
September 7, 2024
- ยิ่งอ่านยิ่งโคตรสนุก การ์ตูนอะไรสมจริงมาก จนอยากจะปั่นจักรยานขึ้นดอยเลย
- อ่านแล้วไฟลุกโชน อยากไปปั่นจักรยานเลย
- เนื้อหาไม่ไปไหน (ค่อนข้างช้า) แต่ด้วยลงรายละเอียดของอารมณ์คนขับ ทำให้เราอินไปด้วยมากๆ
- อ่านแล้วไฟลุกโชน อยากไปปั่นจักรยานเลย
- เนื้อหาไม่ไปไหน (ค่อนข้างช้า) แต่ด้วยลงรายละเอียดของอารมณ์คนขับ ทำให้เราอินไปด้วยมากๆ
August 2, 2017
A cycling manga?! Yeah baby!!
October 28, 2017
Cerita bagus dengan tema olahraga memang harus memberi semangat!!
Oh, ya. Gaya gambar antara niat dengan tidak niat *plak *bukan. Itu mah ciri khas Watanabe sensei saja... xD9
Oh, ya. Gaya gambar antara niat dengan tidak niat *plak *bukan. Itu mah ciri khas Watanabe sensei saja... xD9
March 13, 2021
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. I was worried that cycling wouldn't translate well into manga the way it would in anime, but it was perfectly fine and I enjoyed myself immensely while reading!
December 10, 2021
Its absolutely adorable. It's these kinda stories that make it hard for me to stop reading manga. It's just so original and over the top.
December 31, 2021
I love the art in these books--expressive and gritty in a way that bicycling should be!
January 2, 2022
While it follows the typical manga tropes the cycling geeking out is real. Everything from brand logos, to bike mechanics, is talked about with such zeal; it’s hard not to get caught up in it.
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