Onoda is a cheerful otaku looking to join his new school's anime club, eager to finally make some friends. Unfortunately, the club has been disbanded and somehow he stumbled into the bicycle club.
38 Episodes
Because I Can Go to Akiba for Free
E1
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.
To Recruit More Members
E2
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.
I Don't Have Any Friends
E3
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.
Naruko Shoukichi
E4
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.
The Sohoku High School Bicycle Racing Team
E5
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.
Welcoming Race
E6
Welcoming RaceThe welcoming race begins. Sakamichi is excited to, once again, race against Imaizumi and Naruko.
I Want to Catch Up!
E7
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.
Sprint Climb!!
E8
Sprint Climb!!Sakamichi finally catches up to Imaizumi and Naruko, stoking their competitive natures.
Full Power VS Full Power
E9
Full Power VS Full PowerDetermined to become the King of the Mountain in Minegayama, Sakamichi raises his RPMs to catch up to Imaizumi.
Peak Spider
E10
Peak SpiderWith the welcoming race over, each of the first years is given special training by other members of the team.
Human Bullet Train!!
E11
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.
First Day of Camp!
E12
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.
Imaizumi and Naruko's 1000km
E13
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.
Reunion at Dawn
E14
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.
Strategy
E15
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.
Breakthrough
E16
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.
Onoda in Last Place
E17
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.
All Out Battle
E18
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!
A New Start
E19
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.
Manami Sangaku
E20
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.
Snake of the Stone Path
E21
Snake of the Stone PathThe first years learn about the previous year's Inter-High and the rivalry between Kinjou and Fukutomi.
The Inter-High Begins
E22
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.
Top Sprinter!!
E23
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.
Trembling Izumida
E24
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.
Loss
E25
LossWith only 700 meters until the first check point, Tadokoro, Naruko and Izumida are neck-and-neck.
I Can See The Sky
E26
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.
Toudou, God of the Mountains
E27
Toudou, God of the MountainsWhen Sakamichi falls and ends up in last place, Makishima takes over to lead the team through the mountain stage.
100 Man Barrier
E28
100 Man BarrierNow in last place, Sakamichi must find a way to pass 100 men and catch up to his team.
The Summit
E29
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.
Arakita and Imaizumi
E30
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.
The Strong Three
E31
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.
Night of Hope
E32
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.
You Are the Princess
E33
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.
Shinkai Hayato
E34
Shinkai HayatoTeam Sohoku's members are separated. Hakone Academy and Midousuji's Kyoto Fushimi sprint ahead, leaving a panicked Imaizumi and Kinjou behind.
The Winner
E35
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.
Strongest and Fastest
E36
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.
Passing the Crown
E37
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.
The Soul of Sohoku
E38
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.
Cast of Season 1
Daiki YamashitaSakamichi Onoda (voice)
Kohsuke ToriumiShunsukeImaizumi (voice)
Hiroki YasumotoShingo Kinjou (voice)
Kentaro ItoJin Tadokoro (voice)
Daisuke KishioJunta Teshima (voice)
Osamu NabeshimaDirector
Wataru WatanabeWriter
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