"High school admission, congrats!"
"Chiba Prefectural Sohoku High School"
Please fill out your future goal forms...
and return them to me this week...
I wish you all a rich and fulfilling high school life.
"Anime Club"
They've got one!
I never made friends in middle school.
But I'll surely find people to talk to in high school.
"Sohoku High 49th Entrance Ceremony
"Anime Club suspended due to lack of members"
No!
Why?
Suspended? Tell me it isn't so.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
My paper.
Sakamichi Onoda?
"Hill" Onoda?
Oh, pardon me.
You'd better hurry. Buses are leaving.
That's okay. I came by bicycle.
Bicycle? To where?
"Akiba."
"Akiba?"
Akihabara?
Going by bike saves me money.
Akihabara in Tokyo?
That's at least 40 kilometers.
A 20-degree incline at its steepest.
The famed "Rear Gate Hill."
I can limber up before joining the club.
Whoa, this slope is harder than I expected.
A cycling club member?
I'll pass him.
He's humming!
Who is that?
On a granny bike?
Pardon me. I'm sorry!
I don't believe what I'm seeing.
Who is that guy?
YOWAMUSHI PEDAL: Up The Road
"Class 1-3, Sakamichi Onoda"
Class dismissed.
Teacher.
Won't you revive the Anime Club?
Revive the Anime Club?
Please!
I've been so looking forward to joining.
If you can find five members, fine.
Five? That many?
Five is a bit...
Should be a cinch.
But I don't know anybody.
Pull yourself together.
You'll never make friends that way.
Make friends.
Sorry. My bad.
I've always been a loner.
"Members Wanted! Revive the Anime Club!"
Please bring me friends.
Hey, Four-eyes.
Me?
Race me.
Race me up that hill.
What hill?
Come!
Wait. I need my stuff.
Important stuff.
Where to?
Just come.
Let's go.
I'm guessing it's a fluke.
Like I caught you in a magic moment.
But I want to make sure.
I'll let you choose the place and time.
Why do you want to race me?
Sakamichi Onoda, right?
What do you want?
Friend of yours?
Unavoidably.
Since childhood.
Can I ask you something?
Oh... sure.
Did you really bike to Akihabara?
Yesterday? 'Yes.
On a granny bike? That's 90 kilometers.
All by bicycle?
Yes, I've been cycling to Akihabara, every week since the 4th grade.
Why don't you join?
If you lose the race.
All right. If you win, I'll join.
Do you mean it?
Let's do it, then. Let's race!
By the way, do you have a favorite anime?
- Doraemon? - Doraemon! No kidding!
Fujiko F. Fujio is a true visionary.
Did you know the initial stands for "Fujimoto?" His real surname
Hi, Imaizumi!
What's going on?
Are you training?
So cool.
Can we watch?
So cool.
Sorry to keep you.
Can I speak to you?
What is it?
Why dle there so many people?
What's a race without spectators?
What, here again?
Good luck, Onoda!
Thanks!
Here.
Start along the highway, then up Rear Gate Hill to the school. 5 kilos.
Got it.
I'll give you a 15-minute head start.
That long?
And wear this. It'll help you.
Are you ready?
Yes!
On your mark, get set...
Go!
For the revival of the Anime Club, here I go!
Fast start!
You can do it!
For the Anime Club revival!
Make it happen!
Look at that dude!
He's blazing!
Was I going fast just now?
27 kilometers per hour?
I'm keeping pace with a scooter.
must be going fast.
Rear Gate Hill.
Imaizumi must have started by now.
10 minutes?
I'm 2 kilos from the goal, and he hasn't even started yet.
A miscalculation?
Okay, then.
Just a little farther.
Yes, I can win.
3, 2, 1... !
Start!
Good luck!
Is he off?
Can he really catch him?
Let's hail a taxi and follow.
Hurry!
Don't worry, Four-eyes. I'll catch you soon.
Climbing this hill is time-consuming.
But I'm okay.
Imaizumi only just started.
I can reach the goal first.
What's that sound?
No way. He can't be here already!
It hasn't even been 10 minutes.
That's impossible!
You're pretty far along!
No way! That easily?
Can't you go a little faster?
Don't push your luck.
Stop.
Onoda.
Is he all right?
Wait!
Hurry up, Four Eyes.
I want to see his pedaling for myself one more time.
Is it solely on pedaling strength?
High-cadence climbing?
Imaizumi!
It's about time, amateur.
Is that a new saddle?
Looks like a cadence of 70. Impressive.
Granny bikes usually top out at 30-40.
Have you had enough? Take a breather.
You did good for an amateur.
Wait!
I said you can quit.
What's with this guy?
He's caught up!
Imaizumi's pedaling hard.
Give me a break.
Pendulum dance!
Looks like he's struggling.
He's exhausting all his physical stamina. Unsustainable.
300 meters to go. He can do it.
He's still with me.
He's got to be in pain, at his limit. Anyone would be done by now.
I'm dying here. My heart, my legs, my lungs.
But what happening? My mind has gone blank. The pain is excruciating.
But I have to catch up! I want to!
Are you kidding me?
Why haven't you given up yet?
The Anime Club! I really need the Anime Club!
Because I have no friends!
Hey, Four-eyes.
Thank you.
Come to the Cycling Club.
The Cycling Club?
Don't get the wrong idea. You've got potential, that's all.
Thank you very much!
I still want to revive the Anime Club.
Whatever you want.
The ride to Akihabara is so much easier now!
Come to the Cycling Club.
The Cycling Club?
Thank you, Imaizumi.
Right.
She's Princess, Princess, Love Princess
You can't stop a true princess She's a true Princess!
As I thought, I got here quick today.
If I'm lucky, I might even score a Princess Love figure.
Hey!
Me?
Yeah, you.
Can I help you?
That your bike?
Man is it plain! Silver, really?
Do you like pebbles, too?
But it's set at the right saddle height.
A well-seasoned grip.
And front derailer.
It's a good machine.
Primo bike.
I know. Thanks.
Take care of it.
Later.
Welcome.
Where's your dad?
Street meeting. He'll be back soon.
I need a tuneup
I hear Onoda dropped by.
He said he was hearing a strange gear noise.
So I tweaked it.
With what?
A second gear.
A front derailer?
Yup. Does that interest you?
Not in the least.
Really?
D'm not interested in a race.
But...
I want to make some friends!
What's wrong?
Huh? Nothing. Thanks for taking care of my bike.
"Kanzaki Bicycle Shop"
Should I go to Akiba today?
What's that sound?
So that's Sohoku High's...
cycling club!
From yesterday?
What are the odds?
Same high school?
We meet again!
Sohoku has one of the nation's top cycling teams.
That's why I came.
But I arrived a bit late because of the move.
I see.
What about you?
I came to join the Ani...
Just join already.
The Cycle Racing Club!
No way. I could never.
I always got a "D" in P.E.
That doesn't matter!
It's the bicycle that's fast, not you.
All you've got to do... is pedal!
That's more like it. Let's go!
Wait up!
Move your ass, slow poke!
Wait, Naruko!
What's the matter? Move it!
This is fun... riding with someone.
I want to do it again.
Good! Change gears!
Ready?
Race you to that line!
Race?
Damn right! Let's go!
Freshmen, when I call your name, answer.
Kawada.
Sakurai.
Sugimoto.
And Imaizumi.
Just you four this year?
And two last-second entries.
Right here!
Shokichi Naruko from the Osaka area.
I heard about you from your senior alums.
Sup.
So you're Shunsuke Imaizumi, huh?
I heard we got a fast sprinter
You look like someone with ice water in his veins.
Pardon. I'd like to join.
You're Onoda?
I didn't think you'd come.
You said I had potential. l'd like to give it a shot.
Welcome.
Okay. Freshmen!
Sorry newbies, but we've got a tradition around here.
A first-year welcome race.
A race?
From the fields over Mt. Mineh and once around the dam.
A 60-kilo course.
60 kilos?
Results will determine your training menu and competition eligibility.
Go prepare. We'll start back here in 30 minutes.
Prepare? How?
Freshman!
Thank you.
Sakamichi, over here.
Sorry.
Good. Everyone's here.
Did you memorize the course?
I heard we get a retrieval car for this.
We'll be following in a vehicle.
Anyone we see not hacking it...
will be pulled.
That means we don't believe you have what it takes.
And you should reconsider joining.
Let's begin.
Start.
You don't have to go.
Why not?
Not on that thing.
No, please! Let me go!
No way. Just wait.
I want to race.
I said "No."
I beg you.
A want to ride with everyone.
If I can't join up, I'll be alone again.
So please...
let me race.
Retrieval truck has arrived.
Sorry!
Mr. Kanzaki, park over there.
Sakamichi's not coming!
Sorry I'm late. Traffic was murder.
No problem.
Onoda, get over here!
You're Sakamichi Onoda?
That's right.
She won't stop talking about a great hill climber.
This is for you.
Sorry for the delay. It's your road racer.
Mine?
Here we are! A real cycling path!
Now we're free to pass!
Man-up, Imaizumi.
Let it rip!
A rocket start?
Standing already?
So you're a sprinter?
Damn right. Just try to stay with me!
What kind of riding is that?
Same speed even on an incline.
Sonofabitch!
Heavy.
I didn't think the climb would be this bad.
Onoda!
How?
He's getting close to Kawada.
And he'll catch him.
He's caught him!
What? Where'd you get the racer?
This is what I wished for.
A means for connecting with people.
Pedal till your feet fall off. Keep moving forward.
Let this be your connection!
Just catch up to Imaizumi and Naruko.
And then you'll be able to ride alongside them.
"Mt. Mineh: 10 km"
Amazing. His pace hasn't fallen.
He aims to catch Imaizumi.
That desire to catch up is surely what's driving him.
How naïve.
Tadokoro, you know he'll never catch them.
There's already an 8-minute gap.
Look closely.
He's at about 90 revolutions but to catch them...
he'll need 10 more.
10?
Going uphill? No way!
See what I mean?
Let me pass him a bottle.
Gotcha.
Onoda!
Thank you.
Listen up.
You won't catch those two at this pace.
Don't tell him that now!
Yes, I can. If I speed up.
You won't have the stamina.
You can conserve energy and finish 3rd...
or burn out in pursuit.
Which will it be?
I'll pursue them. I'll catch up!
Okay, then!
Raise your rpm by 30.
30?
Don't, Kinjo.
Can you do that?
Raising cadence by 30!
No way!
He's really doing it!
What is he?
Keep following.
Just when I thought it's two of us, a party crasher.
"Mt. Mineh: 5 km"
Who is that?
Someone's climbing fast.
This is getting interesting.
Just when I thought it's two of us, a party crasher.
He got himself a road racer.
Don't you get it yet? Even you...
should sense what's coming.
It's "Sakamichi Pressure!"
What an idiot! How crazy is he pedaling right now?
Onoda... are you coming?
I'm getting close. I can feel it somehow.
My heart's pounding.
There they are!
I finally made it. Finally!
Imaizumi! Naruko! I'm here!
Let's ride together!
Seriously?
With tears of joy, too.
He climbed the hill just to be with us.
Let's repay such devotion with everything we've got.
Way ahead of you.
Wait for me!
Who knew?
Who knew cycling could be this fun! So incredibly fun.
He caught them.
That guy's a natural born climber!
Definitely!
If so, then the issue is Naruko.
You're right.
Damnit! Sonofabitch!
I expected this.
What's wrong?
Sprinters aren't good climbers. And he didn't know the course.
See ya.
Naruko, are you okay?
I'm bad at hills, but I'll pass you coming down.
Let's go together:
Don't be stupid. Don't slow down for me.
But...
I told you to keep climbing!
We tre in competition here!
You said it yourself.
You want to test your potential.
Your strength is climbing.
Go overtake Imaizumi!
Don't let anyone beat you to the summit!
I'll tell you...
the secret.
"Summit: 500 meters"
Give me a break.
What's the deal, Onoda?
There's only one thing I can do.
I raised my cadence.
Another 30!
He's nuts. He's an idiot.
Nobody raises their cadence by 30. And on a hill!
I'm getting pumped!
I can't lose now. I promised Naruko.
I told him I'd take the summit.
Okay, they're neck and neck.
Onoda aims for the summit
He can't do it.
Sure he can.
Not without dancing.
it was fun while it lasted.
But this mountain will be mine.
Learn to dance and come again.
Look at him go!
Right before the top...
when Imaizumi makes his move, you make yours, Sakamichi!
If it's a dance you want...
that's what you'll get 'cause Naruko taught me how!
Onoda's standing!
Damn it!
Gotta win!
End of the last curve.
I see it. The summit!
I won't let you!
He absorbed the hit!
Wow!
We're in competition here!
Give it your all!
My all! I just give my all!
Put everything out there! My all!
He can do it! Onoda!
Go!
Onoda!
Give it all!
Gotta win it!
Win it!
Princess!
Win it!
Princess!
Win it!
Princess!
Onoda won!
Unbelievable!
Not again. Why do I always end up losing?
But it's not over yet.
Imaizumi's... gone ahead again.
Onoda? You all right?
I'm fine.
Are you surenyou're okay?
Yes.
Glasses.
Miss Kanzaki?
What?
I took the summit, didn't I?
Onoda.
You raced well today.
Rest up.
You're retired.
Okay.
Here comes Naruko.
You did it, right?
Leave the rest to me!
This race is going to get interesting.
Yes!
The bicycle! I'm so sorry! Is it broken?
Hold this.
Here.
Don't catch a cold.
Thanks.
King of the Mountain jersey.
He has no idea what it means. Right, Kinjo?
Did you enjoy that? Racing?
You reminded us today what road racing was meant to be.
Take in that scenery.
You got the sea, town and school spread out below you.
Today, you were the first to climb above it all and make it yours.
I did that?
"Cycle Racing Club"
"Freshmen Welcome Race Results"
Morning, Onoda.
Good morning.
You sore?
Yes, everywhere I'm afraid.
After what you did, you'd have to be.
But I retired from the race.
Morning.
Hey.
See you later.
He doesn't seem as wimpy as before.
"Shokichi Naruko was here!"
He must be sleeping in today.
Okay everyone, take your seats! Keep that ball out of here!
Your first period teacher has a cold.
After that amazing race.
Pardon me.
Kawada's switching to tennis. The rest remain.
Thanks for trying.
I'm putting you in charge of the first-year members.
As I was once.
It comes with winning the freshmen race.
"1st - Shunsuke Imaizumi 2nd - Shokichi Naruko"
Sonofabitch!
I'm going to train like mad.
Just you wait, Imaizumi!
I'll show you!
You still here?
What's up?
"National High School Cycling Championship, Chiba Qualifying Race"
Choosing members?
Yeah.
I aim to win it all this year.
It's the freshmen.
They'll need to really step it up or we've got no chance.
They 'need a real test.
You mean Imaizumi and Naruko?
Those two are probably the only freshmen we can use.
See you later.
Naruko!
You were absent. Are you okay?
I had a thing.
Sup.
Is everyone here?
Tomorrow you start training in pairs.
The pairings.
Imaizumi with the Captain, Naruko with Tadokoro.
Onoda with Makishima.
Makishima? Isn't he the scary looking guy?
"Cycle Racing Club Training Camp"
Come on, Naruko! Get serious!
Sonofabitch.
Experience this! My sprint!
Sonofabitch!
I'm going to take him! Right in front of the Geezer!
Good pace, good pace!
Keep it up!
Okay, now pick it up a little!
Raise the pace!
What's wrong? You're lagging!
Pick up the pace!
You can do it!
Stick to him now! Stay with him!
Stay with him!
Don't give up the lead so easily! You're the ace!
The weather's not bad today.
Sky is so blue.
So what are your hobbies, Mr. Makishima?
Hobbies?
Pin-up photos.
Never mind. I've never been good at making small talk.
Follow me if you feel like it.
Okay!
Just ride now.
You're totally lacking in training and experience.
The only thing to do then is keep pedaling.
I will!
These hills are tough.
But fun!
Good night!
Good night.
See ya.
Mr. Makishima? Shall I rinse your back?
Don't worry about it.
It would be my pleasure. Here.
I can't take the heat!
I win the endurance test, Geezer!
Geezer? I started a minute earlier!
It doesn't matter. I won!
Fine, let's go again! You guys join, too!
Bring 'em, Naruko!
Round two!
I'm also not good at rough-housing.
But it looks like fun.
I challenge you to a milk drinking race!
Where's Imaizumi? Isn't he bathing?
I saw him on the roller.
Still training.
So you're entering Imaizumi and Naruko in the qualifier?
Yeah, they need real experience.
Doesn't the winner of that race automatically give his team the win?
If you lose, you can't go to nationals.
If they can't win a qualifier, we'd have no chance, anyway.
Good point.
But there's one looming problem.
Imaizumi.
He lacks ace qualities.
Tenacity and a killer instinct.
Imaizumi maintains the lead!
300 meters to go! But suddenly, a challenger!
Breezes past him!
Imaizumi won't catch him!
Tachibana Middle School comes from behind!
Damn it!
Imaizumi?
What do you want!?
Sorry.
Drink?
I'll leave you alone.
Hey Onoda.
Why do you ride?
Why are you here?
I used to be all alone.
Then I met you and the cycling club.
People are helping me.
And now, here I am.
So I want to help everyone, too.
I don't care how. I just want to be useful.
That's why I ride.
You do it for others, huh?
Now I feel embarrassed.
You shouldn't be.
Your turn. Tell me why you ride?
I'm not saying.
Why not? That's unfair.
Time to go.
- You have to tell me. - No, I don't.
Why do you ride?
Let's wash up.
I already have.
Do it again.
"1. Kinjo 2. Makishima 3. Tadokoro 4. Naruko 5. Imaizumi 6. ?"
"6. Sakamichi Onoda"
"National High School Championship Chiba Prefectural Qualifer"
They put me in a real race so soon. What'll I do?
Oh boy.
We're counting on you. Ride like you did before.
I'm not sure what I did before. My mind was a blur.
Can I live up to expectations?
You okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
I hear half of Sohoku's team are freshmen.
Then we've got this.
Victory's in the bag.
We've got Fudo.
This year, we make the finals!
The race will begin in 5 minutes. Racers to the starting line.
Drinks and carbs here.
Great, thanks.
This one mine?
Freshmen's?
Of course.
Hey where's Onoda?
It's no time to space out.
Oh, I'm so sorry!
You're right. I can't be timid.
If I cost everyone the victory, you'll miss out on nationals.
Don't strain yourself.
You don't have to struggle alone.
Bu What if I collapse again?
If you collapse, I'll come support you.
Similarly, if a teammate falls...
you bring the support.
Road racing is a team sport.
Individual talent means nothing here.
If you don't all support each other, you won't reach the summit.
If you struggle, we'll be there.
And if we struggle, save us with all your might.
That's the Team Sohoku way.
The way we ride.
Now zip up those jerseys and form a circle!
Right, what have I got to worry about?
These guys are amazing. I'm in good hands.
I hate this rah rah stuff.
Shut up and lock arms.
Hurry and huddle up!
I couldn't be more excited to be here.
Shut up and focus! Unite your minds.
To the nationals! Sohoku!
All right, let's do this!
That suits you, surprisingly.
Men's Nationals Chiba Qualifier... start!
Here we go, guys! I've been waiting for this!
Get in the flow.
Don't get antsy. The first 2 kilos are a parade.
Go Sohoku! Go!
To the truck!
Isn't that Fudo?
I thought he was injured.
Why's he here?
That sucks.
A big pain in the neck returns.
Here's the course.
One water station along the coast, one in the hills.
Front half is flat, back half hilly. It'll be won there.
Off we go, guys.
Let's go.
Get ready.
Don't lag.
Okay.
Here we go!
I'm going!
Not yet!
Stay close!
Sprinters.
All right then, now it's my turn!
Hold tight, Naruko!
A flat, 50-kilo straightaway? It was made for me!
Stay back!
Tadokoro goes! Your role is to die for the team!
See ya.
Why just send the Geezer?
If you go, who's going to pull us?
Shut up! I know that!
I know that, but man...
50 kilometers!
Just lead us to the hill. That's your job.
For the win.
Line up!
Naruko will set the pace for 50 kilos.
50 kilos?
Is that smart?
50 kilos by himself?
Yeah, that's Kinjo's strategy.
He'll be facing twice the resistance of everyone else.
Or even more.
He won't have the endurance to finish without rotating the lead occasionally.
But it'll give the other four a chance to conserve their energy.
One goes for the goal, while the rest saves for later.
If Tadokoro fails, the team steps in to go for the win.
Which means...
it's up to Naruko to save or kill the team.
Sohoku's not rotating.
They're saving for the latter half.
That's worrisome.
Start rotation?
Yeah, it's time.
Quiet, Dogface!
I promised to die for the team, remember?
It's not what I wanted.
But it's the role I'm playing today!
So try to keep up!
And I'll lead you to victory!
Wow, look at Naruko!
Almost there!
Quiet!
Just keep following my lead!
He's pulled us all this way by himself...
and fulfilled his duty.
I wonder if I could do the same.
Yes!
Great work! Rest your legs!
Aye-aye.
The water station's soon. Then the hill!
Imaizumi, lead but keep me close.
Makishima! Take out the climbers to keep us in the lead.
Roger.
And Onoda!
Once on the hill, take the lead.
Get in front of Imaizumi and lead us up that hill!
What's wrong?
Lacking confidence?
Is that my role?
Damn right. You're the only one for the job.
Okay! I'll do it!
All right then! Let's go win it all!
To lead the team up the hill.
That's my role. That's my purpose!
I'm going to do it for everyone!
Last 20K!
Okay, here we go! Come up, Onoda!
Onoda!
He can't!
Why not?
He's not with us!
Why am I looking at the sky?
That's funny. Why isn't the scenery changing?
Once on the hill, take the lead.
My bicycle!
The chain!
Don't panic. You can still make it.
Leading everyone up the hill is my role.
I'm the only one.
People are finally counting on me!
Number 6?
Number 6.
Are you retiring, too?
Retire?
Yes, you're in last now.
"Last. Onoda, No. 6"
Onoda!
Makishima!
I know!
Sohoku lost one.
Looks that way.
Time to move?
Sorry to get in your way.
Buzz off!
What's wrong?
Go easy, Makishima!
Nice one, Kamiso!
Only one climber this year?
If we contain you and Kinjo, we win.
You stay there!
Let's go!
Onoda, are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Can you ride?
Here's a new bottle.
Miss Kanzaki.
I've been entrusted with a duty.
For the first time in my life.
So tell me truthfully.
Can I catch up?
Yes, but I won't gloss over the odds.
If you can overtake 100 riders, you'll catch up.
Okay!
Ready?
Go!
Onoda!
We're totally surrounded.
Sorry!
Keep Sohoku hemmed in, everyone!
What, a conspiracy?
You're not leaving prison, Kinjo!
You're an ass.
Don't go.
Too early still.
What's that?
You serious?
Rise and grow large, lo and behold
Even your magic spell won't stop her
She's Princess, Princess, Love Princess
You can't stop...
a true princess
She's a true Princess!
I'll catch up. I'll catch up. I will catch up!
Now it's time.
Sohoku, time to get crushed!
Fudo!
See ya.
Kinjo's charging!
Don't let him!
Not so fast!
I'm going!
Me, too!
Why? If we lose here, we can't go to nationals!
Make your move!
What's wrong, Sohoku?
Hang on a little longer.
It's over, Sohoku.
You tricked us, Sonan!
And we'll take home the prize.
3 minutes!
We can still make up a 3-minute deficit
Princess, Princess, Princess
She's Princess, Princess, Love Princess
Princess, Princess, Princess
Princess !
What's so funny?
He's coming. Sohoku's second climber.
The guy in last place?
He's pedaling like crazy right now.
Don't make me laugh.
He's got a job to do.
Onoda's the kind of guy who keeps his word.
He believes in Sakamichi. He hasn't given up!
Yeah, he's fastest when chasing someone.
That's right.
Come, Onoda! Here's where you belong.
l'm sorry everybody for letting you down.
Can I make it in time to do my job?
I see them!
They're waiting for me.
Keep spinning. Keep spinning!
Another 30 pms! You can do it!
I'm catching up to everyone. I have to!
That's what I'm here for!
He's here! He made it!
Onoda!
Everybody!
I caught up!
Sakamichi!
3 minutes gap exactly. Just in time, Sakamichi!
Yes!
If I send Imaizumi now, can you keep up?
Yes, that's what I came for.
Okay, deliver him to the finish line.
I will!
Break out!
Go Imaizumi. Remove the limiter.
We place our hopes and dreams in your hands.
Got it!
Another one!
Let him go! A freshman will never catch Fudo.
I'm counting on you, freshmen.
In the lead is Nanso High School with 10 kilometers to go.
Tadokoro got passed.
It's not over yet. It ends downhill.
You're right.
Go faster!
Freshmen!
- 800 meters ahead! - Got it!
Kinjo's crafty planning as always
Damn, who are they?
Almost there!
Not yet. Not yet!
Are those freshmen coming?
Asahi!
Sorry, I'm going early.
No, not yet!
I've got no choice.
They're strong!
You won't have the legs!
I can't afford to lose!
Don't!
Don't go! Wait!
Damn!
Their ace is breaking.
Our rival's ace. No wonder he's fast.
But did he break too early? Can he sustain this?
Onoda.
He's maxed out.
Do I break for it now?
7 kilos to the goal.
Onoda, I need your help.
Can you hold on to the summit?
Do you need to even ask?
You bet your life lean!
I made a promise to Kinjo.
To deliver Imaizumi to the goal!
Good enough!
SLet's go, Sakamichi!
Do this for everyone! Keep your promise!
Your climber's done his job.
Is it smart leaving it to them?
I don't know.
Me, neither.
But I believe they have what it takes.
Believe it.
They do.
Climb Sakamichi! Full speed ahead!
Full speed ahead!
Take the lead. Take it before the summit!
Go!
My job is to deliver Imaizumi first to the finish.
To put him in position to win!
Go!
Great work!
Imaizumi!
Carry us all with you to the finish!
Leave it to me!
Not yet!
Go, Imaizumi!
You can win. You can win!
The cyclists will be coming soon. Which team will cross first?
Hurry, they're coming.
Hurry!
Under a kilometer for the leaders. They'll appear soon!
Here they come!
They're rounding the last corner!
Sohoku freshman, Imaizumi, has a narrow lead...
over Fudo of Nanso!
A 200 meter sprint!
I'm...
Imaizumi was overtaken! Tachibana Middle School wins it!
I'm not that guy anymore!
I've got everyone behind me!
Carry us all with you to the finish!
That's why...
I'll win!
Road race finishes are always like this.
With the victor's head to the sky. And the loser cursing the ground.
The sky of victory allows only one person to gaze upon it.
The Winner is the Sohoku High School Cycle Racing Club!
They move on to Nationals!
You did it!
I knew you could!
Did you have fun?
I did. I remember now.
All thanks to him.
Imaizumi!
You did it.
We won!
We did it.
We won?
We did it!
Onoda!
Thanks!
My pleasure!
Okay, guys. Our last run.
Way to go, Sakamichi!
Thanks!
They all told me I was needed.
Yeah!
That's what drove me.
Imaizumi!
Makishima!
Sakamichi, dude!
Easy, Naruko.
You did great!
This is just to qualify. Get ready for nationals!
I know it in my heart.
No matter who you are, or what you're like...
there is a place... where you can shine.
Ren NAGASE (King & Prince)
Kentaro ITO
Kanna HASHIMOTO
Based on the manga YOWAMUSHI PEDAL by Wataru WATANABE (Akita Publishing Co., Ltd.)
Producers Fumi TERANISHI Shun HIDAKA Yuichi KAMOI Takeshi SAWA
Screenplay Rino ITAYA Koichiro MIKI
Director Koichiro MIKI
English subtitles Anthony KIMM