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The Best Episodes of Yowamushi Pedal

Every episode of Yowamushi Pedal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Yowamushi Pedal!

The Best Episodes of Yowamushi Pedal

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.

Seasons5

  1. Background image for Winner
    9.2/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Winner

    S2:E24

    Sakamichi pedals to take his team's jersey to the finish line, and Manami strains to reach the peak. As both competitors ride all-out, the Inter-high comes to a close!

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  2. Background image for The Final Day Begins!!
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Final Day Begins!!

    S5:E1

    The 3rd and final day of the tournament in which Sakamichi and Team Sohoku compete for their second consecutive championship arrives, and Sakamichi pedals as hard as he can to catch up to Imaizumi as quickly as possible.

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  3. Background image for The Aces
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #3 - The Aces

    S2:E2

    Just before the second day's finish line as three schools compete for the lead, ace assistant Imaizumi aims to propel his ace ahead of the pack after the sharp turn.

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  4. Background image for Akira
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Akira

    S2:E3

    Midousuji's unexpected solo attack before the sharp turn leaves him riding in the lead alone just before the finish line. However, Kinjou and Fukutomi place their team's hopes on their backs and exceed their limits to catch up to Midousuji.

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  5. Background image for Transfer Student
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Transfer Student

    S5:E9

    Teshima and Ashikiba reflect on their shared history as they prepare to race for the mountain result line.

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  6. Background image for Manami and Sakamichi
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Manami and Sakamichi

    S2:E22

    When Imaizumi's frame breaks during his battle against Midousuji, Manami quickly overtakes him. Realizing he cannot catch Manami himself, he entrusts Sakamichi with the soul of Sohoku.

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  8. Background image for The Promised Road
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - The Promised Road

    S2:E23

    Entrusted with Sohoku's hopes, Sakamichi charges straight ahead. Meanwhile, Manami shifts up gear by gear as he rides for the peak.

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  9. Background image for Teshima's Ride of the Soul
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Teshima's Ride of the Soul

    S3:E3

    Sohoku's Onoda, Imaizumi, and Teshima participate in the fall Minegayama Hill Climb. Onoda is unable to pull himself out of his slump, he is overcome with uncertainty. Meanwhile, Hakone Academy has sent their second-year Ashikiba Takuto. As Ashikiba overwhelms the other riders with his "Metronome Dancing" that makes use of his towering 202 centimeters, Sohoku's new captain Teshima takes him on with his soulful riding!

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  10. Background image for Senior
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Senior

    S5:E5

    Teshima and Aoyagi win their sprint race against Kyoto Fushimi and rejoin their team. Sakamichi enjoys racing with all six of his team members, but it doesn’t last long. Aoyagi’s legs, which have been pulling the team with all their might in order to catch up to Hakone Academy, have been in pain since the previous day and are nearing their limit. Kaburagi can’t hold back his tears as he watches the upperclassman’s back. By taking on Aoyagi’s hopes and racing for the team, Kaburagi experiences great personal growth of his own.

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  11. Background image for Arakita
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Arakita

    S2:E8

    Machimiya's rear pack swallows Sakamichi. Hiroshima Kureminami quickly abandons the pack and uses the energy they conserved to chase after the front...

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  12. Background image for The Team of Two
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - The Team of Two

    S5:E4

    Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…

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  13. Background image for Doubashi Masakiyo's Inter-High
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Doubashi Masakiyo's Inter-High

    S5:E6

    Both Kaburagi and Doubashi are exhausted, but they find the strength to single-mindedly pull their teams even as they threaten to lose consciousness.

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  14. Background image for Teshima's Orders
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Teshima's Orders

    S5:E8

    Before the race, Captain Teshima told Sakamichi that he wouldn’t be the mountain ace at this Inter-High so the team could focus on taking out Hakone Academy’s formidable climber Manami early during their first attack. However, in order to close the unexpected gap created by Izumida’s sprint, Teshima sacrifices himself and pulls the team. The passionate vibrations of every step he takes forward reach not only Sakamichi and the rest of Team Sohoku but Hakone Academy ace Ashikiba as well…!

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  15. Background image for Resonating Vibrations
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Resonating Vibrations

    S5:E10

    Neither Teshima nor Ashikiba back down in their intense battle for the King of the Mountain. Though Teshima desperately clings to Ashikiba, his legs are approaching their limit. Teshima was often called an average racer, but believing his dedication and ability to push himself beyond his limits is his greatest strength, he continues pedaling. His passion inspires spectators to call his name, and when Ashikiba recognizes his strength as well, Teshima unleashes unexpected capabilities.

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  16. Background image for Onslaught!!
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Onslaught!!

    S5:E12

    Sohoku and Hakone Academy begin making moves towards the final finish line. As Hakone Academy accelerates due to climber Shinkai’s attack, sprinter-turned-allrounder Naruko fights back with his own astute climbing. Having received their final orders from Teshima, the team charges ahead all full speed! However, what seemed to be a race to the finish between Sohoku and Hakone Academy is thrown into chaos by the appearance of Kyoto Fushimi, who has been secretly biding their time in the back!

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  17. Background image for Naruko VS Manami, a Tense Battle
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Naruko VS Manami, a Tense Battle

    S5:E14

    Naruko challenges ace climber Manami to a race on the climb so his teammates can hold onto their lead.

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  18. Background image for Shifting Wind
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Shifting Wind

    S5:E17

    It's the last day of the Inter-High, and the lead riders are 4.5 kilometers away from the finish line. In order to defend their lead position won by Naruko's desperate resolve, Imaizumi challenges Midousuji. Despite being mentally broken by Midousuji numerous times, Imaizumi grew with his team's support, and he doesn't flinch from Midousuji's risky tactics as he rides like an ace! However, it suddenly begins raining on the last downhill before the finish line! The risky battle between Imaizumi and Midousuji in the rain begins!

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  19. Background image for Hakone Academy High School Makes Its Move!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Hakone Academy High School Makes Its Move!

    S3:E21

    After a photo-finish, Doubashi wins the first result, and Hakone Academy High School makes its first move. As Hakone Academy High School begins to pull ahead, Sohoku falls into their trap as the pack edges near...with a specific target in mind.

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  20. Background image for The Soul of Sohoku
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Soul of Sohoku

    S1:E38

    The 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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  21. Background image for Phase 49
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Phase 49

    S2:E1

    There are 4 kilometers remaining to the finish line of the Inter-high's second day. Riding in the lead are Hakone Academy, Kyoto Fushimi, and Sohoku High, whose members were united through Sakamichi's efforts.

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  22. Background image for Survival
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Survival

    S2:E11

    Arakita, who let go of his past and faced only forward, defeats Machimiya. All six members of Sohoku and Hakone Academy are united as they head into the final stage!

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  23. Background image for Izumida's Pride
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Izumida's Pride

    S2:E12

    Arakita sacrifices himself to pull his team, and Hakone Academy accelerates as they carry on his will. As Sohoku does their best to keep up, Izumida exhibits a desperate sprint!

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  24. Background image for Naruko's True Worth!
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Naruko's True Worth!

    S2:E15

    Naruko refuses to give up the lead as Sohoku races up the mountain. He uses his sprinters climb to help the team gain momentum, and just as he appears to be tired Naruko decides to debut his new move: the Armstrong Climb. Naruko's spirit ignites to crowd to cheer for Sohoku, but it has some unexpected consequences.

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  25. Background image for Sakamichi's Job
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Sakamichi's Job

    S2:E19

    Onoda fails to hold off Midosuji. Then he remembers the words from Naruko about how he clings to someone when racing and doesn't let go. Onoda begins to cling to the back of Midosuji's bike and is tricked into running off the road by Midosuji.

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  26. Background image for Imazumi vs. Midosuji
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Imazumi vs. Midosuji

    S2:E20

    Sakamichi reaches the lead pack and joins Imaizumi, and the pair reaffirms their desire to win. Without a moment's delay, Midousuji begins his attack!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Winner" is the best rated episode of "Yowamushi Pedal". It scored 9.2/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/2015. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final Day Begins!!".