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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Yowamushi Pedal Season 5 Episode 25 - The Man Who Raised His Hand Up to the Sky
    9.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - The Man Who Raised His Hand Up to the Sky

    S5:E25

    Sangaku and Onoda duel 50 meters from the finish line. Who will win? Who will come in second and third place? Who will hold out until the end of the test? The third day of Intercollegiate comes to an end.

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  2. Yowamushi Pedal Season 5 Episode 1 - The Final Day Begins!!
    9.6/10(17 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. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 18 - Naruko's Determination
    9.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Naruko's Determination

    S4:E18

    Sakamichi turns his pedals in order to fulfill his promise to battle Manami at the Inter-high. He and his team catch up to Hakone Academy, but it's not the lead pack. Ashikiba and Midousuji have gone on ahead. Due to the change in circumstances, Manami tells Sakamichi that they can't battle. Teshima orders Sakamichi to go after the lead pack. Steeling his resolve, Sakamichi and Imaizumi race their pace. Meanwhile, at the lead pack, in contrast with Hakone Academy, Kyoto Fushimi, and Kumamoto Daiichi, Naruko battles alone, believing his teammates will catch up!

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  4. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 24 - The Small Pass
    9.5/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The Small Pass

    S4:E24

    It's the night of the second day of the Inter-High. Sakamichi encounters Hakone Academy alum Toudou Jinpachi on a mountain road, who says he's riding because he received a call from someone. That man is... Makishima Yuusuke! As Sakamichi experiences a mix of surprise and joy, Makishima and Toudou begin to race! They tie again and again as they race a second, then a third time... Sakamichi's emotions rise as he watches them. After their race, Makishima tells Onoda to stay true to himself, and Onoda's resolve is renewed. Meanwhile, Manami's competitive spirit also swells upon hearing Toudou's words.

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  5. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 24 - Winner
    9.3/10(23 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 13 - He Who Carries Guilt
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - He Who Carries Guilt

    S4:E13

    The battle for the sprint result has begun. Hakone Academy sends its captain and sprinter Izumida against Kyoto Fushimi's Kishigami Komari, the man obsessed with Izumida's "ultimate muscles!" Izumida recalls how Ashikiba and Kuroda encouraged him when he lost the previous year's Inter-high and felt conflicted about whether or not he was worthy of captaining the team. Carrying all his guilt and resolve on his back, Izumida sprints ahead! But Kishigami's obsession with the "ultimate muscles" drives him to keep up!

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  7. Yowamushi Pedal Season 5 Episode 2 - Piranhas
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Piranhas

    S5:E2

    As Sohoku and Hakone Academy temporarily work together to catch up to the aces leading the race, Kyoto Fushimi’s Midousuji and Mizuta who were racing ahead fall back to their position. Surprised by their early slowdown, Naruko asks what they’re doing. However, Midousuji is secretly advancing his plans using Kumamoto Daiichi’s Ise who is riding behind them. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi, who has been tasked with an important job in the current phase, resolves to fulfill the unreasonable demands placed on him despite his mixed emotions.

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  8. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 8 - Second Day, Start!
    8.8/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Second Day, Start!

    S4:E8

    Day two of the Inter-high has begun, and the riders leave the starting line in the order they finished on the first day. Sakamichi and Teshima pedal to catch up to Imaizumi and Naruko in the lead, but Kaburagi notices he's feeling strange. Meanwhile, Hakone Academy maintains a slow pace in order to meet up with their shot caller Kuroda. Not feeling well, Kaburagi is eventually separated from his team. When Sakamichi tries to go help him, Teshima stops him, fearing how Hakone Academy will respond. Then Aoyagi opens his mouth...

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  9. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 2 - The Aces
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 1 - The Final Phase
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Final Phase

    S4:E1

    It's day one of the Tochigi Inter-high. Hakone Academy's Doubashi takes the first result, and Hakone Academy's Minami beats Sohoku captain Teshima in the subsequent mountain stage to win the King of the Mountains title. The steadily advancing Hakone Academy sends their ace Ashikiba and his assist Kuroda ahead towards the finish line! Hakone Academy believed Sohoku would have a late start on "Black Cat" Kuroda and his exceptionally flexible legs, but two-year duo Imaizumi and Naruko chase after him. In the intense final phase of the race, the battle for the finish line finally begins!

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  11. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 23 - The Promised Road
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Yowamushi Pedal Season 4 Episode 3 - The Appointed Time
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Appointed Time

    S4:E3

    Sohoku and Hakone Academy are locked in a fierce battle! Just when it looks like the first day's victory will go to one of two teams, Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji and Kishigami suddenly make a sneak attack from behind!! And the one who responds is...?!

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  13. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 8 - Arakita
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 22 - Manami and Sakamichi
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Yowamushi Pedal Season 3 Episode 3 - Teshima's Ride of the Soul
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Yowamushi Pedal Season 3 Episode 24 - The Ride of Weeds
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #16 - The Ride of Weeds

    S3:E24

    Teshima desperately races up Irohazaka in pursuit of Manami, who's aiming for the mountain result. Manami is disinterested in Teshima's orindary riding, while Teshima tenaciously hangs on. Just when Teshima is given a chance to get a head...he stops?!

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  17. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 3 - Akira
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 15 - Naruko's True Worth!
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 20 - Imazumi vs. Midosuji
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Yowamushi Pedal Season 3 Episode 21 - Hakone Academy High School Makes Its Move!
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Yowamushi Pedal Season 1 Episode 38 - The Soul of Sohoku
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 11 - Survival
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 12 - Izumida's Pride
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #23 - 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. Yowamushi Pedal Season 2 Episode 16 - Imaizumi the Ace!
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Imaizumi the Ace!

    S2:E16

    Thanks to Naruko's sacrifice Sohoku manages to catch Hakone. Fukutomi admits he thought Sohoku would fall apart and yet they managed to catch up, but he says they can never prevail without a true ace. Imaizumi declares that he is the new ace and he will take first.

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  25. Yowamushi Pedal Season 1 Episode 33 - You Are the Princess
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #25 - You Are the Princess

    S1:E33

    The 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Man Who Raised His Hand Up to the Sky" is the best rated episode of "Yowamushi Pedal". It scored 9.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final Day Begins!!".