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

Sakamichi Onoda is a wimpy high school freshman who loves anime. He initially wants to enter the anime club, but winds up joining the cycling club after meeting two classmates who are already famous cyclists. He undertakes the grueling training to compete in races, and discovers his own hidden talent in cycling.

Genres:ComedyAnimationDrama

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The best episode of "Yowamushi Pedal" is "Winner", rated 8.9/10 from 16 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Winner" aired on 3/30/2015 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Aces".

  • Winner
    8.9/10 16 votes

    #1 - Winner

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 2015-03-30

    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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  • The Aces
    8.2/10 14 votes

    #2 - The Aces

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2014-10-13

    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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  • The Final Phase
    8.0/10 6 votes

    #3 - The Final Phase

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2018-01-09

    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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  • Footsteps of Hope
    8.0/10 5 votes

    #4 - Footsteps of Hope

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2018-02-19

    Sakamichi meets Kinjou, who tells him to become stronger. He learns that Makishima and Tadokoro have come to cheer on the team as well and tells the rest of the team shaken by the first day's loss. Team Sohoku resolves to approach the rest of the race with a new attitude. Meanwhile, the similarly defeated Midousuji of Kyoto Fushimi begins planning a new strategy for the second day's race... The morning of the second day dawns. Hakone Academy's Shinkai Yuto strikes up a conversation with Sakamichi. "Let's race at some point today."

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  • Second Day, Start!
    8.0/10 6 votes

    #5 - Second Day, Start!

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2018-02-26

    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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  • Akira
    7.9/10 11 votes

    #6 - Akira

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2014-10-20

    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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  • Manami and Sakamichi
    7.9/10 9 votes

    #7 - Manami and Sakamichi

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 2015-03-16

    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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  • The Promised Road
    7.9/10 9 votes

    #8 - The Promised Road

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 2015-03-23

    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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  • Teshima's Ride of the Soul
    7.9/10 8 votes

    #9 - Teshima's Ride of the Soul

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2017-01-23

    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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  • Arakita
    7.8/10 10 votes

    #10 - Arakita

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2014-11-24

    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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  • 3 Seconds Less
    7.8/10 5 votes

    #11 - 3 Seconds Less

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2018-02-05

    Midousuji, who has released his full power and metamorphosized, and Naruko, who shows off the pure full-power sprint he's honed for this day, approach the finish line. But Kuroda's extremely close cornering and desperate assistance propels Ashikiba forward to catch up to them! "I am strong!" With a push on the back from Kuroda, Ashikiba enters a three-way finish line sprint with Midousuji and Naruko! As they throw their bikes towards the finish line, they cross at nearly the same time. Who will win the first day of the Inter-high...?!

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  • Phase 49
    7.6/10 10 votes

    #12 - Phase 49

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2014-10-06

    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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  • Survival
    7.6/10 10 votes

    #13 - Survival

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2014-12-15

    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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  • Izumida's Pride
    7.6/10 10 votes

    #14 - Izumida's Pride

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2014-12-22

    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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  • Naruko's True Worth!
    7.6/10 9 votes

    #15 - Naruko's True Worth!

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2015-01-26

    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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  • Sakamichi's Job
    7.6/10 13 votes

    #16 - Sakamichi's Job

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2015-02-23

    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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  • Imazumi vs. Midosuji
    7.6/10 9 votes

    #17 - Imazumi vs. Midosuji

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2015-03-02

    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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  • The Two Aces!!
    7.6/10 5 votes

    #18 - The Two Aces!!

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2018-01-16

    Kuroda's pulling puts Hakone Academy in the lead as the competitors head towards the first day's finish line, but Sohoku's sprinter turned all-rounder Naruko Shoukichi shows off his strengths! By demonstrating a new special ability that allows him to go quickly even while racing uphill, he doesn't back down from the challenge. Told by Teshima to decide between themselves who will be the ace, Imaizumi and Naruko act more like rivals racing against each other than teammates working together, while Kuroda and Ashikiba demonstrate their battle-hardened coordination. Meanwhile, the shadow approaches from behind both teams...

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  • Five Men's Resolve
    7.6/10 5 votes

    #19 - Five Men's Resolve

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2018-01-30

    The dead heat between Midousuji and Naruko at the front of the race continues! Behind them Kuroda pulls as hard as he can, but the two in front of them remain out of sight. Saying "Hakone Academy has nothing left to lose," Ashikiba, who had only been pulled until now, switches places with Kuroda and begins his Metronome Dancing. They are rapidly closing the gap. Imaizumi also pedals as hard as he can so he can support Naruko. Midousuji, Naruko, Kuroda, Ashikiba, and Imaizumi... The time has come for these five men who have steeled their resolve to settle the score!

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  • Sohoku Shaken
    7.6/10 5 votes

    #20 - Sohoku Shaken

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2018-02-12

    Hakone Academy's ace Ashikiba Takuto wins the three-way battle for the first day of the Inter-high! Naruko and Midousuji just narrowly tie for second. Having won all of the first day's number tags, Hakone Academy reclaims its throne. Naruko acts cheerful during the award ceremony, but his heart is trembling with frustration. Not only did Sohoku place second in all stages, but Kaburagi collapses from exhaustion, and a disquieting atmosphere settles on the team. Just as Sakamichi is looking anxious, former Sohoku captain Kinjou appears before him...

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  • Resolution
    7.5/10 10 votes

    #21 - Resolution

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2014-10-27

    Just before the second day's finish line, Kinjou and Fukutomi pass Midousuji. Who will cross the finish line first...?!

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  • Hakone Academy High School Makes Its Move!
    7.5/10 6 votes

    #22 - Hakone Academy High School Makes Its Move!

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 2017-05-30

    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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  • I Don't Have Any Friends
    7.4/10 18 votes

    #23 - I Don't Have Any Friends

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2013-10-21

    The 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.

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  • The Soul of Sohoku
    7.4/10 12 votes

    #24 - The Soul of Sohoku

    Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 2014-06-30

    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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  • Flat-Out Run at Lake Yamanaka
    7.4/10 10 votes

    #25 - Flat-Out Run at Lake Yamanaka

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2015-01-05

    Shinkai's demon sprint allows Hakone to slowly pull ahead of Sohoku even further. Not wanting to lose any ground or teammates, the seniors of Sohoku step to the front of the line and decide to rotate the lead while gaining ground.

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