Title : Yowamushi Pedal
Written by : Wataru Watanabe
Published by : Akita Shoten
Magazine : Weekly Shōnen Champion
Original run : 2008 – present
Volumes : 75
Just look ahead.
Synopsis
Sakamichi, a new student at Sohoku High School, is an otaku who loves anime, video games, and manga. He becomes friends with his classmate Imaizumi and Naruko, and through their encounters he discovers the joy of riding a bicycle faster than he has ever experienced before and joins the cycling club. Since elementary school, Sakamichi has been riding his bicycle to Akihabara, a sacred place for otaku, and has unwittingly developed a basic ability as a climber who is strong on uphill slopes. Since his qualities were discovered, Sakamichi is under the guidance of senior club member and climber Makishima, and his talents begin to blossom.
Review
It is a sports manga about road racing. The story is genuinely enjoyable for everyone, even if they do not know anything about road racing, due to the drawing and settings that emphasize entertainment rather than reality. In particular, the races are depicted with a sense of dynamism and speed that rivals that of anime and movies. The unique characters are also a highlight, and all rivals and allies are cool.
