On March 8, 2023, voice actor and singer Daiki Yamashita will release his first album, from here. Ahead of this exciting date, the songAction is now available on streaming services! The track was chosen as the second ending theme for the anime series Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK.

Action is a duet with fellow musician and personal friend Saeki YouthK. The song pairs both voices expertly, and it’s clear to listeners that these two performers are incredibly close. Focusing on those with belief and those who are believed in, the horn arrangement was provided by Saeki YouthK and is a unique element of the song. The recently released jacket cover illustration was created by the up-and-coming artist Aruta and depicts one character looking forward as another looks back. More information on the upcoming streaming release campaign for Action has also been announced, with a Twitter sharing campaign having already begun. See the official website for more details.

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The Limited First Edition release of from here will include a set of three clear cards, and images of these cards have been released! A release event and online autograph event will also be held in Tokyo in March.

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Fans of Yowamushi Pedal won’t want to miss this special collaboration! Chugai Grace Cafe, located on the seventh floor of Shibuya MODI, will be running the Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK cafe from September 22 until October 17, 2022.

Collaboration Menu

Sakamichi Onoda and Sangaku Manami’s Udon & Onigiri Plate 

Yasutomo Arikita and Kuroda Yukinari’s Hamburger & Salad Plate

Hayato Shinkai’s Chocolate & Banana Mini Parfait

Sohoku High School Mango Whipped Cream & Calpis Drink

Hakone Academy Mint Whipped Cream & Calpis Drink

Goods

Pin (Random Holographic included, 9 varieties)

Acrylic Figure Stand (9 varieties)

Pin, Mini Character Ver. (Random Holographic included, 16 varieties)

Acrylic Stand (16 varieties)

Table Plate (9 varieties)

Shoulder Bag

Menu Order Bonus / Online Preorder Bonus

Coaster (1st Half): September 22 – October 4, 2022

Coaster (2nd Half): October 5 – October 17, 2022

The collaboration cafe focuses on dishes you may find at home, such as udon, onigiri, and even a chocolate banana mini parfait as a dessert. New original goods with exclusive illustrations will also be available for purchase!

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Yowamushi Pedal fans will be able to pick up some exclusive Easter-themed merchandise during AnimeJapan on March 26 and 27!

Pins (Random, 9 varieties)

Acrylic Figure Stands (9 varieties)

Chibi Character Pins (Random, 16 varieties)

Chibi Character Acrylic Stands (16 varieties)

Metalic Postcards (10 varieties)

Bonus Round Stickers (25 varieties)

The merchandise will be on sale at the event and also available for preorder at Chugai Online. Items are scheduled to ship in June.

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AniCook, a project using anime and manga to make cooking more fun, will hold a new collaboration with Yowamushi Pedal! The ‘cookpad Sohoku Festival’ will be held in Tokyo and Osaka from February 18 to March 13, 2022, and popular characters will greet guests with a White Day theme.

Menu

Onoda’s High Cadence Climbing Hashed Meat with Rice / Imaizumi’s Shift Change Riding Bolognese

Desserts

Naruko’s Rocket Spring Style Tiramisu / Teshima’s Tea Break Milk Tea Parfait / Makishima’s Spider Lime Cheesecake

Drinks

Dessert Order Bonus: Sticker (5 varieties) / Drink Order Bonus: (5 varieties) *Random

Exclusive Goods

The Yowamushi Pedal menu was created with a slightly luxurious White Day theme in mind. Different fruits were used in the dishes which give a more elegant taste.

There will be a number of exclusive goods on sale featuring illustrations of beloved characters drawn especially for the cookpad project. These items will also be available on the official cookpadLive cafe website!

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New ‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ merchandise has been announced for ‘Animate Girls Festival 2021,’ which will be held on November 6 and November 7 2021. 

Bonus Present: Randomly Selected Original Book Marker (25 Designs) 

Lineup

‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ Acrylic Stand (9 Types) ¥1,320 (Tax Incl.)

‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ Trading Can Badges (Randomly Selected / 9 Designs): ¥440 (Tax Incl.) *These are trading items so you cannot pick the design

‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ Trading Can Badges Mini Chara Ver. (Randomly Selected / 9 Designs): ¥440 (Tax Incl.) *These are trading items so you cannot pick the design

‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ Trading Acrylic Stand Mini Chara Ver. (16 Designs): ¥660 (Tax Incl.) *These are trading items so you cannot pick the design

‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ Trading Metallic Postcard (10 Designs): ¥440 (Tax Incl.)　

The new ‘Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE’ merchandise displayed at ‘Animate Girls Festival 2021’ featured a ‘BIRTHDAY FLOWERS’ theme and all-new character illustrations.  In addition to being sold at the event, pre-orders have also been opened on the Chugai Mining Contents Online Webstore ‘Chugaionline.’ If you’re a ‘Yowamushi Pedal’ fan then don’t miss out!

©Watanabe Kou (Weekly Shonen Champion) / Yowamushi Pedal 04 Production Committee

Japanese company TORICO is teaming up with Yowamushi Pedal to promote the 68th volume as well as the live action film which released last Friday by opening two themed cafes at Osaka Tani 6 Torico in Osaka—which is now open until August 23—and Ikebukuro Torico in Tokyo from August 28 to September 13.

Yowamushi Pedal is a sports cycling manga written and illustrated by Wataru Watanabe. Serialised in Weekly Shonen Champion, the manga has over 25 million copies in circulation. It has spawned an anime series, stage adaptation, and most recently a live-action film adaptation which was released just last week on August 14.

Yowamushi Pedal Cafe Menu

Customers who order from the themed menu will receive one of 11 possible original wooden coasters, available while supplies last. The coasters feature designs of the characters from Yowamushi Pedal.

Arriving at the Cafe

There is a ¥500 fee to visit the cafe. Customers must book in advance and are allotted a 50-minute dining window. From August 21, bookings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dining Slots

①12:00-12:50 ②13:00-13:50 ③14:00-14:50 ④15:00-15:50 ⑤16:00-16:50 ⑥17:00-17:50 ⑦18:00-18:50

Fans will also be able to grab some official merchandise too.

The live-action film adaptation of Wataru Watanabe’s manga series Yowamushi Pedal was released on August 14, 2020, and to promote it PARCO is set to hold the “Yowamushi Pedal ART & MOVIE EXHIBITION” at Shibuya PARCO’s GALLERY X between August 21-31.

The exhibition will showcase various colour and full-colour displays of panels from the manga series as well as costumes used in the live-action film and more. There will also be a behind-the-scenes photo exhibit featuring photos of Ryota Bando who plays Shoukichi Naruko in the live-action film.

Acrylic Key Rings | ¥400 (Tax Included)

T-Shirt | ¥4,400 (Tax Included)

Blanket | ¥4,180 (Tax Included)

Fans can get their hands on a selection of exclusive merchandise too. These items will be posted on PARCO’s online store on August 25 for those who can’t attend the event.

©️2020 “Yowamushi Pedal” Film Production Committee　©️Wataru Watanabe (Akita Shoten) 2008　

Famed Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu’s third photobook YUZU’LL BE BACK Ⅱ~Dancin’on The Edge3 will be released on June 19, 2020, covering his 2019-2020 skating season.

The new book centres on all six of Hanyu’s entries from the 2019 Autumn Classic International to the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships held in February this year.

The photobook is 144 pages long, covering everything fans of one of history’s greatest figure skaters could hope for.

Photos: スポーツニッポン新聞東京本社編集局写真部・小海途良幹、長久保豊

Seikatsu Guide, and online website that helps support and promote local regions around Japan, has announced its Top 10 selection for “Places I Most Want To Go And See (Western Japan)” as voted for by people.

Right now, most of us are under lockdown and are prohibited from making trips deemed unnecessary. So why not make a list of places you want to visit for when we can next travel? One of those places should be the Five Bridges of Amakusa in Kumamoto Prefecture.

“Yowamushi Pedal” Anime | Five Bridges of Amakusa in Kumamoto

Taking the number one spot on the list is Five Bridges of Amakusa which is located in Kamiamakusa, Kumamoto. As the name suggests, five bridges make up the landmark, all of which stretch from Misumimachi and connect to Oyano Island, Nagaura Island, Oike Island, and Maejima Island. The bridges are a famous sightseeing spot and have been chosen as one of Japan’s “100 Best Evening Spots” and “100 Best Roads.”

One woman in her 30’s said, “I’ve been there on numerous occasions. It’s a really beautiful place.” A man in his 30’s also commented, “I love the [Yowamushi Pedal] manga. If you’re going as a fan, that scene is really exciting, so I went there on my bike.”

Comment from the person in charge of the Kamiamakusa Planning Committee

“Thank you for honouring us with 1st place in this […] ranking. Five Bridges of Amakusa features as the location for the race in the Yowamushi Pedal movie. It gets its name from its five bridges which connect the islands along National Route 266. The area is also nicknamed ‘Amakusa Pearl Line’ for the abundance of pearls that can be found here. It was also selected as one of Japan’s 100 Roads. It’s a truly beautiful bridge which is also an example of Japan’s fine bridge building craftsmanship.”

They continue: “Amakusa is surrounded by the beautiful ocean and spectacular mountains. Most of the city is located in Unzen-Amakusa National Park. There are islands that sit atop the glistening sea, and there’s the Amakusa Alps which offer a spectacular view. It hails as one of Japan’s best places for nature! There are many fun outdoor activities to experience, like dolphin watching, kayaking, cycling, and more. We have incredible food like kuruma prawns, which are a speciality food here, as well as free range local chickens. You can relax your mind and body with a dip in the hot springs while gazing at the ocean. Please be sure to drop by Kamiamakusa to enjoy everything it has to offer.”

Other places that ranked on the list include the following.

2nd Place – “Manpuku” TV Drama | Porto Europe, Wakayama

3rd Place – STU48 Promotional Video | Chichibugahama Beach, Kagawa

4th Place – “Yatsuhakamura” Movie | Makido Cave, Okayama

5th Place – “Segodon” TV Drama | Tatsumonjizaka Trail (Ryumonjizaka), Kagoshima

The latest issue of KISS & CRY, Volume 33, hit shelves in bookstores and online in Japan on March 12, 2020. The magazine offers the latest information in the world of figure skating.

The latest issue includes a special feature on the 2020 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships which was held in Seoul, South Korea from February 4 to 9. It features a special visual report on Yuzuru Hanyu who won the championships.

Yuzuru Hanyu became the first man to achieve a ‘Super Slam’ of major junior and senior competition triumphs. In 2018, Hanyu became the first two-time men’s champion in figure skating in 66 years since Dick Button. He performed to Ballade No. 1 and Seimei during that performance, and did it again at the championships this year, which he described as being scary.

The magazine feature also looks back at his performances at exhibitions this season.

See more of Yuzuru Hanyu in this new edition of KISS & CRY.

*The 2020 World Figure Skating Championships set to take place from March 18, 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. As a result, please note that the information in the magazine is subject to change.