Tour de Tohoku is an annual cycling event held to support the restoration efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In promotion of this year’s event, special posters have been created in collaboration with Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and 15 characters from the hit cycling anime series Yowamushi Pedal. The event collaborated with the series last year too.
The posters will begin rolling out at the Tokyo Metro Yowamushi Line section of Shinjuku Station, the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line section of Shibuya Station, and the Sendai Subway at Sendai Station from August 26. Yuzuru Hanyu has been appointed as part of Tour de Tohoku Friends this year, an initiative where notable people aid in various activities in support of the event.
The collaborative posters illustrations of Yuzuru Hanyu as a character in Yowamushi Pedal alongside the series protagonist Sakamichi Onoda. Both of them are wearing the official cycling jersey of the event designed by Paul Smith.
There are nine of these special posters in total, five of which feature Hanyu, and six of which showcase backgrounds of actual courses in the event.
Speaking about his part in the event, Yuzuru Hanyu commented: “This is the first time I have appeared on a Tour de Tohoku poster to support the event as a Tour de Tohoku Friend, and it’s alongside everyone in the world of Yowamushi Pedal. I loved Yowamushi Pedal, it always gives me the strength to take a step forward, and gives me the power to head towards a single goal. I’m overjoyed to be able to support [those cyclists] going above and beyond as well as the people of Tohoku alongside Onoda [Sakamichi] and [Akira] Midousuji! By feeling the ‘strength’ of the cyclists and supporting them we can become one. We will become the ‘strength of Tohoku.’ That’s the kind of Tour de Tohoko I am supporting! I pray that Tohoku will gather lots of strength. Let Onoda and the others, myself, and all of the people supporting [this event] lend their strength to Tohoku!’
Wataru Watanabe, the author of Yowamushi Pedal, also commented: “Congratulations once again this year on Tour de Tohoko 2019. I’m also supporting Yowamushi Pedal again this year with illustrations at the exhibition at Ishinomori Manga Museum in Ishinomaki. I’m also collaborating with figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu too so it’s sure to go down a storm! Every year since the year of the earthquake I have made bags for charity and donated all of the proceedings. I pray that it will help with the restoration efforts even if only a little. Get out there on your bicycles and feel the town, nature, air, and people’s warmth on your skin!”
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Yuzuru Hanyu x Yowamushi Pedal Posters
Locations/Times
①August 26, 2019 – September 1, 2019
Metro Promenade at Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line in Shinjuku Station (4 posters, 2 with Yuzuru Hanyu)
②September 2, 2019 – September 8, 2019
Metro Promenade at Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line in Shinjuku Station (4 posters, 3 with Yuzuru Hanyu)
③September 9, 2019 – September 15, 2019
Metro Promenade at Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line in Shinjuku Station (All posters in ① and ②, 5 with Yuzuru Hanyu)
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line in Shibuya Station (5 posters from ① and ②, 4 with Yuzuru Hanyu)
④September 11, 2019 – September 17, 2019
Sendai Subway at Sendai Station (1 design from ①, 1 with Yuzuru Hanyu)
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.
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.
Daiki Yamashita – from here (1st Album) Music Video Viewing and Release Party at Gamers Venue: Akihabara Gamers Main Store
Event Date:March 11, 2023 [Doors Open] 12:30 / [Show Starts] 13:00
Event Details / How to Apply: https://www.gamers.co.jp/contents/event_fair/detail.php?id=3336
MeeUP: Daiki Yamashita 1st Album from here Online Autograph Even Target Locations: MeeUP
Date: March 4, 2023 / 14:00
Sales Period: January 27, 18:00 – February 10, 23:59
Sales Method: Lottery
Product: from here – Daiki Yamashita (1st Album)
Limited First Edition: ¥5,500 (including tax) / Standard Edition: ¥3,300 (including tax)
Event Details / How to Apply: https://meeup.tokyo/products/yamashitadaiki_20230304
Limited Stand: Daiki Yamashita 1st Album from here Online Autograph Event
Target Locations: Limited Stand (Limista)
Date: March 4, 2023 / 18:00
Contents: Online Autograph Event
Sales Period: January 27, 18:00 – February 10, 23:59
Sales Method: Lottery
Product: from here – Daiki Yamashita (1st Album)
Limited First Edition: ¥5,500 (including tax) / Standard Edition: ¥3,300 (including tax)
Details / How to Apply: https://limista.jp/projects/3692
Home Cooking Themed Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK Collaboration Cafe to Open in Shibuya
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
Running: March 26 – March 27, 2022 Location: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 1-8 (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) Booth: Chugai Mining Booth (A-13) Details: https://www.chugai-contents.jp/blog/event/aj2022/
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
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)
'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
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.
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Ikebukuro Torico
Address: Fukuri Bldg. B1F, 3-29-9 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Running: August 28, 2020 – September 13, 2020
Opening Hours: 12:00-19:00 (Merchandise available from 12:30)
*Currently taking place at Osaka Tani 6 Torico until August 23 (Address: 6-13-10 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka)