Yowamushi Pedal (2013)
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Yowamushi Pedal is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Yowamushi Pedal is a dependable Japanese series — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 55 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — Japanese comedy with animation threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 55 votes is a thin sample
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 5 seasons of it
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 55 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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