TV series

Yowamushi Pedal

2013–2023 · 5 seasons

A warm, energetic underdog story where earnest kids push themselves to their limits, mixing goofy comedy with thrilling race-day suspense.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Uplifting, earnest, light and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, friendship, sport, ambition
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: upliftingstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
friendship
sport
ambition
found family
Places: school
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none