The world of Japanese animation has many assets. An ever more consistent production and a certain propensity to be able to produce series in different fields. One example is Yowamushi Pedal, a manga by Wataru Watanabe set in high school cycling. The opening sequence of Yowamushi Pedal the live action movie is online. For cycling enthusiasts, don't expect a realistic transcript. Like many sports anime, the series is distinguished above all by its charismatic characters. The hero is an otaku who likes to hum Koi no Hime-Hime Pettanko from the fictional anime of the movie Love Hime. The live-action adaptation of the film is revealed via an opening sequence that speaks directly to fans. Sakamichi Onodo (the hero of the show) played here by Ren Nagase pedals towards his school a slope that would put off most. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t3Qp2n7BxE&feature=emb_title First false note for this film. Like some American productions (Smallville to name a few), the production features an actor much older than the animated version. On the other hand, if we refer to the teaser itself, the atmosphere of the races seems to be well transposed. We feel all the fervor of the characters. The actors have a blast in these few seconds.
Yowamushi Pedal the movie was released in Japan
The film is already available on Japanese soil. In France, apart from the Eurozoom distributor who does not hesitate to take risks, it is doubtful that a distributor will bet on this project. It will probably be necessary to wait for a legal streaming platform to obtain the broadcasting rights. The film is directed by Kôichirô Miki (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi, Hiroimashita). The first seasons of the anime are no longer available on DNA. However, Yowamushi Pedal New Generation is online for free on Crunchyroll (original productions: Tower of God, The God of The High School etc…). A short reminder of the synopsis for those who do not know the series: Sakamichi is an avid anime and merchandising enthusiast. While he has to enroll in an extra-curricular activity, he finds himself following a meeting to integrate the cycling club of the high school. He begins a Spartan training that will lead him to discover incredible abilities for this sport.
