Episode
Yowamushi Pedal: Piranhas
Overview
As Sohoku and Hakone Academy temporarily work together to catch up to the aces leading the race, Kyoto Fushimi’s Midousuji and Mizuta who were racing ahead fall back to their position. Surprised by their early slowdown, Naruko asks what they’re doing. However, Midousuji is secretly advancing his plans using Kumamoto Daiichi’s Ise who is riding behind them. Meanwhile, Yamaguchi, who has been tasked with an important job in the current phase, resolves to fulfill the unreasonable demands placed on him despite his mixed emotions.
Details
- Series
- Yowamushi Pedal
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2022-10-16
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Piranhas is Episode 2 in Limit Break of Yowamushi Pedal. It aired on 2022-10-16. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 1: The Final Day Begins!!
The 3rd and final day of the tournament in which Sakamichi and Team Sohoku compete for their second consecutive championship arrives, and Sakamichi pedals as hard as he can to catch up to Imaizumi as quickly as possible.
Episode 3: The Power to Move Forward Together
Midousuji’s strategy turns the rear pack into a giant swarm of piranhas. They swallow up riders one after another and eventually begin attacking the Sohoku and Hakone Academy teams that have been working together! Amidst the turmoil and confusion, Teshima is swallowed up by the pack. They desperately search for their partner, but betrayed by Midousuji, the pack loses speed. However, Teshima finds a ray of hope when he meets up with Aoyagi who falls back to help him. With well-coordinated teamwork, they chase after the riders ahead of them!
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Episode 4: The Team of Two
Teshima and Aoyagi break away from the pack to pursue the riders ahead of them, but Kyoto Fushimi stands in their way. In order to complete the objective given to him by Midousuji, Yamaguchi challenges Teshima and Aoyagi to a sprint that comes with a catch. As a climber, the terms are disadvantageous for Teshima, but they can’t move forward without accepting the challenge. Out of concern for Aoyagi, who can’t sprint at full speed due to an injured leg, Teshima pulls him along, and Aoyagi recalls how they met as he watches him…
Episode 5: Senior
Teshima and Aoyagi win their sprint race against Kyoto Fushimi and rejoin their team. Sakamichi enjoys racing with all six of his team members, but it doesn’t last long. Aoyagi’s legs, which have been pulling the team with all their might in order to catch up to Hakone Academy, have been in pain since the previous day and are nearing their limit. Kaburagi can’t hold back his tears as he watches the upperclassman’s back. By taking on Aoyagi’s hopes and racing for the team, Kaburagi experiences great personal growth of his own.
Episode 6: Doubashi Masakiyo's Inter-High
Both Kaburagi and Doubashi are exhausted, but they find the strength to single-mindedly pull their teams even as they threaten to lose consciousness.
Episode 7: FINAL ROAD!
Sent off by their sprinters, both teams enter the final mountains. Sohoku suffers repeated attacks from Hakone Academy and its four climbers, but through the efforts of sprinter-turned-allrounder Naruko, they make it through somehow. However, when they enter the flats between the peaks, Hakone Academy’s captain Izumida pulls his team, and they suddenly accelerate! Ace sprinter Izumida’s finely-honed muscles and spear-like racing leave Sohoku behind in an instant!
Episode 8: Teshima's Orders
Before the race, Captain Teshima told Sakamichi that he wouldn’t be the mountain ace at this Inter-High so the team could focus on taking out Hakone Academy’s formidable climber Manami early during their first attack. However, in order to close the unexpected gap created by Izumida’s sprint, Teshima sacrifices himself and pulls the team. The passionate vibrations of every step he takes forward reach not only Sakamichi and the rest of Team Sohoku but Hakone Academy ace Ashikiba as well…!
Episode 9: Transfer Student
Teshima and Ashikiba reflect on their shared history as they prepare to race for the mountain result line.
Episode 10: Resonating Vibrations
Neither Teshima nor Ashikiba back down in their intense battle for the King of the Mountain. Though Teshima desperately clings to Ashikiba, his legs are approaching their limit. Teshima was often called an average racer, but believing his dedication and ability to push himself beyond his limits is his greatest strength, he continues pedaling. His passion inspires spectators to call his name, and when Ashikiba recognizes his strength as well, Teshima unleashes unexpected capabilities.
Episode 11: The Skies Above
Sohoku and Hakone Academy begin making moves towards the final finish line. As Hakone Academy accelerates due to climber Shinkai’s attack, sprinter-turned-allrounder Naruko fights back with his own astute climbing. Having received their final orders from Teshima, the team charges ahead all full speed! However, what seemed to be a race to the finish between Sohoku and Hakone Academy is thrown into chaos by the appearance of Kyoto Fushimi, who has been secretly biding their time in the back!
Episode 12: Onslaught!!
Sohoku and Hakone Academy begin making moves towards the final finish line. As Hakone Academy accelerates due to climber Shinkai’s attack, sprinter-turned-allrounder Naruko fights back with his own astute climbing. Having received their final orders from Teshima, the team charges ahead all full speed! However, what seemed to be a race to the finish between Sohoku and Hakone Academy is thrown into chaos by the appearance of Kyoto Fushimi, who has been secretly biding their time in the back!
Episode 13: Shinkai Yuuto's Resolve
The race to the finish is thrown into chaos by Kyoto Fushimi’s sudden attack. In order to stop Midousuji from reaching the front, Shinkai Yuto stands in his way. Though normally strong-willed and easygoing, the numerous battles and mounting pressure have pushed him to his limit. Shinkai’s interest in only his own victories transforms into a desire to see Hakone Academy’s jersey win. When Komari sees Shinkai steel his resolve, he is captivated by his extraordinary “flesh.”