Episode
Yowamushi Pedal: At the Aquarium in May
Overview
Two kilometers from the finish line, Sakamichi receives his final orders from Imaizumi and is entrusted with winning the race. He steels his resolve and chases after Manami. In early spring before the Inter-High, Sakamichi and Manami bump into each other at the aquarium Team Sohoku visited on their way back from a race. There they promise to go all out against each other at the summer's Inter-High. When they end up racing for the finish line on the final day, despite their bewilderment and their teams' victories weighing upon them, they are delighted by their fated race against each other.
Details
- Series
- Yowamushi Pedal
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2023-02-26
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
At the Aquarium in May is Episode 20 in Limit Break of Yowamushi Pedal. It aired on 2023-02-26. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 19: Final Orders
Imaizumi wins the battle in the rain and rides in the lead. Sakamichi catches up to him, and Sugimoto and the other supporting members cheer for Team Sohoku as they ride alone in the lead. While Sohoku goes for the one-two finish, Kuroda and Manami of Hakone Academy close in from behind. Kuroda sends off Manami, who instantly jumps into the lead. The dangerous situation leaves Sakamichi bewildered, but there's only one thing he can do for the team. Imaizumi gives him the final order of taking their jersey to the finish line, and Sakamichi chases after Manami at full power...!
Episode 21: Switches and Humming
Just before Sakamichi and Manami's race to the finish, Kuroda pulls for Manami from their position behind the lead riders. One year ago, after falling into a depression when he was beaten by Manami in the qualifier, he resolved to restore Hakone Academy to its former glory when Arakita entrusted him with the team. Kuroda, who rides shrewdly when he activates his switch, endures the pain in the leg before finally trusting Manami with his own hopes and sending him off. Manami spreads his wings and accelerates. Meanwhile, as Sakamichi falls behind, for some reason a song begins playing in his head!
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Episode 18: Water Gate Dive
Imaizumi and Midousuji engage in a high-risk downhill battle in the sudden rain. Meanwhile, Sakamichi does his best to catch up to Imaizumi while struggling with the unfamiliar rainy downhill. While competing fiercely for first, Imaizumi and Midousuji charge into a giant puddle that will determine their race! Imaizumi, who has awakened as Sohoku's ace, pushes past his limits, and unable to seize victory, Midousuji falls behind and collapses on the rainy sidewalk...
Episode 22: Let My Voice Reach You
The class rep waits for Manami at the finish line in the mountains in order to show her support. When Manami was distraught over losing to Sohoku at last year's Inter-High, she didn't know what to say to him. She became concerned about the way he practiced to the point of injuring himself and asked Toudou for advice, but he responded that the deep wounds Manami suffered wouldn't heal right away, and all she could do was watch over him. One year later, the class rep sensed Manami was finding an answer as the race approached.
Episode 17: Shifting Wind
It's the last day of the Inter-High, and the lead riders are 4.5 kilometers away from the finish line. In order to defend their lead position won by Naruko's desperate resolve, Imaizumi challenges Midousuji. Despite being mentally broken by Midousuji numerous times, Imaizumi grew with his team's support, and he doesn't flinch from Midousuji's risky tactics as he rides like an ace! However, it suddenly begins raining on the last downhill before the finish line! The risky battle between Imaizumi and Midousuji in the rain begins!
Episode 23: Kinjou's Final Job
After the day Kinjou reminded Sakamichi that Team Sohoku support each other when times are tough and he learned Makishima is reading his letters in England, he begins recovering at a surprising rate. When Arakita hears this, he realizes Sakamichi has what it takes to claim the finish line. With 500 meters remaining, the seniors cheer for Sakamichi and Manami as they race as hard as they can! Encouraged by Makishima's words, Sakamichi taps into the last of his strength. With their hopes in their hearts, they sprint for the finish line...!
Episode 16: The Naruko Super Express!!
Midousuji leaps into first with a desperate diving turn. More than 200 meters behind in the final stages of the race, Sohoku chases after Midousuji on the Naruko Super Express' final trip. Even as Naruko's consciousness fades, he throws away everything to reduce his weight, and Sakamichi realizes there's no way the three of them will finish together anymore. Imaizumi and Naruko express their gratitude for Naruko's resolve. Naruko accepts their thanks and uses the last of his strength to ride with determination!
Episode 24: Their Last Sprint
There are 500 meters left for the finish line of the third and last day of the Intercollegiate Cycling Race. Onoda and Manami fight centimeter by centimeter, and are supported and cheered by their peers and veterans. Who will be crowned winner?
Episode 15: Offense and Defense! Downhill!!
Naruko defeats Manami and catches up to lead riders Sakamichi and Imaizumi. With their dream of finishing the race together so close to coming true, Sakamichi is elated. However, Naruko is nearly exhausted after battling against Manami and Shinkai. Kuroda is rapidly catching up from behind, and Midousuji also attacks with the finish line so near! A fierce battle for the lead begins on the high-speed downhill!
Episode 25: The Man Who Raised His Hand Up to the Sky
Sangaku and Onoda duel 50 meters from the finish line. Who will win? Who will come in second and third place? Who will hold out until the end of the test? The third day of Intercollegiate comes to an end.
Episode 14: Naruko VS Manami, a Tense Battle
Naruko challenges ace climber Manami to a race on the climb so his teammates can hold onto their lead.
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.”