"Yowamushi Pedal" Characters Gather in Akihabara, the Sacred Place, to Commemorate 100th Volume Milestone
Akita Shoten announces an outdoor advertising campaign at Akihabara Station starting May 11th, celebrating the 100th volume of the popular manga "Yowamushi Pedal." The campaign features a large graphic depicting protagonist Sakamichi Onoda's journey and digital signage with 24 main characters, transforming Akihabara into a "sacred place" for fans.
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Akita Shoten Co., Ltd. (Location: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tokuji Yamaguchi) is pleased to announce that it will be posting outdoor advertisements at Akihabara Station starting Monday, May 11, to commemorate the 100th volume milestone of "Yowamushi Pedal."
"Yowamushi Pedal" reached its 100th volume release on Friday, May 8. To celebrate this, outdoor advertisements will take over Akihabara, the "sacred place" where protagonist Sakamichi Onoda's journey began. A large graphic depicting Sakamichi's story as a single "path" and digital signage featuring 24 main characters are currently being displayed within Akihabara Station.
Comment from Author Wataru Watanabe:
"Yowamushi Pedal" comics have reached their 100th volume!
Akiba, where Sakamichi-kun went to buy anime goods.
Akiba, which he visited with his seniors after riding his bicycle and winning the Inter-High as a team.
For Sakamichi-kun, it's the city where everything began, a city he loves!
We are filling Akihabara Station with pedals!
Please join us as a member of the team, either by visiting the site or celebrating on social media!
The characters are waiting for you too!!
Protagonist Sakamichi's story becomes a single "path." A large graphic connecting his riding scenes.
Sakamichi, the protagonist, simply rode his bicycle to commute to Akihabara. As he met various friends and rivals, he grew as a person and as an athlete. His story up to the 100th volume is likened to a single path, and a large advertisement connecting his past riding scenes is being displayed.
The design boldly featuring the characters' faces on the work's title is also a highlight of the graphic.
Vertical digital signage featuring 24 main characters who have colored the work.
His teammates from Sohoku High who fought alongside Sakamichi, and powerful rivals who fiercely competed in the Inter-High. Vertical digital signage featuring visuals of 24 characters who have colored the work, each with words embodying them, is currently being displayed.
Traffic Advertisement Overview
◯ Period: May 11, 2026 (Monday) - May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
◯ Location:
・Horizontal Graphic
JR Akihabara Station, Mezzanine Concourse inside the ticket gates
・Vertical Digital Signage
JR Akihabara Station, inside the Central Ticket Gate
◯ Request regarding photography:
・Please refrain from staying for long periods.
・Please be considerate so as not to obstruct the passage of others.
・When posting on social media, please be careful about others appearing in your photos.
・Please enjoy with safety in mind and by following the rules.
・Please refrain from making inquiries to the station or station staff.
"Yowamushi Pedal" Work Synopsis
A hugely popular road race manga with over 32 million copies in circulation!!
Sakamichi Onoda, a kind-hearted high school student who loves anime and games, acquired amazing pedaling skills by commuting 90km round trip to Akihabara for his otaku activities!! After fierce battles in two Inter-Highs, Sakamichi, now a third-year student and appointed captain of Sohoku High, heads to his final Inter-High to ride with his rivals again!! A soul-stirring, super-exciting, authentic high school bicycle road race epic!!
Comics Information
"Yowamushi Pedal" Volume 100 now on sale
Author: Wataru Watanabe
Price: 638 yen each (tax included)
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tokuji Yamaguchi, Representative Director and President
Address: Bunkyo Green Court Center Office 18F, 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Founded: August 10, 1948
Business Activities: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children's books, media mix, etc.
Number of Employees: Approximately 160
https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/
"Yowamushi Pedal" reached its 100th volume release on Friday, May 8. To celebrate this, outdoor advertisements will take over Akihabara, the "sacred place" where protagonist Sakamichi Onoda's journey began. A large graphic depicting Sakamichi's story as a single "path" and digital signage featuring 24 main characters are currently being displayed within Akihabara Station.
Comment from Author Wataru Watanabe:
"Yowamushi Pedal" comics have reached their 100th volume!
Akiba, where Sakamichi-kun went to buy anime goods.
Akiba, which he visited with his seniors after riding his bicycle and winning the Inter-High as a team.
For Sakamichi-kun, it's the city where everything began, a city he loves!
We are filling Akihabara Station with pedals!
Please join us as a member of the team, either by visiting the site or celebrating on social media!
The characters are waiting for you too!!
Protagonist Sakamichi's story becomes a single "path." A large graphic connecting his riding scenes.
Sakamichi, the protagonist, simply rode his bicycle to commute to Akihabara. As he met various friends and rivals, he grew as a person and as an athlete. His story up to the 100th volume is likened to a single path, and a large advertisement connecting his past riding scenes is being displayed.
The design boldly featuring the characters' faces on the work's title is also a highlight of the graphic.
Vertical digital signage featuring 24 main characters who have colored the work.
His teammates from Sohoku High who fought alongside Sakamichi, and powerful rivals who fiercely competed in the Inter-High. Vertical digital signage featuring visuals of 24 characters who have colored the work, each with words embodying them, is currently being displayed.
Traffic Advertisement Overview
◯ Period: May 11, 2026 (Monday) - May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
◯ Location:
・Horizontal Graphic
JR Akihabara Station, Mezzanine Concourse inside the ticket gates
・Vertical Digital Signage
JR Akihabara Station, inside the Central Ticket Gate
◯ Request regarding photography:
・Please refrain from staying for long periods.
・Please be considerate so as not to obstruct the passage of others.
・When posting on social media, please be careful about others appearing in your photos.
・Please enjoy with safety in mind and by following the rules.
・Please refrain from making inquiries to the station or station staff.
"Yowamushi Pedal" Work Synopsis
A hugely popular road race manga with over 32 million copies in circulation!!
Sakamichi Onoda, a kind-hearted high school student who loves anime and games, acquired amazing pedaling skills by commuting 90km round trip to Akihabara for his otaku activities!! After fierce battles in two Inter-Highs, Sakamichi, now a third-year student and appointed captain of Sohoku High, heads to his final Inter-High to ride with his rivals again!! A soul-stirring, super-exciting, authentic high school bicycle road race epic!!
Comics Information
"Yowamushi Pedal" Volume 100 now on sale
Author: Wataru Watanabe
Price: 638 yen each (tax included)
Akita Shoten Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tokuji Yamaguchi, Representative Director and President
Address: Bunkyo Green Court Center Office 18F, 2-28-8 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Founded: August 10, 1948
Business Activities: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, children's books, media mix, etc.
Number of Employees: Approximately 160
https://www.akitashoten.co.jp/