Theatrical Anime 'Hyakuemu.' Collaborates with Japan Athletics Championships - 'Let's See That Scenery Together!'
A special collaboration between the hit anime 'Hyakuemu.' and the 110th Japan Athletics Championships has been announced for June 2026 in Aichi. The event will feature new visuals, exclusive merchandise, and music tie-ins.
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The 110th Japan Athletics Championships, to be held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Aichi from June 12 (Fri) to 14 (Sun), 2026, will feature a special collaboration with the theatrical anime 'Hyakuemu.' (100 meters).
'Hyakuemu.' tells the story of athletes who stake everything on the 100m dash. The film was released in September last year and has become a massive long-run hit, surpassing 540,000 in attendance and 800 million yen in box office revenue as it enters its 8th month in theaters.
For this collaboration, character designer Keisuke Kojima has created a new illustration featuring the main characters Togashi and Komiya alongside other top sprinters from the film. The collaboration will include the sale of original goods, the use of film music during the championships, and exclusive interviews with the director and cast.
■ Collaboration Goods
Original goods using the new visual will be sold at the venue:
- Collaboration Acrylic Plate: 2,500 yen (A5 size)
- Collaboration Clear File Set (2 sheets): 800 yen (A4 size)
- Collaboration T-shirt: 3,500 yen (2 sizes)
- Collaboration Sports Towel (Togashi/Komiya ver.): 2,000 yen each
*Purchase bonus: A collaboration sticker for every 2,000 yen spent.
Online sales will follow after the event.
■ Film Music
The theme song 'Rashisa' by Official Hige Dandism and the original soundtrack by Hiroaki Tsutsumi will be used for the stadium's production and promotional videos, linking the tension of the competition with the world of the anime.
■ Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Director Kenji Iwaisawa, Haruki Ishiya (cast), and Producer Yusuke Terada will be released through various media outlets.
■ About 'Hyakuemu.'
The story follows Togashi, a naturally gifted sprinter who meets Komiya, a hard-working transfer student. Through the 100m dash, they become rivals and best friends. Years later, they meet again as top sprinters competing at the highest level.
Cast includes: Tori Matsuzaka, Shota Sometani, Jun Kasama, Rie Takahashi, and more. Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa; Animation by Rock 'n' Roll Mountain.
'Hyakuemu.' tells the story of athletes who stake everything on the 100m dash. The film was released in September last year and has become a massive long-run hit, surpassing 540,000 in attendance and 800 million yen in box office revenue as it enters its 8th month in theaters.
For this collaboration, character designer Keisuke Kojima has created a new illustration featuring the main characters Togashi and Komiya alongside other top sprinters from the film. The collaboration will include the sale of original goods, the use of film music during the championships, and exclusive interviews with the director and cast.
■ Collaboration Goods
Original goods using the new visual will be sold at the venue:
- Collaboration Acrylic Plate: 2,500 yen (A5 size)
- Collaboration Clear File Set (2 sheets): 800 yen (A4 size)
- Collaboration T-shirt: 3,500 yen (2 sizes)
- Collaboration Sports Towel (Togashi/Komiya ver.): 2,000 yen each
*Purchase bonus: A collaboration sticker for every 2,000 yen spent.
Online sales will follow after the event.
■ Film Music
The theme song 'Rashisa' by Official Hige Dandism and the original soundtrack by Hiroaki Tsutsumi will be used for the stadium's production and promotional videos, linking the tension of the competition with the world of the anime.
■ Interviews
Exclusive interviews with Director Kenji Iwaisawa, Haruki Ishiya (cast), and Producer Yusuke Terada will be released through various media outlets.
■ About 'Hyakuemu.'
The story follows Togashi, a naturally gifted sprinter who meets Komiya, a hard-working transfer student. Through the 100m dash, they become rivals and best friends. Years later, they meet again as top sprinters competing at the highest level.
Cast includes: Tori Matsuzaka, Shota Sometani, Jun Kasama, Rie Takahashi, and more. Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa; Animation by Rock 'n' Roll Mountain.