'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemoration: Numerous Campaigns to be Held! Featuring an Exhibition of Sakamichi Onoda's Statue and a Campaign to Win a 'Not-for-Sale Poster' and More!
To commemorate the release of the 100th volume of the 'Yowamushi Pedal' manga, Animate Co., Ltd. will hold various campaigns and exhibitions at Animate stores nationwide and online from May 8 to May 31, 2026. This includes illustration cards as purchase bonuses, a campaign to win not-for-sale posters via X, and an exhibition of a life-sized statue.
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Animate Co., Ltd. will be rolling out numerous initiatives in conjunction with the 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemorative Fair at Animate.
The 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemorative Fair at Animate, held from May 8 to May 31 at all Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online Shop, will offer one special 'Illustration Card (1 type)' featuring the 100th volume anniversary illustration for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on eligible 'Yowamushi Pedal' related goods (purchase or reservation deposit), or for each eligible book purchased.
In addition, various other initiatives will be implemented, including an X (formerly Twitter) campaign where participants can win a 'not-for-sale poster'. Animate Times will also publish the results of the 'Fans' Top 100 Famous Scenes' and launch a 'Dream Team Maker' page where users can select six characters from the series to create their own dream team. There will also be store decorations and exhibitions, so be sure to check them out!
■ Fair Information
'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemorative Fair at Animate
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online Shop
Content: During the period, for every purchase or reservation deposit of 1,100 yen (tax included) or more on 'Yowamushi Pedal' related goods, or for every eligible book purchased, you will receive one special 'Illustration Card (1 type)'.
Benefit: Illustration Card (1 type)
■ Initiative Information
1) X Campaign
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Content: During the period, 5 lucky winners will be selected by lottery from all applicants to receive one 'not-for-sale poster'!
How to Apply:
1. Follow Animate's official X account (@animateinfo)
2. Post your passionate thoughts about 'Yowamushi Pedal' with the hashtag '#弱ペダ100巻_アニメイト'!
2) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration 'Fans' Top 100 Famous Scenes'
Content: The voting results are now available on Animate Times!
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1774110588
3) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration! Dream Team Maker
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Content: Select six characters from 'Yowamushi Pedal' to create your own dream team!
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/survey/yp2026/
4) Animate Ikebukuro Main Store Initiatives
・Stair Decoration
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Location: North Building 1F-2F Stairs
・Photo Spot
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
・Exhibition
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
Content: A large hill-shaped exhibit made of stacked 'Yowamushi Pedal' manga volumes 1 to 100 will be installed! Messages from Animate staff are designed on it.
・Sakamichi Onoda Statue
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
5) Animate Akihabara Bicycle Exhibition
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Location: Building 1, 1F
Content: The main character Sakamichi Onoda's mamachari (bicycle) will be exhibited! (Exhibition used at the 'Super! Yowamushi Pedal Exhibition')
6) Animate Stores Corner Decorations, Special Poster Displays at Each Store
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Participating Schools/Stores:
Sohoku High School / Animate Chiba
Hakone Academy / Animate Odawara
Kyoto Fushimi / Animate Kyoto
Hiroshima Kureminami / Animate Hiroshima
Gunma Ryosei / Animate Takasaki
7) Poster Deployment
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide (excluding Yokosuka store)
Content: Posters designed to commemorate the release of volume 100 will be displayed.
8) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration: 3-Volume Consecutive Wallpaper Present, 3rd Installment
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide (excluding Animate Online Shop)
Content: During the period, if you purchase 'Yowamushi Pedal' Volume 100 and scan the 2D code on the purchase receipt, you can download a special 'Volume 100 Purchase Receipt Limited Smartphone Wallpaper (1 type)'.
The 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemorative Fair at Animate, held from May 8 to May 31 at all Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online Shop, will offer one special 'Illustration Card (1 type)' featuring the 100th volume anniversary illustration for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on eligible 'Yowamushi Pedal' related goods (purchase or reservation deposit), or for each eligible book purchased.
In addition, various other initiatives will be implemented, including an X (formerly Twitter) campaign where participants can win a 'not-for-sale poster'. Animate Times will also publish the results of the 'Fans' Top 100 Famous Scenes' and launch a 'Dream Team Maker' page where users can select six characters from the series to create their own dream team. There will also be store decorations and exhibitions, so be sure to check them out!
■ Fair Information
'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Commemorative Fair at Animate
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online Shop
Content: During the period, for every purchase or reservation deposit of 1,100 yen (tax included) or more on 'Yowamushi Pedal' related goods, or for every eligible book purchased, you will receive one special 'Illustration Card (1 type)'.
Benefit: Illustration Card (1 type)
■ Initiative Information
1) X Campaign
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Content: During the period, 5 lucky winners will be selected by lottery from all applicants to receive one 'not-for-sale poster'!
How to Apply:
1. Follow Animate's official X account (@animateinfo)
2. Post your passionate thoughts about 'Yowamushi Pedal' with the hashtag '#弱ペダ100巻_アニメイト'!
2) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration 'Fans' Top 100 Famous Scenes'
Content: The voting results are now available on Animate Times!
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1774110588
3) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration! Dream Team Maker
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Content: Select six characters from 'Yowamushi Pedal' to create your own dream team!
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/survey/yp2026/
4) Animate Ikebukuro Main Store Initiatives
・Stair Decoration
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Location: North Building 1F-2F Stairs
・Photo Spot
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
・Exhibition
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
Content: A large hill-shaped exhibit made of stacked 'Yowamushi Pedal' manga volumes 1 to 100 will be installed! Messages from Animate staff are designed on it.
・Sakamichi Onoda Statue
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 21, 2026
Location: North Building 1F
5) Animate Akihabara Bicycle Exhibition
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Location: Building 1, 1F
Content: The main character Sakamichi Onoda's mamachari (bicycle) will be exhibited! (Exhibition used at the 'Super! Yowamushi Pedal Exhibition')
6) Animate Stores Corner Decorations, Special Poster Displays at Each Store
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Participating Schools/Stores:
Sohoku High School / Animate Chiba
Hakone Academy / Animate Odawara
Kyoto Fushimi / Animate Kyoto
Hiroshima Kureminami / Animate Hiroshima
Gunma Ryosei / Animate Takasaki
7) Poster Deployment
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide (excluding Yokosuka store)
Content: Posters designed to commemorate the release of volume 100 will be displayed.
8) 'Yowamushi Pedal' 100th Volume Release Commemoration: 3-Volume Consecutive Wallpaper Present, 3rd Installment
Period: May 8, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Locations: All Animate stores nationwide (excluding Animate Online Shop)
Content: During the period, if you purchase 'Yowamushi Pedal' Volume 100 and scan the 2D code on the purchase receipt, you can download a special 'Volume 100 Purchase Receipt Limited Smartphone Wallpaper (1 type)'.