# Where to Watch Yowamushi Pedal

**Yowamushi Pedal begins with an anime fan whose routine shopping bike rides have unknowingly prepared him for competitive cycling. Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video carry this 2013 TV series. The first season has 38 episodes, giving its unlikely cyclist time to discover the demands of road racing and find his place among other riders. It is a good choice for viewers who enjoy underdog sports drama with comedy between competitions. The races build excitement from endurance, strategy, and the effort of continuing when a climb starts to hurt.**

## Where to Watch

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FVH5QJ7/)
- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/yowapeda)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/yowamushi-pedal)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80061943)

Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video are the listed options for this first season. Since several sequel seasons follow it, begin here before continuing the team's racing journey.

## Synopsis

Sakamichi Onoda enters high school eager to meet people who share his love of anime, but the club he planned to join has already folded. His search for a place to belong takes an unexpected turn when the road racing club notices how easily he tackles a difficult hill on his heavy shopping bike. Years of regular trips to Akihabara have developed a cycling ability he never recognized as unusual. Drawn toward a sport he had never considered, he begins learning what his legs can do when riding becomes a competition rather than a commute.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 38
- **Premiered:** 2013
- **Studio:** Tms Entertainment, 8 Pan
- **Score:** 7.7

## Watch Order

Begin with Yowamushi Pedal, the 2013 season covered on this page. Its 38 episodes establish the cyclist and the team before several sequels carry their racing journey forward.

- Yowamushi Pedal: Special Ride (side\_story)
- [Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road](https://hozuna.com/anime/yowamushi-pedal-grande-road) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Haikyu!!](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu)**: Its team competition creates the same attachment to every hard won point that Yowamushi Pedal builds around each stretch of a race. Choose it when shared effort is what kept you watching.
- **[Chihayafuru](https://hozuna.com/anime/chihayafuru)**: This series also treats an overlooked passion with complete seriousness. It suits viewers who liked seeing a seemingly ordinary interest become the center of fierce competition.
- **[Kuroko's Basketball](https://hozuna.com/anime/kuroko-s-basketball)**: The focus on emerging talent and team play echoes the pleasures of Yowamushi Pedal. Its energetic sports drama fits anyone drawn to a newcomer discovering an unexpected gift.
- **[Haikyu!! Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-season-3)**: 
- **[Hajime no Ippo](https://hozuna.com/anime/hajime-no-ippo)**: 
- **[Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-the-dumpster-battle)**: 
- **[Haikyu!! Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-season-2)**: 
- **[Haikyu!! To the Top Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/haikyu-to-the-top-part-2)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Yowamushi Pedal?

Yowamushi Pedal is carried by Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. Those are the four streaming services listed for this season.

### Should I start with this season of Yowamushi Pedal?

Yes. This is the first season, so watch it before the several sequels that continue the team's racing journey.

### How many episodes are in the first season?

The first season contains 38 episodes, with a runtime of 24 minutes per episode. That length gives the shift from casual cycling to serious competition room to develop.

### Is Yowamushi Pedal finished?

Yes, this 2013 TV season has finished airing. Its story continues afterward through several sequel seasons.

### What kind of viewer will enjoy Yowamushi Pedal?

It suits viewers who like sports stories about a beginner discovering an ability he never knew he had. The comedy and club camaraderie balance races built around climbing effort and team competition.