To celebrate the release of Yowamushi Pedal Volume 100, Animate is holding the Yowamushi Pedal 100th Volume Anniversary Fair at Animate at stores nationwide and through its online shop from May 8 to May 31, 2026. The fair comes with a range of campaigns, special exhibits, and exclusive bonuses.
Fair Overview
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Venue: Animate stores nationwide / Animate Online Shop
During the fair, customers who purchase or pre-order eligible Yowamushi Pedal merchandise worth ¥1,100 (tax included) or more per transaction, or who purchase any single volume of the manga, will receive a special bonus illustration card (1 design) featuring the 100th volume anniversary illustration.
Campaigns and Activities
1) X Campaign
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Five lucky winners will receive a non-sale poster through a lottery draw.
How to enter:
- Follow the official Animate X account (@animateinfo)
- Post your passion for Yowamushi Pedal using the hashtag #弱ペダ100巻_アニメイト
2) Fan-Voted Top 100 Scenes Results
The results of the Fan-Voted Top 100 Scenes from Yowamushi Pedal are now available on Animate Times.
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1774110588
3) Dream Team Maker
Period: May 8–31, 2026
An interactive feature on Animate Times lets fans choose six characters from Yowamushi Pedal to create their very own dream team.
Page: https://www.animatetimes.com/survey/yp2026/
Special Exhibits at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
Staircase Decoration
Period: May 8–28, 2026
Location: North Building, 1F to 2F staircase
Photo Spot
Period: May 8–21, 2026
Location: North Building, 1F
Stacked Volumes Display
Period: May 8–21, 2026
Location: North Building, 1F
All 100 volumes of the manga have been stacked into a large hill-shaped display installation, decorated with messages from Animate staff.
Onoda Sakamichi Standing Figure
Period: May 8–21, 2026
Location: North Building, 1F
Bicycle Display at Animate Akihabara
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Location: Building 1, 1F
The protagonist Onoda Sakamichi's mama bicycle—previously exhibited at the "Cho! Yowamushi Pedal Exhibition"—is on display at this location.
Store-Specific Corner Decorations and Exclusive Posters
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Select Animate stores are featuring corner decorations and exclusive posters themed around specific high schools from the series:
- Sohoku High School / Animate Chiba
- Hakone Academy / Animate Odawara
- Kyoto Fushimi / Animate Kyoto
- Hiroshima Kurennan / Animate Hiroshima
- Gunma Ryosei / Animate Takasaki
Nationwide Poster Display
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Location: Animate stores nationwide (excluding Yokosuka store)
A commemorative poster celebrating the 100th volume is on display at participating stores.
Receipt-Exclusive Smartphone Wallpaper (3rd Installment)
Period: May 8–31, 2026
Location: Animate stores nationwide (excluding Animate Online Shop)
Purchase Yowamushi Pedal Volume 100 at a physical Animate store, then scan the QR code printed on your receipt to download a limited smartphone wallpaper (1 design).
Contents are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Related: Weekly Shonen Champion & Betsuchan Purchase Bonuses
Customers purchasing Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 23 (2026) or Betsuchan Shonen Champion June 2026 at an Animate store receive a message paper (1 design) as a bonus with each respective magazine. Purchasing both together earns an additional A4-size reversible visual board (1 design).
Campaign Periods:
- Weekly Shonen Champion Issue 23: May 7–June 15 (while supplies last)
- Betsuchan Shonen Champion June issue: May 15–June 15 (while supplies last)
- Combined purchase bonus: May 15–June 15 (while supplies last)
Available at: Animate stores nationwide / Animate Online Shop
About Yowamushi Pedal
Yowamushi Pedal is a bicycle road racing manga by Wataru Watanabe, serialized in Weekly Shonen Champion. The story follows high school student Sakamichi Onoda, a manga and anime enthusiast who joins the road racing club and grows through competition alongside teammates. The series has been adapted into five seasons of TV anime, as well as a stage play and a live-action film, and continues to be loved by fans after more than a decade of serialization.
Fair Details: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/contents/fair_event/detail.php?id=114804
