Yowapeda to Simulcast on Crunchyroll this Season
San Francisco, Calif. (September 26, 2013) – Crunchyroll, Inc., continues its simulcast acquisition with the addition of the cycling-themed YOWAMUSHI PEDAL (YOWAPEDA), which will simulcast every Monday starting on October 7 at 11:00 am Pacific Time for its premium members. Free users will be able to view this series one (1) week after initial broadcast on Crunchyroll. More information can be found on www.crunchyroll.com/yowapeda.
YOWAPEDA's protagonists – Sakamichi Onoda, Shunsuke Imaizumi, and Shoukichi Naruko – will be portrayed by newcomer Daiki Yamashita (Gaist Crusher, Silver Spoon), fan-favorite Kōsuke Toriumi (Naruto, Uta no Prince Sama, Hakuōki), and Jun Fukushima (Aquarion Evol, Kotoura-san, Tight-rope) respectively.
“Onoda Sakamichi is a rather timid, anime-loving first-year student at Sohoku High School. Upon entering high school, he tried to join the anime research club, but after meeting Imaizumi Shunsuke, a renowned cyclist since middle school, and Naruko Shoukichi, who swept the Kansai cycling championship, he ended up joining the competitive cycling club. All kinds of incidents and rigorous training awaited Sakamichi, but with the support of his many friends and upperclassmen like Kinjou, Tadokoro, and Makishima, he went on to overcome many trials. And as the days went by, the talented road racer inside Sakamichi began to awaken...!
High school students pushing themselves to the limit as they bet everything on their bicycles are about to begin a race of passionate souls!”
YOWAPEDA will be available to users in the following territories: United States, Canada, Caribbean, South Africa, and Central and South America.
Episodes can be accessed from Crunchyroll.com, the free iPad and iPhone application, the Android application, Roku, Boxee, Vizio VIA, WD TV Live and additional set-top channels, and affiliate partners.
Crunchyroll premium members will have access to the largest anime and drama selection, same-day access for simulcasted titles, no advertisements and can be viewed in 480p-to-720p quality on selected titles. More information about the Crunchyroll membership plan can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com/freetrial/
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