Yowamushi Pedal, Go! Vol. 1 by Wataru Watanabe

Unremarkable in every other way, this series is saved by the world-class frisson provided by its racing sequences. Wataru Watanabe is the creator of the long-running, fan favorite sports manga series Yowamushi Pedal. The dynamic imagery and copious speed lines place the reader right in the middle of the action, feeling the strain of muscles and the burn of lactic acid. For the love of all things otaku-anime, video games, figures, you name itPower-pedaling Sakamichi Onoda has long. It's the same 'loser gains glory in a specific field of endeavor' yarn that readers have seen a million times, but Watanabe's jaw-dropping depictions of high-speed, stamina-testing bike racing set this effort head and shoulders above others. 1 Wataru Watanabe 3.99- 4.19 Yowamushi Pedal Omnibus, Vol. 2 Wataru Watanabe 20.83 Yowamushi Pedal Omnibus, Vol.

Nebbishy otaku Sakamichi Onoda's daily 90-kilometer rides over steep slopes on a 'mommy bike' have unexpectedly rendered him a formidable cyclist, which catches the attention of some highly-skilled cycling enthusiasts. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Yowamushi Pedal, Vol. Yowamushi Pedal, Go Series By Wataru Watanabe Yowamushi Pedal Omnibus Yowamushi Pedal Popular Series By Wataru Watanabe Books by Wataru Watanabe Grid ViewTile View Yowamushi Pedal Omnibus, Vol. Here he gives bicycle racing the graphic aggrandizement treatment, and it works to spectacular effect despite being framed in yet another narrative featuring the tropey tribulations of an awkward high schooler.

and transforming them into epically melodramatic manga. Watanabe (Train Man) personifies the Japanese flair for taking the most mundane of pursuits fishing, cooking, etc.

Yowamushi Pedal, Go! Vol. 1 by Wataru Watanabe