Hyakuemu.

  • Genres: ["Drama","Sports"]
  • Type: Movie
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year:

Summary: Togashi is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.

(Source: Annecy Festival)


Description

Togashi is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.

(Source: Annecy Festival)


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Hyakuemu. Review

Hyakuemu. — Togashi is born to run. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Drama, Sports conventions as a Movie work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.04). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Hyakuemu. offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Drama, Sports, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Komiya

Komiya

Main

Sometani, Shouta
Sometani, Shouta
Japanese
Komiya

Komiya

Main

Yuuki, Aoi
Yuuki, Aoi
Japanese
Komiya

Komiya

Main

Whitten, Mark
Whitten, Mark
English
Togashi

Togashi

Main

Matsuzaka, Toori
Matsuzaka, Toori
Japanese
Togashi

Togashi

Main

Tanezaki, Atsumi
Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese
Asakusa

Asakusa

Supporting

Takahashi, Rie
Takahashi, Rie
Japanese
Kabaki

Kabaki

Supporting

Uchida, Yuuma
Uchida, Yuuma
Japanese
Kabaki

Kabaki

Supporting

Ruiz, Alejandro
Ruiz, Alejandro
English
Kaidou

Kaidou

Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou
Tsuda, Kenjirou
Japanese
Morikawa

Morikawa

Supporting

Ishibashi, Hiiro
Ishibashi, Hiiro
Japanese
Nigami

Nigami

Supporting

Kasama, Jun
Kasama, Jun
Japanese
Numano

Numano

Supporting

Enoki, Junya
Enoki, Junya
Japanese
Numano

Numano

Supporting

Lee, Alan
Lee, Alan
English
Onomichi

Onomichi

Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu
Sugita, Tomokazu
Japanese
Shiina

Shiina

Supporting

Tanaka, Yuki
Tanaka, Yuki
Japanese
Tsuneta

Tsuneta

Supporting

Ishiya, Haruki
Ishiya, Haruki
Japanese
Zaitsu

Zaitsu

Supporting

Uchiyama, Kouki
Uchiyama, Kouki
Japanese

Staff

Katayama, Yuuki

Katayama, Yuuki

Producer

Taketsugu, Akane

Taketsugu, Akane

Producer

Terada, Yuusuke

Terada, Yuusuke

Producer

Iwaisawa, Kenji

Iwaisawa, Kenji

Director

Official HIGE DANdism

Official HIGE DANdism

Theme Song Performance

Kojima, Keisuke

Kojima, Keisuke

Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Character Design

Komatsuki, Maaki

Komatsuki, Maaki

Director of Photography

Matsushima, Eiko

Matsushima, Eiko

Color Design

Miyazaki, Ayumu

Miyazaki, Ayumu

Editing

Mutou, Yasuyuki

Mutou, Yasuyuki

Screenplay

Sakiyama, Hokuto

Sakiyama, Hokuto

Key Animation

Tsutsumi, Hiroaki

Tsutsumi, Hiroaki

Music

Uoto

Uoto

Original Creator

Yamaguchi, Keikankun

Yamaguchi, Keikankun

Art Director