100 Meters (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Everything to Know About Kenji Iwaisawa’s Animated Sports Drama
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- Apr 22
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🏃♂️ 100 METERS — A Race Against Time, Rivalry, and the Past
In Theatres October 2025
From visionary director Kenji Iwaisawa and the creative forces behind ON-GAKU: OUR SOUND and Tokyo Revengers, comes 100 METERS—a hand-drawn, pulse-pounding anime film that’s set to ignite the big screen this October.
Distributed by GKIDS and based on the acclaimed manga by Uoto (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth), 100 METERS isn’t just a sports drama—it’s a soulful sprint through youth, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.
🏁 The Story
Togashi was born to run. From the moment his feet hit the track, he’s unbeatable—effortlessly blowing past his competitors in every 100-meter race. But everything changes in sixth grade when a new kid named Komiya transfers to his school. Unlike Togashi, Komiya lacks the natural gift—but he has something just as dangerous: unshakable determination.
When Togashi mentors Komiya, he unknowingly sparks a fire that reshapes both their destinies. Years later, the two reunite—not as friends, but as rivals, standing across from each other on the starting line once more. Who are they now? And what are they really racing toward?
✨ Why It’s More Than Just an Anime
Kenji Iwaisawa, known for his unique aesthetic and bold storytelling in ON-GAKU: OUR SOUND, returns with a new coming-of-age tale full of raw emotion and visual artistry.
The film reunites a dream team of anime talent:
Keisuke Kojima (Dororo, Monster) brings stunning character designs.
Keikankun Yamaguchi creates lush, expressive environments as art director.
Yasuyuki Muto (Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, Tokyo Revengers) pens a layered, emotionally-charged script.
Hiroaki Tsutsumi (Jujutsu Kaisen, Dr. Stone) delivers a powerful, adrenaline-pumping score.
🎞️ From Page to Screen
Adapted from Uoto’s celebrated manga, 100 METERS taps into a universal story—how mentorship can morph into rivalry, how running can be both literal and symbolic, and how identity is forged not only through talent but through struggle. It’s not just about who’s faster—it’s about why you run in the first place.
🔥 A Festival Favorite in the Making
Before it even hit theaters, 100 METERS stirred buzz at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where a sold-out Work-in-Progress screening drew critical acclaim and eager anticipation. Handcrafted by studio Rock’n Roll Mountain, the film uses a vibrant and emotionally dynamic animation style that feels both retro and contemporary—true to Iwaisawa’s indie roots.
🎟️ Catch It in Theatres This October
100 METERS is a story about the races we run against others—and ourselves. It’s about legacy, obsession, and the heartbeat of youth. Whether you're an anime lover, a manga reader, a runner, or just someone chasing your own finish line, this is a film that will hit you in the chest and stay with you long after the credits roll.
🏃♂️ Don’t miss it.
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