Long Riders!
Synopsis
Falling in love at first sight with a collapsible bicycle outside the station, Ami Kurata, first-year university student empties her account without a second thought and buys the bicycle. Now she enjoys weekend cycling trips with Aoi, her childhood friend, and Hinako, a senior at her university. "Owning a road bike may change your view of the world completely." Prompted by the comment, Ami purchased a road bike, and she is really impressed with the traveling performance. As soon as she places her feet on the pedals and presses down, everything about riding a road bicycle—the lightness of the pedal, the speed, the acceleration—is nothing like she has ever experienced. Ami's cycle life gets going with the new road cycle as her partner! (Source: Showgate, edited)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally finds 'Long Riders!' to be a relaxing and informative anime about cycling, appreciating its accurate portrayal of the sport and beautiful scenery. However, many feel the supporting characters are underdeveloped, the animation quality is inconsistent, and the pacing is slow. While enjoyable for cycling enthusiasts, it may not appeal to those seeking strong character development or a complex plot.
Strengths
- Accurate depiction of cycling and related emotions
- Beautiful backgrounds and scenery of Japan
- Ami's character development and enthusiasm for cycling
- Informative about cycling technicalities and maintenance
Weaknesses
- Weak and bland supporting characters with minimal development
- Dodgy animation quality and poor CGI implementation
- Slow pacing that can be sleep-inducing
- Lack of a compelling or complex plot