Idaten Jump

During a race, mountain bike (MTB) enthusiast Shou Yamato is mysteriously dragged into another world alongside his friends, Kakeru and Makoto. Soon, the group discovers that this world known as "X-Zone" revolves around Idaten battles—MTB races characterized by special courses, rules, and hidden powers lying dormant within the bikes. The only way to return home is to win and obtain the MTB emblems from the defeated challengers.

Despite being perplexed and terrified of the bizarre world, Shou is surprisingly excited. He has the opportunity to compete with fellow MTB riders, make new friends and rivals, and also unearth the X-Zone's hidden truths that may dramatically change his fate. Shou and his friends must make it through an arduous journey, one rife with conspiracies against them, in order to safely return home together.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Yamato, Shou Main

Watanabe, Akeno Japanese

Samejima, Gabu Main

Kanada, Aki Japanese

Shido, Makoto Main

Ishige, Sawa Japanese

Sakamaki, Kakeru Main

Tsumura, Makoto Japanese

Hosuke Main

Cho Japanese

Shido, Kyoichi Supporting

Namikawa, Daisuke Japanese

Samejima, Taiga Supporting

Kusuda, Toshiyuki Japanese

Yuki Supporting

Mizuno, Risa Japanese

Arthur Supporting

Hamana, Takayuki Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Hiramitsu, Takuya Sound Director

Takashima, Daisuke Episode Director, Storyboard

Fuseki, Kazunobu Episode Director, Storyboard

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Aug 28, 2020

SarskildLjus

Recommended

So You are going to watch it. Let me tell you why this anime is so great.
This is one of those anime which ever aired in INDIA.
So, I watched it when it was airing in India....and at that time, I didn't know what the hell anime is.

First of all, don't look to the stats of this anime on MAL and on any other Animelist sites like Anime-Planet or Anilist or Kitsu....they are absolutely misleading. In India atleast 100k people watched it when it aired back in 2013-14. And maximum.....I can estimate that almost 2 Million people watched. And I am telling you....Everyone loved ... this anime and its characters. But on MAL it is in the completed list of only 6k people....Lol it is so less.

Whatever, Let's get to the point, I am thinking not to spoil you...so I will present what I liked majorly about this anime:

•Story__10/10:

Yes, The story is absolutely a unique one. The concept and story is supernatural but there are not much plot holes in it. The Author tried his best to make it enjoyable and less unbelievable.
The Story is about SHO YAMATO who loves MTB riding. In the first episode it is also shown that he is really a very great rider and he learnt all the skills from his father who was a Legend in MTB riding but was mysteriously disappeared. Sho has very good & helpful friends and in Episode 01 it is also shown that The MTB training ground(named X-Zone) takes them to some strange place or some other world...which is a mystery. The place where they have been placed has a lot of mysteries. And there are a lot of plot twists that makes it a real masterpiece which can never be created again.
The Story really has something different....which is really hard. Its current rating of 6.9 on MAL makes me sad at some point.

•Characters__10/10:

Oh yeah, The main thing in this anime is its characters, There are a huge no. of characters in this anime and all of them are so nicely written characters.....the Character development of Sho Yamato is really one of the best of all times. The story does justice with its characters. All the characters have a MTB and the speciality of The MTBs are that they do have same traits as that of their Riders.

This anime is built around the MTBs...so without telling about them, this review can't be accomplished.
There are MTBs for each and every character in this anime!
And the Supernatural power of the Bike is what is the main trait of its Rider. The MTBs resemble its rider's character. The Supernatural Power of MTBs is called IDATEN JUMP/IDATEN GO which is used by the rider in tough situations during the Idaten Battle.
All the bikes have emblems in front of it. The Emblems are Normal ones then SILVER & GOLD....And there is only one PLATINUM EMBLEM which is in the bike of our Protagonist__Sho Yamato's FLAME KAISER.

My personal Favorite character from this anime is "Kyoichi Shido" who is the brother of "Makoto Shido". He has a Idaten Bike named "Thunder Emperor" & his existence is kept hidden in the beginning phase of the series while he becomes a key role player in the middle of the series; In my opinion he was the most amazing rider of MTB in the series even though Sho Yamato, the protagonist had more amazing stats & all round success.

•Music__10/10:

Ah...it gives me chills still after 6 years when I re-watch it. They have made best quality music for each and every emotion...when enthusiasm...a rocking music...when any emotional scene...a very sad music...when any Mystery scene...a Psychological music.
Special Thanks to YASUHARU TAKANASHI for Such Such great OSTs.
Till now In my knowledge there are 35 OSTs officially released....there might be more.....I don't know whether 35 are the total or there are some other too. But I remember each & every OST of this anime even after 6 years. Its emotional music is really which hit me to the core.

I would recommend you to search some of its OSTs on Youtube - "Omoide", "Tobe", "Sho no theme", "Each Feeling", "Sentimental Battle", "OST 06" & "OST 25".
You can actually visit "Best OF Anime OST's" - a youtube channel to listen all the 35 OSTs.

•Art__10/10:

Don't get me wrong....This anime was a 2005 release. And it was adapted by PRODUCTION IG....my second most favorite studio.
As this is a Supernatural Anime....The Art really suited it. The color selection is what I noticed is the unique one. Well Art is Art....even a lot of Bad storyline anime also have great Art and animations so it really doesn't matter when The Story is good. The art and animation in this anime is really better than many anime of present time.

•Enjoyment__10/10:

I really really enjoyed it for the first time when it aired. And whenever I re watch it....It becomes more close to me. The combo of great ART-STORY-CHARACTERS-MUSIC makes it really enjoyable. Even if you don't like the concept of the story....still You will enjoy it.

There are a lot of plot twists which can drive you crazy....The character development seems very natural...like it is real!
All the characters develop a bit after their every race.

•Overall__10/10:

Yes....This is literally a Piece of Greatness. It deserves more praise. But as I said its rating is really not good on Animelist sites.
But there is a fact....This anime didn't suffer.....It aired in different countries and earned a lot of money and it is one of those anime which didn't get pirated by pirate sites. So In Stats on ANIMELIST sites it doesn't seem famous and rich in its sale. But in reality it is one those anime which are famous and earned enough money & praise.

Anyways...I can't say that My review will make you watch this anime...but All the way I tell you to just give it a try....and atleast watch first 25 episodes so that the story will get on its fastest pace.

I just want its stats to be good and not misleading. This anime needs to get popular on MAL and other Animelist sites. And As I said....it is already popular and loved by people no matter if doesn't get it officially.

Have a nice day.....Give it a try whenever you are free and want to watch some supernatural and new concept. I wish you will enjoy this anime.
^_^

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Mar 6, 2019

SilentAgony

Recommended

Idaten Jump is one of my favorite anime of my childhood. The show introduced me to Mountain Biking, an amazing sport. Unlike other anime, this one is a bit focused on younger children and teenagers.
The show focus on a young boy, Sho Yamato and his two friends who like Mountain Biking. Mysteriously, one day while racing with their friends they somehow sucked into another world and their new exciting adventure to return to their home begins.
Their journey is filled with great encounters as they head towards the legendary racing city.
The one great thing about this anime is the chemistry between the three ... main characters. The antagonists in the story are also praiseworthy so are the supporting characters.
Not only it was entertaining but it also taught me some very important things about life and principles.

Well, this is the first time I'm writing a review so I will keep it short. Pardon me if you see any mistake. And I hope you will enjoy Idaten Jump as I did.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Aug 3, 2022

JayPatel1304

Mixed Feelings

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[b]Just a Minor Spoilers Ahead....[/b]

Idaten Jump is basically about a guy Shou Yamato, Makoto Shido and Kakeru Sakamaki who loves cycling at the couse named X-ZONE but one day from there they got isekaied to the another world of same name X-Zone where too many MTB riders live. So now to leave this place, they need to collect 10 gold emblems from that world. But it's not easy, to get these emblemsthey need to battle with some MTB riders having gold emblem. And the journey begains here....
A supernatural MTB racing anime which actions are good, Character designs are brillaint for me tho, CGI was Ok ... and Overall story was good. It's BGM is awesome. I watched this anime during my childhood in india and definately this is the best ever anime I watched at that time. I really love this show. I love the characters especially that Hammer Head guy. And now this show became emotion, whenever I listen to it's BGM, It reminds me of my childhood whenever i watched this show. I personally enjoyed it. But to keep aside the childhood, Nowadays ig very few peeps will like this anime and the main problem of this anime is CGI and some eps before it's finale. Overall my experiance was awesome and this show is one the most essential part of my childhood...........

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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