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Cover of the first volume of Idaten Jump featuring Sho Yamato.
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IDATEN翔
(Idaten Janpu)
Genre Sports (mountain biking)
Manga
Written by Toshihiro Fujiwara
Published by Kodansha
Demographic Children (boys)
Magazine Comic BomBom
Original run 2005 – 2006
Volumes 5
Anime television series
Directed by Takayuki Hamana
Written by Fumihiko Shimo
Music by Yasuharu Takanashi
Studio Trans Arts
Licensed by
Network TV Tokyo
English network
Original run October 1, 2005 – September 30, 2006
Episodes 52

Idaten Jump (IDATEN翔 / 韋駄天翔) is an exciting Japanese manga and anime series. It was created by Toshihiro Fujiwara. The story is all about a boy named Sho Yamato who absolutely loves mountain biking.

The manga was published in Comic BomBom magazine. Later, it was made into a 52-episode anime TV show. The anime aired from October 2005 to September 2006. There were also toys made by Tomy based on the series.

Story of Idaten Jump

Sho Yamato is a boy who really loves mountain biking, or MTB for short. He often practices at a special place called the "X-Zone." His dad, Takeshi, built this cool area just for MTB. Sho rides his special bike, "Flame Kaiser," with his friends Kakeru and Makoto.

Journey to the X-Zone World

One day, a tough MTB team called Team Shark Tooth challenges Sho to a race. The winner would get the X-Zone. This place was very important to Sho because he had many happy memories there with his dad, who had disappeared. Sho couldn't lose!

During the race against Gabu Samejima, the leader of Team Shark Tooth, a mysterious black smoke suddenly appeared. It covered the ground around them. When the smoke cleared, Sho and his friends found themselves in another world! This new world was also called the "X-Zone."

Idaten Battles and Gold Emblems

Sho, Kakeru, and Makoto were very confused about where they were. Soon, other MTB riders appeared. They challenged Sho to an "Idaten battle," which is a special kind of MTB race in this new X-Zone.

The riders told Sho that the only way to get back home was to win 10 gold emblems. He could earn these emblems by winning Idaten battles. Sho and his friends had to make their way to X-City, which was the main city of this X-Zone world.

So, Sho began competing in Idaten Battles. These races took place in many different and exciting places. He raced through ghost towns, near volcanoes, in ancient ruins, across deserts, and even on snow-covered mountains. Sho had to win these battles to find his way home.

Before each Idaten Battle, the riders would put on their bike helmets. They would say, "Ready, set, and go!" When their helmets were on, a full mountain biking suit would magically appear on them for the race.

Facing Team Shark Tooth and Team X

Sho's group decided to head to X-City to collect the 10 gold emblems and return home. Along the way, they often faced Team Shark Tooth and their many helpers. Even when they reached X-City, Gabu Samejima was in charge. He was like a dictator there.

Gabu wanted to stay in power. He even stole the 10 gold emblems that Sho had won! When Sho tried to get them back, Gabu used a powerful bike move called "Bloody Impact." This move knocked Sho down, and part of the X-Tower even fell on him. Luckily, Sho survived, and his friends helped him get past Gabu's guards.

After many adventures, Sho finally returned to his own world. But his journey wasn't over. He went back to the X-Zone to find his lost father, Takeshi. This time, he had to face a mysterious new group called Team X.

Main Characters

Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Idaten Jump:

Protagonists

  • Sho Yamato (voiced by Akeno Watanabe in Japanese, Yuri Lowenthal in English): He is the main hero of the story. Sho is an amazing MTB rider who can do incredible tricks. He rides a special bike called Flame Kaiser, which is the only bike with a Platinum emblem. After many battles, he even defeats his father, who was controlled by an evil force. Sho chooses to stay in the X-Zone for a while, but later finds a way to travel between worlds.
  • Makoto Shido (voiced by Sawa Ishige in Japanese, Dorothy Elias-Fahn in English): She is a skilled female MTB rider and Sho's childhood friend. Makoto is also the sister of Kyoichi Shido. She later discovers that her own MTB is a legendary Idaten Bike called Neptune Emperor. She also learns that the mysterious masked rider helping Sho was actually her brother, Kyoichi.
  • Kakeru (voiced by Makoto Tsumura in Japanese, Philece Sampler in English): Kakeru is one of Sho's good friends. He is a very talented mechanic and often helps Sho fix his bike.
  • Hosuke (voiced by Yuuichi Nagashima in Japanese, Michael Sorich in English): Hosuke is a talking owl who joins Sho on his adventures. He is very wise and helps Sho a lot. It is later revealed that Hosuke is actually Yuki's grandfather, who disguised himself as an owl. He even becomes the King of the X-Zone for a time.

Supporting Characters

  • Kyoichi Shido (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa in Japanese, Dave Wittenberg in English): Makoto's older brother. He is a champion trial biker. At first, he helps Sho's group while wearing a mask. His bike is called Thunder Emperor. He later helps Sho fight against Gabu and even battles against Team X.
  • Yuki (voiced by Risa Mizuno in Japanese, Michelle Ruff in English): Yuki is an expert mechanic who helps Sho's group many times. After Gabu is defeated, it's revealed that Yuki is a princess! She is part of a group that protects the X-Zone's secrets. She is also Hosuke's granddaughter.
  • Koei (voiced by Eiji Takemoto in Japanese, Steve Blum in English): Koei is a ninja biker who first works for Gabu. He is a very strong rider. He helps Sho after his sister, Kiku, is rescued from Gabu. His Idaten Bike is called Aero Scissors. He later helps protect X-City.
  • Arthur (voiced by Brian Beacock in English): Arthur is a knight-like bike rider from X-Tower. He is nicknamed "The Painter." He works with Yuki to protect the X-Zone's secrets. His Idaten Bike is called Hammer Head.
  • Ayumu Yamato (voiced by Chiro Kanzaki in Japanese, Mona Marshall in English): Sho's younger brother. He joins Sho later to find their father. Ayumu has a powerful bike called Imperial Dragon. He can be a bit wild when riding, but Koei helps him control his energy. Ayumu looks up to Sho a lot.
  • Takeshi Yamato (voiced by Hozumi Gôda in Japanese, Steve Blum in English): Sho and Ayumu's father. He disappeared after a bike accident and ended up in the X-Zone. He built some powerful bikes there. It's later revealed he was from the X-Zone originally and became possessed by an ancient evil. After Sho defeats him, he is freed and chooses to stay in the X-Zone to train Sho.

Antagonist Teams

Sho and his friends face two main groups of rivals during their adventures.

Team Shark Tooth

Team Shark Tooth is the main group of bad guys in the first part of the series. When they took over X-City, they called themselves Team ST.

  • Gabu Samejima (voiced by Akiyo Kaneda in Japanese, Kirk Thornton in English): He is the leader of Team Shark Tooth. Gabu became the dictator of X-City. He is a very strong rider, and his bike is called Bloody Fang (or Poison Fang in the English anime). He is defeated by Sho but later helps fight Team X.
  • Taiga Samejima (voiced by Toshiyuki Kusuda in Japanese, Steve Staley in English): Gabu's older brother and second-in-command of Team Shark Tooth. He helps protect X-City later on.
  • The Four Kings (Kiyoshi, Mitsuru, Sayji, and Mantaro): These four riders are part of Team Shark Tooth. They are not very skilled riders, but they often cause problems by cheating and interfering in races.
  • Captain Jackal (voiced by Yoshiaki Matsumoto in Japanese, Kirk Thornton in English): A ship captain who is a member of Team ST. He tries to stop Sho from reaching X-City.
  • Yoko and Rika (Yoko voiced by Rio Natsuki, Rika voiced by Noriko Namiki in Japanese, Philece Sampler in English): These two sisters are rich resort owners and members of Team ST. They made a village poor by building expensive resorts.
  • Mr. Teacher (voiced by Ben Takada in Japanese, Kirk Thornton in English): A teacher-themed biker from Team ST. He tries to stop Sho by capturing Kyoichi.
  • Prince Ryota (voiced by Mona Marshall in English): The ruler of a kingdom. He is a member of Team ST, but he is not as mean as the others. His butler, Sebastian, secretly cheats for him.
  • Pete and Danny (Pete voiced by Kirk Thornton, Danny voiced by Michael Sorich in English): Two members of Team ST who try to sabotage Sho's bike.
  • Jero (voiced by Brian Beacock in English): Nicknamed "The Leopard," Jero worked for his father's mattress store before joining Team Shark Tooth. He later leaves the team after being defeated by Sho.
  • Koei's Sister, Kiku: She is Koei's younger sister. She becomes ill, and Gabu uses her to make Koei work for him.

Team X

Team X (チーム X) is the main group of bad guys in the second half of the series. They invade X-City and turn people into their slaves using Dark Emblems on their MTBs. Their base is on Imperial Island.

  • Masagi (voiced by Michael Sorich in English): A fisherman MTB rider who falls under Team X's control. He tries to capture Ayumu and defeat Sho.
  • Count Freddy: A vampire-like MTB rider controlled by Team X. He infects people with Dark Emblems, making them act like zombies.
  • Team X Riders: These are the many white-suited MTB riders who act as foot soldiers for Team X on Imperial Island.

Other Characters

  • Masumi Yamato (voiced by Philece Sampler in English): Sho and Ayumu's mother and Takeshi's wife. She cares a lot about her sons and husband.
  • The Boss (voiced by Michael Sorich in English): An outlaw biker who helps Sho and Hosuke escape from the X-Zone Police.
  • X-Zone Police Captain (voiced by Kirk Thornton in English): A police officer who arrests unsanctioned Idaten Battlers. He initially chases Sho but later helps fight Team X.
  • Shin the Shadow (voiced by Jin Domon in Japanese, Kirk Thornton in English): A cowboy biker who cheats by having a twin brother take over during races.
  • Terry the Megaton (voiced by Eiji Takemoto in Japanese, Steve Blum in English): The leader of Team Bandits. He uses traps to steal MTBs.
  • Zentaro (voiced by Hidenobu Kiuchi in Japanese, Steve Blum in English): A professional MTB rider who owns a bike shop.
  • Takuma (voiced by Kentarou Itou in Japanese, Kirk Thornton in English): Leader of the Poison Spider MTB Team. He races Sho in a volcano.
  • Gen (voiced by Hideyuki Umezu in Japanese, Steve Blum in English): An MTB rider who lives in the snowy mountains with his daughter Rin.
  • Rin (voiced by Michelle Ruff in English): Gen's daughter.
  • Go (voiced by Steve Blum in English): Nicknamed "The Falcon," Go is an MTB Rider who was afraid to ride after an accident. Sho helps him get back on his bike.
  • Sunset Joe and Sunset Reiu (Reiu voiced by Michael Sorich in English): The gatekeepers of the North Gate of X-City. Sho has to battle them to enter the city.
  • Mayor of X-City (voiced by Paul St. Peter in English): The unnamed mayor who ruled X-City before Gabu took over.
  • Emcee (voiced by Megan Hollingshead in English): The host of Gabu's tournament in X-City.
  • Gypsy Woman (voiced by Mona Marshall in English): A gypsy MTB Rider who can predict the future using a crystal ball.
  • Germ Man (voiced by Michael Sorich in English): A tiny MTB rider and his germs who infect Makoto. Sho has to shrink down to fight him.

See also

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