Hyakuemu.

, internationally distributed by GKIDS, is the feature debut of studio ROCK'N ROLL MOUNTAIN and follows the years-long rivalry between Togashi, a naturally gifted sprinter since childhood, and Komiya, a classmate lacking the same athletic grace but driven by an almost obsessive determination. The film follows both leads from childhood into adulthood, weaving athletic growth together with personal growth, using the 100-meter dash as a metaphor for facing oneself more than the opponent. Its spare, highly rhythmic visual style favors movement and physical tension over dialogue, with race sequences international critics have called among the most effective ever produced in a sports animation film.

The score quietly underscores key moments without ever overpowering the visuals. Screened at international festivals ahead of its Japanese release, Hyakuemu. met with an enthusiastic reception, with several outlets naming it one of the year's best anime surprises, one that speaks even to viewers who don't usually follow sports or Japanese animation.