Uoto’s ‘100 Meters’ Set to Conclude Netflix’s Anime Lineup for 2025

Netflix will conclude its 2025 anime releases with 100 Meters, a sports drama from Uoto, the creator of the critically acclaimed Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. The film is slated for global streaming on December 31, 2025 .

Production and Critical Reception

Produced by Rock ’n’ Roll Mountain, 100 Meters premiered in Japan in September 2025 and has garnered a 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside positive audience feedback . A North American theatrical release was handled by GKIDS in October, but it remains unconfirmed whether a dubbed version will accompany the Netflix streaming launch . The initial trailer released by Netflix is in Japanese, suggesting a subtitled version may be prioritized .

Storyline and Creative Team

Directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, known for his operate on On-Gaku: Our Sound, 100 Meters centers on Togashi, a sixth-grade student and naturally gifted runner. His athletic prowess is challenged by the arrival of Komiya, a transfer student who lacks technique but possesses unwavering determination. The narrative explores their rivalry, focusing on themes of pressure, ambition, and the sacrifices required to achieve victory . The film is based on the manga Hyakuemu by Uoto .

About the Creators

Uoto is recognized for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, a previous work that gained significant attention. Iwaisawa previously directed On-Gaku: Our Sound . The film’s production also involves Pony Canyon and Tokyo Broadcasting System .