Netflix has just released a thrilling sports film that’s being hailed as one of the best things on the streaming service right now.

This intense Japanese animation has already had viewers on the edge of their seats after dropping on the platform today (Wednesday, 31st January).

The film follows a gifted runner who begins training an untested rookie, whose determination is matched by his inexperience.

However, as the years go one, the star athlete slowly realises he has inadvertently created his fiercest rival.

Featuring impeccable, jaw-dropping animated sequences and an unforgettable climax, 100 Meters is a must-watch for sports fans, anime enthusiasts and anyone who needs a shot of adrenaline for the new year.

One fan took to X with a bold claim, writing: “One of the best sports dramas.”

Going on to quote the film, they added: “‘That distance gives power to time. That distance determines the value of the person. That distance is what I devoted my life to. That distance is… 100 meters’.

“Hardest opening line of the year. 100 meters is the best thing on Netflix right now.”

Someone else raved: “100 meters is gotta be the greatest anime movie ever, the amount of emotions I felt watching this was unreal, top 3 if not the best movie of this decade.”

“You HAVE GOT TO watch 100 Meters,” a third fan demanded. “You don’t understand how perfect this movie really is.

“There’s so many moments I could talk about, but one sequence in particular has the most insane camera work you’ll ever see. Everything from the animation to the story is just wow…”

A fourth wrote: “This movie left me in awe and moved me. Absolute IMMACULATE storytelling told through running and showcasing VERY realistic aspects of how reality is.

“Everyone has different motivations and mindsets, but you need to learn how to handle YOUR reality.”

“100 METERS is the best movie I have ever seen,” another viewer claimed. “There will be nothing better than this for me ever.”

Accolades continued on Letterboxd where one last fan said: “Had a complete Challengers experience with this!!! I’ve never cared about track and field, still don’t, but the direction, score, and performances in this all blew me completely away.

“There’s a sequence where it starts to rain and there’s like a 2-3 minute single long take that just had me going “f*** yeah” and pumping my fist. Lots of sequences and set pieces that had me transcending levels of existence.

“[Director] Kenji Iwaisawa I trust you with my life, especially if [Hiroaki Tsutsumi] is doing the OST again. WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!”

100 Meters is available to stream on Netflix.

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