The previously planned original animation, including its title, character settings, and voice cast, was revealed in a joint press release live-streamed on Kadokawa’s official YouTube channel on January 20, 2023.
Fans of both formula racing and anime will be excited to learn about Overtake, an upcoming anime. Formula car racing is a prominent type of single-seater open-wheel motorsport.
And Kadokawa has once again surprised anime fans with an intriguing anime announcement that is sure to thrive and take over as a formula car racing anime.
Along with the other fantastic works Kadokawa has released this year, the Overtake anime will fascinate and amaze viewers with its original tale and a stellar cast.
1. Overtake! Release Date
The news confirmed the staff and the main cast, along with the first promo video and key visual, but there is no confirmed release date for the upcoming anime. We will be sure to update you as soon as it is announced.
2. Key Visual
As of now, the official Overtake website has only released one key visual for the upcoming anime.
In the above key visual, we see the two main protagonists of the anime, around whom the story will revolve.
3. Trailer
4. Expected Plot
Haruka is a modest and introverted high school student who races for Komaki Motors in Formula 4.
He states unequivocally, “I don’t need help,” and then works tirelessly to achieve his aim of going upon the platform. He lives at the Komaki House and works as a newspaper delivery man on the side as a side job.
Kya is a once-respected freelance photographer who has fallen on hard times owing to a flaw in his professional approach and is now fighting to make ends meet. He is lucky to be given the opportunity to take a photo report. And he ends himself engaging with Haruka, an F4 racer.
As a result of this, he travels to the Fuji International Speedway to write. After passing through a period in which he felt few feelings. As a result of what he has witnessed, he is overcome with emotion.
As a result, he begins to cheer for Haruka and the junior squad for “Komaki Motors” in order for Haruka to reach the success he wishes.
5. Staff and Cast
The main staff includes:
- Director: Ei Aoki (Id:Invaded)
- Series Composition: Ayumi Sekine (IDOLiSH7)
- Supervision: Katsuhiko Takayama (Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru series composition)
- Original Character Design: Takako Shimura (Hourou Musuko)
- Character Design: Masako Matsumoto (Aldnoah.Zero)
The cast for the anime includes:
- Haruka Asahina: Anan Furuya (Mahoutsukai Reimeiki)
- Kouya Madoka: Katsuyuki Konishi (JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze)
Original TV animation “ # Overtake ! [Cast] Yu Asahina: #Anan Furuya
Takaya Shinga: #Katsuyuki Konishi
English Translation, Twitter Translate
6. About Overtake!
Overtake! is an upcoming original anime by Kadokawa and Troyca, based on the motorsport, Formula 4 or F4.
It follows Haruka Asahina, a quiet high school student and F4 driver driving for Komaki Motors. He also works part-time as a newspaper delivery and does not like to take help.
One day, Haruka encounters Koya Madoka, a freelance photographer who used to be a renowned photojournalist but fell into a slump because of a certain reason. Koya couldn’t find inspiration till he meets Haruka and the two begin working towards the latter’s dream of a podium.
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