Synopsis

Ever since he published a picture that sparked a wave of online harassment, freelance photographer Kouya Madoka has lost everything: his wife Saeko Yukihira, his confidence, and his courage to photograph people. However, years later, a job offer introduces him to the exhilarating world of Formula 4 (F4). A single fierce battle between the amateur drivers in the junior category of open-wheel car racing becomes enough to make Madoka unable to put his camera down. When Komaki Motors' Haruka Asahina bursts into tears on the track, Madoka manages to capture this vulnerable moment. This photo eventually leads Madoka to an impulsive decision: he will help sponsor both the Komaki team and Haruka himself. But the unreasonable costs of the sport quickly cause Madoka to reassess his ambitions, and he seeks different ways to support the severely underfunded F4 team. Despite the uphill battle, Madoka's determination for Haruka to succeed may be the trigger that can propel the young driver straight to the top. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 12 Overtake オーバーテイク ―Do your best ! ― 17 Dec 2023
  2. 11 Hop → Step → ホップ→ステップ→ ―Godspeed! Psych!― 10 Dec 2023
  3. 10 Never Say Never ネバー・セイ・ネバー ―It's gonna be a long race.― 3 Dec 2023
  4. 9 The Day of the Disaster 厄災の日 ―What really happened?― 26 Nov 2023
  5. 8 Birds of a Feather 同じ穴のムジナたち ―Y’know what makes a fast driver?― 19 Nov 2023
  6. 7 Underexposure 露出アンダー ―What I really feel…― 12 Nov 2023
  7. 6 Suzuka, Rain 鈴鹿、雨 ―I don't want you to race.― 5 Nov 2023
  8. 5 Chariots of Fire 炎のランナー ―It's just luck.― 29 Oct 2023
  9. 4 The Past and Regrets 過去と後悔 ―His good points? Don't ask me.― 22 Oct 2023
  10. 3 How Many Kilometers to the Winner's Podium? 表彰台まで何キロメートル? ―Why?― 15 Oct 2023
  11. 2 Enthusiasm and Spirit ノリと勢い ―Told ya, roller coaster.― 8 Oct 2023
  12. 1 The Man Who Races 走る男 ―I don't need to be cheered on.― 1 Oct 2023

Characters & Staff

Asahina, Haruka
Main
Anan Furuya (Japanese)
Madoka, Kouya
Main
Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese)
Baker
Supporting
Soushirou Hori (Japanese)
Ena, Noritsune
Supporting
Masayuki Katou (Japanese)
Harunaga, Satsuki
Supporting
Kengo Kawanishi (Japanese)
Kagayama, Ryou
Supporting
Chiaki Kobayashi (Japanese)
Kikuchi
Supporting
Kazuyuki Okitsu (Japanese)
Komaki, Futoshi
Supporting
Kenta Sasa (Japanese)
Komaki, Koutarou
Supporting
Tasuku Hatanaka (Japanese)
Mitsuzawa, Arisu
Supporting
Reina Ueda (Japanese)
Momo
Supporting
Konomi Inagaki (Japanese)
Race Commentator
Supporting
Junichi Kanemaru (Japanese)
Satou
Supporting
Ikumi Hasegawa (Japanese)
Satou's Boss
Supporting
Hiroki Maeda (Japanese)
Shop Owner
Supporting
Shouta Yamamoto (Japanese)
Shouzou
Supporting
Shinpachi Tsuji (Japanese)
Tokumaru, Toshiki
Supporting
Taku Yashiro (Japanese)
Yuitani, Jin
Supporting
Seiichirou Yamashita (Japanese)
Yukihira, Saeko
Supporting
Ayumi Tsunematsu (Japanese)

Information

Japanese オーバーテイク!
Studios TROYCA
Source Original
Licensors None found, add some
Rating 7.5
Broadcast Sundays at 22:00 (JST)
Aired 01 Oct 2023 – 17 Dec 2023

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026