Highspeed Etoile
| Industry | Animation |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Anime television series |
Highspeed Etoile (presented as HIGHSPEED Étoile) is an original Japanese anime TV series created by Studio A-Cat. The show was directed by Keitaro Motonaga with a script by Takamitsu Kōno, and features character designs originally crafted by Takuya Fujima. Developed in partnership with the Japanese Super Formula Championship to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the project subsequently collaborated with Formula E's Tokyo ePrix and Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix. The anime broadcast ran from April through June 2024. Additionally, a new installment in the anime franchise has been announced.
Characters
- Ami
- Chitose Kagura
- Genjirō Hinata
- Narrator
Manga
A spin-off manga titled Highspeed Etoile: L'Entrée de Towa et Kanata, illustrated by Chiaki Misono, started its serialization on Akita Shoten's Manga Cross platform on October 23, 2023. As of April 2024, the released chapters have been compiled into one tankōbon volume.
Anime
The original anime series was revealed on July 15, 2022, highlighting Takuya Fujima as the original character designer. Produced by Studio A-Cat, the series was helmed by director Keitaro Motonaga and scripted by Takamitsu Kōno. Music composition was handled by First Call Music, with Yasunori Ebina serving as sound director. It aired from April 6 to June 22, 2024, within the Animeism programming block on MBS and TBS networks and their affiliates. The opening theme song "ADRENALIZED" is performed by Nana Mizuki, while the closing theme "Fanfare" is by Scandal. International streaming rights were secured by Crunchyroll, and Medialink licensed the series for Asia-Pacific regions (excluding Australia and New Zealand), where it was available via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.
On November 25, 2024, Takuya Fujima announced that a new anime project related to Highspeed Etoile is currently underway.
Episodes
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- ShortSummary *= At Shanghai’s Bai Yu Lan circuit, Rin withdraws early following last-minute vehicle adjustments while Lorenzo also pulls out. Youran takes advantage of competitors’ mistakes to secure victory.
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- ShortSummary *= During qualifying in Osaka, Rin spins out but manages to set the fastest lap time with Ami’s support. Ami points out AI's limitations and stresses the importance of teamwork for upcoming victories.
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- ShortSummary *= In the decisive race, V-ZEN’s owner threatens to dissolve the team if Rin does not win. Rin overtakes rivals to confront Alice and Lorenzo in a gripping final battle.
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- ShortSummary *= A lightning strike disrupts race systems during the finale; pit crews manually change tires. With Ami’s help, Rin narrowly defeats Lorenzo. V-ZEN’s continuation depends on winning next season’s driver championship.
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Video Game
On June 22, 2024, the release of Highspeed Étoile Paddock Stories for the Nintendo Switch was officially confirmed, with a scheduled launch date of November 21, 2024.
See also
- R-15, a light novel series featuring illustrations by Takuya Fujima
- Weiß Survive, a manga series drawn by Takuya Fujima
- Warlords of Sigrdrifa, an original anime project showcasing character designs created by Takuya Fujima
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Anime News Network