Overtake!
| Company type | Anime television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2023 |
| Founder | Kadokawa Corporation |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Key people | Ei Aoki (director), Ayumi Sekine (script), Takako Shimura (original character designs), Masako Matsumoto (character design adaptation), Katsuhiko Takayama (project supervisor), Kana Utatane (music composer) |
| Products | Anime series |
| Parent | Kadokawa Corporation |
| Website | overtake-anime |
is an original Japanese anime series centered on the F4 Japanese Championship, produced by Kadokawa Corporation and brought to life by the animation studio Troyca. The series was directed by Ei Aoki with a script written by Ayumi Sekine, and it was broadcast from October through December 2023.
Main characters
- A reserved high school student who competes as a Formula 4 driver for Komaki Motors.
- A freelance photographer struggling with a downturn in his career.
Komaki Motors
- The team's mechanic, who has been raised closely alongside Haruka like a sibling.
- Founder and owner of Komaki Motors, a modest private racing team, and father to Kotarou.
Belsorriso
- The primary driver representing Belsorriso's F4 squad, recognized for his skill and expanding female fan following. Team owner Ena is focused on promoting him through F3 to F2. He holds admiration for ex-F1 racer James Hunt.
- Belsorriso’s second F4 driver, regarded as equally skilled as Satsuki but demoted to a supporting role after a crash during his trial. He harbors animosity toward Haruka.
- Grid girl for Belsorriso and a fan of Satsuki. She is Kotarou’s childhood friend and supports Komaki Motors while attending the same high school as Haruka.
- Proprietor of Belsorriso, actively involved in Super GT's GT500 and GT300 categories. Ena dedicates efforts to developing young drivers through the F4 team and values Kouya’s photography, keeping him updated on F4 news.
Others
- Editor-in-chief of "Monthly Kyouka," a women's fashion publication. Previously married to Kouya, she assists his recovery by offering work opportunities and introduces "Mikazuki" as a sponsor for Komaki Motors.
Production
Overtake! is a production of Kadokawa Corporation with animation by Troyca.<ref> Realistic portrayals of F4 racing scenes were ensured by Naoki Hattori.<ref> The original character designs were created by Takako Shimura and adapted for animation by Masako Matsumoto.<ref> Project supervision was handled by Katsuhiko Takayama.<ref> Music composition was done by Kana Utatane.<ref> The opening theme "Tailwind" is performed by VTuber Kanae,<ref> while the ending theme "Good Luck" is sung by Tasuku Hatanaka.<ref> The series aired from October 1 until December 17, 2023, on AT-X and other channels.<ref>
Crunchyroll holds licensing rights outside Asia,<ref> whereas Medialink manages South, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), streaming through Ani-One Asia on YouTube.<ref>
A full screening event for all episodes is scheduled at Tachikawa Cinema City on February 24, 2024, featuring guests Ei Aoki and Anan Furuya.<ref>
Home video distribution started on December 22, 2023, with additional volumes released on January 24 and February 28, 2024.<ref>