TVAutumn 2023

Overtake! · オーバーテイク!

Overtake!

A photographer stalled by trauma begins supporting a resource-limited Formula 4 team after the commitment of high-school driver Haruka Asahina gives him a reason to return to the circuit.

Complete 12-episode original television series
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Characters

Main characters in Overtake!

This guide identifies 4 central characters and keeps later outcomes outside the spoiler-free overview.

  • Haruka AsahinaA central member of Overtake!'s cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
  • Kouya MadokaA central member of Overtake!'s cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
  • Kotarou KomakiA central member of Overtake!'s cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
  • Satsuki HarunagaA central member of Overtake!'s cast. Follow the main anime route for their role and relationships without jumping ahead to later outcomes.
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Watch order

How to start watching Overtake!

The safest first-viewing route follows the main release before optional or alternate material.

  1. 01
    Begin with Overtake! episode 1

    The main anime includes 12 episodes with approximately 24 minutes. Follow the numbered television episodes in their original release order.

  2. 02
    Finish the main television run

    Complete 12-episode original television series. Keep numbered seasons and cours in release order so character introductions, reveals and returning story threads retain their intended context.

  3. 03
    Check side material separately

    Films, specials, recaps, OVAs and alternate adaptations are not treated as required chapters unless the official franchise source places them in the main sequence.

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Seasons & episodes

Season status and episode guide

The table separates the primary anime record from optional franchise material instead of guessing unannounced season or episode totals.

FormatEpisode scopeRelease windowCurrent status
TV12 episodesOctober 1, 2023–December 17, 2023Complete 12-episode original television series

Typical runtime: Approximately 24 minutes. The listed season is Autumn 2023; recap material and promotional shorts are excluded unless the record explicitly includes them.

Ending explained

The current anime endings explained

Overtake!'s released anime currently has a stopping point: complete 12-episode original television series, with the listed run ending December 17, 2023.

A released stopping point does not automatically mean the complete source story has been adapted. The source relationship must be checked separately before calling an anime conclusion definitive.

Open ending-viewing guidance

Finish the covered anime first

Complete 12 episodes in the main viewing order before reading plot-specific ending commentary. The overview above remains spoiler-free.

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Original anime by KADOKAWA and TROYCA. The anime's stopping point may conclude the screen story, pause between seasons or leave later source material unadapted.

Manga vs anime

How the adaptation relates to its source

Original anime by KADOKAWA and TROYCA. Adaptation pacing, scene order and emphasis may differ from the source.

Overtake! is identified as an original screen production, so the anime is the primary work rather than a scene-for-scene adaptation of an earlier manga or novel.

Later manga, novel or film versions should be compared as related adaptations or extensions, not treated automatically as the source of the anime.

Anime scope covered here: 12 episodes. Source and production credits are linked in the References section below.

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What to watch next

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Streaming availability

Where to watch Overtake!

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Region
India
Exact edition
Overtake! · TV · 12 episodes
Catalogue status
Pending official title-page evidence
Audio and subtitle status
Pending episode-level verification
Offline status
Pending plan, title and device verification
Last checked
August 9, 2026

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Complete anime guide

Overtake!: story, themes, characters and adaptation

Formula 4 is a team story here

The official introduction places photographer Kouya Madoka at Fuji Speedway, where Haruka Asahina's determined driving pulls him toward the underfunded Komaki Motors team. The races matter, but the series also follows the mechanics, money, sponsorship and trust required to put one driver on the grid.

  • Twelve-episode complete original series
  • Formula 4 racing and team operations
  • Character drama shared between a teenage driver and an adult photographer
  • No prior motorsport knowledge required

Two stalled careers begin moving together

Haruka is trying to earn results without the resources of a leading team, while Kouya cannot simply decide that his creative block is over. Their different ages and roles let the story connect competition to recovery: support becomes practical work, and progress is measured through more than podium positions.

Content and viewing guidance

Expect motorsport danger, crashes and sustained emotional material connected to trauma and bereavement. The official episode 9 notice specifically warns that the episode depicts an earthquake, tsunami imagery and warning sounds; viewers sensitive to disaster material may want to review that notice before watching.

  • Vehicle crashes and injury risk
  • Trauma, grief and professional distress
  • Earthquake and tsunami imagery in episode 9
  • Warning and alarm sounds

Frequently asked questions about Overtake!

Do I need to understand Formula 4 before watching Overtake!?

No. The official introduction explains Formula 4 as an entry category in formula racing, and the story teaches the relevant team and race context through Kouya's viewpoint.

Is Overtake! based on a manga?

No. The official staff page credits KADOKAWA × TROYCA for the original work, and the official story archive lists a complete twelve-episode television run.

Reference details

Genres and themes

SportsDramaRecoveryMentorshipTeamwork

Page details

Updated August 10, 2026.

Editorial fallback · 2.0/100 · verified August 26, 2026.