7.9/1066 votes#1 - The Man Who Races
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2023
Photographer Kouya Madoka is assigned to work a Super GT event, but as he wanders through the support race paddock, his curiosity is piqued by the sheer variety of teams and drivers on display in the world of Formula 4.
Director: Ei Aoki
Writer: Ayumi Sekine
7.8/1048 votes#2 - Enthusiasm and Spirit
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2023
An inspired Madoka barges into Komaki Motors HQ and declares he wants to sponsor their F4 outfit, but it quickly becomes apparent that he has no idea how much it actually costs to go racing.
Director: Makoto Kato
Writer: Ayumi Sekine
8.1/1046 votes#3 - How Many Kilometers to the Winner's Podium?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2023
Komaki Motors finally have a sponsor, but Haruka may not be so happy about the terms of the deal. Though out on track, money for more tires equals more practice time. Can Haruka make good use of the extra track time?
Director: Kai Hasako
Writer: Ayumi Sekine
8.6/1044 votes#4 - The Past and Regrets
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2023
The commercial is ready to air, but Haruka isn't happy about Kouya's photograph being inserted, leading to past traumas being revisited.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1037 votes#5 - Chariots of Fire
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2023
Haruka and the two drivers from Belsorriso, Satsuki and Toshiki, take part in a race of a different kind.
Director: Shoko Shiga
Writer: N/A
8.3/1037 votes#6 - Suzuka, Rain
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2023
Haruka is flying high in qualifying for the next round at Suzuka, but when race day comes and the heavens open, he is faced with the tough decision of which tires to run.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1032 votes#7 - Underexposure
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2023
Satsuki's horror crash reopens old wounds, and to make matters worse, Mikazuki Beverages abruptly end their sponsorship deal with Komaki Motors. How will Haruka—and more importantly, Kouya—cope with this sudden turn of events?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1028 votes#8 - Birds of a Feather
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2023
While Satsuki recovers from his injuries in hospital, his replacement hasn't exactly impressed those in charge at Belsorriso, leading their eyes to be cast in the direction of Haruka.
Director: Himari Tamagawa
Writer: N/A
8.7/1040 votes#9 - The Day of the Disaster
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2023
Haruka tracks down Kouya, who has returned to the small town that was ravaged by a tsunami triggered by an earthquake 12 years before.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1032 votes#10 - Never Say Never
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2023
Now that Kouya has found some form of resolution to the trauma haunting him, everyone's attention turns to Haruka and his goal of standing on the top step of the F4 podium.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1029 votes#11 - Hop → Step →
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2023
After a disappointing conclusion to the last race due to his tires going off, Haruka is determined to do better next time out. Meanwhile, Harunaga is out of the hospital and straight back in the car.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/1034 votes#12 - Overtake
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2023
The FIA Japanese F4 Championship is reaching its climax and it all comes down to this race at Fuji Speedway. Will Haruka finally get to stand on the top step of the podium?
Director: Ei Aoki, Shu Watanabe, Minori Mizuno
Writer: Ayumi Sekine, Ei Aoki
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Haruka Asahina is a high school teen racing in Formula 4. He crosses paths with a washed-up photographer, Kōya Madoka, who decides to help Haruka...
Genres:AnimationDrama
Network:AT-X
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Man Who Races" is the best rated episode of "OVERTAKE!" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 66 votes. Directed by Ei Aoki and written by Ayumi Sekine, it aired on 10/1/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Enthusiasm and Spirit".