Overtake! is an interesting racing anime that will be released in the summer of 2023. The anime was produced by Kadokawa Corporation in collaboration with studio Troyca. The anime story focuses on the F4 car racing competition.
In this article, MogiMogy wants to discuss all main characters in Overtake! story. Come on, let's just discuss it below!
1. Haruka Asahina
Haruka Asahina is a young racer who plays an important role the main characters in the story. He entered the racing world because he was inspired by his father, who used to work as a racer. He wants to feel standing on the podium and being a champion.
Haruka's journey to become a professional racer is not easy because he joins a small team that has no sponsor. This makes the space for movement limited, especially since the car's performance is poor due to lack of funds.
Apart from that, Haruka also has a bad past. His father died as a result of an accident that occurred in the arena. Even so, Haruka remains enthusiastic and never gives up in pursuing his dreams.
Haruka is fortunately supported by kind and supportive people like Koutarou, Futoshi, and Kouya. They were always there to cheer him on. Because of that, he always wants to give the best to all of them.
2. Kouya Madoka
Kouya Madoka is one of the important characters in Overtake!. He works as a photographer and journalist. He has a good nature and has high sympathy for other people.
Kouya was initially not interested in the world of F4 racing. However, his views changed after he saw Haruka's actions on the circuit. His heart was touched to see Haruka crying when he failed to become champion.
After this incident, Kouya became obsessed with helping Haruka and the Komaki Motors team. He is trying to find sponsors who are willing to work with them. His help means a lot to Haruka.
Despite his cheerful nature, Kouya has a traumatic past. He didn't want to take photos of people because he was heavily criticized because he took a photo of a little girl who died during the tsunami disaster.
3. Koutarou Komaki
Koutarou Komaki is the son of Futoshi who has skills as a mechanic. He is the one who takes good care of Haruka's racing car. Apart from that, he always fixes it if there is a problem or damage.
Koutarou has an easy-going and humorous nature. He treats Haruka like his own brother. When Haruka was down, he also encouraged her with words of wisdom.
4. Satsuki Harunaga
Next, there is Belsorriso's number one racer named Satsuki Harunaga. He has a very friendly nature and high confidence. Besides, he has a handsome face so he is very popular among girls.
Satsuki really admires the F1 racer named James Hunt. He also believes that luck is an important aspect for a racer to become a champion in competitions.
5. Toshiki Tokumaru
Toshiki Tokumaru is Belsorisso's number two racer. He is considered to have the same potential as Satsuki. Despite this, he was never able to win against Satsuki on the racing circuit.
Toshiki is often asked to support Satsuki during races. This often makes him feel frustrated. He also hates Haruka and considers him an obstacle because they had a bad past.
6. Futoshi Komaki
Futoshi Komaki is Koutarou's father and the owner of the Komaki Motors team. He has broad insight into the world of racing. In the past, he worked as a mechanic and was good friends with Haruka's father.
When Haruka asks Futoshi for help to become a racer, Futoshi uses all his abilities to support Haruka. Thanks to Futoshi's support and connections, Haruka was able to take part in the F4 racing competition.
7. Saeko Yukihira
Saeko Yukihira is Kouya's ex-wife who worked as an editor for a women's magazine entitled "Monthly Kyouka". She has a good nature and always supports Kouya to move on from his traumatic past.
Saeko often gives Kouya jobs to take photos. She was the one who recommended Kouya to become a photographer at the F4 racing competition. Apart from that, she helped Komaki Motors so they could get sponsors.
8. Arisu Mitsuzawa
Next, there is a beautiful girl named Arisu Mitsuzawa. She is Kotarou's childhood friend so the two of them seem very close. Additionally, she works as a grid girl in the Belsorisso team.
Arisu has admiration for Satsuki, but she feels embarrassed to talk to her because Satsuki is very popular. Kotarou often feels annoyed every time Arisu talks about Satsuki's greatness in front of her.
9. Noritsune Ena
Noritsune Ena is the owner of the Belsorriso team which has a well-known reputation. He has the ability to see the potential of young racers, such as Satsuki and Toshiki. He also tried to support them as much as possible.
Ena also has broad insight into the world of racing. He often appears serious when his racers are in action on the track. He helped organize the strategies they used on the track.