Eva Wei
main character
TV
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 12, 2006 – December 6, 2006
- Season
- Spring 2006
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Hal Film Maker
- Original creator
- Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki, Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
- Also known as
- Molly Star-Racer, Oban - Cursele Stelare, Oban Star Racers
- Score across sites
- 7.32/10
- Official site
- obanstarracers.com
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
10h 50m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Aviation97%Female Protagonist85%Aliens84%Space76%Cars72%Tragedy66%CGI60%Magic50%Gods50%Mythology50%
overview details
Synopsis
Eva's birthday has just passed, and she hasn't heard from her father. Despising the Boarding School she attends, she escapes using her Rocket Bike that she just completed. Taking on the alias "Molly," Eva sneaks with the Earth team to Alwas for the Great Race because the winner of the race gets any one wish granted. Little does the Earth Team know what danger awaits them...
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Oban Star-Racers?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, mecha and sci-fi, especially stories with aviation, female protagonist, aliens.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 46% of 3.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 highest-rated anime of 2006.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.7% of viewers drop it.
At about 10 h 50 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
- Director
- Thomas Romain
- Director
- Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
- Character design
- Thomas Romain
- Character design
- Isao Sugimoto
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Molly Star-Racer
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“A Chance to Shine” by AKINO from bless4
Endings (1)
- ED1“Waratteta”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Oban Star-Racers FAQ
How many episodes does Oban Star-Racers have?
Oban Star-Racers has 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 50 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Oban Star-Racers?
About 10 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Oban Star-Racers finished?
Yes. Oban Star-Racers has finished airing — the final episode aired December 6, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Oban Star-Racers?
No sequel is listed for Oban Star-Racers as of October 2026.
Is Oban Star-Racers based on a manga?
No. Oban Star-Racers is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Oban Star-Racers?
Oban Star-Racers was animated by Hal Film Maker and directed by Thomas Romain and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel.
Who sings the opening of Oban Star-Racers?
The opening, "A Chance to Shine", is performed by AKINO from bless4.