Mikoto Shinozaki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2007 – September 26, 2007
- Season
- Spring 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Xebec
- Director
- Takao Kato
- Original creator
- Tsuyoshi Yasuda
- Music
- Kou Ootani
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cycling100%Shounen79%Male Protagonist60%Bullying60%Primarily Male Cast60%
overview details
Synopsis
Tour de France, it is the biggest bicycle race in the world. Now, a new achievement is about to be recorded in the history of Tour de France. The top racer is a Japanese boy named Shinozaki Mikoto. "Why don't you join our bicycle club?" said Fukazawa, Shinozaki Mikoto's secret love. Unfortunately, despite being a high school student, he doesn't know how to ride a bike. With no real idea of what the bicycle club is, he earnestly practices. After he overcomes this challenge, while he pedals along, something that was smoldering in his mind for 15 years ignites. "I want to devote myself to bike riding." Experiencing failure with his friends and rivals, he pedals towards becoming the top racer. (Source: AnimeNfo)
Should you watch Over Drive?
Over Drive has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 45% of 2,581 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #42 highest-rated anime of 2007, and #67 most popular anime of 2007, and #18 highest-rated anime of Spring 2007 on AniList.
Of the 4.4K AniList users who started it, 7.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.7K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Sports — especially cycling, shounen, male protagonist, bullying.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsuyoshi Yasuda
- Director
- Takao Kato
- Character design
- Yuuichi Oka
- Music
- Kou Ootani
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Over Drive FAQ
How many episodes does Over Drive have?
Over Drive has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Over Drive?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Over Drive finished?
Yes. Over Drive has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of Over Drive?
No sequel is listed for Over Drive as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Over Drive based on a manga?
Yes. Over Drive adapts the manga by Tsuyoshi Yasuda.
Who animated Over Drive?
Over Drive was animated by Xebec and directed by Takao Kato.