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Ōban Star-Racers

2006Show1 season26 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

An awe-inspiring, breakneck animated series about the future and sports, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Episodes

1 season · 26 episodes · best: S1E11 "Silent Like Spirit" 9.3

Episodes

7.9

Story

Every 10,000 years, teams from all over the universe are gathered by the mysterious Avatar to compete in the Great Race of Ōban, a race with much more at stake than just honor or prize money. According to legend, the winner is awarded the Ultimate Prize, which is rumored to grant any wish, from large-scale destruction to, perhaps, the resurrection of a loved one. Some want it for glory, others as a way of universal domination. However, the true nature of the Prize is shrouded in mystery, and things are not what they appear to be…

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Racing Adventure
  • Cosmic Mystery
  • Visually Striking Anime
  • High-Stakes Competition
  • Emotional Journey
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Family & Betrayal
  • Universe-Spanning
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, Thomas Romain, Tooru Yoshida
Written by
Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
Produced by
Savin Yeatman-Eiffel
Music by
Taku Iwasaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 5, 2006 · December 11, 2006 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2006
Last aired
December 11, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English, Polish, Greek, French
Made in
France, Japan

Tropes

Team Dad, Bittersweet Ending, Vague Age +9

  • Team Dad
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Vague Age
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Amusing Injuries
  • Freudian Excuse Is No Excuse
  • Big Brother Mentor
  • Badass Biker
  • Macross Missile Massacre
  • Cool Shades
  • Boisterous Bruiser

12 of 191 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Ōban Star-Racers worth watching?"

Questions about Ōban Star-Racers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ōban Star-Racers worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).

Is Ōban Star-Racers okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Ōban Star-Racers?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2006.

Will I feel good after watching Ōban Star-Racers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Ōban Star-Racers in English?

JapaneseEnglishPolishGreekFrench

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English, Polish, Greek, and French.

What tropes does Ōban Star-Racers use?

Team DadBittersweet EndingVague AgeBetty and VeronicaHeroic SacrificeAmusing InjuriesFreudian Excuse Is No ExcuseBig Brother MentorBadass BikerMacross Missile MassacreCool ShadesBoisterous Bruiserand 179 more

TV Tropes lists 191 tropes for it, including Team Dad, Bittersweet Ending, and Vague Age.