Capeta
カペタ
Capeta is a Japanese sports manga and anime about kart racing by Masahito Soda. The manga won the Kodansha Manga Award for shōnen in 2005. The series consists of three separate arcs. The first is about Capeta's first…
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Synopsis
Capeta is a Japanese sports manga and anime about kart racing by Masahito Soda. The manga won the Kodansha Manga Award for shōnen in 2005. The series consists of three separate arcs. The first is about Capeta's first experiences with kart racing at the age of 10. The next arc, which starts four years later, deals with Capeta trying to handle his growing financial issues due to the high cost involved in kart racing. The third is about Capeta trying to realize his dream of beating his rival and becoming a professional racer, venturing through into a more senior category: Formula Three. Both the anime and manga features numerous references and homages to Initial D and Best Motoring International references, as well as Formula One. In addition to this, there are many karting and racing references that not only add flesh to the story, but are also factual.
About
Capeta premiered on October 4, 2005. It falls under the Animation, Drama genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 52 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on TV Tokyo. and concluded its run on September 26, 2006.
Why viewers enjoy Capeta
Capeta targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama elements. This combination of Animation, Drama sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Capeta was animated by Studio Comet, and broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Critical reception
Capeta holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 11 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Capeta include: competition, car race, sports, school, tournament, based on manga, shounen, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Kouichi Nagano
Ryou Naitou
Shinya Kote
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Naoto Adachi
Yume Miyamoto
Production credits
- Direction
- Shin Misawa · Hisaya Takabayashi · Taiki Nishimura
- Writing
- Tsutomu Kamishiro · Masahito Soda · Atsushi Maekawa
Release dates
Premiered
October 4, 2005
Last aired
September 26, 2006
Seasons & episodes
Season1
October 4, 2005·52episodes
Season1
October 4, 2005·52episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- competition
- car race
- sports
- school
- tournament
- based on manga
- shounen
- anime
- go-kart
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Capeta premiere?
Capeta premiered on October 4, 2005.
How many seasons does Capeta have?
Capeta has 1 season and 52 episodes in total.
What genre is Capeta?
Capeta is classified under Animation, Drama.
What networks did Capeta air on?
Capeta aired on TV Tokyo.
Is Capeta finished?
Yes, Capeta concluded its run on September 26, 2006.
How long is each episode of Capeta?
Each episode of Capeta runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Capeta from?
Capeta is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Capeta?
Capeta holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
