6 Best Anime Racing Sports Recommendations with Stories Full of Struggle - MC Who Never Gives Up

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who like sports anime, the following recommendations for the best anime racing sports can be entertainment options. This anime focuses on racing in various sports disciplines.

Yes, there is cycling, horseback riding, and many more. Of course, some of these anime racing sports recommendations become the best and most popular anime for KLovers.

What are these anime? Here is a list of the best anime racing sports recommendations that are full of struggle. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. OVER DRIVE (2007)

Anime Over Drive (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Over Drive
Episodes	26 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired On	Crunchyroll

The first recommendation for the best racing sports anime is a series titled OVER DRIVE. This anime tells the story of Mikoto Shinozaki, a high school student who lacks social awareness and is often bullied. However, Yuki Fukuzawa, the most popular girl in class, invites Mikoto to join the school's cycling club, hoping that he can improve himself and make new friends.

Motivated by his feelings for Yuki, Mikoto has no reason to refuse her offer. Although he is not proficient in the basics, Mikoto cannot forget the image of himself on a bike. Mikoto's journey of cycling allows him to see the world in a broader perspective, where his outlook on life changes in ways he never imagined possible.

2. CAPETA (2005)

Anime Capeta (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Capeta
Episodes	52 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Then the second best racing sports anime recommendation is an anime titled CAPETA. After losing his mother at a very young age, Capeta Taira was forced to become more independent so that his father wouldn't worry about him. His father himself works at a road hardening company, so he has to work overtime to make a living.

However, no matter how hard he acts in front of his father, Capeta is ultimately just a lonely child with a difficult life. However, one day, Capeta's father sees a young go-kart racer racing at high speed and is inspired by the sight. He then decides to gather the available spare parts on the track.

Then he starts putting the parts together as a gift for his son. Although it doesn't have an engine and looks old, the kart is mostly complete and functional. Until Capeta tries this new engine by going down a hill on a wet road. Instead of being afraid, Capeta becomes obsessed and ignited with a new passion to enter the world of racing.

3. IDATEN JUMP (2005)

Anime Idaten Jump (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Idaten Jump
Episodes	52 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Anime IDATEN JUMP is also included in one of the best recommendations for other racing sports anime. This anime tells the story of Shou Yamato, a mountain bike (MTB) enthusiast who is dragged into another world along with his friends, Kakeru and Makoto.

This world is known as the "X-Zone" which revolves around Idaten battles. Where a MTB race is marked by special tracks, rules, and hidden powers within the bikes. The only way to return home is by winning.

And Shou Yamato must obtain the MTB label from challengers who have lost in the matches. Shou and his friends must go through a difficult journey, full of conspiracies against them, in order to safely return home.

4. YOWAMUSHI PEDAL (2013)

Anime Yowamushi Pedal (credit: imdb.com)

Other Title	Gunjou no Fanfare
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Other recommended racing sports anime is YOWAMUSHI PEDAL. This anime can be considered as the only anime that focuses on bicycle racing in Japan. It has become one of the most popular racing sports anime. The story revolves around Sakamichi Onoda, an antisocial man who is busy with his own world.

When he starts attending school, he tries to join the anime club there. Unfortunately, the club has disbanded. Onoda then resolves to prevent his club from disbanding. He is willing to go to Akihabara, which is 90km away, to find members. And interestingly, he goes there using his mother's old bicycle.

Onoda regularly cycles to Akibahara, which unconsciously develops his exceptional cycling skills. His talent is then discovered by one of his friends who invites him to join the cycling club and participate in official inter-school competitions. He becomes a strong figure in the team.

5. SK8 (2021)

Anime SK8 (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	SK8 the Infinity
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Streaming	Crunchyroll

The next recommended racing sports anime is called SK8. This anime tells the story of Reki Kyan, a high school student who is passionate about skateboarding. When night falls, he will go to "S", an underground illegal race inside a mine where skaters compete.

After experiencing a defeat that resulted in his skateboard being destroyed and his arm being broken, Reki can no longer practice at all. Then he meets his new classmate, Langa Hasegawa, a mixed-race boy who has no experience in skateboarding.

The two of them visit "S" as assigned by Reki's boss and are forced to bet, which requires Langa to play skate. However, the mysterious transfer student holds a trump card that Reki is unaware of, which may help him win the race in the most unexpected way.

6. FANFARE OF ADOLESCENCE (2022)

Anime Fanfare of Adolescence (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Gunjou no Fanfare
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

And the last recommended racing sports anime is titled FANFARE OF ADOLESCENCE. This anime tells the story of how in Japan, betting on horse racing is one of the few forms of legal gambling. In this sport, someone who rides a horse and competes in races is called a jockey.

And that is what Yuu Arimura aspires to, a man inspired after watching Derby, a 15-year-old idol. Yuu leaves the entertainment industry to enroll in a prestigious horse racing school. Excited to pursue his latest passion, Yuu strives to do anything.

Until he gradually becomes attached to his new classmates, Shun Kazanami and Amane Grace. Despite the obstacles that may lie ahead, Yuu is determined to pursue his ultimate goal of becoming one with his horse. And it becomes a recommended racing sports anime with the best story.

Those are some of the best and most popular recommendations for racing sports anime. Not only do they have unique sports stories, but they can also provide motivational stories of never giving up.

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