eX-Driver

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eX-Driver
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Racing, Sci-Fi
Themes: Racing
Studios: Actas
Producers: Ashi Productions, Bandai Visual, Dentsu, Genco, Triangle Staff, Xebec
Licensors: Media Blasters
Rating: 6.67 / 10
Rank: #6236
Popularity: #6238
Users Listed: 12,920
Users Scored: 5,271
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/13/2022
Aired: July 25, 2000 – September 25, 2001 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 6

Synopsis:

In a near-future world dominated by autonomous vehicles, a reliance on artificial intelligence has created unforeseen vulnerabilities. When AI-controlled transportation systems malfunction, leading to chaotic and dangerous situations, a trio of high school students step forward. They pilot uniquely designed, manually operated cars – a Subaru WRX, Caterham Super 7, and Lotus Europa – acting as a crucial safeguard against systemic failures. The series explores themes of human ingenuity versus technological dependence, navigating the complexities of a society heavily reliant on automation. Set against a backdrop of futuristic cityscapes and unpredictable events, the narrative follows these young drivers as they utilize their skills and unconventional vehicles to maintain order and protect the public from the consequences of technological instability.

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: AI vs RECIPRO (Aired: 07/25/2000)
  • Episode 2: On And On (Aired: 10/25/2000)
  • Episode 3: No Problem (Aired: 01/25/2001)
  • Episode 4: Regulations of Love (Aired: 06/25/2001)
  • Episode 5: Crossroads (Aired: 08/25/2001)
  • ... and 1 more episodes

Characters:

  • Endou, Lorna (Main) - Voice Actors: Asada, Youko, Jeong, Mi Sook, De Cesarei, Jenny, Lee, Hyeon Jin, Spuhl, Sonja, Sampler, Philece
  • Sakakino, Lisa (Main) - Voice Actors: Nagasawa, Miki, Sargent, Lia, Massironi, Cinzia, Kim, Seon Hye, Stadlober, Anja
  • Sugano, Souichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Seth, Joshua, Kobayashi, Yumiko, Hollwitz, Fabian, Di Benedetto, Massimo
  • Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Rica, McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth
  • Director (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Odagi, Mie, McGlynn, Mary Elizabeth
  • Kazama, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kingetsu, Mami, Devon, Mari
  • Munakata, Kei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Spitzer, Jan, Ishizuka, Unshou, Pagani, Marco, Epcar, Richard
  • Operator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miyata, Kouki, Wittenberg, Dave
  • Thunder, Nina A (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bae, Jeong Mi, Lee, Ji Yeong, Neya, Michiko, Lee, Mela
  • Todou, Shou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro, Blum, Steven
  • Tokioka, Keyne (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Iwannek, Michael, Lang, Lex
  • Yamazaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko, Sorich, Michael

Staff:

  • Kawagoe, Jun (Director)
  • Kameyama, Toshiki (Sound Director)
  • Fujita, Shinzou (Script, Series Composition)
  • Lehmann, Karin (Script, ADR Director)
  • Murata, Masahiko (Storyboard)
  • Shinohara, Toshiya (Storyboard)
  • Yano, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
  • JAM Project (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kageyama, Hironobu (Theme Song Performance)
  • Kouno, Yougo (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Matsumoto, Rica (Theme Song Performance)
  • Asai, Satoko (Color Design)
  • Azuhata, Takashi (Director of Photography)
  • Fujishima, Kousuke (Original Creator)
  • Hamazaki, Kenichi (Character Design)
  • Itou, Takeshi (Assistant Animation Director, Layout, Key Animation)
  • Itou, Masumi (Music)
  • Kouno, Jirou (Art Director)
  • Mizumura, Yoshio (Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
  • Morimoto, Shinji (Key Animation)
  • Murata, Toshiharu (Animation Director)
  • Nakajima, Toshihiro (Key Animation)
  • Oomori, Takahiro (Key Animation)
  • Saitou, Kazuya (Key Animation)
  • Shibata, Masato (Background Art)
  • Shibata, Chikako (Art Director)
  • Sirabella, John (Executive Producer)
  • Sotozaki, Haruo (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Taguma, Jun (Editing)
  • Takahashi, Hideki (Key Animation)
  • Takakura, Takeshi (Mechanical Design)
  • Tamura, Kazuhiko (Key Animation)
  • Tanaka, Masaki (Key Animation)
  • Tanaka, Yuuichi (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Ueda, Youichi (Animation Director)

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone (anime - Prequel)
  • eX-Driver the Movie (anime - Sequel)