Capeta
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 52 Episodes
25 min per episode
2005 – 2006
Premiered: Tue, Oct 4, 2005
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 52: “Chequered Flag!”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shin Misawa
Masahito Soda, Tsutomu Kamishiro
Toshihiko Sahashi
Seiichi Morishita
Toshihiko Kojima
Hidenori Itahashi, Norio Yamakawa
Department Leadership Roster
Seiichi Morishita
Director of Photography
Toshihiko Sahashi
Original Music Composer
Toshihiko Kojima
Editor
Hidenori Itahashi
Producer
Norio Yamakawa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capeta
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What is Capeta about?
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.
How many seasons does Capeta have?
Capeta comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Capeta?
Key cast members in Capeta include Kouichi Nagano, Mika Ishibashi, Ryou Naitou, Shinya Kote, Tony Hirota.
Who created or directed Capeta?
Capeta was developed and directed by Shin Misawa.