Oban Star-Racers
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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Earth joins the Great Race of Oban while a girl seeks her father.
Sep 23, 2006Twenty-five years have passed since The Avatar prevented conflict between Earth and the Crogs. Now, Earth receives an invitation to compete in The Great Race of Oban, an event that occurs only once every 10,000 years. At the same time, a young girl leaves her boarding school. She embarks on a personal journey with the goal of finding her father, whom she has not seen in 10 years. These two distinct storylines unfold as the planet prepares for the upcoming interstellar competition.
- 2EP 2
Earth Team arrives on Alwas for preliminaries with Molly and faces a star-racer explosion.
Sep 30, 2006The Earth Team reaches Alwas for the preliminary races and finds that Eva, using the alias Molly, has joined them. They immediately begin their first race without time for discussion. However, disaster occurs when their star-racer explodes at the finish line. With their pilot Rick incapacitated and no available replacements, the team faces the possibility of elimination from the Great Race.
- 3EP 3
Earth Team seeks new pilot as Molly races and Don Wei threatens withdrawal
Oct 7, 2006Lacking a lead pilot, the Earth Team urgently searches for a replacement. Molly takes the pilot seat and competes in the next race, securing a victory. Despite her success, Don Wei, driven by pride, accuses her of humiliating him. He subsequently announces his intention to withdraw from the tournament.
- 4EP 4
Molly survives Groor's attack with Prince Aikka's help and wins the rigged race against Flint.
Oct 23, 2006After defeating Groor in a race, Molly is assaulted by the defeated rival. Prince Aikka intervenes to assist her, enabling her to proceed to the subsequent event. The competition appears predetermined to benefit the local favorite, Flint. However, the outcome shifts unexpectedly, allowing Molly to secure the victory. Following these events, Don Wei receives information confirming that Rick has fully recovered from his previous condition.
- 5EP 5
Rick regains his pilot role but suffers severe physical issues during a race against Ceres
Oct 30, 2006Rick returns to his position as the lead pilot following an accident, yet he encounters unexpected physical complications. During a race against Ceres, his muscles cramp, preventing him from controlling his hands or seeing clearly. Molly observes his distress and speeds up to assist Rick in piloting the Arrow 2. Once the race concludes, Rick receives news that he will never be able to race again.
- 6EP 6
Molly replaces Rick as driver while Paradice sabotages the racer during the race.
Nov 6, 2006Molly is selected to assume the role of driver in place of Rick. During the competition, the team's vehicle is deliberately damaged by Paradice, a feline entity that treats the Great Race of Ōban as a mere amusement. Following a rapid restoration of the racer, the participants engage in the contest. Through this interaction, Molly accidentally discovers information regarding the ultimate prize from Paradice, gaining insight into the stakes of the event.
- 7EP 7
Rick investigates sabotage while Molly faces a Crog officer in the semi-finals
Nov 13, 2006Rick searches for answers regarding who sabotaged the team's first racer. Meanwhile, Molly competes in the preliminary semi-finals against a commanding officer in the Crog army. The experience later proves to be disastrous as the Crog not only beats them easily, but destroys their racer in the process.
- 8EP 8
Molly and Aikka pause hostilities while Don Wei and Jordan plot to eliminate Aikka during the race.
Nov 20, 2006Molly and Aikka agree to a cease fire for their match, but Don Wei and Jordan think it would be better to take Aikka out. The race goes well at first with Molly keeping Jordan locked inside his turret, but near the end of the race, Jordan finally shoots at Aikka. Angering by this 'betrayal', Aikka retaliates, totally disabling the Arrow. The Prince loses all respect for Molly and her kind, and Molly, Jordan, and Don's bond is further severed.
- 9EP 9
Don Wei Assigns Rick to Train Molly While Jordan Races a Familiar Opponent
Nov 27, 2006Don Wei determines that Rick must personally train Molly because she refuses to leave her room and cannot be reached. Simultaneously, Jordan verifies a rumor that has persisted for a long time. Following this confirmation, the group engages in a race against an opponent they already know well. The narrative focuses on the training arrangement for Molly and the competitive encounter involving Jordan and the recognized rival.
- 10EP 10
Molly competes in a shooting contest against Rush while Don Wei shares his history with Rick
Dec 4, 2006Molly challenges Rush to a marksmanship competition to determine who can destroy the greatest number of targets. Concurrently, Don Wei opens up to Rick about his past. This revelation provides crucial context regarding his transformation into his current self and explains the reasons behind his decision to leave Eva. The narrative balances the high-energy contest with a significant character development moment that clarifies Don Wei's motivations and history.
- 11EP 11
Earth Team prepares for Spirit while Molly and Don suspect a connection to Maya's death.
Dec 11, 2006As the finals draw near, the Earth Team readies itself for an upcoming race against Spirit. Both Don and Molly are horrified upon seeing the racer's face, suspecting a link to the incident that caused the death of Maya, who was Molly's mother and Don's wife years ago. During the competition, Molly's concentration is severely impaired by intense hatred. However, the truth eventually comes to light through revelations on two separate fronts, resolving the mystery surrounding the past tragedy.
- 12EP 12
Stan and Koji seek parts for Arrow II while Molly considers the Ultimate Prize
Dec 18, 2006Stan and Koji urgently look for spare components to repair the Arrow II prior to the upcoming race. Meanwhile, Molly reflects on her future plans if she were to secure the Ultimate Prize. In a separate development, Rick encounters the Timeless One in person for the first time.
- 13EP 13
The Earth Team faces a critical final race against Toros to reach Ōban.
Dec 25, 2006The Earth Team must win their last race to reach Ōban, facing a rematch against Toros. Molly pilots a rebuilt Arrow equipped with a new, untested hyperdrive. She must summon all her courage to defeat the vile Crog. Success is essential, as failure means risking the loss of everything. This do-or-die moment tests the team's resolve and Molly's bravery in a high-stakes competition.
- 14EP 14
Molly and Earth Team arrive at Ōban for the grand finals race
Jan 1, 2007The Earth Team reaches Ōban for the grand finals, where races begin immediately without formal introductions. Participants must face both new and old rivals while adapting to a new points rule. With no time to study the courses, Molly and her companions face uncertain challenges as the competition for the Ultimate Prize officially starts.
- 15EP 15
Lord Furter targets Earth Team before finals race begins
Jan 8, 2007Molly and Jordan attract the notice of Lord Furter, a self-described pirate, as the second race of the finals nears. This crude alien prides himself on winning by eliminating opponents before each race starts. The Earth Team is his next target.
- 16EP 16
Molly races to score points while two sisters intervene to educate humans.
Jan 15, 2007Molly faces internal and external conflicts while racing hard to win points for her team, appearing likely to succeed. Her hopes are quickly dashed when two dangerous sisters decide to intervene. They take it upon themselves to educate the humans in the true nature of racing, introducing a significant threat to Molly's efforts. This encounter shifts the dynamic of the competition as the sisters assert their dominance and challenge the participants' understanding of the sport.
- 17EP 17
Molly aims for victory while Don Wei discovers Eva’s disappearance from school
Jan 22, 2007Molly declares her intention to secure victory in the upcoming race, but a mechanical racer intervenes with unexpected plans. Simultaneously, the narrative deepens as Don Wei uncovers that his daughter, Eva, has absconded from her educational institution. The story builds tension by highlighting the connection between these events, leaving the audience to ponder the duration before Don Wei comprehends that Molly and Eva are actually the same individual. This convergence of racing ambitions and family secrets drives the episode's central conflict without revealing the ultimate outcome of the race or the resolution of Eva's whereabouts.
- 18EP 18
Molly confronts a rival racer while Don Wei struggles with his duty to win versus protecting his daughter.
Jan 29, 2007The Earth Team makes progress in the rankings as Molly encounters a racer driven by the Ultimate Prize, a goal that mirrors her own ambitions. This confrontation forces Don Wei to confront the truth that Molly is his long-estranged daughter. He faces a difficult internal conflict between his parental instinct to protect her and his professional obligation to secure victory at any cost. The episode highlights the emotional complexity of their reunion amidst the high-stakes competition, emphasizing the tension between family bonds and the relentless pursuit of success in the racing world.
- 19EP 19
Prince Aikka warns Molly to stay away as his parents are captured by the Crogs.
Feb 5, 2007With his parents held captive by the Crogs, Prince Aikka prioritizes the safety of his people over personal connections. Consequently, he instructs Molly to keep her distance from him during the racetrack events, fearing that their association could endanger his subjects. As these interpersonal tensions unfold, new information regarding the power of Ōban comes to light. Amidst these revelations, the entity known as Canaletto is observed formulating his subsequent strategic actions, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing situation.
- 20EP 20
Molly uncovers a conspiracy against Sul while Canaletto initiates his own plans
Feb 12, 2007Molly learns that other racers are plotting to remove Sul from the competition. She faces a difficult choice regarding this information: remain silent to improve her own rankings or reveal the plot to Sul, thereby sacrificing any chance of overtaking the overall points leader. Meanwhile, Canaletto starts executing his own strategies. The narrative focuses on Molly's internal conflict between personal ambition and loyalty, as well as the parallel actions of Canaletto advancing his agenda within the racing environment.
- 21EP 21
Don Wei reveals his past to Molly before a crash threatens the Earth Team's race.
Feb 19, 2007As the grand finals near their conclusion, Don Wei admits he is aware of Molly's true identity. He discloses the reasons behind abandoning her a decade ago, yet Molly remains unwilling to reconcile at this time. In the subsequent race, a hostile racer launches a severe attack that triggers a frightening crash. This incident potentially marks the end of the Earth Team's quest for the Ultimate Prize, casting doubt on their continued participation in the competition.
- 22EP 22
Molly and Jordan face stranded challenges while uncovering Oban's secrets and the Ultimate Prize's dark truth.
Feb 26, 2007Following a crash caused by an opposing racer, Molly and Jordan are left stranded and must traverse Oban to reach the temple before the next race begins. During their journey, they encounter the entities responsible for creating Oban. This encounter reveals a disturbing secret regarding the true nature of the Ultimate Prize. This revelation poses a significant threat, as it could eliminate Molly's possibility of resurrecting her mother. The pair must navigate these dangers while racing against time to catch up with the temple. Their survival and future hopes depend on understanding the terrifying implications of the prize they seek.
- 23EP 23
Molly confronts the Ultimate Prize's true nature and Crogs' threat
Mar 4, 2007Molly's dreams are shattered upon learning the Ultimate Prize's true nature, a confusion deepened by a friend's shocking identity reveal. With her original goal gone, she questions the point of continuing the race. However, the potential consequences of the Crogs winning the Ultimate Prize motivate her to enter one final competition. This decisive race has the power to determine the fate of the galaxy, compelling Molly to act despite her loss of purpose and the revelations that have upended her understanding of the situation.
- 24EP 24
Kross Rampages Through Final Race, Leading to a Fateful Decision That Unleashes Evil
Mar 11, 2007The final race reaches its climax with extremely high stakes. Kross, now aware of the Ultimate Prize's true nature, goes on a rampage and eliminates all racers in his path. The only obstacle remaining is Molly. After the race concludes and the dust settles, the victor makes a fateful decision. This choice unleashes an evil that should never have been set free, altering the outcome of the competition.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Oban Star-Racers have?
- Oban Star-Racers has 26 episodes.
- When did Oban Star-Racers come out?
- Oban Star-Racers came out in 2006.
- Which studio made Oban Star-Racers?
- Oban Star-Racers was produced by Hal Film Maker.
- Who directed Oban Star-Racers?
- Oban Star-Racers was directed by Atsushi Iwasaki.
- Is Oban Star-Racers finished?
- Current status of Oban Star-Racers: Finished.