Watch Oban Star Racers

Name: Oban Star Racers
Genre: Anime
Released: 2006-06-03
Cast: Chiara ZanniRon HalderSamuel VincentJunko NodaUnsho Ishizuka

TV-Y7
2006
2 Seasons
8.0 (2,186)

Oban Star Racers is a thrilling animated series that premiered on Toon Disney in 2006. The show follows the journey of Eva Wei, a teenage girl from Earth who discovers that she is the chosen pilot for her planet in the ultimate racing competition in the universe, the Great Race of Oban.

Eva's mother, Maya Wei, was once a renowned star racer who disappeared during the race when Eva was just a child. Now, years later, Eva discovers that her mother's disappearance may have been linked to the race and that she has been chosen to represent Earth in the competition.

With the help of her new alien friends, Eva sets off on a dangerous journey across the galaxy, competing against other pilots from various planets in challenging and high-speed races. Along the way, Eva encounters numerous obstacles and challenges, but her determination and skill in piloting her ship, the Earth team's Whizzing Arrow III, help her overcome them.

As the competition progresses, Eva learns more about the true nature of the race and the forces behind it. She must also confront her own fears and doubts about her abilities as a pilot and her relationship with her other teammates on the Earth team.

The series features a diverse cast of characters from different planets, each with their own unique personalities and abilities. Eva's closest allies are her mechanic and confidant, Jordan C. Wilde, and the enigmatic alien pilot Aikka, who becomes her rival and friend throughout the competition.

Other notable characters include the arrogant yet talented pilot from planet Nourasia, Prince Aikka's older sister, and the representative of the Crogs, the ruthless and powerful Zardos.

The animation style of Oban Star Racers is unique and visually stunning, with a mix of 3D and traditional techniques. The designs of the ships, planets, and characters are all highly detailed and imaginative, adding to the show's immersive and exciting atmosphere.

In addition to the fast-paced racing action, the series also explores deeper themes and ideas, such as friendship, teamwork, sacrifice, and personal growth. Overall, Oban Star Racers is a thrilling and emotionally engaging series that is sure to captivate viewers of all ages.

Oban Star Racers is a series that ran for 2 seasons (39 episodes) between June 3, 2006 and on Toon Disney

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Seasons

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13. The Moment Of Truth

December 11, 2006

As Eva, Jordan, and Aikka make their way through the temple and try to survive against Canaletto's ungodly evil, they must also try to get to the Creators to stop Canaletto. Canaletto is after Eva, and startling revelations and epilogues take place.

12. Unlikely Alliances

December 11, 2006

Canaletto is free, and in order to stop him from destroying everything that "interferes with destiny," as he says, the remaining racers team up to stop him. Canaletto releases his fury, and it's up to one racer to sacrifice themself to save the galaxy and stop Canaletto.

11. Canaletto's Revenge

December 11, 2006

After discovering the reality of the Ultimate Prize, Kross goes on a rampage and takes all of the racers down in the final race. Eva is the only one who stands against him in his path to victory.

10. Cruel Like Kross

December 8, 2006

Nothing is clear to Eva anymore. Personally, she doesn't see why she would want to race anymore, since she is unable to revive her mother because of what the Ultimate Prize's nature reveals. However, she can't throw everything away, since a Crog victory would lead to Earth being obliterated. Eva must stop Kross from winning.

9. Revelations

November 27, 2006

In the previous episode, Molly (Eva) and Jordan had fallen deep into the ravine. They journey across Oban in order to get back to the temple before the start of the next race. During their trek, they have another encounter with the native beings of Oban. A shattering secret concerning the Ultimate Prize is learned as well.

8. Ominous Like O

November 20, 2006

When Don Wei breaks it to Eva that he's found out she is his daughter, Eva is infuriated with his attempts to run away from his life after Maya's death. And the next race also will impact their emotions.

7. Secret Like Sul

November 6, 2006

Prince Aikka forms a pact with two other teams to take out the leading racer, Sul, from the rankings. However, a hidden force behind the scenes may already have that planned as the sixth race commences.

6. The Origina Of The World

October 30, 2006

The next race takes place in Oban's center, where the stakes are high, as future planets exist around them. Will Molly be able to win, or is the drama involving Aikka's change toward her too much to bear? Will Jordan finally have the courage to ask Molly if she likes him?

5. Monstrous Like Muir

October 16, 2006

The finals continue as the Earth Team has finally begun to catch up in the rankings. They soon face a bug racer, whose quest for the Ultimate Prize may not be so different from Molly's. Meanwhile, Don Wei is still haunted at the possibility that Molly may very well be his long-forgotten daughter Eva, and how such a possibility could effect the purpose of why they're racing in the first place.

4. Optimised Like Ondai

October 2, 2006

Molly vows to win the next race at the snow territory of Planet Oban. However, a machine racer, Ondai, has other ideas. Meanwhile, the plot thickens for Don Wei when he learns that his daughter had ran off from the boarding school back on Earth. How long until he finally finds out that Molly and Eva are one and the same?

3. Nervous Like Ning & Skun

September 25, 2006

Molly and Jordan have quite a time in the fourth race, can they overcome their internal and external conflicts to gain at least one point?

2. Fierce Like Lord Furter

September 18, 2006

The second race of Oban is starting, and Molly and Jordan have a skirmish and a disagreement with Lord Furter, an alien pirate. Will he resort to crude tactics in the race?

1. Welcome To Oban!

September 11, 2006

At long last, Team Earth has made it to Planet Oban, where the grand finals take place. Before proper introductions and "reunions" are made, the races immediately go underway. With new and old rivals to face, a new "points" rule for each round, and no time to study the courses, things are bound to be really intense for Molly and Co. as the race to the Ultimate Prize continues...

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Where to Watch Oban Star Racers

Oban Star Racers is available for streaming on the Toon Disney website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Oban Star Racers on demand at Google Play.