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After losing his mother at a very young age, elementary school student Capeta Taira is forced to become more independent to avoid his father worrying for him. Working in a paving company, his father is often busy and has to work overtime to make ends meet. However, no matter how tough he acts in front of his father, Capeta is ultimately just a lonely kid with a rough life. In addition to his typical house duties, he has to deal with the bully Nobu Andou which makes him feel worse, despite support from his classmate, Monami Suzuki.

One day, Capeta's father sees young go-kart drivers racing at high speeds and gets inspired by the scene. He then decides to collect scrapped parts available on th...

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Is Capeta based on a manga?

Yes, Capeta is an anime adaptation of a motorsports manga written and illustrated by Masahito Soda. The series originally ran in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Magazine and even won the Kodansha Manga Award for best shonen manga.

What kind of kart does Capeta drive?

In the beginning of the series, Capeta drives an old, modified rental kart that his father assembled from junk parts. As he progresses, he eventually upgrades to more competitive racing karts to participate in official national tournaments.

How many episodes does the Capeta anime have?

The Capeta anime consists of 52 episodes. It was produced by Studio Comet and aired on Japanese television from 2005 to 2006.

Who is Capeta's main rival in the early episodes?

Capeta's first significant rival is Naomi Minamoto, a highly skilled young racer who drives for an established team. Their early race is what sparks Capeta’s intense passion for competitive karting.

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