The project gained significant attention for its official collaboration with major Japanese automotive brands—, Subaru , Toyota , and Nissan —allowing for the inclusion of real-world licensed vehicles like the NSX, WRX, Supra, and GT-R. Core Project Features
The story takes place in Godtenber, where different districts have unique cultures and cityscapes. Teams compete in events like the "Saturday Night Million" to gain wealth and status for their district. Key Driver Notable Vehicle Akatsuki Kamishiro Honda NSX / Supra Nanairo Monster Raiu Shakado Subaru WRX STI (VAB) Sin Destiny Kyo Toritani (Members also play in a band) Djungarian Nissan GT-R (R35) Current Development Status Hi-DRIVERS Theme Song MV : r/anime hi_drivers
The series is directed by Naoya Andou , with original character designs by pako and animation character designs by Tomoyuki Fujii . The project gained significant attention for its official
Music production is handled by Lantis and Sunrise Music , featuring high-energy theme song music videos that have amassed millions of views. Racing Teams & Districts Key Driver Notable Vehicle Akatsuki Kamishiro Honda NSX
is an original mixed-media project by Bandai Namco Arts (now Bandai Namco Music Live) and animation studio Sunrise (Bandai Namco Filmworks). Set in the district-based area of Godtenber at the foot of Mt. Fuji, the franchise centers on teams of street racers competing in a world where "speed is everything".
Designed as a user-participatory project, it utilizes YouTube and Twitter for viewer-driven content and character bonding campaigns.