HIGHSPEED Étoile · Episode 4: The King’s Arrival
The King’s Arrival
2024-04-2724 min
Attending gala events and Q&A sessions is part and parcel of being a racing driver, but when Rin is a no-show at one such event, her fellow drivers wonder where she might be. Curiouser still is the fact that the King is also missing...
1Underneath Fuji’s Sky2024-04-0624 minA new form of energy called HyPER gives rise to a new racing series, NEX Race, where human drivers and AI compete at speeds exceeding 500 kph. Five years later, the season finale is contested by the undisputed champ and the Queen of the race track.
2Debut!2024-04-1324 minIt's the first race of a new season, and rookie Rin Rindo is looking to make an impression in her first ever race, but she quickly finds out that racing cars in real life isn't quite the same as competing in a video game.
3The Queen’s Invasion2024-04-2024 minAfter her first race in the category ended in disqualification, it's clear to Rin that she has a lot to learn if she wants to compete with the big guns in the NEX Race series.
4The King’s Arrival2024-04-2724 minAttending gala events and Q&A sessions is part and parcel of being a racing driver, but when Rin is a no-show at one such event, her fellow drivers wonder where she might be. Curiouser still is the fact that the King is also missing...5Listen Carefully2024-05-0424 minThe NEX Race drivers descend on Monaco to do battle on its narrow, twisty streets. Rin makes it onto the starting grid after failing to do so at the two previous events, but can she keep it out of the barriers and prove she belongs in this series?
6Backmarker2024-05-1124 minIt's finally the summer break, marking the halfway point of the season, but if Rin and her fellow drivers thought they could spend the time relaxing, they have another thing coming.
7The Goddess of Luck2024-05-1824 minRin Rindo returns from the summer break with her thoughts firmly on improving on her results from the first half of the season. Will a sudden downpour mid-race provide her with a golden opportunity?
8Your Driving2024-05-2524 minAfter crashing out in her last race, it's back to the drawing board for Rin and her crew. While her mechanic and her car's AI, ami, work out how to give her a car setup she can make the most of, Rin tries to get to grips with a 1960s grand tourer.
9Shanghai Night Race2024-06-0124 minThe next stop on the calendar is Shanghai, a race that offers the unique challenge of being run at night. Rin adjusts to her new set of wheels immediately and qualifies well, but can she turn her high grid position into a podium finish or even a win?
10Beyond the High Speed!2024-06-0825 minThe final race of the season was held at the Osaka Kansai Expo site, the birthplace of the NEX Race. Qualifying races begin with concerns for each team, including the fact that this is the first course built this season and road conditions are affected by snowfall. After Rin finishes adjusting his machine, he shows a good run, but King jumps in front of her.
11The Queen’s Showdown2024-06-1525 minNEX Race finally reaches its last race and it's also the last chance Rin has to come first.
12The Scenery Beyond2024-06-2225 minThe showdown between Rin and King. It was even more challenging than the fight with Queen. The cars were on the verge of touching each other, and no driver had ever come close enough to make King so serious before. That drive ignites the fighting spirit of Queen and the other drivers, and everyone gives it their all to try to be number one until the very end. That was what the absolute champion King wanted.
2Debut!2024-04-1324 minIt's the first race of a new season, and rookie Rin Rindo is looking to make an impression in her first ever race, but she quickly finds out that racing cars in real life isn't quite the same as competing in a video game.3The Queen’s Invasion2024-04-2024 minAfter her first race in the category ended in disqualification, it's clear to Rin that she has a lot to learn if she wants to compete with the big guns in the NEX Race series.4The King’s Arrival2024-04-2724 minAttending gala events and Q&A sessions is part and parcel of being a racing driver, but when Rin is a no-show at one such event, her fellow drivers wonder where she might be. Curiouser still is the fact that the King is also missing...5Listen Carefully2024-05-0424 minThe NEX Race drivers descend on Monaco to do battle on its narrow, twisty streets. Rin makes it onto the starting grid after failing to do so at the two previous events, but can she keep it out of the barriers and prove she belongs in this series?6Backmarker2024-05-1124 minIt's finally the summer break, marking the halfway point of the season, but if Rin and her fellow drivers thought they could spend the time relaxing, they have another thing coming.7The Goddess of Luck2024-05-1824 minRin Rindo returns from the summer break with her thoughts firmly on improving on her results from the first half of the season. Will a sudden downpour mid-race provide her with a golden opportunity?8Your Driving2024-05-2524 minAfter crashing out in her last race, it's back to the drawing board for Rin and her crew. While her mechanic and her car's AI, ami, work out how to give her a car setup she can make the most of, Rin tries to get to grips with a 1960s grand tourer.9Shanghai Night Race2024-06-0124 minThe next stop on the calendar is Shanghai, a race that offers the unique challenge of being run at night. Rin adjusts to her new set of wheels immediately and qualifies well, but can she turn her high grid position into a podium finish or even a win?10Beyond the High Speed!2024-06-0825 minThe final race of the season was held at the Osaka Kansai Expo site, the birthplace of the NEX Race. Qualifying races begin with concerns for each team, including the fact that this is the first course built this season and road conditions are affected by snowfall. After Rin finishes adjusting his machine, he shows a good run, but King jumps in front of her.11The Queen’s Showdown2024-06-1525 minNEX Race finally reaches its last race and it's also the last chance Rin has to come first.12The Scenery Beyond2024-06-2225 minThe showdown between Rin and King. It was even more challenging than the fight with Queen. The cars were on the verge of touching each other, and no driver had ever come close enough to make King so serious before. That drive ignites the fighting spirit of Queen and the other drivers, and everyone gives it their all to try to be number one until the very end. That was what the absolute champion King wanted.
HIGHSPEED Étoile★ 53%Synopsis
Rin Rindou, who once dreamt of becoming a ballet dancer before being sidelined by injury, is embracing a quiet life with her grandmother until she is unexpectedly thrust into the high-speed world of racing. Now, she faces a new adrenaline-fueled reality in the NEX Race, a revolutionary motorsport event exceeding speeds of 500 km/h. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Characters & Voice Actors
Rin RindouMain
Fuuka IzumiJP
Akari KuzuryuuSupporting
Shuu UchidaJP
Kanata AsakawaSupporting
Youko HikasaJP
Hikari HyuugaSupporting
Yurie FunatoJP
Towa KomachiSupporting
Shiori IzawaJP
Sofia TokitouSupporting
Yui HorieJP
amiSupporting
Yukari TamuraJP
Liu YouranSupporting
Ayaka SuwaJP
Chitose KaguraSupporting
Marina InoueJP
Alice SummerwoodSupporting
Nana MizukiJP
Genjirou HinataSupporting
Tsuyoshi KoyamaJP
Richard ParkerSupporting
Kenichirou MatsudaJP
Staff
Nana MizukiTheme Song Lyrics (OP)
Nana MizukiTheme Song Performance (OP)
Takuya FujimaEndcard (ep 1-10, 12)
Takuya FujimaOriginal Character Design
SCANDALTheme Song Performance (ED)
Yasunori EbinaSound Director
Keitarou MotonagaDirector
Takamitsu KounoSeries Composition
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