Over Drive

In a manga landscape dominated by supernatural battles, Over Drive (2005–2008, 講談社 [Kōdansha]) offered a grounded, adrenaline-fueled deep dive into the world of competitive road cycling. This 17-issue series, best known for the kinetic, detailed artwork and sports-drama intensity of its creator, follows a young rider's obsessive climb through the grueling ranks of Japanese professional cycling. It matters for its meticulous, realistic portrayal of the sport's tactics, physical toll, and psychological warfare, earning a dedicated readership among fans of earnest, high-stakes athletic manga.