ÉX-Driver

éX-Driver is an anime series created in 2000 by Fujishima Kosuke, published by Bandai Visual. It has 6 episodes, although two spin-off movies were also produced.

Overview

In a future where all cars are guided by an electronic guidance system, groups of young people, the so-called éX-Drivers, make sure that these automatic cars don't run amok when their operating system crashes. This is the story of Lisa, Lorna and Souichi and their jobs as éX-Drivers.

Characters

1. Lorna Endou (Rona Endou in the original Japanese series), the girl next door type, who drives a Lotus Europa Special
2. Lisa Sakakino (Risa Sakakino in the original Japanese series), the fiery brunette who drives a Lancia Stratos, and also a Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B in the first episode (got wrecked)
3. Souichi Sugano, the 13 year old prodigy who drives a Caterham Super Seven JPE

Episode List

1. AI vs RECIPRO
2. On And On
3. No Problem
4. Regulations of Love
5. Crossroads
6. The Last Mile

Spin-offs

There were two spinoff movies produced.

éX-Driver - Nina & Rei Danger Zone

This is a prequel to the series and centers on two former éX-Drivers, Nina and Rei.

éX-Driver The Movie

Plays in Los Angeles, as Lisa, Lorna and Souichi compete in a race competition held there.

éX-Driver The Movie- bonus animation

3 special bonus animation features the voice talent cast of Lisa, Lorna and Souichi in events set just before where the movie takes off. mostly comedy. set in 1. a hot spring 2. éX-D Base 3. the airpot on their way to L.A.