TL;DR: Overgeared anime streams on Crunchyroll with Japanese and English audio, and episode 1, Legendary Class, landed September 27, 2026. J.C.STAFF animates it under director Ayako Kono, Japanese TV starts October 2, and the English cast list points to a Japanese-localized real-world setting.
The Overgeared anime goes by two names, and that trips up searches. Crunchyroll lists it as Overgeared, while the official Japanese site calls it Tempal: The Power of Items. Search either and you land on the same show, which is the J.C.STAFF adaptation of the Overgeared webtoon.
Where you start depends on what you already know. If you only want to watch, Crunchyroll has the episode and an English dub from day one, and the schedule section below covers timing. If you already read the manhwa, jump to the analysis for what the anime changes. If you are undecided about the source, our Overgeared review covers the manhwa verdict, and this page sticks to the anime.
Key Takeaways
- Overgeared anime is on Crunchyroll with Japanese and English audio, and the series page dates episode 1, Legendary Class, September 27, 2026.
- The official Japanese title is Tempal: The Power of Items. Crunchyroll uses Overgeared.
- J.C.STAFF animates it. Ayako Kono directs, Kenta Ihara handles series composition, and Ryosuke Tanigawa designs the characters.
- Japanese TV broadcast starts October 2 on TOKYO MX and BS11. Prime Video Japan streams first, from September 27.
- The English dub launched the same day, with Ricco Fajardo as Grid and Alexis Tipton as Irene.
- The English cast list credits "Takumi's Dad" and "Takumi's Mom", which points to Japanese names for the real-world family. Yen Press describes the webtoon's hero as Youngwoo Shin.
Overgeared Anime Overview: Titles, Studio and Staff
The Overgeared anime is a TV adaptation of the webtoon by REDICE STUDIO, produced by J.C.STAFF. The official site credits Team Argo for the art, Monohumbug of REDICE STUDIO for the adaptation, and Saenal for the original novel. Ayako Kono directs, and the studio's production credits list EGG FIRM as producer.
The rest of the core staff, per the official site: Kenta Ihara on series composition, Ryosuke Tanigawa on character design, Yoshikazu Iwanami as sound director, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa on music. The opening theme is "SATISFY" by Re:name, which shares its name with the VR game the story is built around. The ending theme is "Ray of Emotion" by TAO, written 導凰 on the official site.
The premise matches the source. Grid, an unlucky player in the game SATISFY, takes a hard quest and becomes heir to a legendary blacksmith, and his stats reset to zero. Crunchyroll's episode 1 blurb says he takes an S-ranked quest and discovers Pagma's Tome.
On AniList, about 18,100 users have the anime on their lists and it averages 73, as of September 30. Those are early numbers from an opening week, so expect them to move.
Wondering whether the source material is worth your time before you commit to the anime? We scored the manhwa on its crafting system and pacing.
Overgeared Review →
Where to Watch the Overgeared Anime
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Crunchyroll is the place to watch Overgeared anime in English. Its series page offers subtitled and dubbed versions, lists episode 1 as 23 minutes, and shows an average rating of 4.9 from about 5,900 ratings on September 30. The content advisory reads Violence and Profanity.
The page lists audio in Japanese, English, German, Latin American Spanish, Castilian Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Thai. That is the list shown on the series page, and I didn't check which episodes carry each dub, so confirm your language before you rely on it. Subtitles are listed in English, German, both Spanish variants, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Thai.
Regional availability for the Overgeared anime is not spelled out in the page text I could check. If Crunchyroll doesn't load the show for you, the site's own region listing is the authority.
For viewers in Japan, the official site lists Prime Video as the first stream, with a long list of other services from October 4: Netflix, Disney+, ABEMA, Hulu, U-NEXT, and more, plus free latest-episode viewing on ABEMA, TVer, and others.
Overgeared Anime Schedule: Japan Broadcast vs Streaming
The Japanese TV broadcast starts Friday, October 2, 2026, weekly on Fridays at 23:30 JST on TOKYO MX and BS11. AT-X starts October 5, on Mondays at 22:30, with repeats on Wednesdays at 10:30 and Fridays at 16:30. Prime Video Japan streams ahead of TV, every Sunday at 23:30 JST from September 27. With the wider streaming list starting October 4, that makes three start dates, which is why "when does episode 2 come out" has more than one answer.
Here is the Friday broadcast slot in other time zones, converted from the official 23:30 JST:
| Region | Friday slot |
|---|---|
| US Eastern | 10:30 a.m. |
| US Pacific | 7:30 a.m. |
| India | 8:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | 10:30 p.m. |
| Vietnam, Thailand | 9:30 p.m. |
US times move an hour later after clocks change on November 1.
These are Japanese slots, not Crunchyroll's. Crunchyroll's series page lists only episode 1 and does not state its weekly release day. AniList's airing data lists episode 2 for October 4, a Sunday, which matches the Prime Video Japan slot. I couldn't confirm Crunchyroll's own weekly slot from a Crunchyroll source, so check the release calendar in your region rather than trusting a converted time.
English Dub and Voice Cast
The Overgeared anime's English dub launched the same day as the Japanese premiere. Crunchyroll announced it on September 25, and Anime News Network's report lists the cast: Ricco Fajardo as Grid, Alexis Tipton as Irene, Morgan Lauré as Yura, Bradley Gareth as Doran, Daniel Van Thomas as Ashur, and Reshel Mae as Seira. Emily Fajardo is the voice director, and Crunchyroll is listed as the dub studio.
The Japanese cast, per AniList, includes Tatsumaru Tachibana in the lead role, Asami Seto as Yu-Ra, Saya Fukuzumi as Euphemina, Riho Sugiyama as Jishuka, and Yuuki Murata as Irene. AniList lists the lead under his real-world name, Yeong-U Sin, so that entry reads differently from the dub credits.
Analysis: What the Overgeared Anime Changes From the Manhwa
The clearest confirmed change is the setting of the protagonist's real life. Yen Press describes the webtoon's hero as Youngwoo Shin, a struggling gamer whose family has given up on him. The anime's English cast list, by contrast, credits "Takumi's Dad" and "Takumi's Mom", plus real-world characters named Sakaeda, Yazaki, Futaba, Shimamura, Hinako, and Sumita, all Japanese names.
A r/manhwa thread titled "They made the MC japanese in the new anime" shows readers noticed, and it sits alongside a separate thread announcing that episode 1 is out. What survives is Grid himself, the SATISFY game, and the legendary blacksmith premise. How far the Overgeared anime's Japanese localization goes in later episodes is not confirmed, so treat it as a premiere-week observation, not a verdict.
Length is the other gap worth knowing. The manhwa stands at 306 Tapas episodes as of September 24, adapting a completed 2,059-chapter novel, according to our Overgeared reading guide. The anime's episode total is not stated in the sources checked, so nobody can say how much of that it will cover.
The official site also posted a collaboration illustration with Solo Leveling's source work on September 25.
Overgeared is one of several Korean webtoons reaching screens this year, and each has its own dates and cutoffs.
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Should You Read the Manhwa First?
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You can start with the anime and add the manhwa later. The manhwa is on Tapas in English, and Yen Press publishes it in print under its Ize Press label. Tapas is being shut down, though, so check what we know about the Tapas closure before you buy a stack of coins.
Fans of the crafting angle can go deeper with the Overgeared character guide, and readers who want more series like it will find picks in our list of manhwa like Overgeared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Overgeared anime?
On Crunchyroll, which lists it as Overgeared with both subtitled and dubbed audio. Episode 1, Legendary Class, is dated September 27, 2026 on the series page. In Japan the show is also on Prime Video first, then on TOKYO MX and BS11.
Is there an Overgeared anime English dub?
Yes. Crunchyroll announced a same-day English dub, and it launched alongside the Japanese version on September 27. Ricco Fajardo voices Grid, Alexis Tipton voices Irene, and Emily Fajardo is the voice director.
When do new Overgeared anime episodes come out?
Japanese TV broadcast runs Fridays at 23:30 JST from October 2, while Prime Video Japan streams Sundays at 23:30 JST from September 27. AniList lists episode 2 for October 4. Crunchyroll's own weekly slot is not stated on its series page, so check your region's listing.
Is Tempal the same show as Overgeared?
Yes. Tempal: The Power of Items is the official Japanese title of the anime, while Crunchyroll uses Overgeared. Both refer to the J.C.STAFF adaptation of the Overgeared webtoon.
Who is making the Overgeared anime?
J.C.STAFF animates it. Ayako Kono directs, Kenta Ihara handles series composition, and Ryosuke Tanigawa designs the characters. The music is by Yoshiaki Fujisawa, and the opening theme is SATISFY by Re:name.
How many episodes will the Overgeared anime have?
No total has been confirmed in the sources checked. AniList leaves the episode count blank, and Crunchyroll's series page lists only episode 1 so far. Treat any specific number you see elsewhere as unconfirmed.
Is the Overgeared anime faithful to the manhwa?
Partly, from what is confirmed. Grid, the SATISFY game, and the legendary blacksmith premise carry over, but the anime gives the real-world characters Japanese names, while Yen Press describes the webtoon's protagonist as Youngwoo Shin. It is too early to judge how far the changes go.
