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Overgeared(2026)

Also known as Temppal • Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ • Temuparu ~Aitemu no Chikara~

Archived · Tokyo MX

7.33 eps
S01
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
ON AIR: SEP 27Season 1Archived listing

What to Expect

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Overgeared builds its world around a virtual reality game where in-game success translates directly into real money and social standing, so every quest, every crafted item, and every stat point carries genuine economic weight. The protagonist is stuck at the bottom of both worlds until a single brutal quest forces a full reset, wiping his progress and dropping him into the legacy of a legendary blacksmith.

That blacksmith path is where the show finds its specific rhythm: slow accumulation, careful crafting, and power that has to be earned piece by piece rather than handed over. Progress here is measured in gear quality and skill mastery, and the satisfaction comes from watching a rebuild that starts from nothing and compounds gradually into something formidable.

Best for

underdog progression, crafting mastery and Animation

Story lane

Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Commitment

Season 1 · 3 episodes

Where

Tokyo MX

Official Premise

In a virtual reality game where players can earn real-world fame and fortune, one struggling player has difficulty finding success both in the game and outside it. A challenging quest sets him on a new path as he takes up the legacy of a legendary blacksmith, starting over with his stats reset.

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Why this pick

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Why this pick

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