is a Japanese anime television series made to promote Takara Tomy's long-running Tomica toyline of miniature toy cars. It replaced Kamiwaza Wanda and ōKyūkyūaired Saturday mornings at 7:00 am on the new hour-long Anisata block on TBS and affiliated stations. The original series aired from April 15, 2017 to December 23 of the same year, while 2018 featured a monthly 8 episode follow-up. A feature film was released a week later, tying it in with its concurrently airing successor series, Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion, with main character Hayato Hayasugi crossing over with the E5 Hayabusa.
Plot
In the near future, to cope with various incidents and disasters as well as crime, the Mobile Rescue Police developed the Drive Head, which transforms from a vehicle form to the robotic Walker Vehicle form. Gō Kurumada, the son of the Drive Head's developer, was discovered to be a suitable driver for Drive Head 01 Sonic Interceptor. He and the other children who were selected must bravely stand up to face incidents and disasters.
Characters
Team Drive Head
The protagonist. A 5th grader who is the driver of Drive Head 01 Sonic Interceptor. After the frame is damaged in the 11th episode, it is upgraded to Drive Head 01 Mk-II Cyclone Interceptor. His father and grandfather were involved in the development of the Drive Head. Gō is always an optimistic person. Although he can be frivolous and likes to do things his own way, he is genuinely friendly. He has a photographic memory and can instantly burn images of what he sees into his mind. This helps him conduct rescues during disasters. He is forbidden from revealing the secret that he is a driver to his friends, which he is unhappy about. His favorite food is curry.
Gō's rival. A 5th grader who is the driver of Drive Head 02 Rescue Backdraft. It is upgraded to Drive Head 02 Mk-II Brave Backdraft in the 23rd episode, to increase its heat resistance. During the web series, it is upgraded to Drive Head 02 Mk-III Master Backdraft, which has increased power and speed, as well as a flight unit. Taiga is a talented athlete, and also plays the piano. At first he wouldn't talk much to Gō and the other drivers, but became a close friend over time. At school, he is very popular with girls. Commander Saionji is his uncle.
Mikoto's twin brother. A 5th grader who is the co-driver of Drive Head 03 White Hope, which he and his sister share. It is upgraded to Drive Head 03 Mk-II White Crystal Hope in the 22nd episode. He is introverted and a gentle person who dislikes conflict. He and his sister were both influenced by their parents, who are doctors working overseas. He has a crush on Sala Manda, an idol singer.
Jin's twin sister. A 5th grader who is the co-driver of Drive Head 03 White Hope, which she and her brother share. It is upgraded to Drive Head 03 Mk-II White Crystal Hope in the 22nd episode. During the web series, Mikoto gets a personal Drive Head, Drive Head 03 Mk-II White Pearl Hope. She is quite feminine and is popular in school. She is daring as well as assertive. Mikoto, as well as Jin, has great mathematical ability. Her favorite food is pancakes.
Mobile Rescue Police Staff
Gō's father and the Chief Engineer to the Mobile Rescue Police. He took over development of the Drive Head project after the death of his father, Jōtarō. He has been close friends with Commander Saionji since they were in school. He also has ties with Karigari, who holds a grudge on him. Jō is crazy about dams, and goes annually to watch a dam's discharge. He has a wife, Kumiko, who is not affiliated with the Mobile Rescue Police.
Commander of the Mobile Rescue Police. He is Taiga's uncle. No matter the disaster or incident, he handles the case calmly, leading the rescue work.
The Chief to Team Drive Head, who drives the Transporter and gives instructions while on the scene of a rescue. She controls the Support Vehicles remotely. She later becomes the primary driver of Transporter Gaia and assists in rescues more directly. She grew up on an island, where her grandmother, Sanae, currently lives.
An operator. She also works as a counselor at Gō's school. If the drivers miss class because they have to launch, she makes them take supplementary lessons. She has to reprimand Gō whenever he's about to reveal that he's a Drive Head driver.
A mechanic. He assists with the Synchro Fusion for the Drive Heads and Support Vehicles via remote-control.
A mechanic. He provides support from inside the Transporter.
An operator.
The Mobile Rescue Police chief. He has full authority over the Drive Head project.