Megazone 23 English Sub & Dub

About Megazone 23

Megazone 23 (メガゾーン23) blends action, mecha and mystery by Artland (1985). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Motorcycle enthusiast Shogo mistakenly comes into possession of a government prototype bike. Pursued by ruthless goverment agents he plans to save himself by exposing the bike to the public on a live TV show hosted by a popular singing star.

More of the story: Even the lovely Eve has secrets of her own and the government has much more to hide than just a transforming military motorcycle. As Shogo starts to unravel the mystery of the bike, he discovers a reality-shattering concealed about the town and the world he thought he knew.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masato Kubota as Shougo Yahagi and Kaneto Shiozawa as B.D.. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Artland, which means the visual identity of Megazone 23 follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Masato Kubota as Shougo Yahagi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1985, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.