Shounan Bakusouzoku English Sub & Dub

About Shounan Bakusouzoku

Meet Shounan Bakusouzoku, an action, comedy and shounen anime by Toei Animation (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: In Japan, the country that inspired the slogan "Born to be Mild," the blood of young men still runs hot. In the old days they'd go off into the country and hack each other up with swords, but these days, what with school, that isn't very practical.

Another thread: Some of them do something very un-Japanese. They strap on a big bike, roar around annoying people, and pound anyone they consider dishonorable. Now meet Eguchi Yousuke, leader of a high-school Biker gang AND the school's handicrafts club.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Toei Animation is the studio behind Shounan Bakusouzoku, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1986, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.