Speed Racer English Sub & Dub

About Speed Racer

Speed Racer (マッハ ＧｏＧｏＧｏ) blends action, adventure and sports by Tatsunoko Production (1967). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: The Mach 5 is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars built by man. Equipped with various gadgets and a powerful engine, it provides a challenge for anyone who would dare race against it.

Further in, the driver of this amazing vehicle is Gou Mifune, a teenager who dreams of breaking into the realm of professional racing. In spite of this, Gou's father and the creator of the Mach 5, Daisuke Mifune, does not want his son anywhere near a racetrack. Undeterred, his girlfriend Michi, younger brother Kurio, and Kurio's monkey sidekick Sanpei become Gou's biggest fans as he sets out to become the greatest racer of all time.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Go Mifune, voiced by Katsuji Mori, leads the cast you will follow most closely. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 52 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Tatsunoko Production is the studio behind Speed Racer, 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. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Katsuji Mori voicing Go Mifune gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1967, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.