Megazone 23 English Sub & Dub

About Megazone 23

If you are hunting for a new action series, Megazone 23 deserves a look (1985). The setup goes like this. At its core: Shougo Yahagi is a young motorcycle enthusiast living in a realm of hot bikes, hard rock, and J-pop idols. The general populace go about their lives in peace, under the watchful eyes of a computer program in the guise of pop idol sensation Eve, unbeknownst to them.

Another thread: Shougo himself is mostly concerned with riding his motorcycle and picking up beautiful women like Yui Takanaka, who aspires to be a dancer. Shougo's life all at once changes when his friend, Shinji Nakagawa, shows him a top-hidden project: the "Garland," an advanced motorcycle that can transform into a robot. Ambushed by the military, Shougo hijacks the Garland and escapes into the town.

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

Artland, AIC, Artmic is the studio behind Megazone 23, 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 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1985, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.