Shounan Bakusouzoku English Sub & Dub

About Shounan Bakusouzoku

Meet Shounan Bakusouzoku (湘南爆走族), an action, comedy and slice of life anime by Toei Animation (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: 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. Yousuke Eguchi (Kaneto Shiozawa) and Akira Ishikawa (Ken Yamaguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Shounan Bakusouzoku follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Kaneto Shiozawa as Yousuke Eguchi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1986, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.