Speed Racer English Sub & Dub

About Speed Racer

If you are hunting for a new action series, Speed Racer (マッハ ＧｏＧｏＧｏ) deserves a look (1967). The setup goes like this. The setup: The Mach 5 is one of the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars built by man. Equipped with various gadgets and a mighty 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 world 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.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At the front of the cast is Go Mifune, played by Katsuji Mori in the Japanese track. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 52 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. 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.