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.

Soon after, 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. Katsuji Mori voices Go Mifune, one of the main characters driving the story. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 52 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, which means the visual identity of Speed Racer follows that studio's craft. 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.