Shounan Bakusouzoku English Sub & Dub

About Shounan Bakusouzoku

Meet Shounan Bakusouzoku, an action, comedy and shounen anime by Toei Animation (1986). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: 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. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

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. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1986, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.