RideBack English Sub & Dub

About RideBack

RideBack (ライドバック) blends action, drama and mecha by MADHOUSE (2009). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: After ex-dancer Rin trades her stage career for college life, she forms an unusual connection with a robotic RideBack motorcycle—Fuego. As a tyrannical new government oppresses the population and crushes civil liberties, Rin may have no choice but to gun Fuego’s engines and speed directly into the heart of the struggle for freedom.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Nana Mizuki as Rin Ogata and Megumi Toyoguchi as Shouko Uemura.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of RideBack follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Nana Mizuki voicing Rin Ogata gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.