IGPX English Sub & Dub

About IGPX

Meet IGPX (IGPX Immortal Grand Prix), a drama, mecha and sci-fi anime by Production I.G and Bee Train (2005). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: In the year 2048, people are raving about a fighting race called “Immortal Grand Prix”, or IGPX in short, which is faster and more exciting than any of the existing motor sports. The phenomenon is so big that an entire metropolis was built for the racing industry where competitions take place on a huge track.

Soon after, in the “Immortal Grand Prix,” two teams of three IG machines, high-tech humanoid mechs driven by humans, race at speeds greater than 400km/h. The teams make three laps of a 60 km course while intercepting the opponent as they vie for a first place finish. The best machine performance, the best pilots and the best teamwork are the only factors that can make them the winners.

With drama at the core, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Voice work is led by Kouzou Mito as Takeshi Jinno and Akeno Watanabe as Liz Ricarro. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G and Bee Train, which means the visual identity of IGPX follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kouzou Mito voicing Takeshi Jinno gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2005, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.