RideBack English Sub & Dub

About RideBack

Here is what RideBack (ライドバック) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and mecha anime by MADHOUSE (2009). 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 confront for freedom.

With action at the core, 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.

If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of RideBack follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: 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. Voice casting, including Nana Mizuki as Rin Ogata, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.