Megazone 23 English Sub & Dub

About Megazone 23

If you are hunting for a new action series, Megazone 23 (メガゾーン23) deserves a look (1985). The setup goes like this. At its core: Motorcycle enthusiast Shogo mistakenly comes into possession of a government prototype bike. Pursued by ruthless goverment agents he plans to save himself by exposing the bike to the public on a live TV show hosted by a popular singing star.

Another thread: Even the lovely Eve has hidden truths of her own and the government has much more to hide than just a transforming military motorcycle. As Shogo kicks off to unravel the mystery of the bike, he discovers a reality-shattering hidden about the town and the world he thought he knew.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masato Kubota as Shougo Yahagi and Kaneto Shiozawa as B.D.. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Artland is the studio behind Megazone 23, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masato Kubota voicing Shougo Yahagi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1985, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.