Appare-Ranman!

A breezy, colourful romp full of oddball charm, fast engines and slapstick scrapes that rarely slows down.

Created by

Masakazu Hashimoto, Shu Honma

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure

Starring

Natsuki Hanae, Fumiko Orikasa, Aoi Yuki

Overview

During the back-end of the 19th century, the genius but socially awkward engineer Sorano Appare and the wise yet cowardly samurai Isshiki Kosame find themselves drifting in the sea between Japan and America. With no money, the duo decide to enter the Trans-America Wild Race to win the prize money so they can get home. The two encounter rivals, bandits, and challenges in the wilderness as they race through America, from the starting line in Los Angeles to the finish line in New York, in the steam-powered car they built.

How it feels

Whimsical, light, uplifting and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Friendship, ambition, identity, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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