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"Experience classic anime history filled with iconic high-speed racing thrills, gadget-fueled action, and unforgettable family adventure."
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Series Deep Dive:
As a pioneering anime classic, Speed Racer set the gold standard for dynamic, serialized motor-sports adventure. Behind the wheel of the legendary Mach 5, young Speed battles ruthless rivals and corporate espionage with heart and courage. Featuring memorable music, rapid-fire dialogue, and timeless family dynamics, this landmark production remains essential viewing for animation enthusiasts wanting to explore the historic origins that helped launch global anime fandom.
Season: 1
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Sep 23, 1967 | 飛ばせ!マッハ号(前編) | |
| E2 | Sep 23, 1967 | 飛ばせ!マッハ号(後編) | |
| E3 | Sep 30, 1967 | 謎の覆面レーサー(前編) | |
| E4 | Sep 30, 1967 | 謎の覆面レーサー(後編) | |
| E5 | Oct 07, 1967 | クラシックカーの秘密(前編) | |
| E6 | Oct 07, 1967 | クラシックカーの秘密(後編) | |
| E7 | Oct 14, 1967 | マンモスカーの挑戦(前編) | |
| E8 | Oct 14, 1967 | マンモスカーの挑戦(後編) | |
| E9 | Oct 21, 1967 | 魔のアクロバット族(前編) | |
| E10 | Oct 21, 1967 | 魔のアクロバット族(中編) | |
| E11 | Oct 21, 1967 | 魔のアクロバット族(後編) | |
| E12 | Oct 28, 1967 | マレンゴの復讐(前編) | |
| E13 | Oct 28, 1967 | マレンゴの復讐(後編) | |
| E14 | Nov 04, 1967 | 死の砂漠レース(前編) | |
| E15 | Nov 04, 1967 | 死の砂漠レース(後編) | |
| E16 | Nov 11, 1967 | インカ地底レース(前編) | |
| E17 | Nov 11, 1967 | インカ地底レース(後編) | |
| E18 | Nov 18, 1967 | ナイアガラの秘宝(前編) | |
| E19 | Nov 18, 1967 | ナイアガラの秘宝(後編) | |
| E20 | Nov 25, 1967 | 悪魔のレースカー(前編) | |
| E21 | Nov 25, 1967 | 悪魔のレースカー(後編) | |
| E22 | Dec 01, 1967 | マッハ号危機一髪(前編) | |
| E23 | Dec 01, 1967 | マッハ号危機一髪(後編) | |
| E24 | Dec 08, 1967 | チビッコ・グランプリ(前編) | |
| E25 | Dec 08, 1967 | チビッコ・グランプリ(後編) | |
| E26 | Dec 15, 1967 | スピードを消せ! | |
| E27 | Dec 15, 1967 | 呪いのクレオパトラ(前編) | |
| E28 | Dec 22, 1967 | 呪いのクレオパトラ(後編) | |
| E29 | Dec 22, 1967 | 黄金の腕 | |
| E30 | Dec 29, 1967 | ダムサイドの対決 | |
| E31 | Dec 29, 1967 | 疾風!忍者カー(前編) | |
| E32 | Jan 05, 1968 | 疾風!忍者カー(後編) | |
| E33 | Jan 05, 1968 | 嵐の決闘 | |
| E34 | Jan 12, 1968 | 暴走!レコードカー | |
| E35 | Jan 12, 1968 | 密林の怪戦車(前編) | |
| E36 | Jan 19, 1968 | 密林の怪戦車(後編) | |
| E37 | Jan 19, 1968 | 地獄の計算魔 | |
| E38 | Jan 26, 1968 | 秘密情報部員NO.9(前編) | |
| E39 | Jan 26, 1968 | 秘密情報部員NO.9(後編) | |
| E40 | Feb 02, 1968 | 恐怖の爆弾カー | |
| E41 | Feb 02, 1968 | 鉄のまぼろし城 | |
| E42 | Feb 09, 1968 | パイナップル・レース | |
| E43 | Feb 09, 1968 | 魔女ナンバー・0(ゼロ) | |
| E44 | Feb 16, 1968 | 殺人カー・V2号 | |
| E45 | Feb 16, 1968 | カーレスラー・X(エックス) | |
| E46 | Feb 23, 1968 | オート・アパッチの襲撃 | |
| E47 | Feb 23, 1968 | モンスターカーの復活 | |
| E48 | Mar 01, 1968 | ポンコツカー・グランプリ | |
| E49 | Mar 01, 1968 | 決死の風船脱出 | |
| E50 | Mar 08, 1968 | アクロバット族の逆襲 | |
| E51 | Mar 15, 1968 | 史上最大のレース(前編) | |
| E52 | Mar 15, 1968 | 史上最大のレース(後編) |
Series Legacy & Historical Archive
Franchise Status: The franchise remains active through various licensing deals, a 2008 live-action film legacy, and recurring reports of a high-budget live-action series in development for Apple TV+ produced by Bad Robot.
Speed Racer remains a definitive pillar of anime television, having concluded its influential run on Fuji TV. The series introduced Western audiences to the kinetic energy of Japanese animation, blending high-stakes automotive action with a distinct visual language of speed lines and rapid-fire dialogue. Its legacy is cemented by the iconic Mach 5 and a cast of characters that defined the archetypes of the racing genre for decades to come.
Today the show serves as a nostalgic touchstone and a masterclass in stylized storytelling that transcends its era. Fans return to the series not just for the thrill of the Mammoth Car or the mystery of Racer X, but for the vibrant aesthetic that influenced modern filmmakers and animators. Its ability to balance campy charm with genuine tension ensures its place as a permanent fixture in the pantheon of global pop culture.
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Technical Details
- Network: Syndication
- Seasons: 1
- Years: 1967 - 1968
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Children, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Sport