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Speed Racer

Seen it?

1967 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Animation, Family, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
1 season: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 26 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-Y7. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.

Speed ​​Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed ​​tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 270K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Tatsuo Yoshida

  • Katsuji MoriSpeed Racer
  • Teiji ŌmiyaPops Racer
  • Ryoko KinomiyaMom Racer
  • Kei TomiyamaSparky
  • Kenji UtsumiInspector Rokugô
  • Hiroshi OtakeChim-Chim
  • Kin'ya AikawaRacer X
  • Michiko NomuraTrixie
  • Junko HoriKurio Mifune