Tobidase! Machine Hiryuu
とびだせ! マシーン飛竜, Jump Out! Machine Hiryu, Jump, Dragon Car, Take Flight! Machine Hiryu, Tobidase! Machine Hiryu
The leaders of competing car companies decide to compete against each other by supporting different racing teams. Chairman Gapporin selects Okkanabichi, a renowned racer, while Chairman Misaki chooses Riki Kazama, an inexperienced driver for the flying car known as Machine Hiryu. This Tatsunoko production combines elements of Speed Racer and Time Bokan, with characters such as Nana, Chuta, the cute ape and dog, and glamorous villains in the background. Early work from notable creators like Yoshitaka Amano and Kunio Okawara is typical of the studio style. Manga adaptations of this story were published in magazines such as Terebi Magazine and Terebi Land. The Japanese animation industry experienced a racing craze during this time, which can be compared to Arrow Emblem from the same period.
Jinzou Toriumi
- Original Creator
Toriumi Jinzou (February 1, 1929 - January 17, 2008) was a Japanese screenwriter who began his career during the "revolutionary era" of Japanese animation on Mach Go Go Go (Speed Racer), Science Ninja...
Kunio Okawara
- Mechanical Design
In the realm of industrial recognition, Okawara was the pioneer who earned special acclaim as a mechanical designer. He is renowned for his creation of various Real Robots and Super Robots....
Koorogi 73
- Theme Song Performance
Koorogi 73 is a Japanese Chorus-Unit. The correct name in Japanese is Koorogi Nanajuusan and means Cricket 73. They disbanded after 1990....