Lists
What are the best Anime about racing?
Sports-themed anime shows have been around for some time now with the first one being Captain Tsubasa that first came out way back in 1983. The genre has grown ever since, producing great shows such as Slam Dunk and the like. One of the lesser-known sub-genre that is equally as great is racing-themed ones. In fact, the first-ever series came out much earlier in 1967 in the form of the show Speed Racer. Racing anime shows have amassed a solid following since those early days.
Nowadays, if you ask any racing anime fan what would be the best show to start out with, chances are, the first one that they will mention would be the show Initial D and for good reason. The cult anime series is one of the best examples of a racing show done right. Deep character development, thrilling, high-speed racing, and is built upon a solid foundation of actual real-world facts and theories. The show has it all and is a good place to start your journey into this genre.
That's not the only great to see though as there are plenty of other racing anime shows that deserve your attention and a watch. To help you get started, here are some of the best anime about racing that you can check out first. Let us know in the comments what you thought of these and do pitch in with suggestions of your own if you have some.
8 comments
- #1November 18, 2019"If you're more into racing anime movies than TV shows, then this will definitely be a good one to watch. The story is just okay but the animation and art style is top-notch. Just go watch it now. You won't regret it."
Refering to:
Redline - #2November 18, 2019"Well, it is a racing game in a non-conventional way. It's a unique entry in the genre, that's for sure but it was actually good. The animation was great and it had some really cool moments."
Refering to:
Prince of Stride: Alternative - #3November 18, 2019"This anime about car racing came out for the 50 years ago but it surprisingly holds up to this day. It's a classic that you should see at least once if you're a fan of the genre."
Refering to:
Speed Racer - #4November 18, 2019"The de facto recommendation that you will get when asking for an anime about racing and it is well-deserved. It really is one of the best out there and is a good place to start."
Refering to:
Initial D - #5November 18, 2019"This is one of the best-looking racing anime and sports anime, in general, made that I have seen so far. The level of quality is quite high for such a uniquely-themed show."
Refering to:
Yowamushi Pedal - #6November 18, 2019"I feel like this show could have done more than it did and never really reached its full potential. It had some cool driving sequences though, to be fair."
Refering to:
Ex-Driver - #7November 18, 2019"This one is a lesser-known racing anime show to most people but it is quite good and comparable to Initial D is quality and story. Give this one a try."
Refering to:
Wangan Midnight - #8November 18, 2019"Take away all the ecchi stuff and this is actually a pretty decent racing anime. It won't blow you away but it worth watching at least once."
Refering to:
Air Gear
| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initial D | TV Shows | 19 | Paid |
| 2 | Speed Racer | TV Shows | 11 | Paid |
| 3 | Wangan Midnight | TV Shows | 8 | Paid |
| 4 | Redline | Movies | 3 | Paid |
| 5 | Yowamushi Pedal | TV Shows | 3 | Paid |
| 6 | Ex-Driver | TV Shows | 1 | Paid |
| 7 | Prince of Stride: Alternative | TV Shows | 1 | Paid |
| 8 | Air Gear | TV Shows | 1 | Paid |