"Mach Girl" review: A fusion of fast-paced action and deep story

"Mach Girl": A spinoff about speed and adventure

"Mach Girl" is a TV anime series that was broadcast on Cartoon Network in 2008 as a spin-off of the legendary anime "Mach GoGoGo" that was broadcast in 1967. The original story is an original anime created by Tatsunoko Productions. It consists of 26 short episodes, each 5 minutes long, and tells the story of the adventures and races of the main character, Lip.

story

The main character of "Mach Girl" is a cute and fashionable girl named Lip. She continues her journey with her beloved car Mach Pink, encountering various episodes at each stop along the way. Lip overcomes one crisis and difficulty after another, such as races for prize money, chasing rogue racers, and being asked to work as a courier, by making full use of the seven secret devices in her car Mach Pink. Her natural driving technique and positive attitude are depicted as she gracefully heads for the goal. Lip's exploits are depicted in this action-packed story of "one trouble after another!"

Commentary

"Mach Girl" was created as a spin-off of "Mach GoGoGo". The main character, Lip, is a cute and fashionable girl who encounters various crises and difficulties during her journey. However, she overcomes them with her positive attitude and driving techniques that make full use of the seven secret devices of her beloved car, Mach Pink. According to a commentary quoted from the official Tatsunoko Productions website, this work is centered around Lip's exploits.

cast

The main cast of "Mach Girl" is as follows:

• Lip: Marika Matsumoto
• Nuts: Yuji Ueda
• Mayor Walter: Hiroshi Shima
• Mack Strong: The Galaxy
• Jean Wayne: Shozo Iizuka
• Galt President: Hidefumi Takemoto
• Romero: Hiroshi Shima
• Nighthawk Joe: Tomokazu Seki
• Billy: Yoshitada Otsuka
• Nobody: Ken Narita
• Duck: Hidefumi Takemoto
• Emily: Risa Mizuno
• Dr. Crazy Larry: Yasushi Ishii
• Narration: Hozumi Goda

Main Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of "Mach Girl".

• Produced by: Hiroki Narushima
• Producer: Shuichiro Tanaka
• Sales Producer: Aya Narushima
• Production producers: Norioki Sakai, Yasuto Mizobuchi
• Planning, original idea: Tatsunoko Productions Co., Ltd.
• Animation production: Studio Ron
• Character concept and design: Suzuka Yoshida
• Series Composition: Yamada Takashi
• Chief animation director: Miyako Yatsu
• Layout: Shinji Arakawa
• Art director: Kiyomi Inogawa
• Art setting, mecha design: Kenji Masuda
• Color setting: Aiko Mizuno
• Original art setting: Makiko Watanabe
• Director of photography: Akira Iribe
• Edited by: Toshihiko Kojima (Okayasu Pro)
• Sound Director: Hozumi Goda
• Music: Mitsuhide Inaba (Dynamite Brothers Co., Ltd.)
• Sound Production: Zack Promotion
• Opening animation storyboard, direction: Masato Tamagawa
• Animation Director: Miyako Yatsu
• Illustrations: Yoshihiro Iida, Masato Tamagawa
• Art director: Kiyomi Inogawa
• Director: Shinji Arakawa
• Planning and production: Tatsunoko Productions Co., Ltd.
• Animation production: Studio Ron

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Mach Girl" are as follows.

• Episode 1 (2008/09/13)
  • #1: The Invincible Racer: His Name is Lip (2008/09/13)
  • #2: Dangerous Mission (2008/09/13)
  • #3: Escape from Prison Mountain (2008/09/13)
  • #4: Big Battle in the City (2008/09/13)
• Episode 2 (2008/09/13)
  • #5: Chase the runaway locomotive! (2008/09/13)
  • #6: A fierce race for glory (2008/09/13)
  • #7: Who is the fastest on the continent?! (2008/09/13)
  • #8: King Bear Forever (2008/09/13)
• Episode 3 (2008/09/13)
  • #9: Ghost Machine of Salinas Pass (2008/09/13)
  • #10: The Secret of the Ghost Machine (2008/09/13)
  • #11: Wandering Ghost Nighthawk Joe (2008/09/13)
  • #12: Last Race to Heaven (2008/09/13)
• Episode 4 (2008/09/13-14)
  • #13: Bank Robber Lip!? (2008/09/13)
  • #14: Fugitive Lip! (2008/09/14)
  • #15: Order to shoot Lip!? (2008/09/14)
  • #16: Midnight Breakthrough! (2008/09/14)
• Episode 5 (2008/09/14)
  • #17: Disaster! Lip gets carjacked! (2008/09/14)
  • #18: Car chase with the unknown! (2008/09/14)
  • #19: UFO Invasion! A Death-or-Death Drive! (2008/09/14)
  • #20: Alien vs. Lip (2008/09/14)
• Episode 6 (2008/09/14)
  • #21: Stolen Mach Pink (2008/09/14)
  • #22: Follow Mach Pink! (2008/09/14)
  • #23: Pursuit in the Wilderness (2008/09/14)
  • #24: Emily in Ghost Town (2008/09/14)
  • #25: No Rules Death Race (2008/09/14)
  • #26: Scattered in the Wilderness, Hell's Angel Lip (2008/09/14)

Related Titles

"Mach Girl" has a related work called "Mach GoGoGo". "Mach GoGoGo" is an anime that was broadcast in 1967, and is a story about the main character, Mach, challenging various races. "Mach Girl" was produced as a spin-off work, and a new main character named Lip appears.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Mach Girl" are as follows.

• OP1
  • Mach Girl's Theme
  • Sung by: Hirame
  • Performed by: Mitsuhide Inaba & Dynamite Brothers
• ED1
  • Mach Girl's Theme
  • Sung by: Hirame
  • Performed by: Mitsuhide Inaba & Dynamite Brothers

Ratings and Recommendations

Although "Mach Girl" is a short series, it features high-speed racing scenes and the charming character of the main character, Lip. Each episode is only five minutes long, and Lip's adventures and growth are depicted, so viewers will not get bored. In addition, the driving techniques that make full use of the seven secret devices of her beloved car, Mach Pink, are visually enjoyable elements.

This work is a must-see, especially for fans of "Mach GoGoGo". As a spin-off work, the story of Lip is told from a new perspective, and fans of the original will be surprised and impressed by it. It is also recommended for viewers who like racing and action. The short episodes are condensed into content that even busy modern people can easily enjoy.

Furthermore, Lip's positive attitude and courage in facing difficulties will give courage and hope to viewers. Her success may inspire you to take a more positive approach to your own life.

"Mach Girl" is a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy the thrill of racing and adventure, and for anyone looking for a new heroine's story. Be sure to jump into this high-speed world and enjoy the adventure with Lip.