REDLINE review: Experience the ultimate in speed and action!

REDLINE - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

October 9, 2010 - January 1, 0000

■ Eirin Number

118792

■Frequencies

102 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Katsuhito Ishii

■ Director

Ken Koike

■ Production

Madhouse

■Works

©2010 Katsuhito Ishii, GASTONIA, MADHOUSE/REDLINE Committee

■ Story

In the distant future, the "REDLINE" car race festival, in which the title of the fastest car in the universe is up for grabs, is about to be held in Roboworld, the most dangerous military nation in the universe. In this anything-goes race, even weapons are allowed to be equipped in order to win, one man enters his beloved Trans Am 20000, a classic car he has modified, and tries to win using only his driving technique and an acceleration device. His name is JP. A drama of love, friendship, and betrayal intertwines, and the heated battle between the racers accelerates!!

■Explanation

This is the long-awaited directorial debut of the talented Koike Ken, who has worked on such unique works as the opening credits for the live-action film "PARTY7" and "THE ANIMATRIX: World Record." It is a masterpiece that took an extraordinary amount of time and effort to complete, with a production period of seven years and 100,000 drawings. The original story, script, and sound direction were handled by multi-creator Ishii Katsuhito, who has worked with Koike on "PARTY7," "TRAVA Fist★Planet," and "The Taste of Tea." The voice cast, which includes a stellar lineup including Kimura Takuya, Aoi Yu, and Asano Tadanobu, is also noteworthy.

■Cast

JP/Takuya Kimura/Sonosee/Yu Aoi/Lynchman/Tatsuya Gashuin/Johnny Boya/Yoshinori Okada/Trava/Kanji Tsuda/Shinkai/Yoshiyuki Morishita/BossBoss/AKEMI
・Mogura Oyaji/Takeshi Aono・The President/Yukio Hirota・Bolton/Unsho Ishizuka・Daysna's younger brother/Kenta Miyake・Machine Head/Yoshitsugu Ishii・Boss Inuki/Cho Titan/Kenyu Horiuchi・Frisbee/Tadanobu Asano

■ Main staff

・Director / Koike Takeshi・Original story, script and sound director / Ishii Katsuhito・Producer / Ninomiya Kiyotaka・Planning / Maruyama Masao・Executive producer / Fukushima Masahiro・Producers / Yoshida Kentaro, Koike Yukiko・Associate producer / Kimura Daisuke・Scriptwriters / Enokido Youji, Sakurai Keiki・Sound director / Shimizu Hiroshi・Sound effects / Sakamoto Noriyuki・Mixer / Marui Tsuneo・Music / James Shimoji

■ Main Characters

・JP
Human (estimated). Age unknown. Real name Joshua Punkhead. Contrary to his flashy appearance with his huge ducktail and leather jacket, he is actually a very shy and ultra-pure-hearted guy. He is a clumsy and lovable man who keeps thinking about Sonosy, who once taught him "the coolness of running hard". He is a cool guy who modifies commercially available classic cars to the original form and fights the latest machines. He has a policy of winning only by speed, without installing any weapons. However, because of this, people tease him and call him "the very kind prince without weapons". He is always a long shot in betting, and the odds for the main tournament are a whopping 25,000 times! However, his unhesitant use of the acceleration device at the most crucial moments and his driving technique of cutting through rough roads and obstructing weapons never fail to fascinate many fans. He is almost undefeated in amateur races, and the only times he has lost are when he "crashes due to unreasonable acceleration despite being in first place by a long way" or "rescues a puppy that was about to be hit and loses the race", making him "a man who puts on spectacular races". Perhaps because of this, he was chosen by fan vote to take part in this year's <REDLINE> as a replacement for the racers who declined due to fear of the venue, Robo World!
Sonoshee McLaren: Sea creature, mermaid (half human, half sea creature). Born into a junk dealer family, her father was also a racer, so she participated in machine races from an early age. She is an honest and hardworking girl who continues to run to this day in order to be reunited with her father who left home.
Although she's cute, she has no interest in men, and all she can think about is machines and racing. At the age of 12, she became the youngest winner in the history of the amateur race "WIPG". In fact, she's quite an engine nerd, and her skills as a mechanic are so outstanding that "even the wildest engines become as docile as kittens" in her hands.
His racing style is clever, delicate, and bold. He handles the machine with agility and care, pushing it to its limits, and when it matters, he doesn't hesitate to use the jet acceleration. His "smart driving" never fails to fascinate many virgins. Of course, his age is a secret.

■ Theme songs and music

"REDLINE DAY"
Composer: James Shimoji

REDLINE - Detailed Review

"REDLINE" is a Japanese anime film released in 2010, directed by Takeshi Koike, written by Katsuhito Ishii, and produced by Madhouse. The film is set in the "REDLINE" car race, which determines the fastest car in the universe, and depicts the drama and thrilling racing scenes woven by various characters. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and highlights of "REDLINE", as well as the recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "REDLINE" is set in space in the distant future. The setting of "REDLINE", a car race to determine the fastest car in the universe, taking place in Roboworld, the most dangerous military nation in the universe, has the power to draw viewers in immediately. Racers must compete under harsh conditions, even being allowed to carry weapons in order to win. The main character JP, who competes in the race in his beloved Trans Am 20000, a modified classic car, leaves a strong impression on viewers.

JP's policy is to not equip his cars with any weapons and to win by speed alone. This policy symbolizes his pure passion for racing and resonates with the audience. JP's love, friendship, and betrayal add depth to not only the racing scenes but also to the human drama. In particular, JP's relationship with Sonoshee, whom he has always had feelings for, adds a touching element to the story.

Character Appeal

Each character in "REDLINE" is unique and charming. The main character, JP, has a shy and innocent personality, contrary to his flashy appearance. His races in his beloved Trans Am 20000, a classic car he modified, impress the audience. JP's policy of not using any weapons and winning only by speed symbolizes his pure passion for racing.

Sonosie McLaren is half sea creature, half mermaid, born into a junk dealer family, and has participated in car races since she was a child. Her father was also a racer, so she continues to race in order to be reunited with him who left home. Although she is cute, Sonosie has no interest in men, and her dedication to racing and cars is charming. Her knowledge as an engine geek and her skills as a mechanic will add even more excitement to the racing scene.

In addition, many other unique characters appear, such as Lynchman, Johnny Boya, Trava, Shinkai, Boss Boss, Mole Oyaji, the President, Bolton, Daysna's younger brother, Machine Head, Boss Inuki, Titan, Frisbee, etc. The drama woven by these characters adds depth not only to the racing scenes but also to the human drama.

Visual and artistic appeal

The visuals and artwork of "REDLINE" are of extremely high quality. This work took an extraordinary amount of time and effort to complete, spanning seven years in production and 100,000 drawings, and it has a strong visual impact. In particular, the sense of speed and power of the racing scenes overwhelms the audience.

Director Takeshi Koike has worked on a number of unique and distinctive works, including the opening credits for the live-action film "PARTY7" and "THE ANIMATRIX: World Record." The visuals of "REDLINE," which make use of his experience, are set apart from other anime films. Ishii Katsuto, the original creator, scriptwriter, and sound director, is also a multi-creator who has worked with Koike on "PARTY7," "TRAVA Fist★Planet," and "The Taste of Tea," and their combination has had a major impact on the visuals and drawings of "REDLINE."

The charm of music and sound

The music and sound of "REDLINE" also enhance the appeal of the work. The theme song "REDLINE DAY" was composed by James Shimoji and enhances the sense of speed and tension of the race. In addition, the sound directors Katsuhito Ishii and Hiroshi Shimizu, sound effects director Noriyuki Sakamoto, and mixer Tsuneo Marui further enhance the power of the race scenes.

In particular, the engine sounds, tire squeals, and crashing sounds in the racing scenes have the power to draw the audience in, combined with the visual impact. The voice actors for the characters are also impressive, with a lineup that includes Takuya Kimura, Yu Aoi, and Tadanobu Asano. Their performances realistically express the personalities and emotions of the characters, adding depth to the story.

Recommended points

"REDLINE" has many highlights, including the sense of speed and intensity of the racing scenes, the unique characters, the high quality of the visuals and drawings, and the appeal of the music and sound. It is especially recommended for fans of racing and anime movies. In addition, the human drama is deep, so it will be enjoyed by a wide range of people.

Furthermore, "REDLINE" is a work that took an extraordinary amount of time and effort to complete, with a production period of seven years and 100,000 drawings, and is filled with passion and effort. The audience will be drawn into the racing scenes and human drama while feeling that passion and effort.

"REDLINE" is a work that depicts the drama and thrilling racing scenes woven by various characters in a car race for the title of the fastest car in the universe. There are many highlights, such as the sense of speed and power of the racing scenes, the unique characters, the high quality of the visuals and drawings, and the appeal of the music and sound. It is a work that is recommended for fans of racing and animated movies, and can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. It took an extraordinary amount of time and effort to complete, with a production period of seven years and 100,000 drawings, and is filled with passion and effort, and has the power to draw the audience in. Please watch "REDLINE" and feel its charm.