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APPARE-RANMAN!

13 Episodes
24 min each
SPRING 2020

Synopsis

After a certain mishap, the brilliant but socially inept engineer Apare Sorano and the shrewd but cowardly samurai Kosame Isshiki find themselves drifting on a boat from Japan to America. Broke, the two decide to compete in the Trans-America Wild Race to win the prize and return to Japan. The two battle crazy rivals, outlaws, and the great outdoors itself as they race through the wild West from the starting line in Los Angeles to the finish line in New York - in the steam-powered car they built.The first two episodes pre-aired on select platforms starting from March 21st. Regular broadcast started on April 10.

Action Adventure Comedy
Format
Unknown
Episodes
13
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

13 / 13 Episodes
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Episode 1

Sunny (Appare), with Occasional Showers (Kosame)

At the end of the 19th century, mechanical engineer Appare is thrown in jail for upsetting one of the town's elite, who then also appoints young swordsman Kosame to keep an eye on him. But Kosame finds keeping Appare out of trouble to be a challenge.
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Episode 2

In the Dark

Stranded in Los Angeles, Appare and Kosame must find work in order to survive, but their options are limited. The pair learn of a trans-continental auto race being held soon, and Appare sets his mind to winning it, while Kosame is anxious to get home.
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Episode 3

Duel

Appare and Kosame take in Hototo and dress his injuries. Al Lyon, representing the BNW motor company, arrives in Los Angeles and wants to rent the storehouse that the pair are staying in, so Appare proposes that they race for it.
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Episode 4

Let It Go

Wanting to prove that women can be capable racers, Xialian challenges her team's official driver, David, to a race. However, not wanting to risk one of his vehicles on some silly race, the owner makes Xialian drive a big hunk of junk.
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Episode 5

The Eve, and...

After days of working nonstop, Appare is out like a light and Kosame has to drag him to the big celebration on the eve of the race. Nearly kicked out for violating the dress code, they chow down just before all hell breaks loose at the party.
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Episode 6

I Am Gil!

The racers reach the first supply point and prepare to take on Death Valley. Meanwhile, Hototo discovers one of the racers is planning a deadly trap but soon finds himself in a bind.
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Episode 7

Fake

Fully aware of Gil’s devious plan, Appare must decide whether to warn the others or take advantage of the situation. But much to everyone’s surprise, Gil has another secret he’s kept quiet about.
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Episode 8

Heavy Rain

Tragedy strikes when some unsavory men ambush the racers. When push comes to shove, Kosame must come to terms with his mother’s killing or hang his friends out to dry.
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Episode 9

Short Break

The threat of danger puts the race at a standstill as the organizers change their plans. While Appare is busy trying to solve his cooling problem, other racers get drunk and visit the hot springs.
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Episode 10

The Bridge to Hell

As the race once again resumes and heads towards a Missouri railroad bridge, Gil the Butcher lives up to his name and sets his dirty plans in motion.
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Episode 11

Rain in the Dark Night

Appare struggles to cope with tragedy and the outlook for the race is grim. Though some racers seem to have given up, Al is determined to keep a promise he made and rush to the rescue.
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Episode 12

We Will Stop You!!

With Gil hunkering down in a ghost town, the racers need a plan to save Sofia. Problem is, they’re severely outnumbered and may have no choice but to fight their way through.
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Episode 13

Over the Moon

After taking down his henchmen, the group rushes in for the final showdown against Gil. But by the time they learn of his devious plans, it may be too late to save Sofia and the city.

Characters

Kosame Isshiki
Voice Actors
Seiichirou Yamashita (japanese)

Kosame Isshiki

Main

Appare Sorano
Voice Actors
Natsuki Hanae (japanese)

Appare Sorano

Main

Hototo
Voice Actors
Aoi Yuuki (japanese)

Hototo

Supporting

Xialian Jing
Voice Actors
Sora Amamiya (japanese)

Xialian Jing

Supporting

Sofia Taylor
Voice Actors
Fumiko Orikasa (japanese)

Sofia Taylor

Supporting

Al Lyon
Voice Actors
Souma Saitou (japanese)

Al Lyon

Supporting

Staff

Masakazu Hashimoto
Masakazu Hashimoto
Original Story
Dong-Shik Ahn
Dong-Shik Ahn
Original Character Design
Masakazu Hashimoto
Masakazu Hashimoto
Director
Masakazu Hashimoto
Masakazu Hashimoto
Series Composition
Hiroyuki Kawai
Hiroyuki Kawai
Literary Arts
Yurie Oohigashi
Yurie Oohigashi
Character Design

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Information

Aired Apr 09, 2020 to Sep 24, 2020
Season SPRING 2020
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

Studios

P.A. Works