Chibi-review: IGPX
In the year 2048, the world's attention has been captured by the Immortal Grand Prix, where hi-tech fighting Mechs race at speeds faster than 350 mph.
Fresh from their victory from the minor-league IG-2, Team Satomi has catapulted up to the major leagues. But Team Satomi is going to have to tighten up their team work if they're going to win their first race against Team Sledge Mamma, a team that doesn't play by the rules.
Grades
Video: A
Audio: B
Dub/script/VAs: A
Theme song/opening credits: C
Story: B-
Overall: B
Chibi-review
IGPX is a fun little show developed by Cartoon Network in a joint venture with Production I.G. It was developed for simultaneous release in both North America and Japan... and this is the first time that has ever been done with an anime.
As far as the story goes, there is nothing Earth-shattering here, it's a racing anime with Mecha ... but there is something about it that really grabs me. I'd chalk this one up to a guilty pleasure. The action is good, it's the style is great (both mecha/CG and traditional character designs), and the story is pretty good.
What really shines on this release is the Dub. This is a case where the studio got A-list talent to do a voiceover. Screen actors Haley Joel Osment,Michelle Rodriguez, and Mark Hamill join top Anime actors such as Steven Jay Blum, Wendee Lee and Crispin Freeman.
It's a short series, 13 episodes, half the traditional Anime size... but it works in its favor based on US airdates. One of the challenges with this release is coming up with a concept with universal audience appeal... they seem to do pretty well.
I DVR'd the whole first season on CN, but the First DVD is available, and the second is due out soon. It is out in both Toonami Dub-only and Special Editon Dub/Sub flavors. I'm looking forward to seeing the sub sometime soon.
Check it out before season 2 airs.
Fresh from their victory from the minor-league IG-2, Team Satomi has catapulted up to the major leagues. But Team Satomi is going to have to tighten up their team work if they're going to win their first race against Team Sledge Mamma, a team that doesn't play by the rules.
Grades
Video: A
Audio: B
Dub/script/VAs: A
Theme song/opening credits: C
Story: B-
Overall: B
Chibi-review
IGPX is a fun little show developed by Cartoon Network in a joint venture with Production I.G. It was developed for simultaneous release in both North America and Japan... and this is the first time that has ever been done with an anime.
As far as the story goes, there is nothing Earth-shattering here, it's a racing anime with Mecha ... but there is something about it that really grabs me. I'd chalk this one up to a guilty pleasure. The action is good, it's the style is great (both mecha/CG and traditional character designs), and the story is pretty good.
What really shines on this release is the Dub. This is a case where the studio got A-list talent to do a voiceover. Screen actors Haley Joel Osment,Michelle Rodriguez, and Mark Hamill join top Anime actors such as Steven Jay Blum, Wendee Lee and Crispin Freeman.
It's a short series, 13 episodes, half the traditional Anime size... but it works in its favor based on US airdates. One of the challenges with this release is coming up with a concept with universal audience appeal... they seem to do pretty well.
I DVR'd the whole first season on CN, but the First DVD is available, and the second is due out soon. It is out in both Toonami Dub-only and Special Editon Dub/Sub flavors. I'm looking forward to seeing the sub sometime soon.
Check it out before season 2 airs.
