what can i say. it is awesome
Speed Racer series
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Common Sense says
Fast, sleek and explosive classic TV series.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Speed Racer series was written by Brian Camp
Parents need to know that this 1960s Japanese cartoon series gained popularity in the States when MTV picked it up in the 1990s. While there's a profusion of explosions and action, it's very cartoonish and garnished with a sleek retro look.
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What’s the Story?
Available in five DVD sets, the beginning of this TV series tells an exciting, if simply animated, adventure story. Here, our hero Speed races to win prize money for a new car, while fending off villains trying to steal plans for the car. By the end of the series, after going up against a number of villainous characters, dangerously tricked-out cars, and shady schemes -- while sticking to his good-guy image -- Speed is a seasoned driver ready for the title of best racer in the world.
Is It Any Good?
This hit 1960s Japanese cartoon has a sleek look and an emphasis on car crashes and other explosions that kids will love almost as much as die-hard anime fans. The beginning of the series is more awkwardly animated and less streamlined than later episodes, but there are still plenty of fast-paced thrills. As the series progresses, fans will find more psychological themes and drama mixed with the action and suspense.
The best in this series is Episode 21, "The Fastest Car on Earth" (found on volume 2), where Speed falls under the spell of a powerful new racing engine. The series' usual emphasis on action and movement is heightened by some very dramatic visual effects and a fully orchestrated, suspenseful music score.
Movie Details
Studio: Lionsgate, Director: Larry Schwarz
Run time: 50 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1968, DVD release: 4/22/2003
MPAA Rating: G for general audiences
Run time: 50 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1968, DVD release: 4/22/2003
MPAA Rating: G for general audiences
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
speed racer is awesome
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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this is a very good show
This is a very good show. But characters are assinated(bloodlessly) ,but overall speed racer rules
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Awsome show
Okay so just today ii saw an old episode of this show and its the shit like i know it dosnt seem cool but its awsome
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