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Jonathan Homer·
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Appare-Ranman!: Episode 1 – Mini Review

Appare-Ranman begins with a genius engineer and a modern-day samurai who decide to enter the Trans-America race after drifting from Japan to the US.

If they can win, the prize money can get them back home. It’s a long way from LA to New York, and they have to compete against rivals and the elements to make it to the end first.

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Positives

I liked the animation in the opening car scene. It gave me something to look forward to since the episode slowed down a lot after that event. It looks perfectly passable by anime standards, and there is nothing overtly problematic about it. If it embraces the concept, it could be a lot of fun.

Negatives

The show doesn’t really fit my aesthetic. In contrast to the start of the show, it feels like it’s going nowhere fast. The main character’s design is a bit of a mess overall and might take some time to get used to. It could be good, but I’m leaning less so at the moment.

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Summary

If Appare-Ranman could just skip to the race a bit quicker, I might be able to get behind it. However, as things stand, the show left me disinterested and empty. I can’t recommend it yet, but if it sounds interesting to you, don’t let me stand in your way. Hopefully, we get to that race soon, and things stay fun from there. Only time will tell how high the stakes of this show will be, but I’m not holding my breath.

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