Akagi Gunma is a young, impetuous and rash teenager who decides to move to the big city to fulfill his dream of racing a Formula One car. The story follows how this simple farmer boy from the country moves on to the city in pursuit of his dreams.
Episodes
31
Aired
Spring 1988
Score
6.1
Popularity
#4942
CarsAnti-HeroComing of AgeMale ProtagonistPoliticsShounen
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