Bomber Bikers of Shonan

One of the best slice of life shows ever made, each is its own film really. A love letter to high school and youth with almost every episode having some deeper themes about what it means to be a man, to grow up, and to live. It's lighthearted and laidback for the most part but takes itself seriously. It's not so much a comedy as a pure slice of life, just segments of the lives of these budding adults as they live their final year in high school. Manly guys doing quite manly things yet still being kids. If you're struggling to find it, Inka-Subs isthe one who has done the fan subs of the bluray. It's a teenage drama that really encapsulates and oozes the 80's, visually it's one of my favorites due to how much it feels like a painting of a 60's diner come to life with 80's stylings. It starts strong and largely only gets better in its visual styling. It's got that incredible use of contrast and color in all of the best ways. It'll punch you with nostalgia, even if you've never had any about the period or never lived through it. It's one of those that really just paints the period so well. The only episode I can call weak is episode 10, which has some quite painful Engrish in it and is the least developed plot wise. If you want a very genuine, ernest slice of life, of 18 year old rock-n-rollers and grease monkeys set to 1980's Japan, this is your show.

This shows a must-see if you're a fan of GTO, Kyou Kara Ore Wa, Cromartie High, or other delinquent shows. I don’t write reviews all that often so please excuse the amateur quality of this review, I just wanted to talk about this classic series as it doesn’t seem to have much attention on MAL. I was very lucky to stumble upon this series when I did. As it appears that just a few months ago someone by the name of Inka-subs actually took the time to subtitle all 12 episodes of this anime's beautifully clean-looking blue ray. I’ve seen almost all the pre-2000sdelinquent anime/OVAs available with English translations, so I think I have a good sense of what aspects I enjoyed of Shounan Bakusouzoku compared to other Delinquent shows that were likely influenced by this series. Animation: 10 For one the artwork is phenomenal all the background shots can honestly be put into a gif and posted to an anime aesthetics account on Twitter. The Blu-ray wiped away the grimy VHS rip look I usually would see watching a show of this level of obscurity and age. The animation looks clean and fluid for the time this was made holding up today despite the show being over 35 years old. Characters 8: All the characters in this are really likable each having a bit of their own arc character growth arc sprinkled in throughout the series. All the characters look fairly unique with different hairstyles and body types which is nice because in other Delinquent shows such as “BeBop High school” all the characters had the same body build, hair, and Gakurans I couldn’t tell who was who. I also have to give the girls in this series a shout-out as they are more confident in themselves than in other shows I’ve seen making them more like a part of the team rather than an annoying damsel in distress. Story: 8 The storylines in each episode were much more engaging than some of the other delinquent shows I’ve seen typically in most delinquent shows the plot goes as follows, “Bad guy from different school does bad things so let’s go beat them up” sure this anime still has that in most episodes plot lines. However, the episodes like that usually have a B plot to explore other character's daily life or backgrounds so it’s not so stale. Music: 9 The show spares no expense when it comes to music. Each episode has two unique songs in them that fit the scene they play in. The majority of songs played sound super 80s which if you're a fan of Japanese 80s pop this shows right up your alley.

An excellent dive into the world of Japan's peak era- the 1980's! If you are into studying older anime to gain an appreciation for the art, this show should be a baseline. Forget about the Tiktok viral hits like Yu Yu Hakusho- this show inspired all of that. It is a shame it flew under the radar. First thing to notice is the amazing art style that stayed consistent throughout the episodic short movies. Each backround scene is painstakingly painted and the bright and colorful cell artwork is so appreciable. The amount of frames for each specific scene or movement on screen is properlychosen, where it doesn't detract from your immersion (something modern anime forgot about). All the proper details are there, from the bikes, to the character clothing and hairstyle- they went to great efforts to depict the deliquent story you desire. The story is a bit cliche- but it is an earmark for the era where it is exactly where you expect it to be. The motivation for their deliquent behavior rest heavily on romantic masculine ideology and is something I very much enjoyed. They managed to throw in Japanese tradition- wherein the characters participate in all sort of hilarity and is wholly welcomed. Many masculine stereotyping, coming-of-age situational comedy and tropes which is sadly missing in modern shows. They throw in important life lessons as well. It is a shame most modern anime lean more towards the fantasy side of things. So to watch a show that tries to reflect upon current events of the time, is so great. The sound scape is also excellent, where certain scenes blend in with the backround score so effortlessly- it keeps you immersed in the story. The sounds of the bosozoku gangs rampaging through a seaside town is exactly how it should be. Each ending of every episode has a long song, very reminiscent of 80's movies of the time. It never leaves you incomplete in that sense. Overall, a great insight of Japan during that time. If you are into brainrot Shounen fighting type of action anime, give this one a try- you might then understand REAL anime.

I love the shows from 1980s. It just gives a superb nostalgic feeling. Shounan Bakusouzoku is one such anime. It shows many aspects of how it was in Japan during that time, what people did, what problems they faced and how they tackled them. The anime covered many genres - action, comedy, romance, slice of life, school life. Each episode is different with a different story. It was a real fun to watch each episode, enjoyed every single one. The animation was really nice, especially the part where they show bike mechanisms. There were many good songs played at the opening and the ending, each song matching the vibeof that time. The characters shown also are quite good, each having their own stories and personality. Bringing them together just adds to the nostalgia. You can enjoy watching this show after your work hours, I will recommend this show to anyone who wants to relax watching some old fun series.