Review of Redline

As far as racing anime goes, Redline is the perfect example of wanting to have a great time while still being put on the edge of your seat. Who would have thought that high blazing speed races and incredible artwork direction could make racing anime seem to be more unique than most genres that one would partake in? The story for Redline is about as unique as it gets – a car race is being set in the biggest universe in the world, as it is held only once in every five years. JP’s character is a throwback to the days where the cool guy stereotype isdeconstructed in a way where the overall attitude and feel of the movie radiates his energy onto the other characters, as well as the love interest, Sonoshee.

Most of the rivals whom are competitors towards JC and Sonoshee even shine as well, while they are mostly relegated to the background. (Personally, when it comes to Frisbee, I would have loved to have seen his character fleshed out more when it came to a subplot involving both him and dealing with the mafia betting on most of the racers, but that is just me.)

Either way, the ending is what makes Redline shine, as it showcases not just the romance of what JC and Sonoshee have, but it portrays the animators and storytelling’s love for the overall idea of what racing is supposed to be: energetic, action-like fun on a race track that is on a universe far, far away.