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.