Details
- Episodes:13
- Format:TV
- Average Score:70
- Popularity:1777
- Status:Finished Airing
- Season:Spring 2020
- Duration:23 min. per ep. minutes
- Genre:Cars, Comedy, Historical
- Country:JP
No dream is too big for Appare Sorrano, a socially-awkward inventor living in a small rural town in Japan in the late 19th century. Fascinated since childhood by the creation of steamships that can connect people across great distances, he's learned to make machines of all kinds from various scientific texts. His goal is to sail across the sea, beyond the sky, and ultimately, to the other side of the moon. Unfortunately, through a string of events, Appare finds himself stranded in the middle of the sea on his mini steamship. Floating alongside him is a skilled but cowardly samurai, Kosame Ishikki, who was tasked to keep his eccentric behavior in check. Just when all hope seems lost, a large steamship saves them and takes them to Los Angeles. With no money or plans, they decide to participate in the "Trans-America Wild Race," which gives Appare the chance to build his own automobile, and Kosame the opportunity to use the cash prize to return home. However, against rival racers and unknown challenges residing in the wilderness, just how far will this adventure take Appare and Kosame? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episodes
1. Sunny (Appare), with Occasional Showers (Kosame)
At the end of the 19th century, mechanical engineer Appare is thrown in jail for upsetting one of the town's elite, who then also appoints young swordsman Kosame to keep an eye on him. But Kosame finds keeping Appare out of trouble to be a challenge.
2. In the Dark
Stranded in Los Angeles, Appare and Kosame must find work in order to survive, but their options are limited. The pair learn of a trans-continental auto race being held soon, and Appare sets his mind to winning it, while Kosame is anxious to get home.
3. Duel
Appare and Kosame take in Hototo and dress his injuries. Al Lyon, representing the BNW motor company, arrives in Los Angeles and wants to rent the storehouse that the pair are staying in, so Appare proposes that they race for it.
4. Let It Go
Wanting to prove that women can be capable racers, Xialian challenges her team's official driver, David, to a race. However, not wanting to risk one of his vehicles on some silly race, the owner makes Xialian drive a big hunk of junk.
5. The Eve, and...
After days of working nonstop, Appare is out like a light and Kosame has to drag him to the big celebration on the eve of the race. Nearly kicked out for violating the dress code, they chow down just before all hell breaks loose at the party.
6. I Am Gil!
The racers reach the first supply point and prepare to take on Death Valley. Meanwhile, Hototo discovers one of the racers is planning a deadly trap but soon finds himself in a bind.
7. Fake
Fully aware of Gil’s devious plan, Appare must decide whether to warn the others or take advantage of the situation. But much to everyone’s surprise, Gil has another secret he’s kept quiet about.
8. Heavy Rain
Tragedy strikes when some unsavory men ambush the racers. When push comes to shove, Kosame must come to terms with his mother’s killing or hang his friends out to dry.
9. Short Break
The threat of danger puts the race at a standstill as the organizers change their plans. While Appare is busy trying to solve his cooling problem, other racers get drunk and visit the hot springs.
10. The Bridge to Hell
As the race once again resumes and heads towards a Missouri railroad bridge, Gil the Butcher lives up to his name and sets his dirty plans in motion.
11. Rain in the Dark Night
Appare struggles to cope with tragedy and the outlook for the race is grim. Though some racers seem to have given up, Al is determined to keep a promise he made and rush to the rescue.
12. We Will Stop You!!
With Gil hunkering down in a ghost town, the racers need a plan to save Sofia. Problem is, they’re severely outnumbered and may have no choice but to fight their way through.
13. Over the Moon
After taking down his henchmen, the group rushes in for the final showdown against Gil. But by the time they learn of his devious plans, it may be too late to save Sofia and the city.
