Appare-Ranman!During the back-end of the 19th century, the genius but socially awkward engineer Sorano Appare and the wise yet cowardly samurai Isshiki Kosame find themselves drifting in the sea between Japan and America. With no money, the duo decide to enter the Trans-America Wild Race to win the prize money so they can get home. The two encounter rivals, bandits, and challenges in the wilderness as they race through America, from the starting line in Los Angeles to the finish line in New York, in the steam-powered car they built.
WritersAhndongshik, Masakazu Hashimoto
Sunny [Appare], With Occasional Showers [Kosame]
Apr 10, 2020
At the end of the 19th century, mechanical engineer Appare is thrown in jail for upsetting one of the townโs 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.
In the Dark
Apr 17, 2020
Stranded in Los Angeles, Appare and Kosame must find work in order to survive, but their options are limited. The pair learn of a transcontinental auto race being held soon, and Appare sets his mind to winning it, while Kosame is anxious to get home.
Duel
Apr 24, 2020
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.
Let It Go
Jul 24, 2020
Wanting to prove that women can be capable racers, Xialian challenges her teamโs 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.
The Eve, andโฆ
Jul 31, 2020
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.
I am GIL!
Aug 7, 2020
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.
FAKE
Aug 14, 2020
Fully aware of Gilโs devious plan, Appare must decide whether to warn the others or take advantage of the situation. But much to everyoneโs surprise, Gil has another secret heโs kept quiet about.
HEAVY RAIN
Aug 21, 2020
Tragedy strikes when some unsavory men ambush the racers. When push comes to shove, Kosame must come to terms with his motherโs killing or hang his friends out to dry.
short break
Aug 28, 2020
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.
The Bridge to Hell
Sep 4, 2020
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.
Rain in the Dark Night
Sep 11, 2020
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.
WE WILL STOP YOU!!
Sep 18, 2020
With Gil hunkering down in a ghost town, the racers need a plan to save Sofia. Problem is, theyโre severely outnumbered and may have no choice but to fight their way through.
OVER THE MOON
Sep 25, 2020
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.
