We have seen almost anything and everything in anime, and racing is one of the most viewed niches for sure. One movie from the genre that also dabbles in the Sci-Fi space is Redline. Released in 2009, this movie was a commercial failure despite its unique animation and fantastic story. However, over time, it achieved cult status and became one of the most loved racing anime movies by fans.
Moving forward, let's have a look at the details related to Redline and why you should definitely watch it if you haven't until now.
Redline: A cult classic with exceptional touch
First things first, Redline is a piece of art directed by Takeshi Koike, backed by the Madhouse Studio. The movie is available to stream on Prime Video and Apple TV, along with having a runtime of 102 minutes. As for the plot, the movie is based on 'Sweet' JP, who is a driver carrying a style statement like no one can (his pompadour hairstyle actually grabs eyeballs). Apart from the looks, he also has a habit of waving a Hi to death every time he drives a car.
Finally, he enters the Redline, which is dubbed the most popular and dangerous race of the galaxy. The said race takes place in Roboworld, a planet that is a strong opponent of the race. Here, JP meets new drivers who are more insane than he is, and he has only one job: to beat them all in the race.
The movie is a rare entry in the arena with 100% hand-drawn animations. Talking about the reviews, the film was welcomed by the critics as a more than decent offering. Now, if you are someone who is a fan of racing as a genre and looking for something that has cult status, Redline should be at the top of your watchlist.