Dash! Yonkuro
Dash! Yonkuro

Dash! Yonkuro

1990TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

The story is a succession of races in fancy routes (pyramids, labyrinths, etc.) and tracks fit to make the cars race. During the series run, many characters will appear, like Momotaro (and his Mini 4WD, Crimson Glory, DashWarriors'last obstacle towards the final victory), Sabu Kinjiro (Aero Solitude) and also Jin that will race the Hell Rally with a new Mini4wd, the Proto Emperor ZX (the previous one was the Dash-X1 Proto Emperor, defeated in the regional finals by Yonkuro's then new mini4wd, the Dash-01 Super Emperor). The tracks become always more harder and the stories unlikely (in a volume of the manga, is mentioned that even the prehistoric children used mini4wd-like cars built with natural materials like wood and leaves that would be pushed by the wind), the story always will focus even more on which one would be the true "Emperor", it will be discovered are many mini4wds with this title that will confront against Yonkuro's Emperor, until the epilogue, in the epic challenge of the Hell Rally. in this race Yonkuro will challenge a group of delinquents that want to take advantage of the best mini4wd racers to manage recovering a treasure hidden during the World War II by the nazis. Between his opponents there will be a revived Ken Hinomaru, ready to challenge the son and test his abilities with his new mini 4wd, the Dash-0 Infinite Boundless. In the end, Yonkuro, helped by his teammates (now far from racing, but always bound by a deep friendship), triumphs with his new car, the Liberty Emperor.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Kunihiro MoriGenres: Anime, Sports, Kids

Plot Summary

The series follows the adventures of Yonkuro Hikeru, a young boy with a passion for Mini 4WD racing. He dreams of becoming the best racer in the world and participates in various tournaments with his friends and rivals. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, learn valuable lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

Critical Reception

Dash! Yonkuro was a popular anime series in Japan during its initial run, contributing to the boom in Mini 4WD popularity. It is generally remembered fondly by audiences who grew up with it for its exciting racing action and themes of friendship. Critical analysis often focuses on its role as a promotional vehicle for Tamiya's Mini 4WD kits.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and engaging Mini 4WD race sequences.
  • Appreciated for its themes of friendship, competition, and perseverance.
  • Seen by many as a nostalgic and fun introduction to racing anime for a generation.

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Fun Fact

Dash! Yonkuro was instrumental in fueling the massive popularity of Tamiya's Mini 4WD toy car kits, leading to a significant increase in sales and the creation of numerous racing tracks and fan clubs across Japan.

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