Shonan Bakusozoku

Shonan Bakusozoku: Bomber Bikers of Shonan
Cover of the first volume of the Kodansha release
湘南爆走族
(Shōnan Bakusōzoku)
GenreYankī[1]
Manga
Written bySatoshi Yoshida [ja]
Published byShōnen Gahōsha
MagazineShōnen King [ja]
DemographicShōnen
Original run1982 – 1987
Volumes16
Manga
Shonan Bakusozoku First Flag
Written bySatoshi Yoshida
Published byAkita Shoten
MagazineYoung Champion No. 3
DemographicSeinen
Original runJanuary 11, 2022 – present
Volumes4
Adaptations
  • 12 OVA episodes (1986–1999)
  • Live-action film (1987)

Shonan Bakusozoku: Bomber Bikers of Shonan (Japanese: 湘南爆走族, Hepburn: Shōnan Bakusōzoku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Satoshi Yoshida. It was serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's Shōnen King magazine from 1982 to 1987 and published in 16 volumes. A prequel has been serialized in Young Champion No. 3 since January 2022, with its individual chapters collected into three volumes. The series has been adapted into 12 OVAs and a live-action film.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Satoshi Yoshida, the series originated as a one-shot published in Shōnen Gahōsha's Shōnen King magazine in August 1982. The one-shot was turned into a full series, which was serialized in Shōnen King from 1982 to 1987.[2] Shōnen Gahōsha collected the series' individual chapters into 16 tankōbon volumes.[3] The series has been re-released by Kodansha,[4] Akita Shoten,[2] and Shogakukan.[5] A new one-shot for the series was published in Shogakukan's Big Comic in 2017.[6]

A prequel series, titled Shonan Bakusozoku First Flag, began serialization in Akita Shoten's Young Champion No. 3 magazine on January 11, 2022.[2] As of November 2024, Akita Shoten has collected its individual chapters into four tankōbon volumes.[7]

Anime

12 original video animation (OVA) episodes, animated by Toei Animation, were released from 1986 to 1999.[6][8] AnimEigo released the first OVA in North America on VHS.[9]

Live-action

A live-action film adaptation, directed by Daiki Yamada and starring Yōsuke Eguchi and Yūji Oda, was released in 1987.[10]

Reception

Mike Toole of Anime News Network described the series as a "hit" and "major phenomenon" in Japan.[1][11] However, he also noted that "Shonan Bosozoku completely failed to resonate with American fans".[11]

The series has 29 million copies in circulation.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Toole, Michael (March 22, 2015). "The Mike Toole Show: Damn Yankiis". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "初代湘爆"始動！「湘南爆走族」のルーツ描く新連載がヤンチャンで開幕. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 11, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  3. ^ 湘南爆走族 16. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  4. ^ 湘南爆走族 #13. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. ^ 湘南爆走族 : 特別編集コミックス. 江口洋助&津山よし子編. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael (November 17, 2017). "Shōnan Bakusōzoku/Bomber Bikers of Shonan Manga Gets New Chapter". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  7. ^ 湘南爆走族 ファースト フラッグ 第4巻 (in Japanese). Akita Shoten. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  8. ^ 湘南爆走族 Blu-rayコレクション (in Japanese). Toei Animation. January 1986. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  9. ^ "AnimEigo VHS Price Reduction". Anime News Network. February 10, 2001. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  10. ^ 「湘南爆走族」から33年、相変わらずの「織田裕二」、「江口洋介」俳優人生の分岐点. Daily Shincho (in Japanese). November 19, 2020. Archived from the original on November 19, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Toole, Michael (September 11, 2011). "The Mike Toole Show: The Least Essential Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 3, 2024.