APPARE-RANMAN!

APPARE-RANMAN! is an original action-adventure comedy TV anime produced by P.A.WORKS, with Masakazu Hashimoto serving as director, series composition writer, and original creator. Set against the backdrop of a wild transcontinental race across America, the series follows the eccentric genius inventor Appare Sorano and dutiful samurai Kosame Isshiki as they clash, bond, and race toward glory. With a vibrant cast including Xialian Jing and TJ, P.A.WORKS delivers a thrilling ride packed with stunning visuals and non-stop excitement.

Set in a steam-powered reimagining of the late 19th century, Appare-Ranman! follows two unlikely companions thrown together by fate on an unexpected voyage across the Pacific. Appare Sorano is a mechanical prodigy whose genius knows no bounds — but his social skills are virtually nonexistent. Paired with him is Kosame Isshiki, a shrewd samurai who is far more comfortable calculating risks than taking them. After an unforeseen incident strands them both in America without a single coin to their name, the mismatched duo sets their sights on the Trans-America Wild Race — a grueling cross-country competition stretching from Los Angeles all the way to New York. The race draws a colorful cast of daredevils, outlaws, and fierce competitors from across the globe. Armed with nothing but their wits and a handcrafted steam-powered automobile, Appare and Kosame prepare to navigate the untamed American frontier in pursuit of the prize money that could finally bring them home.