Midori no Makibao
1996 • Studio Pierrot
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 1996
- Episodes
- 61
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Genres
- Comedy · Sports
Midori Makibao is a small white racehorse. Compared to other thoroughbred horses, he looks more like a donkey with wide nostrils. However, with his guts and speed as his weapon, Makibao wins in every big race.
In the beginning of his career, Makibao had a trouble making his debut as a racehorse, because of his appearance and various disadvantages he had. But Makibao had reasons to overcome his difficulties; there was a lifelong rival horse called Superhorse Cascade, that Makibao needed to defeat. Plus, he was determined to win back his mother, a horse that had been taken away for pay back the debt on the farm.
There are many hardships that Makibao has to overcome, but he thrives in the series of races to become a great racehorse.
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Midori no Makibao was produced by Studio Pierrot and first aired in 1996 as an adaptation of the popular manga by Tsunenori Tsunoo. The series follows the underdog story of Makibao, a small, white horse who appears to be a donkey, as he enters the professional world of horse racing. It emerged during a decade where sports-themed anime were gaining significant traction, utilizing a blend of slapstick humor and genuine emotional stakes to distinguish itself within the genre.
The character design leans heavily into a stylized, comedic aesthetic, emphasizing the protagonist's unconventional appearance against the realistic depictions of rival thoroughbreds. Directed by Noriyuki Abe, the production was well-received for its balanced approach to absurdity and the earnest development of its lead character's athletic journey, eventually securing a dedicated following in Japan that appreciated its unique take on the traditional sports anime narrative.
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