Incredible Cars from Anime Series and Top Picks for Great Anime to Watch for Car Enthusiasts on National Anime Day

Here at Classic we have all sorts of interests and hobbies, but somehow we always find our way back to cars!  Today is National Anime Day, and we’re sharing our picks for some of the most amazing animated cars from Anime shows and movies.  From real life designs to the most fantastical cat bus, you’ll find all sorts of cool cartoon cars on today’s blog.

The iconic Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro

Thanks to the whimsical imagination of Hayao Miyazaki, we have one of the most incredibly imaginative vehicles in anime.  This wacky set of “wheels” transports its passengers by flying!

The Toyota AE86 from Initial D

This iconic car is inspired by the real deal street racing favorite in Japan!  This pinnacle anime has inspired live action adaptations, as well as movies like Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift.  This anime is absolutely chock full of incredible vehicles, though, and our pals over at Donut Media took the time to rank every car in the series for your viewing pleasure.

Speed Racer’s incredible Mach 5 Racer

This anime was inspired by real life racing cars, and has become an indelible memory across multiple generations.  Adapted from the Mach GoGoGo anime into a cartoon anime series in 1967 and subsequent live action film decades later.

The historic 1928 Mercedes Benz SSK in Lupin III

Although Lupin also drove a Fiat 500, the Mercedes car was a familiar transport in the first, second, and third series! Becoming as much a character of the show as their human counterparts, these two vehicles have permeated pop culture references since the show premiered.

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The Spinners in Blade Runner: Black Lotus

These stunning futuristic transports are snatched right from the live action film and given a glossy, technicolor anime update for the spectacular anime spinoff.

Looking for some recommendations for anime to watch if you’re into racing and cars?  We’ve scoured the internet to find you some great recap videos and top lists to peruse and find your new favorite show.

KingMart on YouTube has a “Carguy’s Watch Series” with their top 5 Street Racing Anime if you can’t get enough of franchises like Initial D or Fast and furious.

An oldie but still a goodie, the gang at Donut Media (we love ‘em!) compiled a list of their personal Top 10 Auto Racing Animes.  It may be from 2017, but the recommendations are still top tier.

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